Caen City Centre Travel Guide
Caen
Visit Caen City Centre
Popular places to visit
Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Memorial
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
University of Caen Normandy
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Caen Normandy during your travels in Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Caen City Centre
ibis Caen Centre
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
Lovely hotel. clean with friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
clean room good breakfast well located and easy to access. unfortunately, i used to stay there a lot and the parking at night was included, now they change it and it cost more money, i might just take another location next time, overall if you dont have a car, great place, close to the port de plaisance, ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Best Western Royal Hotel Caen
B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare
ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Other neighbourhoods around Caen City Centre
Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Caen Castle while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.
Préfecture
Travellers enjoy Préfecture for its beaches and churches. Consider checking out Congress Centre while you're in the area.
Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Le Bas Vaucelles
Restaurants, river views and shopping are some highlights of Le Bas Vaucelles. You might stop by Abbey of Saint-Etienne or Normandy Museum while you're in the area.
Port of Caen
Restaurants, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.
