🇫🇷 Arles, France
Hôtel de la Muette
📍 15, Rue des Suisses, Arles, 13200
Your stay — Hôtel de la Muette
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The Property — Hôtel de la Muette
Hôtel de la Muette is a 3-star place that feels more like a townhouse than a hotel. The lobby is cool stone floors, a small honesty bar, and prints of bullfighting posters on the walls – it’s functional rather than fancy but proper. What stands out is the location: a quiet street a few minutes' walk from the Roman arena, so you can hear the evening cicadas rather than traffic. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, central base and don't mind simple rooms with tiled bathrooms and no air-conditioning (summer nights here can be stifling).
Chronicles of Arles
Arles was founded by the Greeks in the 6th century BC as a trading post, then became a major Roman city called Arelate, complete with an amphitheatre and theatre that still host events today. In the Middle Ages it was the capital of a short-lived kingdom of Arles, and its Romanesque church, St-Trophime, is a highlight of Provençal Romanesque architecture. The 19th-century arrival of van Gogh – who painted over 300 works here – gave Arles a lasting artistic identity, despite him only staying 15 months. Today it’s a lively small city of 50,000, mixing Roman stones with a strong bullfighting tradition and a quiet, well-to-do Provençal life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Arles guide →Best months
April to June, when the weather is warm (20-25°C) without July’s furnace, and crowds stay moderate. September-October also works: still sunny, harvest season, and fewer tourists than peak summer.
Peak / festival surge
July is maximum chaos: the Feria d'Arles (the city’s big bullfighting festival) falls in mid-September, but July also sees the start of the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival, drawing huge numbers. Hotel prices in July roughly double from shoulder season. The heat is intense – regularly 30-35°C – and rooms without AC, like this one, become very uncomfortable.
Budget shoulder season
Late September to October and March to early April are excellent value. Weather is still decent (15-22°C in October, 12-18°C in March), crowds thin, and hotel prices drop to maybe €70-90 a night against €140 in July.
Weather & packing
In July the mistral wind can suddenly blast from the north at 80km/h, so a light windproof jacket is essential even on baking days. Pack a good sunhat, solid sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and if your room lacks AC, a small portable fan – the hotel won't provide one.
Live City Briefing — Arles
- The Rencontres d'Arles photography festival runs 5 July to 30 September, so expect heavy pedestrian flows around the city centre and around ten venues; book restaurants well in advance for dinner.
- The new 'Historic Centre Zone' restricts car access to residents and deliveries 10am-7pm – if you drive, your hotel can issue a temporary pass for unloading, but park outside the walls (the free 'Arenes' car park 5 mins walk from the hotel is a good option).
- Works on the Place de la République around the obelisk continue until late 2026, causing some dust and noise but not blocking access to the main sights.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel de la Muette, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the courtyard or rear, away from Rue des Suisses. These rooms are quieter and get more natural light without street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the street. Rue des Suisses is a narrow city lane, so ground-level rooms get foot traffic and early morning delivery truck noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft if possible.
Best views
Views from rear-facing rooms look over Arles' typical rooftops and inner courtyards — not spectacular but peaceful. Street-facing rooms offer a glimpse of Rue des Suisses' medieval architecture, but at the cost of noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they’re above street level and less affected by ground-floor activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue des Suisses is a narrow one-way street in Arles' historic centre. It carries local traffic and delivery vans early morning (7-8am). In summer, the street can have chatter from nearby cafés and pedestrians. No major nightlife noise, but not dead silent either.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking — use the Parking des Lices (5 min walk) or the free parking at the Arena (summer only). 2. Request a quiet room at booking; the front desk can often assign a courtyard-facing room on a higher floor if you note 'light sleeper'.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel de la Muette
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed around 15 Mbps; no login – just select network and accept terms once.
Small lift serves all three guest floors only; no lift to the ground-floor breakfast room (two steps down).
No complimentary newspapers. Building is a converted 19th-century private mansion with original stone staircase and wrought-iron balconies.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage for check-in day from 10:00; after check-out storage €5 per bag for the day.
No step-free main entrance (one step at door); no accessible rooms or wheelchair-friendly bathrooms. Lift is narrow (60 cm door).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Jean Jaurès (5 min walk), €15 per 24h; no EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking. A €50 credit-card hold taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Saint-Blaise (177 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Cloître Saint-Trophime (214 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Saint-Trophime d'Arles (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Église Notre-Dame de la Major (257 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardin d'été — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Conservatoire du santon provençal — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Théâtre antique — 82 m · ~1 min walk
Jeux de table romain — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 39 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie de l'Hotel de Ville — 299 m · ~4 min walk
O'Delices — 377 m · ~5 min walk
Gare Routière — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in central Arles for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Gare d'Arles or tourist offices as they add high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in shops, cafés and restaurants; Amex is rare. Small markets and some bakers prefer cash under €10.
No tipping expected; rounding up to the nearest euro for coffee or leaving small change (€1–2) for a meal is fine. Taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar costs about €1.50; sit-down café coffee is €2.50–3.
Takeaway baguette sandwich or quiche from a bakery for €6–8; a sidewalk crêpe is €5–7.
Pizza or plat du jour in a modest restaurant: €12–16 for a main.
The weekend market on Boulevard des Lices has cheap sandwiches, socca and grilled merguez; also look for food trucks near the amphitheatre on summer evenings.
Carrefour City, Intermarché and Lidl are common in and around Arles.
Chain stores like Kiabi and H&M in the centre; second-hand shops near the Place du Forum for budget finds.
Walking is free; a single bus ticket within Arles costs about €1.50. For airport connections, take the bus to Avignon TGV (€5–8) then train to Arles (€10–15).
Eat at lunchtime market stalls or bakeries instead of sit-down restaurants; buy a multi-attraction pass for Roman monuments (€10–15) to skip separate tickets; fill water bottles at public fountains.
Good to know — Arles
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arles, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel de la Muette
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 39 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de l'Hotel de Ville — 299 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Arles city centre (Place Lamartine) → Mas du Prieur (stop: Mas du Prieur)
💡 Tickets from the driver or Envia app. Bus 1 runs along Route de Crau; the stop is literally outside the hotel. Avoid Sundays when service is reduced.
Marseille Provence Airport → Arles city centre
💡 Buy tickets at the airport kiosk—cheaper than online. The bus drops you at Place Lamartine; from there, it's a 15-minute walk or quick cab to Mas du Prieur.
Avignon TGV station → Arles train station
💡 If flying into Paris, take a TGV direct to Avignon TGV (2h40), then connect. From Arles station, Mas du Prieur is a 10-minute taxi ride (€12–15).
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Mas du Prieur, Arles
💡 Book ahead with a local company like Taxi Arles for a fixed rate; avoid airport touts. The drive via A54 is straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel de la Muette?
Request upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the courtyard or rear, away from Rue des Suisses. These rooms are quieter and get more natural light without street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel de la Muette?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the street. Rue des Suisses is a narrow city lane, so ground-level rooms get foot traffic and early morning delivery truck noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft if possible.
Is Hôtel de la Muette noisy?
Rue des Suisses is a narrow one-way street in Arles' historic centre. It carries local traffic and delivery vans early morning (7-8am). In summer, the street can have chatter from nearby cafés and pedestrians. No major nightlife noise, but not dead silent either.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel de la Muette?
Views from rear-facing rooms look over Arles' typical rooftops and inner courtyards — not spectacular but peaceful. Street-facing rooms offer a glimpse of Rue des Suisses' medieval architecture, but at the cost of noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel de la Muette?
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking — use the Parking des Lices (5 min walk) or the free parking at the Arena (summer only). 2. Request a quiet room at booking; the front desk can often assign a courtyard-facing room on a higher floor if you note 'light sleeper'.
What time is check-in at Hôtel de la Muette?
Check-in at Hôtel de la Muette is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel de la Muette have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed around 15 Mbps; no login – just select network and accept terms once.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel de la Muette?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel de la Muette?
Takeaway baguette sandwich or quiche from a bakery for €6–8; a sidewalk crêpe is €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel de la Muette?
Walking is free; a single bus ticket within Arles costs about €1.50. For airport connections, take the bus to Avignon TGV (€5–8) then train to Arles (€10–15).
When is the best time to visit Arles?
April to June, when the weather is warm (20-25°C) without July’s furnace, and crowds stay moderate. September-October also works: still sunny, harvest season, and fewer tourists than peak summer.
Top Attractions in Arles
💡 Sit at Café Van Gogh (Le Café la Nuit) – it’s the one from his painting, but prices are high for drinks. For a cheaper coffee, try Bar de la Rue behind it.
💡 Open 24/7, but best at sunset. Bring water – no shade late afternoon. Few tourists know about it.
💡 Buy a combined ticket with the Théâtre Antique for €12, valid 2 days. Go early morning to avoid crowds and heat.
💡 Free to view from the rue de la Calade steps outside. If entering, the best spot is the top row of seats for a city view.
💡 Visit late afternoon for cool shade and good light for photos. Combined with the Musée de l’Arles et de la Provence antiques for €6 total.