Historic hotels · Limoges
Historic City-Centre Hotels in Limoges
Limoges is a city on the Vienne, known for its porcelain, with an old centre of narrow streets and a station, Gare des Bénédictins, that makes arrival easy. The label historic on these four hotels needs a plain explanation. Hotel de Paris is a genuine 19th-century town house opposite the Jardin du Champ de Juillet. Best Western Plus Richelieu dates from the 1930s and stands between two historic pedestrian areas. B&B Hotel Limoges Centre Gare and Mercure Limoges Centre are modern buildings, chosen for their position near the station and the Opéra rather than for their age. I describe each as it is.
Limoges is a city on the Vienne, known for its porcelain and enamel and for an old centre of narrow streets. The Gare des Bénédictins station and the Jardin du Champ de Juillet are close to the centre.
Updated October 14, 2026
Where to stay
Old buildings and well-placed modern ones
A central hotel in Limoges lets you walk to the old streets, the garden and the station without a car. Only a couple of the listings are old buildings, but all four are well placed for the historic district. Choose by what you want from the hotel: period character, a classic city address, or a simple modern base close to the train.
Hotel de Paris is the clearest historic choice. It occupies a 19th-century town house in the city centre, opposite the Jardin du Champ de Juillet and 200 metres from Gare des Bénédictins station. Rooms are classic and soundproofed, and some have balconies overlooking the city. Free WiFi, a daily buffet breakfast and public parking are listed. Its rating is 8.4 from 692 reviews. If you want an old building in the middle of Limoges with a garden across the road, this is the one I would book, ideally with a balcony room.
Best Western Plus Richelieu was established in the 1930s and sits between two historic pedestrian areas, which gives it a very walkable position. It offers air-conditioned rooms with modern en suite facilities, a fitness centre and a bar, and a buffet breakfast every day. The hotel lists 24-hour professional service and is described as pet-friendly and suitable for families. With an 8.5 rating from 991 reviews, it suits travellers who want a classic hotel experience in the centre without a period building. Its location makes most of the old centre reachable on foot, which suits a short city break.
B&B Hotel Limoges Centre Gare is the most practical choice. It stands only 100 metres from the train station and offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, a shared lounge and a terrace, with a buffet breakfast and a brasserie restaurant nearby. It is pet-friendly. Its 3,949 reviews, with a rating of 8.3, make it the most reviewed stay in Limoges on this page. It is a modern hotel, so I recommend it for the position, not for character, and it is a good base for arriving by train.
Mercure Limoges Centre is a modern hotel in the centre of the city, with easy access to the Opéra, local shops and the historic district. Rooms are contemporary and non-smoking, with a flat-screen television and a safe, and a breakfast tray is served daily. Le Renoir bar offers a quiet place for a drink, and meeting rooms suit short business stays. Its rating is 8.5 from 492 reviews. Whichever you choose, ask for parking details if you arrive by car, because rules in a historic centre differ from one building to another.
A traveler's take
If I wanted an old building in Limoges, I would book Hotel de Paris and ask for a balcony room facing the Jardin du Champ de Juillet. For a classic hotel between the pedestrian streets, I would choose Best Western Plus Richelieu. I would send train travellers to B&B Hotel Limoges Centre Gare, 100 metres from the station, and business visitors to Mercure Limoges Centre near the Opéra. I would tell readers that only one of the four is a true 19th-century building.
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Mercure Limoges Centre
Modern comfort in central Limoges, steps from the historic district
Why guests love itI would pick Mercure Limoges Centre for travellers who want a modern, central hotel close to the Opéra. It stands in central Limoges with local shops and the historic district within easy reach. The contemporary rooms are non-smoking and have a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A breakfast tray is served daily, and the Le Renoir bar is a pleasant spot for a drink in the evening.
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Best Western Plus Richelieu
Historic hotel in Limoges with modern comforts and a welcoming bar
Why guests love itBest Western Plus Richelieu dates from the 1930s and sits between two historic pedestrian areas of Limoges, so families can step straight out onto car-free streets. Rooms are air-conditioned with modern bathrooms, and the daily buffet breakfast suits children who like to choose. Staff are on hand around the clock, and pets are welcome. Parents can use the fitness centre and bar. I would pick it for a short family city break focused on walking the old centre.
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Hotel de Paris, Hotel Particulier du XIX
A 19th-century Limoges hotel with city views and classic rooms
Why guests love itI would recommend Hotel de Paris to couples and families who like a classic, quiet base in Limoges. The building is a nineteenth-century townhouse in the city centre, opposite the Jardin du Champ de Juillet and 200 metres from Gare des Bénédictins. Rooms are classic and soundproofed, and some have a balcony over the city. WiFi is free, a buffet breakfast is served daily and public parking is available nearby.
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B&B HOTEL Limoges Centre Gare
Modern comfort steps from Limoges train station with free WiFi
Why guests love itFor a family arriving by train, it is hard to be closer: the hotel stands 100 metres from Limoges station, so there is no taxi to find with tired children. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and the buffet breakfast covers everyone before a day out. A shared lounge and a terrace give some space beyond the room, and a brasserie restaurant nearby saves a search for dinner on the first evening.
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Local tips
- 1Only Hotel de Paris is a 19th-century town house; Richelieu dates from the 1930s, and the other two are modern.
- 2Ask Hotel de Paris for a balcony room overlooking the city, as only some rooms have one.
- 3B&B Hotel Limoges Centre Gare is 100 metres from the train station, handy for rail arrivals.
- 4Hotel de Paris lists public parking; confirm access and fees for the other hotels in the centre.
- 5Best Western Plus Richelieu has a fitness centre and a bar, and is described as pet-friendly.
- 6Mercure Limoges Centre is close to the Opéra and local shops, with Le Renoir bar on site.
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Historic hotels · Limoges
Hotel de Paris occupies a 19th-century town house in the city centre, opposite the Jardin du Champ de Juillet, with classic soundproofed rooms. Best Western Plus Richelieu dates from the 1930s and stands between two historic pedestrian areas. The other two hotels on this page are modern.