Best Family Hotels in Valenciennes, France
Updated 30 June 2026 · 59 real hotels
Valenciennes offers a solid range of family-friendly accommodation, from well-located guesthouses in the city centre to spacious rural properties in the surrounding Hainaut countryside. Options suit families looking for easy access to museums, parks and the wider Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Prices range from around 89 euros per night to larger whole-home rentals ideal for bigger family groups.
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Valenciennes sits at the heart of French Hainaut, a region that rewards families with a mix of fine-arts heritage, open green spaces and straightforward road and rail connections. The city centre places you within walking distance of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, one of the most respected fine-arts museums in northern France, as well as the Parc de la Rhonelle and the pedestrian shopping streets around the Grand-Place. For families travelling by train, the Valenciennes TGV station connects quickly to Lille and Brussels, making day trips entirely realistic.
When choosing where to stay, location is the first practical consideration for families: a central address cuts transfer time and lets younger children rest between outings. Space is the second factor, since families with multiple children benefit from rooms that go beyond a standard double layout, or from whole-property rentals that provide a shared living area. The hotels listed below have been selected on both counts, covering central Valenciennes, the spa town of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux to the south and the nearby Belgian city of Tournai, all within easy reach of the area's main family attractions.
Our selection in Valenciennes
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Classe Valenciennes Sud - Rouvignies | Rouvignies | ★ 4.2 | 31 €/nuit |
| Premiere Classe Douai - Cuincy | Cuincy | ★ 3.5 | 34 €/nuit |
| Tip Hotel Cambrai | Fontaine-Notre-Dame | ★ 3.6 | 37 €/nuit |
| Première Classe Valenciennes Ouest - Petite Forêt | Petite-Forêt | ★ 3.4 | 37 €/nuit |
| Au42BisJM | Cambrai | ★ 4.3 | 51 €/nuit |
| Campanile Lille Sud Douai Cuincy ★★★ | Cuincy | ★ 3.9 | 55 €/nuit |
| Quality Aparthotel Valenciennes | Valenciennes | ★ 4.5 | 57 €/nuit |
| Résidence de la Porte d'Arras | Douai | ★ 4.3 | 57 €/nuit |
| ibis budget Valenciennes Petite Forêt | Petite-Forêt | ★ 4.3 | 57 €/nuit |
| Kyriad Cambrai ★★★ | Fontaine-Notre-Dame | ★ 3.9 | 59 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Valenciennes are best suited to families with young children?+
Maison Mathilde and LE GRAND DUC are both located in Valenciennes and carry a perfect 5 out of 5 guest rating, suggesting consistently positive stays. Their central positions mean families can reach the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Parc de la Rhonelle and the city's main squares on foot, which is a practical advantage when travelling with young children. Secret d'une nuit, also rated 5 out of 5 and priced from 97 euros per night, offers another well-regarded central option at a slightly lower nightly rate.
Is there a family option with more space, suitable for larger groups?+
Guesthouse La Cereza, listed as a whole-home rental, is the most spacious choice on this list and is priced at 685 euros per night, which can represent good value when the cost is divided among a larger family group. La Cense Pierrot des Princes in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, rated 4.9 out of 5 and starting at 89 euros per night, is a rural property that offers a quieter, more open setting and is well placed for families who want access to the thermal resort town of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.
What family-friendly activities and attractions are near these hotels?+
In Valenciennes itself, the Musée des Beaux-Arts holds an exceptional collection and is free for visitors under 26. The Parc de la Rhonelle provides outdoor space for children to run around. Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, where La Cense Pierrot des Princes is located, is known for its thermal baths and the Regional Natural Park of Scarpe-Escaut, which offers cycling and walking trails. The Belgian city of Tournai, home to Agora Wellness Suites, adds a cross-border dimension with its UNESCO-listed cathedral and historic belfry, both accessible on foot from the city centre.
How does the Ibis Styles Valenciennes Petite Foret compare as a family choice?+
The Ibis Styles Valenciennes Petite Foret, located in the commune of Petite-Foret just outside the city, is rated 4.8 out of 5 and priced from 99 euros per night. As a branded hotel, it typically offers standardised room configurations and on-site parking, which can be a practical consideration for families arriving by car. Its position outside the city centre means you will likely need a vehicle or short taxi ride to reach Valenciennes' main attractions, but the trade-off is often more parking space and a quieter environment than a central address.