ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
Rue de la Gare, above the Thiou: station and old town on foot
Superb · 3779 reviews
About this stay
The ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville provides a straightforward and comfortable stay, ideal for those looking to explore Annecy and its surroundings. Its location, just a short walk from Lake Annecy, makes it easy to access the water and the charming Old Town. The hotel offers essential services like a 24-hour front desk, which is convenient for late arrivals or early departures, and luggage storage for exploring hands-free. Mornings start with a buffet breakfast featuring both sweet and savoury options, including local pastries. While the hotel itself is functional, its proximity to the lake and city attractions is its main draw, allowing guests to immerse themselves in Annecy's atmosphere.
- About 500 m from Annecy station
- Lake Annecy roughly 10 minutes on foot
- 85 air-conditioned rooms and a lift
- Covered Sainte-Claire public car park next door
- Bike and e-bike rental
- 24-hour reception and snack bar
Our take
Sitting on rue de la Gare above the Thiou, the short river that drains Lake Annecy through the old town, the ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville is about 500 metres from the station and roughly 10 minutes on foot from the lakeshore. That is its whole case: I would book it to arrive by train and never touch a car. The 85 rooms are air-conditioned, which matters in July when old stone holds the heat, and there is a lift. There is no hotel car park; guests use the covered public Sainte-Claire car park next door. Its 3,779 reviews average 8.4.
- ✓Arriving by TGV or TER, walk rather than queue for a taxi: the station is about 500 metres from the front door.
- ✓If you drive, go straight to the covered Sainte-Claire public car park beside the hotel, because the old-town streets along the Thiou are largely pedestrian.
- ✓The Annecy International Animation Film Festival fills the town every June, so check its dates before fixing yours.
- ✓The hotel rents bikes, electric ones included, which is the easy way to reach the cycle path along the west shore of the lake.
Why we love it
- Close proximity to Lake Annecy
- 24-hour front desk for convenience
- Free WiFi throughout the hotel
- Pet-friendly accommodation option
Why guests love itThe Thiou canals, the Palais de l'Isle and the Pâquier lawns by the lake are all within pushchair range of this ibis, which makes it a walking base for families rather than a holiday hotel. There is no pool or garden, but the building has a lift and three rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The lounge bar serves snacks around the clock, handy when children are hungry outside French restaurant hours. Pets are accepted with a supplement. Who should look elsewhere: families who need space to spread out, since these are functional ibis rooms rather than suites, and anyone who wants parking on the hotel's own premises.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 3779 reviews