Hotel Astrid Caen centre
A twelve-minute walk from the station, 350 metres from the castle
Superb · 577 reviews
About this stay
This hotel in the centre of Caen is a two-storey building without a lift or air conditioning, a detail worth knowing before booking a top-floor room in summer. Its strategic location makes up for that trade-off, sitting 350 metres from Caen Castle and a twelve-minute walk from the station, close to tram line 2 for guests without a car. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and the hotel is well placed for reaching the main tourist attractions and event venues around the city centre. The D-Day landing beaches are around fifteen minutes further by car, making this a workable base for both a castle-focused city stay and a beach day out.
- Near the castle
- City centre
- Near the tram
- Modern rooms
Our take
I would choose Hotel Astrid for its location, 350 metres from Caen Castle and near the tram, and for an 8.8 rating across nearly 580 reviews, which is excellent for a two-star. The trade-offs are clear: no lift and no air conditioning in a two-storey building. I would avoid it in a heatwave or with heavy luggage.
- ✓Request a lower floor if you have heavy luggage, there is no lift in this two-storey building.
- ✓Pack for warm nights in summer given the lack of air conditioning, a fan can help.
- ✓Walk to the castle in under five minutes, it is genuinely one of the closest options in this price range.
Why we love it
- 350 metres from Caen Castle
- A twelve-minute walk from the train station
- Close to tram line 2 for car-free travel
- Modern, comfortable rooms at a fair price
Why guests love itHotel Astrid is a two-storey hotel in central Caen, 350 metres from Caen Castle and a twelve-minute walk from the station, close to the tram line. Rooms are modern and comfortable. Families should know two things before booking: there is no lift and no air conditioning, so a top-floor room in summer can be warm and stairs are needed with luggage. I would book it for a spring or autumn city break in Caen, when its central location matters most.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 577 reviews