Hotels in Versailles: Where to Stay in 2025
Updated 11 July 2026 · 383 real hotels
The Saint-Louis quarter, just steps from the Palace gardens, is the most atmospheric place to stay in Versailles, ideal for first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere. The Chantiers area, clustered around the main train station, suits travellers who prioritise easy rail connections to Paris. Notre-Dame, in the heart of the old town, balances convenience with genuine local character.
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| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Première Classe Versailles - St Cyr l'Ecole ★ | Saint-Cyr-l'École : à 5,3 km de Versailles | ★ 4 | 73 €/nuit |
| HOTEL AEROTEL l’étape du silence ★★★ | Saint-Cyr-l'École : à 4,1 km de Versailles | ★ 4 | 93 €/nuit |
| Best Western The Hotel Versailles ★★★ | Buc : à 4 km de Versailles | ★ 4.2 | 106 €/nuit |
| Limehome Versailles Rue du Bailliage | Notre-Dame | ★ 4.7 | 107 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Versailles Rocquencourt ★★★ | Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt : à 4,2 km de Versailles | ★ 4.5 | 117 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Versailles Le Chesnay ★★★ | Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt : à 2,8 km de Versailles | ★ 4 | 119 €/nuit |
| Auberge Le Bout du Parc | Notre-Dame | ★ 4.5 | 123 €/nuit |
| Campanile PRIME - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines ★★★ | Versailles : à 6,7 km | ★ 4 | 129 €/nuit |
| Le Home Saint Louis ★★ | Saint-Louis | ★ 3.8 | 133 €/nuit |
Versailles is not simply a day-trip destination. The city built to orbit the Sun King's palace has its own rhythms: market mornings on the Place du Marché Notre-Dame, quiet evenings in cobbled streets long after the tour buses have left, and a human scale that central Paris rarely offers. Staying overnight transforms the experience entirely. You walk the gardens at dusk, when the crowds thin and the geometry of Le Nôtre's parterres becomes meditative rather than frantic.
Beyond the palace walls, Versailles is a prosperous, well-connected suburb of roughly 85,000 residents, with reliable RER C and Transilien rail links that put central Paris (Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse) around 35 to 45 minutes away. Hotels here tend to cost less than comparable Parisian addresses, and most of what you came to see is walkable from nearly any neighbourhood on this list. The trade-off is a quieter nightlife scene, which is often exactly what travellers are after.
Which area to stay in Versailles?
- Saint-Louis: The most sought-after base for palace visitors. This 18th-century quarter was purpose-built as an annex to the royal court, and its limestone facades, calm streets and proximity to the South Parterre make it feel like a living extension of the estate. Home to Le Louis Hotel Versailles Château and Hotel la Residence du Berry.
- Notre-Dame: The commercial and social heart of the old town, anchored by the covered market halls. Cafés, bakeries and independent shops give it the most authentic everyday-Versailles feel. Hotel Des Lys is located here, within easy walking distance of both the palace and the train stations.
- Chantiers: Named after the workshops that once served the royal construction projects, this area surrounds the Versailles-Chantiers station, the main hub for Transilien and Intercités trains. It is the practical choice for anyone making frequent trips into Paris. Hôtel Versailles Chantiers and A l'Hotel des Roys are both in this neighbourhood.
- Jouy-en-Josas (near Versailles): A quieter residential and semi-rural commune about 5 km south of central Versailles. The Dolce by Wyndham on the Domaine du Montcel offers a resort-style stay with parkland grounds, better suited to those travelling by car or attending business events than to palace-focused tourists.
- La Défense area (greater west Paris): Technically 13 km from Versailles, the Pullman Paris La Défense sits in the high-rise business district on the western edge of Paris. It makes sense primarily for travellers combining a Versailles day-trip with business meetings in La Défense, not as a base for exploring the palace in depth.
Good to know
- Book the palace separately and early: Hotel rooms in Versailles fill fast for weekends from April through October. Timed-entry tickets to the Château also sell out days in advance, especially in July and August. Secure both as soon as your dates are confirmed.
- Choose your train station carefully: Versailles has three stations. Versailles-Rive Gauche (RER C) is closest to the palace main entrance. Versailles-Chantiers connects to Paris Montparnasse and Paris Saint-Lazare via Transilien lines. Versailles-Rive Droite links to Paris Saint-Lazare. Match your station to your Paris neighbourhood and planned itinerary.
- Visit on a Tuesday if possible: The palace is closed on Mondays, which means Tuesdays often draw lighter crowds than the weekend. Midweek stays can also be slightly cheaper at local hotels.
- Pack for the gardens, not just the palace: The gardens and the Trianon estates require substantial walking, often over gravel paths. Comfortable shoes and, between October and March, a warm layer make a significant practical difference.
- Consider a two-night stay: One full day is enough for the Château interior, but a second day to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon, the Hameau de la Reine and the estate's more remote corners reveals a completely different, far less crowded Versailles.
What to know about hotels in Versailles?
What is the best area to stay in Versailles for first-time visitors?+
The Saint-Louis quarter is the top choice for most first-time visitors. It sits immediately adjacent to the Palace grounds, giving you early morning access before the crowds arrive and a genuinely historic atmosphere in the evening. Hotels such as Le Louis Hotel Versailles Château (192 €/night, 4.6/5) and Hotel la Residence du Berry (124 €/night, 4.4/5) are both in this neighbourhood.
What is the best time of year to visit and stay in Versailles?+
Late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October) offer the best balance of comfortable weather, fully open gardens and manageable visitor numbers. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, though the summer Grandes Eaux Musicales fountain shows are a genuine highlight. Winter is quieter and cheaper, and the palace interiors are no less impressive, but some garden features and the Trianon properties may have reduced hours.
What is the average cost of a hotel night in Versailles?+
Based on current availability, budget travellers can find options from around 85 €/night (Le Home Saint Louis, 2 stars), while comfortable three-star hotels typically range from 115 € to 133 €/night. A four-star hotel in the Saint-Louis quarter runs around 192 €/night. These rates are generally lower than equivalent categories in central Paris.
How do you get from Paris airports to central Versailles?+
From Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the most practical route is the RER B to central Paris, then a change to either the RER C toward Versailles-Rive Gauche or a Transilien train from Montparnasse to Versailles-Chantiers. The total journey takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. From Paris-Orly, the Orlyval shuttle connects to the RER B, making the routing similar. A taxi or rideshare from either airport directly to Versailles is faster but significantly more expensive.
Is it worth staying in Versailles rather than commuting from Paris each day?+
For a stay focused primarily on the palace and its estates, staying in Versailles itself is worthwhile. The RER C journey from central Paris takes about 40 minutes each way, which adds up if you plan to spend two or more days exploring. An overnight stay also lets you visit the gardens early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the light and the atmosphere are at their best and the crowds have mostly left.
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