The 11 best hotels in Honfleur

Meilleurs hôtels à Honfleur

Planning a getaway to the charming Calvados port that inspired so many artists? Here are the best hotels in Honfleur to complete your visit.

« Honfleur has always been the dearest of my dreams. These were the words of the poet Charles Baudelaire about Honfleur, where he was a regular visitor. For centuries, the picturesque Normandy town has attracted and inspired artists, painters and writers alike.

We couldn’t describe Honfleur better than Victor Hugo did: « a delightful port full of masts and sails, crowned with green hills and surrounded by narrow houses ».

As you can see, in Honfleur, the scenery is enough to fill you with wonder. But that’s no reason to neglect comfort! To ensure you have the perfect stay, we’ve selected the best hotels in Honfleur. Romantic, authentic or upmarket, there’s no shortage of characterful hotels in the little town.

The Romantics

With its play of color and light, Honfleur seduced and inspired Impressionist and Romantic artists alike. In these hotels, you too can enjoy the charms of the town together.

1. Lucy’s House

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  • Hotel assets: warm decor, whirlpool bath, garden
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★

La Maison de Lucie is the family home you’ve always dreamed of. Behind the walls of this large, typical house lie refined, cosy bedrooms and lounges. Here, everything has character and every detail is meticulously taken care of, right down to the delicious breakfast.

What’s more, you’ll enjoy a pleasant garden that makes the place feel like a haven of peace, despite its central location. There’s also an oriental-style whirlpool bath in a beautiful vaulted cellar. Last but not least, the owners of this lovely Honfleur hotel take great care to ensure that their guests enjoy a perfect stay.

2. La Fraîchette

La Fraichette

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  • Hotel assets: garden, indoor pool, spa
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★

La Fraîchette is the perfect place to recharge your batteries for a weekend. Surrounded by greenery, the hotel has the air of a pretty Normandy farmhouse, but with a touch of elegance. With an indoor swimming pool, sauna and massage salon, it also offers a host of other fine services.

The rooms are simple and cosy, in the spirit of a comfortable guest room. Last but not least, breakfast is served by the hosts, either in a beautiful indoor room or in the garden.

3. Hotel L’Ecrin

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  • Hotel assets: garden, pool, Jacuzzi
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★

With its well-preserved traditional decor, this small manor house invites you to take a real trip back in time. The atmosphere here is one of canopies, Jouy tapestries and geraniums rather than purity.

A heated swimming pool and spa complete the setting, as does a pleasant garden bordered by a large veranda. This Honfleur hotel is perfect for a weekend away for two!

4. Best Western Le Cheval blanc

Best Western Le Cheval Blanc

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  • Hotel assets: view of the port, spa
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★

Would you like to stay in Honfleur in the footsteps of the greatest artists? Five centuries old, this hotel has welcomed the likes of Victor Hugo and Monet. Its privileged location, directly on the harbor, is ideal for enjoying the charms of Honfleur.

And to complete your romantic stay, the establishment offers a spa, as well as quality service. What’s more, some of the cosy rooms feature private whirlpool baths.

The real thing

Far from the glittering luxury of neighboring Deauville, Honfleur knows how to be discreetly charming. The small port town also offers simple, authentic hotels perfect for a relaxing weekend.

5. Asbinthe

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  • Hotel assets: traditional architecture, restaurant
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★

Located right on Honfleur harbor, this hotel has all the charm of a traditional Norman home. Stained glass windows, half-timbering and exposed beams give it a discreetly picturesque feel.

Each room has its own personality, and the largest even has its own private sauna. You can also enjoy a delicious meal in the gourmet restaurant, with its lovely terrace.

6. Le Dauphin

Le Dauphin les Loges

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  • Hotel assets: the spa, the welcome
  • Budget: €€€
  • Services: ★★★

The Hotel Le Dauphin d’Honfleur makes you feel so at home, first and foremost thanks to the warm welcome it extends to visitors. What’s more, this human-scale hotel offers discreet, unpretentious charm and low prices!

The rooms, though simple, are embellished with small, coquettish touches that make them very welcoming. Last but not least, this historic building also houses a health center where you can enjoy a pleasant moment of relaxation.

7. Contact hotel – Motel Les Bleuets

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  • Hotel assets: spa, bicycles
  • Budget: €€€
  • Services: ★★★

Don’t be put off by the « motel » name this small hotel has given itself. Of course, it shares its American cousins’ corridor architecture, ample parking and low prices.

But it’s also a great place to linger, to enjoy the spa or indulge in a hearty breakfast. And for easy access to downtown Honfleur, the hotel has the good idea of making bicycles available.

Top-of-the-range

Honfleur is the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend away. In fact, the town has no shortage of hotels as charming as they are refined. Here are our favorite upscale hotels in Honfleur.

8. Lea’s Houses

Les Maisons de Léa

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  • Hotel assets: decoration, spa, restaurant
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★★

A charming hotel, private studios, a restaurant, a spa: Les Maisons de Léa has plenty to offer! In every space, good taste, refinement and conviviality are the order of the day. It’s hard to list just a few of the charms of this beautiful Honfleur hotel.

But we particularly like the attic suite with its private terrace overlooking the rooftops. Or the restaurant’s deliciously creative dishes, the quality massages in the wellness area…

9. La Ferme Saint Siméon

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  • Hotel assets: bucolic setting, Relais & Châteaux quality, view
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★★★

At Le Saint Siméon, your farm vacations take on a whole new dimension! Nestled in a green setting, this superb traditional house has been transformed into a luxury hotel-restaurant.

From the rooms to the spa, from the lounges to the restaurants, elegance and good taste are the order of the day, offering incomparable comfort. But our real favorite is the sea view from the deckchairs in the shade of the park’s trees.

10. The Impressionist Manor

Le Manoir des Impressionnistes

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  • Hotel assets: preserved architecture, spa, restaurant, view
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★★★

Surrounded by greenery, this manor pays tribute to the Impressionist painters who found inspiration in Honfleur. The unspoilt setting of this historic residence gives it real character, underlined by elegant, traditional decor.

Added to this are top-of-the-range amenities including a beautiful spa and a creative gourmet restaurant. Finally, the hotel offers superb views of Honfleur, its period houses and forests. Enough to make you, too, want to take up Impressionist painting!

11. La Chaumière

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  • Hotel assets: decor, amenities, direct access to the sea
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Services: ★★★★

At La Chaumière, tradition and modernity blend perfectly to create an idyllic setting. The large, traditional thatched cottage has been lovingly restored and its architecture beautifully enhanced by a designer decor. With its swimming pool, tennis court and direct access to the beach, the hotel offers exceptional facilities.

But it’s also a poetic place, with large bay windows overlooking the sea and a waterside garden where you can sip a drink by the light of garlands.

Like the town itself, Honfleur’s hotels are charming and poetic, restful and relaxing. We hope you enjoy your stay in the Impressionists’ favorite port!