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City Apartment and Aparthotel Stays in Metz
Metz is a city where the apartment option is thin, and I would rather say so than oversell it. Only one listing here, Residhome Metz Lorraine in the new amphitheatre quarter, is a true apartment residence with fully equipped kitchens. The rest, from the ibis Metz Centre Cathédrale on the Moselle to Mercure Metz Centre and La Citadelle, are hotels that suit travellers wanting a central base near the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne and the Centre Pompidou-Metz. This page compares both kinds, so you can choose between the independence of a kitchen and the services of a hotel.
Metz mixes the monumental and the calm: the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, the Moselle riverbank walks and the Centre Pompidou-Metz sit within an easy walk of one another. The new amphitheatre quarter beside the station adds a modern, residential layer. It is a city to explore on foot and at a slow pace, which suits an apartment or aparthotel stay as much as a short hotel break.
Updated October 14, 2026
Choosing a kitchen or a front desk
Why look at apartments in Metz at all? Because the city rewards slow stays: the cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz and the Moselle riverbank are all within walking range of the station area. Residhome Metz Lorraine offers the one genuine self-catering setup, with kitchens, parking and a laundry, plus easy access to Metz-Ville station and Parc de la Seille. If you want hotel services instead, the other places on this page sit close to the same sights, from the esplanade park to the Arsenal concert hall. I would be clear about what you are choosing: space and a kitchen, or a front desk and breakfast.
Residhome Metz Lorraine is the listing I would pick for a real apartment stay. It sits in the new amphitheatre quarter, with fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs and free wired internet, and it welcomes families and pet owners. On-site parking, a laundry and a meeting room make it practical for longer stays or remote work. The train station is close, and Parc de la Seille is within easy reach. Its 7.8 rating from about 800 reviews is the lowest on this page, so I would read recent comments before booking, but the self-catering setup is unmatched here.
If a kitchen matters less than calm, the ibis Metz Centre Cathédrale is the hotel I would shortlist. It stands on the banks of the Moselle, five minutes on foot from the centre and the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, which is a rare mix of quiet and access. Charlie's Corner, a contemporary pub-style restaurant, and on-site parking save you the evening search for a table or a space. The hotel accepts pets and suits family stays, and its 8.1 rating from more than 400 reviews is steady. It is a hotel rather than an apartment, so expect a standard room without a kitchen.
Two hotels make sense when the train station and the Centre Pompidou-Metz drive your plans. Cit'Hotel L'ESCURIAL is a three-star, 500 metres from Metz-Ville station and a ten-minute walk from the Pompidou, with double glazing, a lift, free WiFi and a breakfast buffet; its 8.3 rating comes from more than 2,800 reviews. Mercure Metz Centre, a four-star close to the same museum, adds an on-site restaurant, Emile & Lola, and the L'Atelier des Vins bar, with private bathrooms and a minibar in the rooms. Neither has a kitchen, but both save time on a short city break.
For a more refined stay I would choose La Citadelle Hotel Metz, an MGallery Collection four-star beside the esplanade park and the Arsenal concert hall. The rooms and suites are large and air-conditioned, there is free WiFi, and the bistronomic restaurant is open around the clock alongside a bar. An 8.7 rating across more than 3,200 reviews is the highest on this page, and pets are welcome. It is a hotel, not a kitchen stay, so I treat it as the choice for a special weekend rather than a long self-catering week in Metz.
A traveler's take
For a stay built around the Centre Pompidou-Metz and the cathedral, I would choose Mercure Metz Centre for its central position and its on-site restaurant, Emile & Lola. If I were staying a week and wanted to cook, I would book Residhome Metz Lorraine in the amphitheatre quarter instead, knowing it is the only true apartment here and accepting its lower 7.8 rating.
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La Citadelle Hotel Metz - MGallery Collection
Luxury rooms, bistronomic dining, and a central Metz location
Why guests love itLa Citadelle suits families who want comfort and space in central Metz: rooms and suites are large, with individual air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The esplanade park next door is a pleasant place for children to run around, and the Arsenal concert hall and the Governor's Palace are close by. The bistronomic restaurant and the bar make dinner easy without leaving the hotel, and pets are welcome.
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Cit'Hotel L'ESCURIAL
Central Metz hotel with easy access to train station and historic sites
Why guests love itCit'Hotel L'ESCURIAL is 500 metres from Metz-Ville station and a 10-minute walk from the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and for a family arriving by train I would find it an easy base. Rooms have double-glazed windows, which helps children sleep in the centre, and a lift makes luggage simpler. A varied breakfast buffet is served every day. Facilities stay basic, so plan meals out. An 8.3 score over nearly 3,000 reviews is reassuring.
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ibis Metz Centre Cathedrale
Riverside hotel in Metz with a pub-style restaurant and parking
Why guests love itI would recommend ibis Metz Centre Cathédrale to families who want a quiet riverside setting within walking distance of the sights. The hotel sits on the banks of the Moselle, and the cathedral and city centre are a five-minute walk away. It has a contemporary pub-style restaurant, Charlie's Corner, so dinner can stay on site, and there is parking. Pets are welcome and family stays are well suited.
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Mercure Metz Centre
Modern hotel in central Metz with a restaurant and wine bar
Why guests love itMercure Metz Centre is a modern four-star hotel in the centre of Metz, near the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and I find its mix of comfort and dining practical for families. Rooms have private bathrooms, a TV, a telephone and a minibar, and free WiFi covers the hotel. The on-site restaurant, Emile & Lola, serves traditional French cuisine, and L'Atelier des Vins bar suits the adults. Pets are welcome.
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Residhome Metz Lorraine
City apartments with kitchens, ideal for families and pets in Metz
Why guests love itI would recommend Residhome Metz Lorraine to families and pet owners who want an apartment rather than a hotel room. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and free wired internet. The residence is in the new amphitheatre quarter of Metz, close to the train station and the Parc de la Seille. On-site parking, a meeting room and laundry facilities make a longer stay easier to run.
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Local tips
- 1Check the listing type before booking: only Residhome Metz Lorraine is a true apartment residence with fully equipped kitchens.
- 2Choose Cit'Hotel L'ESCURIAL if the train matters most, since it is 500 metres from Metz-Ville station.
- 3Book the ibis Metz Centre Cathédrale for a quiet Moselle riverbank setting five minutes from the cathedral.
- 4Travelling with a dog? Residhome Metz Lorraine, the ibis and La Citadelle are all listed as pet-friendly.
- 5For a long stay, use Residhome's laundry and on-site parking to plan your week around fewer errands.
- 6Walk to the Centre Pompidou-Metz from Cit'Hotel L'ESCURIAL or Mercure Metz Centre, both close to it.
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City apartments · Metz
Only one. Residhome Metz Lorraine is an apartment residence in the new amphitheatre quarter, with fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. The other places listed here are hotels near the cathedral, the Pompidou or the station, so choose them for services and location rather than for a kitchen.