Rouen Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Rouen-Vallée de Seine airport, in the town of Boos, is about 10 km from the centre, with no direct train or tram: the Réseau Astuce bus connects it to the centre in about 20 minutes, or you can get a taxi in 15-20 minutes. Anyone with an early-morning flight will be quicker with a taxi; anyone drawn to the charm of the Norman half-timbered houses chooses a hotel between the Vieux Marché and the Cathedral; anyone who prefers a more modern, less touristy area looks at the Champ de Mars or the Pasteur district, both 15-20 minutes' walk from the historic centre.

Vieux Marché and Cathedral

City centre · Astuce bus to the airport with a stop in the centre, about 20 minutes; taxi in 15-20 minutes

Best for: anyone looking for the half-timbered houses, the Cathedral and the square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, all within easy reach

Pros

Walking distance from the Cathedral, the Gros-Horloge and the Vieux Marché
Restaurants and shops of the historic centre all around
Pedestrian area, lively but not noisy at night

Cons

Little parking in the streets of the historic centre
Very touristy area, crowded at weekends

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre: Opposite the thirteenth-century Joan of Arc Tower, a few steps from the Cathedral.
Hotel De Quebec: Less than 10 minutes' walk from the Cathedral and the Saint-Maclou church, in the heart of the historic centre.

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Champ de Mars

Neighbourhood · historic centre reachable in 15-20 minutes on foot or a few minutes by bus/tram; airport in about 20-25 minutes

Best for: anyone looking for a more modern, quiet address a short distance from the historic centre

Pros

Residential district, quiet in the evening
Inner garden and spa at some properties
Good connections to the centre by bus and TEOR

Cons

You need a walk or public transport to reach the historic centre
Fewer evening restaurants than the Vieux Marché

Recommended hotels in this area

ibis Styles Rouen Centre Rive Gauche: On the TEOR line, in the Saint-Clément district, with secure parking and breakfast made with local produce.
Mercure Rouen Centre Champ de Mars: 15 minutes' walk from the Cathedral, with a spa and inner garden for anyone wanting a bit of quiet.

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