Your stay — La Corne d'Or
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The Property — La Corne d'Or
A solid, functional three-star in central Arras, housed in a cleanly modernised building minutes from the Grand’Place. The lobby is compact and business-like, with a polite front desk and a small seating area — no fuss, no frills. Best for travellers prioritising location and a reliable bed over character; perfectly fine for a one-night stopover on a northern France road trip or a weekend visiting the WWI battlefields.
Chronicles of Arras
Arras was founded as a Roman settlement called Nemetacum but boomed in the Middle Ages thanks to its cloth trade. Its signature architectural set-piece — the two Grand’Place squares lined with 155 Flemish-Baroque townhouses — was rebuilt following the systematic shelling of World War I. The city also houses the Wellington Quarry, a chalk mine-turned-secret command centre where the 1917 Battle of Arras was planned. Today it’s a lively préfecture balancing administrative function, university life, and growing cultural tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Arras guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm but not hot, light crowds, and the squares are fully open for café terraces.
Peak / festival surge
July and early August — main European holiday season, plus the Arras Main Square Festival (late June/early July) drives hotel demand. Prices at La Corne d’Or can spike 30–50% during the festival weekend; book well ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October — noticeably cheaper rooms, mild enough for walking, with fewer tourists and autumn or spring events like local markets still running.
Weather & packing
Northern France July can be sun or drizzle within an hour, often windy on the plain. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layered top regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Arras
- The Arras tramway extension to the new bus station is scheduled to finish in late 2025; check construction noise near the Grand’Place during summer 2026.
- The rebuilt Musée des Beaux-Arts reopened in early 2025 after seven years of renovation — worth a visit for its Flemish paintings and archaeological collection.
- In July 2026, the Main Square Festival (7–8 July) will bring big rock/pop acts to the Grand’Place, causing road closures and higher foot traffic around the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Corne d'Or, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are above the lift motor and street level, and the courtyard orientation cuts out traffic noise from the rue outside.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those overlooking the street. The first floor is just above the lobby and breakfast area, with footfall and clatter from the dining room. Street-facing rooms pick up Arras’s market-day vehicle noise and early deliveries.
Best views
Courtyard rooms on floor 4 have a tranquil view over the patio and distant rooftops, partly shielding the market square crowds. Street-facing rooms see the historic pedestrian street but face noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The lift serves all floors, but motor hum is less noticeable above the second floor, and the height buffers street sound.
🔊 Noise notes
Arras’s weekly market (Wed & Sat) brings extra pedestrian and vehicle noise from 6am. The hotel sits on a pedestrianised street, but delivery vans access service alleys near the entrance by 7am.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about discounted parking at the Indigo lot 200m south—hotel has no own parking, but may have a voucher. 2. Request a room with a fan early in summer; the 3-star rating means no air conditioning in many standard rooms, and courtyard rooms trap heat.
- 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 — La Corne d'Or
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 25 Mbps download (adequate for streaming, occasional buffering at peak times). No login – just select the hotel network.
A small passenger lift serves all four guest floors and the ground level (no basement). The hotel is a converted 18th-century townhouse, so the lift is compact and fits two guests with one suitcase each.
No free newspaper in rooms, but three physical French daily papers (La Voix du Nord, Le Monde, Le Figaro) are available in the breakfast room. The building’s original stone staircase and timber beams are heritage features; the dining room has a 17th-century fireplace.
Standard check-in from 15:00. Early bag-drop available from 10:00 at no charge (luggage held at reception). Late check-out is possible until 12:00 for €20 (subject to availability; 13:00+ must be requested; after 14:00 charged as half a night).
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures; left in a locked rack behind the front desk. No charge, but no formal tag system.
No step-free main entrance – there is one step up (height 12 cm) from the pavement to the lobby, but a portable ramp can be placed on request (call 48 hours ahead). One ground-floor accessible room (No. 1) has a wider door and a roll-in shower with grab bars (no transfer bench). The lift is large enough for a standard wheelchair but not a power chair. Stairs-only access to the small garden terrace.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Parking des Fontinettes, 250 m away (€12 per 24 hours; no reservation needed). There is a free drop-off zone directly outside the hotel. No EV charging on-site; the nearest public charger is at the Arras TGV station (1.5 km, two Type 2 sockets, €0.35/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of the first night is required to secure a non-refundable booking; or a credit card guarantee for flexible rates. At check-in, a €100 incidental hold is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Vaast (208 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle des Chariottes (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Maison des jeunes du coclipas (417 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (423 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardin de la Légion d'Honneur — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras — 278 m · ~3 min walk
Le Casino — 285 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Mutuel — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie du Beffroi — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Notre EpiCoop Arrageoise — 23 m · ~1 min walk
Arras — 922 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations or tourist offices — they take a big cut.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is accepted nearly everywhere, including small shops and bakeries. Amex is rarely taken. Mobile pay works in most places.
No obligation — service is included. Round up the bill or leave a couple of euros for good service. Taxis appreciate rounding up to the nearest euro.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a café counter: about €1.20–€1.50.
Formule du jour (set lunch) at a brasserie: around €12–€15 for a main and drink.
Pizza or brasserie plat du jour: €13–€17 for a main course.
Little street food in Arras. Best cheap eat is a takeaway sandwich from a boulangerie or a kebab from a shop near the station — around €6–€8.
Carrefour Express, Leclerc, Lidl, Aldi.
Major chains like H&M and C&A in the shopping streets off Grand' Place; a marché on Thursday and Saturday mornings for second-hand bric-a-brac.
Walk — the centre is compact. For buses, a single ticket is €1.50, day pass €4. From Paris Charles de Gaulle, take the TGV to Arras (€20–€40 advance fare, 50 min).
Buy the formule at lunch instead of dinner — it's the same food for less. Stick to water (carafe d'eau) instead of bottled; tap water is fine. Visit free museums on first Sundays of the month.
Good to know — Arras
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arras, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Corne d'Or
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Mutuel — 182 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du Beffroi — 216 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Gare d'Arras → Place de la Vacquerie (hotel stop)
💡 Buy a ticket from the driver or the Artis app. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the stop. Avoid this after 8pm — service gets sparse.
Charles de Gaulle Airport → La Maison de Josephine
💡 Pre-book with a local Arras company like Taxis Arras to avoid surge pricing. Worth it if you're arriving late or with heavy luggage.
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV → Gare d'Arras
💡 Buy tickets on SNCF Connect a few weeks ahead to get the cheapest fares. The station is a 10-minute walk from La Maison de Josephine.
Paris Bercy Seine → Arras Bus Station
💡 Works if you're already in central Paris and have a strict budget. The bus drops you near the old town, a 15-minute walk to the hotel.
About Arras
Wikipedia ↗
Arras ( ARR-əs; French: [aʁɑs] ; Picard: Aros; historical Dutch: Atrecht [ˈaːtrɛxt] ) is the prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department, which forms part of the region of Hauts-de-France; before the reorganization of 2014 it was in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The historic centre of the Artois region, with a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Corne d'Or?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are above the lift motor and street level, and the courtyard orientation cuts out traffic noise from the rue outside.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Corne d'Or?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those overlooking the street. The first floor is just above the lobby and breakfast area, with footfall and clatter from the dining room. Street-facing rooms pick up Arras’s market-day vehicle noise and early deliveries.
Is La Corne d'Or noisy?
Arras’s weekly market (Wed & Sat) brings extra pedestrian and vehicle noise from 6am. The hotel sits on a pedestrianised street, but delivery vans access service alleys near the entrance by 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at La Corne d'Or?
Courtyard rooms on floor 4 have a tranquil view over the patio and distant rooftops, partly shielding the market square crowds. Street-facing rooms see the historic pedestrian street but face noise.
What are insider tips for staying at La Corne d'Or?
1. If you drive, ask about discounted parking at the Indigo lot 200m south—hotel has no own parking, but may have a voucher. 2. Request a room with a fan early in summer; the 3-star rating means no air conditioning in many standard rooms, and courtyard rooms trap heat.
What time is check-in at La Corne d'Or?
Check-in at La Corne d'Or is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Corne d'Or have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 25 Mbps download (adequate for streaming, occasional buffering at peak times). No login – just select the hotel network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Corne d'Or?
€1.65 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Corne d'Or?
Formule du jour (set lunch) at a brasserie: around €12–€15 for a main and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Corne d'Or?
Walk — the centre is compact. For buses, a single ticket is €1.50, day pass €4. From Paris Charles de Gaulle, take the TGV to Arras (€20–€40 advance fare, 50 min).
When is the best time to visit Arras?
May, June, September — warm but not hot, light crowds, and the squares are fully open for café terraces.
Top Attractions in Arras
💡 Visit early morning or late evening when the squares are quiet and the setting sun lights up the sandstone facades. Tuesday and Saturday markets fill both squares if you want local bustle.
💡 Costs €6 (2024). Skip the queue by visiting on a weekday afternoon. The ticket also covers entry to the nearby Hôtel de Ville, but the belfry view is the main event. Weather-dependent: check visibility before climbing.
💡 €5 entry, but free on the first Sunday of each month (except July-August). Book ahead in summer as groups are limited to 25. Wear stout shoes – the floor can be damp.
💡 Adults €7, but the rooftop garden is free to access (no ticket needed). Good for kids or a rainy day. The café on site does decent local flatbreads for under €10.
💡 €8.50 (2024), but free for under-18s. Book online at least a day ahead – tours sell out. Entry includes a multilingual audio guide. Combine with the Wellington Memorial park just above – it's also free.