Historic Centre Travel Guide
Montpellier
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Popular places to visit
Montpellier Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Montpellier with a visit to Montpellier Cathedral. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Explore the great outdoors at La Promenade du Peyrou, a lovely green space in Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
Enjoy a performance at Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier, a theatre with a story to tell in Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
Enjoy the student vibe at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier during your visit to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
Explore the great outdoors at Jardin des plantes de Montpellier, a lovely green space in Montpellier. Find some time to visit the monuments or churches in this walkable area.
Fabre Museum
You can study the exhibits at Fabre Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Historic Centre
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
The hotel is super close to the main train station in Montpellier and a walking distance to the main shopping / restaurant areas of the city, as well as interesting places to see. There is also a taxi stand right outside of the hotel. If you need to get some groceries, there is Carrefour express ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier
Staff were friendly and attentive. Location was within walking distance to many things, including public transport. Breakfast was good and room was pleasant. - Restaurant was closed, with was unfortunate as this wasn't communicated ahead of time.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Grand Hôtel du Midi
Un lugar muy acogedor, especialmente por las fiestas. La ubicación es perfecta para visitar el centro de la ciudad. El personal es muy amable y atento, en especial Alexandra y Julien. Para personas con movilidad reducida tienen una habitación adaptada y una entrada especial para silla de ruedas. ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Richer de Belleval
The hotel is a beautiful property in the most perfect part of center of Montpellier. The room was perfect. Great view. Great size. Clean and simply perfect. We dined at a the fine dining rest. One night. It was simply perfect . What is missing in this hotel is great experienced staff. We stayed for ...
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Hotel Royal
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is great: close to the train station, les Halles, old town, and many, many restaurants.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Zenitude Hotel la Valadière, an Ascend Collection Hotel
La propreté de la chambre et la piscine intérieure chauffée
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Centre
Ecusson
While you're in Ecusson, take in top sights like Canourgue Square or Montpellier Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.
Montpellier-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Canourgue Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Montpellier City-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Esplanade Charles de Gaulle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Comédie
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Comédie. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Esplanade Charles de Gaulle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Gambetta
The historical sites and theatres make Gambetta worth a stop. Make a stop by Kawa Theatre, and jump on the metro at Rondelet Tram Station to get around the area.
Boutonnet
During your stop in Boutonnet, check out the gardens, and jump on the metro at Stade Philippides Tram Station to see more of the surrounding area.
