Stays in Toulon

I would recommend OKKO Toulon Centre to couples and to a parent travelling with one child rather than to larger families, since the rooms listed are doubles. The location is the strength: close to the train station, and a short walk from the port, where the boat buses cross the harbour towards the beaches. The shared lounge is a calm place to regroup, and parents can use the sauna and gym. Pets are accepted.

Family rooms that are air-conditioned and soundproofed are the core of the B&B Hotel Toulon Centre Gare, and I find that soundproofing matters for children's sleep so close to the station. Each room has a private bathroom, a TV, a work desk and free Wi-Fi. The lounge and outdoor seating give a bit of space outside the room, the 24-hour front desk handles late trains, and bicycle parking helps cyclists. Pets are accepted.

I would pick Best Western Plus La Corniche for a family that wants the beach right outside, since the hotel overlooks the sand in Toulon's Mourillon district. It faces a small Mediterranean fishing port, and some rooms have sea views and balconies, which I would request. The buffet breakfast is served in a panoramic room or in the garden. The hotel holds Ecolabel certification, offers free WiFi and welcomes pets.

A ten-minute drive from central Toulon and its port, the Holiday Inn Express Toulon Est suits families who travel by car and want an easy base outside the busy centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with a TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals or early ferry departures, and the bar and terrace give parents somewhere to sit in the evening. Pets are welcome.

Family rooms with a kitchenette, air conditioning and a private bathroom make the Privilodges Toulon Centre Gare a practical choice for families who like to prepare their own meals. The location near the train station means arriving by rail with children is simple, and the Zénith de Toulon is close for anyone coming to a concert. The sun terrace and bar add space outside the room, Wi-Fi is complimentary, and pets are accepted.

Hôtel Les Voiles is a short walk from the Mourillon beaches, and that is the point I would stress for families: sand and sea without a car journey. The renovated hotel names each air-conditioned room after a boat that won the Giraglia Cup, a detail children who like sailing will enjoy. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, and the rooftop terrace looks over the Mediterranean. Free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and ironing services are available.

L'Eautel Toulon Centre Port is the Toulon hotel I would suggest to families who want both a pool and the sea nearby. The outdoor swimming pool keeps children busy between outings, family rooms keep everyone together, and the rooms are air-conditioned for warm Provençal nights. Mitre Beach is just under 2 km away, and the port is close. The restaurant works with local produce, and parents can book the spa and thalassotherapy area.

Rooms for three or four people, a lift and a station 50 metres away make this boutique hotel workable for a family travelling by train. Children can walk down to the port and the boats in about ten minutes, and the Zénith Oméga concert hall is about 100 metres away for an evening show. Beach towels are lent in season, and the sister hotel's pool can be used on conditions, which matters because this one has none. The setting is urban, at the top of town by the station, so families after a seaside stay with the beach outside the door should look at Le Mourillon. Pets are accepted.

I would choose Hôtel Amirauté for a stay in central Toulon, close to Place de la Liberté and the harbour. Rooms are air-conditioned, with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, and the reception is open 24 hours. The hotel welcomes families and pets, and it has facilities for disabled guests. For a first visit I find it a practical base for walking to the harbour.

A five-minute walk to Toulon's harbour and old town is what makes the ibis Styles Toulon Centre Port easy with children: boats, market streets and cafés are all reachable on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned with modern en suite bathrooms. I like that the restaurant serves traditional French cuisine, so dinner can stay simple after a busy day, and the terrace and bar give parents a place to sit. A continental breakfast is provided, and pets are welcome.

Grand Hôtel Dauphiné is a central Toulon boutique hotel that I would suggest to families because it openly welcomes families and pets. The train station, the port and the Mayol Stadium are all close, so a match, a boat trip across the harbour or a walk in the old town fits easily into a short stay. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with private bathrooms. Parents can use the spa, and secure parking is available nearby.

With only four rooms, the Villa au Cap Brun works best when a family or a group of friends takes several rooms together. Each room is air-conditioned with its own bathroom and a balcony or terrace over the garden or pool, which gives everyone a bit of privacy. The seasonal outdoor pool is the main draw for children, and Pins Beach is a short walk away. Parents can use the fitness centre and yoga studio, and pets are welcome.

I would recommend this Holiday Inn to families who want a pool without leaving central Toulon. The outdoor swimming pool and furnished terrace give children a break between outings, and the station and Place de la Liberté are a short walk away, so arriving by train is easy. Rooms are air-conditioned, a real need in a Provençal summer, and the on-site restaurant and bar simplify dinner. Pets are accepted.

Little Palace is a simple two-star in central Toulon, and I see its value for families in the location: the port and the sea are about 400 metres away, so a walk along the harbour needs no car. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, a real plus in a lively centre during summer, and each has a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, and restaurants and bars are close by for dinner.

The Ibis Budget Toulon Centre is, for families on a tight budget, a practical stopover rather than a holiday base. The 133 rooms follow the chain's compact modern concept, so expect functional rooms rather than space to spread out. Its strengths are position and logistics: the Corsica Ferries terminal is close, which suits an early crossing to Corsica, and the 24-hour reception helps with late arrivals. Pets are accepted, and breakfast is served on site.

OPERAPPART 4 is 200 metres from the Opéra de Toulon and less than 1 km from the train station, a handy position for a short family visit without a car. The one-bedroom unit has a separate bedroom, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette, so meals can be simple, and air conditioning helps in summer. Streaming services keep evenings easy. With one bedroom, it fits a couple with a young child better than a larger family. I would suggest it for a practical city stay.

Celenya Hôtel is a budget address I would suggest to families on a short stop in Toulon who arrive by train: it stands on Place de la Liberté, 300 metres from the station. Children usually enjoy the individually decorated rooms, each with an international theme, and the rooms are air-conditioned for warm Provençal nights. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Expect a simple two-star.