Aparthotels · Nantes
Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments in Nantes
Nantes is a city you explore on foot and by tram, from the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany to the Machines of the Isle of Nantes, and an aparthotel gives you a practical base for a few days there. Our selection is small but varied: a large aparthotel next to the Cité des Congrès, a residence on the Île de Nantes close to the castle, an Apparteo with a garden and games room, and an aparthotel near La Beaujoire stadium with free parking. All four offer kitchenettes or furnished apartments, which makes cooking simple after a day in the city. Below, I compare their locations, parking and facilities so you can pick the one that fits your trip.
Nantes was long part of Brittany, and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany still anchors the old centre, near the cathedral and the medieval Bouffay quarter. The city has reinvented its former shipyards on the Île de Nantes, where the Machines of the Isle of Nantes bring giant mechanical creatures to life, and each summer the Voyage à Nantes trail links artworks across the centre with a green line painted on the ground. With its trams, its riverbanks and its Belle Époque arcades such as the Passage Pommeraye, it is an easy city to explore over a few days.
Updated October 13, 2026
From the château to the Île de Nantes
An aparthotel in Nantes suits travellers who want space and a kitchen without giving up easy access to the centre. Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès sits close to the convention centre and within reach of the château, while Appart-Hotel Mer & Golf City Ile de Nantes, the best rated here, is on the Île de Nantes near the castle with secure parking. Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire, near the stadium and exhibition park, offers free private parking, and Apparteo Nantes adds a garden and a games room.
The most central option for sightseeing is Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès, the most reviewed in this selection with about 3,400 reviews and a score of 8.4. Its apartments have kitchenettes, and guests can use a fitness room and a terrace. It sits near the Cité des Congrès, with easy access to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, and welcomes families and pets. From there, the cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul and the Passage Pommeraye shopping arcade are within walking distance, and the tram connects you to the rest of Nantes for longer trips.
Appart-Hotel Mer & Golf City Ile de Nantes has the highest score in this selection, 9.2, from a smaller base of reviews. It stands on the Île de Nantes, the island in the Loire where the Machines of the Isle of Nantes and their giant mechanical elephant are based, and it describes itself as close to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. Its family rooms have kitchenettes, and guests have a sun terrace, a fitness room, secure parking and bicycle storage. For a family that wants both the castle and the Machines within reach, this is the address I would look at first.
Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire, rated 8.5 from about 2,000 reviews, suits travellers coming for a match, a trade fair or a concert. It is a short drive from Beaujoire Stadium and the Parc des Expositions, with fully furnished apartments, a laundrette and free private parking, and its description also lists spa and thalassotherapy facilities. The city centre is easily accessible, but it is not walking distance from the château, so it works best for visitors with a car or a reason to be in the north-east of Nantes. Families and pets are welcome.
Apparteo Nantes, also rated 8.5, is the smallest address in this selection, with about 70 reviews. Each unit has a kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker, along with a dining area, and guests share a garden, an outdoor seating area and a games room. It is a good fit for a group or family that wants to cook properly and spend evenings in rather than eating out every night. Its description does not give a precise location, so check the address against your plans before booking if you want to walk to the château or the Île de Nantes.
A traveler's take
I would book Appart-Hotel Mer & Golf City Ile de Nantes for a family stay: it has the best score in this selection, 9.2, family rooms with kitchenettes, secure parking and bicycle storage. Being on the Île de Nantes puts the Machines of the Isle of Nantes close by, and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is described as close as well, so both of the city's best-known sights fit easily into the same day.
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Appart-Hotel Mer & Golf City Ile de Nantes
Family-friendly aparthotel with kitchenettes, fitness room, and sun terrace
Why guests love itKitchenettes in every family room make the Mer & Golf City aparthotel on the Ile de Nantes an easy base for families. With a dining area as well, breakfast and an early dinner can happen at your own pace, and the soundproofing helps when children go to bed first. Secure parking and bicycle storage are useful, and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is within a short walk or bike ride.
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Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire
Spacious, pet-friendly apartments with a spa near Nantes' exhibition centre
Why guests love itComfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire offers modern, fully furnished apartments, which give families more room than a hotel room and a place to prepare simple meals. It is a short drive from Beaujoire Stadium and the Parc des Expositions, with local shops and services within walking distance. A laundrette helps on longer stays, the spa and thalassotherapy facilities are a treat for adults, and parking is free and private. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across more than 2,000 reviews.
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Apparteo Nantes
Aparthotel comfort with kitchenettes, a garden, and a games room
Why guests love itA games room on site gives children something to do at Apparteo Nantes when the day's sightseeing is over. Each unit has a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave and a stovetop, plus a dining area, so meals can be prepared at your own pace. The garden and outdoor seating offer a quiet place to sit outside, and reception staff speak English and French. WiFi is free. I would suggest it to families who prefer self-catering to a classic hotel room.
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Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Spacious aparthotel with kitchenettes, fitness room, and pet-friendly options
Why guests love itFor a family in Nantes, the kitchenette is the quiet hero here: breakfast and an easy dinner can happen in the apartment, which keeps costs and bedtimes under control. Units have private bathrooms, there is a terrace and a fitness room, and the Cité des Congrès neighbourhood leaves the château of the Dukes of Brittany within easy reach. Pets are accepted, which is rare in city-centre aparthotels. With 3,384 reviews averaging 8.4, it delivers consistently.
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Local tips
- 1Visit the Machines of the Isle of Nantes early in the day, as rides on the mechanical elephant are popular in school holidays.
- 2If you arrive by car, Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire offers free private parking, and Mer & Golf City has secure parking.
- 3Follow the green line of the Voyage à Nantes trail in summer to link the castle, the cathedral and the Île de Nantes on foot.
- 4Bring or hire bikes: Appart-Hotel Mer & Golf City Ile de Nantes provides bicycle storage for guests.
- 5For a trade fair or a match at La Beaujoire, the Comfort Aparthotel saves a cross-town trip each morning.
- 6Travelling with a dog? Odalys City and Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire both welcome pets.
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Aparthotels · Nantes
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès is near the convention centre with easy access to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, and Appart-Hotel Mer & Golf City Ile de Nantes describes itself as close to the castle too. Both are good bases for exploring the historic centre on foot.