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City apartment stays in Chambéry mean self-catering flats inside or just beyond the pedestrian vieille ville, most of them renovated townhouse units with a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony looking toward the Bauges or Chartreuse ridgelines. This is the largest single collection of stays in the city, running from compact studios near Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux station to three-bedroom apartments a few streets from the Château des Ducs de Savoie, and it suits travellers who want to cook, do laundry, and come and go on their own schedule rather than around a hotel's front desk hours.

Chambéry runs at a smaller, more residential pace than its Alpine neighbours, its old town given over as much to daily errands as to sightseeing. The apartment stock reflects that: converted family townhouses with parquet floors and kitchenettes rather than purpose-built holiday flats, many still owned by Chambéry households who rent out a spare unit. Between the Thursday market on Place de Genève, the Savoie vineyard produce sold in the covered halls, and the Bauges peaks closing the skyline at the end of every street, the city keeps its apartment stays feeling like an extension of local life rather than a visitor bubble.

Updated October 14, 2026

Kitchens and balconies in the ducal quarter

Chambéry runs at a smaller, more residential pace than its Alpine neighbours, its old town given over as much to daily errands as to sightseeing. The apartment stock reflects that: converted family townhouses with parquet floors and kitchenettes rather than purpose-built holiday flats, many still owned by Chambéry households who rent out a spare unit. Between the Thursday market on Place de Genève, the Savoie vineyard produce sold in the covered halls, and the Bauges peaks closing the skyline at the end of every street, the city keeps its apartment stays feeling like an extension of local life rather than a visitor bubble.

The defining advantage of a city apartment here is the kitchen, and specifically what goes in it: the Thursday and Saturday markets on Place de Genève sell Savoie produce directly, from Apremont and Chignin wines to Beaufort and Tomme cheeses from the Bauges pastures, all a short walk from most of these flats. A traveller cooking dinner in a Chambéry apartment is working with regional ingredients bought that same morning, an arrangement that a hotel breakfast buffet in the same city cannot replicate. Several units even list a dishwasher and a full set of kitchenware, so a multi-night stay can run almost entirely on market shopping rather than restaurant meals.

Several of the largest apartments in this collection, including three-bedroom units near the château and the train station, list mountain-facing balconies looking toward the Bauges or Chartreuse ridgelines rather than a courtyard or street view. That orientation is specific to Chambéry's position between the two massifs; a comparable apartment in flatter Lyon or coastal Nice has no equivalent view to offer, however large the unit. Even the smaller studios in this collection often carry a version of that outlook, since the old town's rooftops rarely block the ridgelines rising directly behind them.

Renting an apartment rather than a hotel room matters most for groups splitting the cost of a Bauges ski day or an Apremont vineyard tour, since a kitchen and a washing machine cut the daily spend on eating out and laundromats that a same-length hotel stay in Chambéry would otherwise add up to. The savings compound fastest on stays of four nights or longer, which several of these units are set up to accommodate with weekly-rate kitchens and dedicated laundry facilities. A family or a small group splitting one apartment also avoids the per-room pricing that a comparable hotel stay in the old town would otherwise apply.

Being able to walk from an apartment to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux station in under fifteen minutes, true of most of this collection, matters more here than in a city with a metro system, since Chambéry's train line is the main link toward Lyon, Paris, and the Maurienne valley routes into Italy. A city apartment stay built around that station access lets a traveller base themselves in Chambéry and day-trip by train rather than by car, returning each evening to cook dinner rather than eating out in an unfamiliar town after a long day away from the flat.

A traveler's take

For a self-catering stay, I would book T3 lumineux refait à neuf, esprit montagne: a recently renovated two-bedroom apartment with a garden, a balcony with mountain views and free private parking, twelve minutes on foot from the Fontaine des Éléphants. If you arrive by train, my pick is L'éclat urbain instead, a few steps from Chambéry station with a lift, air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen, seven minutes from the Château des Ducs de Savoie.

City apartments

27 stays in Chambéry

T3 lumineux refait à neuf, esprit montagneCity apartments

Chambéry

T3 lumineux refait à neuf, esprit montagne

A bright renovated flat with a garden and mountain views

Why guests love it

T3 lumineux is a recently renovated two-bedroom apartment with a garden and a balcony with mountain views, and I would book it for families arriving by car, since private parking is free and bicycles can be stored too. Two bedrooms give parents and children their own space, and the garden is a place to play. The Fontaine des Éléphants is a twelve-minute walk and the Château des Ducs de Savoie sixteen minutes. WiFi is free.

★★★★★5.0· 7 reviews
Studio BRITTANYCity apartments

Chambéry

Studio BRITTANY

A mountain-view studio steps from the station

Why guests love it

Studio Brittany is a single-room studio a few steps from Chambéry station, so I would suggest it to a parent travelling with one child for a short stop rather than to a full family. The sofa bed takes an extra guest, the kitchenette has an oven and a microwave for simple meals, and the lift helps with luggage or a pushchair. The balcony looks toward the mountains, and the château is nine minutes on foot.

★★★★★5.0· 14 reviews
Sweet Dove - Cocon de charme, balcon & parking privéCity apartments

Chambéry

Sweet Dove - Cocon de charme, balcon & parking privé

A quiet-street flat with parking and pet access

Why guests love it

Sweet Dove is a recently renovated apartment with free private parking and a balcony over a quiet street, so I would book it for families arriving by car who want calm nights. It has parquet floors and a fully equipped kitchen for easy family meals, and pets are allowed. The Fontaine des Éléphants is under a kilometre away and the Château des Ducs de Savoie a sixteen-minute walk. Its 9.8 rating is exceptional.

★★★★★4.9· 85 reviews
Studio neuf et moderne centre historiqueCity apartments

Chambéry

Studio neuf et moderne centre historique

A modern studio with private check-in, near the château

Why guests love it

Studio neuf et moderne is a recently renovated studio four minutes from the Fontaine des Éléphants and three hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie, and I would book it for a couple with a baby who want the historic centre on foot. It has a private entrance and soundproofing for calm nights, with private check-in and a multilingual reception. Chambéry-Savoie Airport is nine kilometres away. Its rating comes from only a few reviews.

★★★★★4.9· 5 reviews
Sweet Home - Cocon élégant climatisé, piscine été, balcon & parking privéCity apartments

Chambéry

Sweet Home - Cocon élégant climatisé, piscine été, balcon & parking privé

A private summer pool with mountain views over Chambéry

Why guests love it

Sweet Home is a recently renovated apartment with a private seasonal outdoor pool, which is the main reason I would book it for families visiting Chambéry in summer. The balcony looks over the garden, the pool and the mountains, the rooms are air-conditioned, and private parking is free. The Fontaine des Éléphants and Chambéry station are a short walk away, and Chambéry-Savoie Airport is ten kilometres. Its 9.7 rating comes from only a few reviews.

★★★★★4.9· 8 reviews
Meublés Les CharmettesCity apartments

Chambéry

Meublés Les Charmettes

A garden flat near Les Charmettes, with mountain views

Why guests love it

Meublés Les Charmettes is a one-bedroom apartment with a garden, a terrace and mountain views, and I would book it for a small family who wants outdoor space and a calmer base outside the old town. The fully equipped kitchen keeps meals simple. The Fontaine des Éléphants is a twelve-minute walk and the Château des Ducs de Savoie one kilometre away, while Chambéry-Savoie Airport is eleven kilometres. Its 9.6 rating is outstanding.

★★★★★4.8· 130 reviews
Petit Hôtel ConfidentielCity apartments

Chambéry

Petit Hôtel Confidentiel

A boutique hotel a hundred metres from the ducal château

Why guests love it

Petit Hôtel Confidentiel is a five-star boutique hotel on a pedestrian street a hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie, and I would book it for families who want a special stay in Chambéry. The suites are soundproofed and air-conditioned, which gives children space and quiet. A personal concierge helps plan the days, parents can book the private spa, two restaurants are on site, and an airport shuttle is available. Its 9.6 rating is outstanding.

★★★★★4.8· 365 reviews
Les Suites AcanthaCity apartments

Chambéry

Les Suites Acantha

A historic-building suite, two hundred metres from the château

Why guests love it

For a couple or a small family who want the history inside the walls, I would book Les Suites Acantha, a spacious apartment in a genuinely historic building two hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie. The Fontaine des Éléphants is four minutes away on foot, and the sun terrace gives you outdoor space that is rare this close to the old town. It also makes a practical base for skiing, hiking and cycling trips nearby.

★★★★★4.8· 61 reviews
L'Écrin Alpin - Centre historique - Haut standingCity apartments

Chambéry

L'Écrin Alpin - Centre historique - Haut standing

A large three-bedroom flat with a fireplace, near the château

Why guests love it

L'Écrin Alpin is a spacious three-bedroom apartment three hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie and four minutes from the Fontaine des Éléphants, which is why I would book it for larger families or two families together. The fully equipped kitchen handles group meals, the fireplace makes winter evenings cosy, and the balcony has city views. Chambéry-Savoie Airport is nine kilometres away. Its 9.4 rating is outstanding.

★★★★★4.7· 27 reviews
Spacieux T3 neuf au calme proche toutes commoditésCity apartments

Chambéry

Spacieux T3 neuf au calme proche toutes commodités

A modern flat with a gym, garden, and family rooms

Why guests love it

Spacieux T3 neuf is a two-bedroom, ground-floor apartment with a terrace, a garden and mountain views, and I would book it for families with young children who want space and no stairs. It is air-conditioned, has family rooms and free private parking, and parents can use the fitness centre. Bourget Lake is fifteen kilometres away for a day by the water, SavoiExpo is six kilometres, and Chambéry-Savoie Airport five.

★★★★★4.7· 31 reviews
Studio NÉNUPHARCity apartments

Chambéry

Studio NÉNUPHAR

A quiet studio with multilingual reception near the station

Why guests love it

Studio Nénuphar is a one-bedroom studio with a private bathroom, so I would point families to it only for a short stop with one child. It is a short walk from Chambéry station and the town hall, and the château is about nine minutes on foot. Reception speaks German, English, Spanish, French and Italian, which helps a visiting family with questions, and an ice-skating rink nearby makes an easy outing.

★★★★★4.7· 13 reviews
Boigne Sweet SuiteCity apartments

Chambéry

Boigne Sweet Suite

A central suite with a minimarket and family rooms

Why guests love it

Boigne Sweet Suite is a one-bedroom apartment two hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie and four minutes from the Fontaine des Éléphants, so I would book it for a small family who wants the old town on foot. It has a private entrance, air conditioning, city views and a fully equipped kitchen for easy meals with children. The train station is under a kilometre away. Its 9.3 rating is excellent.

★★★★★4.7· 123 reviews
Le Croix d'Or - Plein centre villeCity apartments

Chambéry

Le Croix d'Or - Plein centre ville

A friendly-host flat right in the city centre

Why guests love it

Le Croix d'Or is a one-bedroom apartment in Chambéry's city centre, three minutes on foot from the Fontaine des Éléphants, and I would book it for a small family who wants everything within walking distance. The fully equipped kitchen and washing machine make a longer stay with children easy. The Château des Ducs de Savoie is five hundred metres away, with Sainte-Chapelle and Les Allées de Chambéry close by. Its 9.2 rating is excellent.

★★★★★4.6· 87 reviews
Très grand T3 - hyper centre - proximité gareCity apartments

Chambéry

Très grand T3 - hyper centre - proximité gare

A large family flat between the château and the station

Why guests love it

Très grand T3 is a spacious two-bedroom apartment a few steps from the Fontaine des Éléphants and an eight-minute walk from Chambéry station, and I would book it for families who want separate bedrooms in the centre. It has parquet floors, a balcony and a lift, handy with luggage or a pushchair, and pets are allowed. The Château des Ducs de Savoie is five hundred metres away. Its 9.2 rating is excellent.

★★★★★4.6· 25 reviews
T2 La roseraieCity apartments

Chambéry

T2 La roseraie

A soundproofed ground-floor flat with hotel-style services

Why guests love it

T2 La Roseraie is a ground-floor, one-bedroom apartment with garden views, and I would book it for families with a pushchair or a toddler, since there are no stairs to climb. The setting is soundproofed for calm nights, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. A shuttle service is available at an extra charge. The Château des Ducs de Savoie is 2.9 kilometres away and Chambéry-Savoie Airport eight kilometres.

★★★★★4.6· 70 reviews
Les Seventies - Climatiseur - ventilateur - proche gareCity apartments

Chambéry

Les Seventies - Climatiseur - ventilateur - proche gare

Air-conditioned retro flat near the station, pets welcome

Why guests love it

Les Seventies is a recently renovated apartment six hundred metres from Chambéry Train Station, and I would book it for a small family arriving by train who wants outdoor space: it has a terrace, a balcony and a patio. The kitchenette covers simple meals, the air conditioning helps on summer nights, and pets are allowed. The Château des Ducs de Savoie is under a kilometre away. Its 9.1 rating comes from a small number of reviews.

★★★★★4.6· 19 reviews
StudioCity apartments

Chambéry

Studio

A simple studio with mountain views and parquet floors

Why guests love it

For a short work trip or a solo city break in Chambéry, I would book this studio for its kitchenette and mountain views, which are rare at this size. It sits one kilometre from the train station and the Château des Ducs de Savoie, with the Fontaine des Éléphants a six-minute walk away. With one room it suits a single traveller or a couple better than a family, and Chambéry-Savoie Airport is ten kilometres away.

★★★★★4.6· 65 reviews
T2 centre ville avec vue imprenableCity apartments

Chambéry

T2 centre ville avec vue imprenable

Mountain views and a terrace, minutes from the station

Why guests love it

T2 centre ville avec vue imprenable is an air-conditioned apartment four hundred metres from Chambéry Train Station, with a terrace and a balcony looking at the mountains, so I would book it for families arriving by train who want a view. It is soundproofed, which helps children sleep in the city. The Fontaine des Éléphants is a four-minute walk, and SavoiExpo is 3.5 kilometres away for an event. Its 9.1 rating is excellent.

★★★★★4.6· 35 reviews
Les Balcons de ChambéryCity apartments

Chambéry

Les Balcons de Chambéry

A garden terrace stay with historic and pet-friendly touches

Why guests love it

Les Balcons de Chambéry is a recently renovated apartment with a sun terrace, a garden and BBQ facilities, and I would book it for families who want to eat outside on summer evenings. Pets are allowed, which helps if the dog comes too, and WiFi is free. The building is partly set in a historic setting. The train station is 1.1 kilometres away and the Fontaine des Éléphants a fifteen-minute walk, so expect a short stroll into the old town.

★★★★★4.5· 91 reviews
L'Élégance - Cozy & ParkingCity apartments

Chambéry

L'Élégance - Cozy & Parking

A pet-friendly flat with parking, near skiing and hiking

Why guests love it

L'Élégance is a spacious, recently renovated two-bedroom apartment under a kilometre from the Fontaine des Éléphants and Chambéry Train Station, and I would book it for families who want separate bedrooms and a short walk to the Château des Ducs de Savoie. Pets are allowed, WiFi is free and a work desk suits a parent who needs to work. Skiing and hiking are available nearby for active days out. Its 9.0 rating is excellent.

★★★★★4.5· 11 reviews
L'écrin de Chambéry, cœur de centre ville, calme et espaceCity apartments

Chambéry

L'écrin de Chambéry, cœur de centre ville, calme et espace

Two bedrooms and a fireplace, steps from the ducal château

Why guests love it

L'écrin de Chambéry is a recently renovated two-bedroom apartment in the old town, 300 metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie and a four-minute walk from the Fontaine des Éléphants. I would book it for families who want space and quiet: it is soundproofed, with a living room, a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. An ice-skating rink nearby is a good plan for children on a winter afternoon.

★★★★★4.5· 56 reviews
"L'historique" - Charmant appartement en centre-ville historiqueCity apartments

Chambéry

"L'historique" - Charmant appartement en centre-ville historique

Two hundred metres from the château, in Chambéry's old town

Why guests love it

L'historique is an apartment two hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie and the town hall, four minutes from the Fontaine des Éléphants, and I would book it for families who want the historic centre on foot. A sofa bed gives children their own sleeping space, the fully equipped kitchen and washing machine help on a longer stay, and the private entrance makes coming and going easy. Its 8.9 rating is very good.

★★★★★4.5· 71 reviews
Chic l Ascenseur l Terrasse centre villeCity apartments

Chambéry

Chic l Ascenseur l Terrasse centre ville

A concierge-service flat with a lift, near the château

Why guests love it

Chic Ascenseur Terrasse is a one-bedroom apartment four minutes from the Fontaine des Éléphants and three hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie, and I would book it for a small family who wants the old town on foot. The lift helps with a pushchair, the terrace gives some outdoor space, and soundproofing keeps nights calm. A concierge service is available and WiFi is free. Chambéry-Savoie Airport is nine kilometres away.

★★★★★4.4· 16 reviews
Appartement à la gare calme & reposantCity apartments

Chambéry

Appartement à la gare calme & reposant

Quiet apartment at the station, close to the old town

Why guests love it

Appartement à la gare is a one-bedroom apartment a few steps from Chambéry Train Station, which is why I would book it for families with an early train or a late arrival by rail. It offers family rooms, a fully equipped kitchen for simple meals and free WiFi, and it is non-smoking. The Fontaine des Éléphants is an eight-minute walk, and the Château des Ducs de Savoie and Sainte-Chapelle are both under a kilometre away.

★★★★★4.4· 53 reviews
L'éclat urbainCity apartments

Chambéry

L'éclat urbain

Air-conditioned and pet-friendly, steps from the fountain

Why guests love it

L'éclat urbain is an air-conditioned apartment a few steps from the Fontaine des Éléphants and Chambéry station, so I would book it for families arriving by train who want a kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen makes meals with children simple, and the lift helps with luggage or a pushchair. Pets are allowed. The Château des Ducs de Savoie and the town hall are a seven-minute walk, with Sainte-Chapelle and Les Allées close by.

★★★★★4.4· 101 reviews
L Écrin du Palais - Le meilleur emplacement de ChambéryCity apartments

Chambéry

L Écrin du Palais - Le meilleur emplacement de Chambéry

A two-bedroom flat with express check-in, near the château

Why guests love it

L'Écrin du Palais is a spacious two-bedroom apartment a short walk from the Fontaine des Éléphants and the Château des Ducs de Savoie, and I would book it for families who want separate rooms for parents and children. The balcony has city views, the fully equipped kitchen keeps meals simple, and express check-in and check-out make arrival and departure quick. Chambéry-Savoie Airport is nine kilometres away. Its 8.7 rating is very good.

★★★★★4.4· 49 reviews
Evasion Alpine au calme près centre ville ChambéryCity apartments

Chambéry

Evasion Alpine au calme près centre ville Chambéry

A quiet base for city days and Bauges outings

Why guests love it

Evasion Alpine is a two-bedroom apartment on a quiet street near central Chambéry, and I would book it for families who want separate rooms for parents and children. The fully equipped kitchen makes family meals simple, and WiFi is free. The Fontaine des Éléphants is a seventeen-minute walk and the Château des Ducs de Savoie 1.2 kilometres away, so plan on a longer stroll or a short drive into the old town.

★★★★★4.3· 34 reviews

Chambéry

Local tips

  1. 1Shop the Thursday or Saturday market on Place de Genève before cooking, since it sells Savoie produce like Apremont wine and Bauges cheeses directly from local producers.
  2. 2Confirm a lift is included if you are booking a top-floor apartment in the old town, as several buildings in the pedestrian streets are walk-up only.
  3. 3Book a mountain-view balcony explicitly if that matters to you, since only some units in the collection face the Bauges or Chartreuse ridgelines rather than an inner courtyard.
  4. 4Pick an apartment near Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux station if you plan day trips by train to Lyon, Aix-les-Bains, or across the Maurienne valley toward Italy and beyond.
  5. 5Ask about washing machine access before a stay of a week or more, since this is one of the main reasons groups choose an apartment over a hotel room here.
  6. 6Reserve parking with the apartment directly if you are driving in, since street parking around the old town fills quickly and is largely resident-permit only.

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City apartments · Chambéry

Yes, they make up the largest share of accommodation in the old town and suit travellers who want to cook and do laundry on their own schedule. Most sit within walking distance of both the château and the train station, so the central location does not come at the cost of quiet.

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