Must-see hotels in Auvergne

  • Dyke Hôtel

    Auvergne

    Friendly and no-frills, the Dyke is named for a volcanic pillar (though the owners are well acquainted with the term's English-language inference). Its 15…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse

    Auvergne

    Bright and clean, this hostel offers great value for its prime position below the cathedral. Dorms sleep three to nine people; there are facilities for…

  • Aux Globe-trotters

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Plain but perfectly clean, this hub for hikers, bikers and skiers is well situated on Murat's main road, a five-minute walk south of the historic centre…

  • Hôtel de Naples

    Auvergne

    Well located between the train station and the Parc des Sources, this family-run hotel has 28 rooms, each decorated with a simple, homely touch. The…

  • Hôtel du Commerce

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Dating back to the late 19th century, when Volvic had a reputation for restorative fresh air, Hôtel du Commerce holds on to its nostalgic air with vintage…

  • Hôtel Saint-Joseph

    Clermont-Ferrand

    The double-glazed rooms at this small hotel near the Friday morning St-Joseph market offer the best budget value in Clermont: they're smallish, and…

  • Camping Municipal Stalapos

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    This pleasant municipal campground is by the banks of the Alagnon River, 1km south of Murat's train station. There are laundry facilities and areas with…

  • Hôtel St-Jacques

    Auvergne

    This well-maintained but unstylish hotel is a great budget base. Rooms have wooden floors, dinky bathrooms and views of the square below. A small…

  • Dav' Hôtel

    Clermont-Ferrand

    The backstreet location isn't the most scenic, but this no-frills 28-room hotel is clean and cordially staffed. It's a bargain, considering the proximity…