Brest Bretagne Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Brest Bretagne airport is 11 km from the centre, but it's one of the few airports this size with a practical public transfer: a shuttle reaches the Porte de Guipavas tram stop in 10 minutes, and from there the tram gets you into the centre in another 20. By taxi it's quicker, 15-20 minutes. Anyone with a business meeting in the Kergaradec area can stay right next to the airport; anyone who wants to see the harbour, Oceanopolis and the centre of Brest is better off in the city, where the best hotels are concentrated.

Airport area and Kergaradec

Airport area · Taxi: about 5 minutes for the 5 km from the airport.

Best for: business travellers with a meeting in the area or a very early flight who want to stay a few minutes from the airport

Pros

A few minutes from the terminal, handy for anyone working at the nearby Le Prat Pip business park
Free parking and an in-house restaurant open in the evening

Cons

Office district, with no evening life or shops
You need a car or a taxi to reach the harbour and the centre

Recommended hotels in this area

ibis Brest Kergaradec: About 5 km from the airport, with an in-house restaurant and ample free parking, convenient for those arriving by car.

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City centre and commercial harbour

City centre · Taxi: about 15-20 minutes from the airport. Shuttle to the tram (Porte de Guipavas stop) in 10 minutes, then tram to the centre in about 20 minutes.

Best for: anyone who wants to explore the harbour, Oceanopolis and the centre of Brest on foot

Pros

Commercial harbour, shops and restaurants within walking distance
Tram and airport shuttle connection, handy even without a car

Cons

Parking in the centre's streets is often paid
Harbour area with construction sites and freight traffic on some streets

Recommended hotels in this area

Mercure Brest Centre Port: Decorated with nods to Brest's maritime history, with views over the harbour from the upper rooms.
ibis Styles Brest Centre Port: About 2 km from the centre near the harbour, with coworking spaces and a play corner for families.

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