Stays in Amiens

La Plume de Samara is an aparthotel where every unit has a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony, so families can cook and keep their own rhythm. The indoor swimming pool is the highlight for children, while adults can use the sauna, hot tub and fitness room. A restaurant, bar and coffee shop are on site, and private parking is free. I would pick it for a longer family stay in Amiens with a car.

DOMITYS L'Edito offers aparthotel units with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies, so a family can keep its own rhythm in Amiens. The indoor swimming pool works in any weather, a real plus with children in northern France, and the lush garden and sun terrace give space outside. The restaurant and bar cover nights off from cooking, and free private parking simplifies arrival by car. Pets are welcome. The fitness room is more for the adults.

You Hotel Amiens has soundproofed, air-conditioned family rooms, which helps children sleep well in town. The daily continental buffet breakfast features local specialities, an easy way to start the day with mixed appetites. A bar and a coffee shop cover snacks and breaks, and WiFi is free. The fitness room is more for the adults. No pool or play area is mentioned, so plan outings around Amiens, such as the cathedral or the hortillonnages floating gardens.

La Parenthèse Envoutée is an aparthotel in central Amiens with family rooms and kitchenettes, handy for longer stays with children. It is a short walk from Amiens train station and the Cathedral, so you can leave the car behind. The spa facilities and hot tub give parents a moment to themselves, and there is a coffee shop on site. WiFi is free in the public areas. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 270 reviews.

Free private parking and a garden make the ibis Styles Amiens Sud an easy stop for families travelling by car. Family rooms come with modern amenities and private bathrooms with free toiletries, and the buffet breakfast sets everyone up for the day. The on-site restaurant serves French cuisine, so there is no need to drive out again in the evening, and the bar is a quiet place in the evening. Pets are welcome, and over 5,100 reviews average 8.6.

ibis Styles Amiens Centre is a modern three-star within a short walk of Amiens station, the cathedral and the Floating Gardens, which makes sightseeing with children simple. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with walk-in showers and free WiFi, so light sleepers rest well. The continental buffet breakfast includes fresh pastries and local produce. A sun terrace and a bar give parents somewhere to relax once the day's walking is done.

Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre gives families the freedom of a kitchenette in every room, which I find useful with young children and fussy eaters. Rooms have a private bathroom, city views and free WiFi, and there is a laundry service for longer stays. Amiens station is close by and the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a short walk away. A fitness room and a pet-friendly policy round off a flexible option.

Moxy Amiens is a fully renovated three-star hotel with 109 air-conditioned rooms for one to three people, so a small family fits comfortably, though not a large one. A 24-hour dining bar serves regional dishes, which helps with hungry children at odd hours. WiFi is free and the 49-inch connected televisions are a treat. It is a short walk from the train station and the main sights of Amiens. Pets are welcome.

Hotel Le Prieuré et La Résidence sits at the foot of Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and I recommend it to families who want to see the historic centre on foot. The hotel spreads over two buildings, Le Prieuré and La Résidence, with individually decorated rooms and antique furniture. A buffet breakfast is served each morning under crystal chandeliers, the courtyard and terrace offer a quiet break, WiFi is free and pets are accepted.

Logis Hôtel - La Chambre d'Amiens offers family rooms, a garden and a terrace, and I like it for families arriving by car, since private parking is free. Each room has a seating area, a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Breakfast comes as continental or buffet, a shared lounge and a bar give parents a quiet corner, and pets are welcome. The Zénith d'Amiens is 900 metres away and the Floating Gardens a short drive.

For a family discovering Amiens without a car, this Ibis Budget keeps everything within walking distance: the station is a short walk away, and so is Notre-Dame Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in France. Rooms are simple and air-conditioned, with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Pets are accepted. From the centre, the Saint-Leu quarter by the Somme and the floating gardens of the hortillonnages are easy outings with children.

Mercure Amiens Cathédrale is a four-star hotel standing directly opposite Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, so the great façade is the first thing children see. Recently renovated rooms and suites are spacious, soundproofed and air-conditioned, with free WiFi, satellite TV and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel restaurant, L'Echanson, serves regional specialities made with local products. Pets are welcome, and I find it a comfortable base for a cultural family weekend.

Le Vivier Côté Résidence in Amiens has soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms, many of them with a view of the garden, which helps children sleep well. The restaurant serves French cuisine and caters for different dietary needs, a real plus with fussy or allergic eaters. A sun terrace, a bar and a coffee shop complete the picture, and room service and in-room breakfast make slow mornings easy. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 288 reviews.

Neoresid Résidence Saint Germain has family rooms with kitchenettes, a dining table and a fridge, so a family can manage breakfasts and simple meals in Amiens. Soundproofing helps children sleep, and some rooms look over the river. Amiens Cathedral is 400 metres away and the floating gardens park 1.3 km, both easy outings with children. WiFi covers the public areas only, worth knowing for teenagers. There is no pool or restaurant, so the town provides the rest.

Breakfast is the family argument at this B&B HOTEL in central Amiens: a buffet with sweet and savoury options, fresh pastries and Madeleine cakes, plus a hot drink and fruit to take away for early starts. Rooms are simple, with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. The 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals, and luggage storage helps on the last day before a train. A restaurant, bar and snack bar are on site.

Le Saint Louis is a traditional hotel in central Amiens, 300 metres from both the station and the cathedral, and I like it for families who want to see the city on foot. Family rooms are available, and every room is individually decorated with a private bathroom, satellite TV and free WiFi. The Rue des Piétons, the Jules Verne house and the Perret Tower are all within easy reach. Pets are welcome, and public parking is nearby.

Chez Victor H offers family rooms in Amiens, close to the train station and the Cathedral, so a family arriving by rail can walk to both. Rooms have parquet floors, a private bathroom, a TV and tea and coffee makers. The shared kitchen is a real help for preparing children's meals, and the garden, lounge and coffee shop give everyone some room. Private parking is available on site for a fee. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 289 reviews.

I would consider Hôtel Spa Marotte for families who want a characterful base in central Amiens. The 19th-century building offers elegant rooms, some with balconies or private saunas. A tea room, a champagne and wine bar and a private shuttle service are available, and the train station is 500 metres away. I would see it as better suited to older children and parents who like a quiet, refined setting.

Grand Hotel de l'Univers is a three-star hotel in central Amiens, 100 metres from the train station, and I recommend it to families arriving by train who want to explore on foot. Family rooms are available, all rooms are soundproofed with satellite TV and free WiFi, and the 24-hour reception suits any arrival time. The cathedral and the floating gardens of the Hortillonnages are a pleasant walk away, a good outing with children, and pets are accepted.

The Nest offers apartment-style rooms in a historic building in Amiens, each with a kitchenette and a private entrance, which gives a small family independence and quiet. Parquet floors add character, and the terrace, lounge and outdoor seating give everyone a place to sit outside the room. Amiens Cathedral and the train station are both nearby, so arriving by train with children and visiting the old town are easy on foot. There is no restaurant or pool, so plan meals in town.

Holiday Inn Express Amiens is an easy family base for a train trip: it sits 50 metres from the station, and Amiens Cathedral is a 10-minute walk, close enough for little legs. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and the buffet breakfast is included, which keeps mornings simple with children. Pets are welcome. The hortillonnages, the floating gardens, are also within reach of the centre for a boat outing.

Studios with fully equipped kitchenettes let families at Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare cook simple meals, and walk-in showers make bath time easier with young children. Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Hortillonnages floating gardens are about 300 metres away, so the main sights can be reached on foot, and the station is a short walk. A daily buffet breakfast includes gluten-free options, and pets are accepted.

Comfort Hotel Amiens Nord sits about 4 km from the centre of Amiens, so I see it as a practical base for families who arrive by car. Parking is private and free, WiFi is free, and there is a terrace plus a daily breakfast buffet, which keeps mornings easy with children. Pets are welcome. The trade-off is distance: you will drive or take transport to the cathedral area rather than stroll there, so plan your days around that.

Hôtel Central Anzac Amiens Gare is a simple, modern hotel a short walk from Amiens station and the cathedral, and I see it as a practical stop for families arriving by train. Rooms are en suite, with warm colours, satellite TV and WiFi. A continental breakfast with pastries is served each morning in the dining area. The Saint-Leu district and its canals are within easy walking distance, which makes a pleasant first outing with children.

Hotel Au Spatial Centre Gare is a two-minute walk from Amiens station and about six minutes on foot from Amiens Cathedral, so families arriving by train can drop their bags and start sightseeing quickly. Rooms are simple, with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The buffet breakfast covers cereals, pastries, cheese and hot dishes, which suits children with different appetites. Private parking is available for a fee. I would book it as a practical base for one or two nights, not for long days spent at the hotel.

Hôtel De Normandie is 100 metres from Amiens station and a short walk from Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, which makes it easy for families arriving by train. Breakfast is a buffet served in an art deco dining room, and there is a communal lounge for a quiet moment. Wi-Fi is free and pets are accepted. I would book it for one or two nights in Amiens when location matters more than room size or facilities.