Hotels in Honfleur: Where to Stay in 2025
Updated 12 August 2026 · 117 real hotels
Honfleur is a compact Norman port town where the Vieux-Bassin quarter places you within walking distance of everything: the harbour, the Sainte-Catherine church, and the best restaurants. For more calm and sea views, the hillside around the Côte de Grâce is worth considering. Budget travellers can also look at options across the Normandy Bridge in Le Havre.
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| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Classe Honfleur ★ | Honfleur | ★ 3.7 | 43 €/nuit |
| Première Classe Le Havre Les Docks | Honfleur : à 10,4 km | ★ 4.2 | 43 €/nuit |
| Kyriad Direct Le Havre Est - Gonfreville ★★ | Honfleur : à 10,1 km | ★ 3.7 | 52 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Le Havre (1) ★★ | Honfleur : à 9,7 km | ★ 3.8 | 54 €/nuit |
| Aparthotel Adagio Access Le Havre Les Docks ★★★ | Honfleur : à 10,5 km | ★ 4.4 | 57 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Le Havre Centre | Honfleur : à 11,5 km | ★ 4.4 | 57 €/nuit |
| Appart Hotel Odalys City Le Havre Les Docks ★★★ | Honfleur : à 11 km | ★ 4.6 | 63 €/nuit |
| Adonis Honfleur ★★★ | Équemauville : à 4 km de Honfleur | ★ 3.6 | 70 €/nuit |
| Birgit Hotel Le Havre Centre ★★★ | Honfleur : à 11 km | ★ 4.3 | 70 €/nuit |
Honfleur sits at the mouth of the Seine estuary, where the river meets the English Channel, and it has been drawing painters, sailors, and writers for centuries. The town's signature tall, slate-fronted houses lining the Vieux-Bassin have barely changed since Erik Satie was born here in 1866, and that visual coherence is a large part of why visitors come. The streets are narrow, the harbour is real and working, and the food, particularly the calvados, the cider, and the seafood, is genuinely Norman.
Because Honfleur is small, roughly 8,000 residents and a historic centre you can cross on foot in fifteen minutes, your choice of neighbourhood matters less for convenience than it does for atmosphere. Staying inside the old town means cobblestones, church bells, and tourist foot traffic in high season. Staying on the wooded heights above town means quiet mornings and a short drive or uphill walk to the port. Either way, Honfleur rewards slow travel: it is not a city to rush.
Which area to stay in Honfleur?
- Vieux-Bassin and Quai Sainte-Catherine: The historic heart of Honfleur, built around the old inner harbour. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to step out of the door and immediately be in the postcard. Expect the highest concentration of restaurants and galleries, and the most noise on summer evenings.
- Quartier de l'Enclos: The oldest residential pocket of Honfleur, tucked just behind the harbour. Quieter than the quaysides, with stone streets and a more local feel. A good balance between central access and some residential calm.
- Côte de Grâce (hillside above town): A wooded plateau reached by a short climb from the harbour, home to the pilgrimage chapel Notre-Dame de Grâce and several manor-style properties. The views over the estuary are excellent and the pace is slower. Best suited to travellers with a car.
- Route de Trouville and southern approaches: The main road corridor leading south from the centre, where more modern accommodation and budget options tend to cluster. Less atmospheric but practical, and still within easy reach of the old town on foot or by bike.
- Le Havre (10 to 13 km via the Normandy Bridge): Technically a separate city, but linked to Honfleur by one of Europe's longest cable-stayed bridges. Aparthotels and chain hotels here are considerably cheaper. A realistic base if you have a car and are visiting the region rather than Honfleur alone.
Good to know
- Book well ahead for summer weekends. Honfleur has a limited number of hotel rooms relative to its popularity. The period from late June to late August, plus public holiday weekends in May and September, fills up quickly. Booking two to three months in advance for those dates is not excessive.
- Arrive by car if you can. There is no train station in Honfleur. Bus services connect to Caen and Le Havre, but schedules are limited. A car also lets you explore the Pays d'Auge interior, cider routes, and Deauville, all within half an hour.
- Parking inside the old town is very restricted. Most hotels either have private parking or will direct you to the paid car parks on the edge of the centre. Confirm your parking situation before arrival, especially in summer.
- Shoulder season (April to May and September to October) offers the best value. The light is still excellent for the harbour views, the restaurants are less crowded, and rates drop noticeably. Normandy weather is unpredictable year-round, so pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.
- The town centre is walkable but hilly. The Côte de Grâce ascent is steep, and some of the old-town streets have uneven cobblestones. If mobility is a concern, check the exact location of your hotel relative to the harbour before booking.
What to know about hotels in Honfleur?
What is the best area to stay in Honfleur for a first visit?+
The Vieux-Bassin and Quai Sainte-Catherine area is the most convenient choice for a first visit, putting you within a few minutes' walk of the harbour, the Lieutenance gate, the covered market, and the Musée Eugène Boudin. The Quartier de l'Enclos, just behind, offers a slightly quieter alternative while remaining equally central.
What is the best time of year to visit Honfleur?+
May and September are widely considered the most comfortable months: the summer crowds have not yet arrived or have thinned, the sea light that made Honfleur famous among the Impressionists is at its softest, and accommodation prices are lower. July and August are the liveliest but also the busiest and most expensive, while winter is quiet and atmospheric if you do not mind some closures among smaller restaurants and shops.
How do I get from Paris or a nearby airport to Honfleur?+
From Paris, the most practical route is to drive via the A13 motorway to the Normandy Bridge, a journey of roughly two hours depending on traffic. There is no direct train to Honfleur. From Paris Saint-Lazare you can take a train to Le Havre or Lisieux and then connect by bus (Bus Verts line 20 from Le Havre is the most used), though journey times with connections exceed three hours. If you are flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle, renting a car at the airport is the most flexible option.
What is the average price for a hotel night in Honfleur?+
Based on current availability, prices in Honfleur range from around 43 euros per night for a basic one-star property up to 302 to 351 euros per night for five-star and premium boutique options. Mid-range three-star hotels typically fall between 120 and 150 euros per night. Budget alternatives across the Normandy Bridge in Le Havre start from around 57 euros per night.
Is Honfleur suitable as a base for exploring the Normandy coast?+
Yes, Honfleur works well as a base if you have a car. Deauville and Trouville are about 30 minutes west along the Corniche Normande, the D-Day beaches are roughly 60 to 90 minutes away depending on which sector you visit, and the Pays d'Auge cider and cheese route is immediately inland. The town itself is small enough to feel relaxed in the evenings after day trips.
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