🇫🇷 Avignon, France
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
📍 6a, Route de Lyon, Avignon
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Your stay — Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
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The Property — Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
This three-star feels like a polite, no-fuss base for exploring Avignon: clean lines, tiled floors, a small lobby with a vase of fresh lavender. The USP is location – it's a five-minute walk from the Pont d'Avignon and ten minutes from the Palais des Papes. Suits independent travellers who'd rather spend money on dinner than on hotel frills.
Chronicles of Avignon
Avignon became the seat of the papacy in 1309 when Pope Clement V moved from Rome, sparking a building boom that gave the city its massive Gothic Palais des Papes. The popes stayed for nearly 70 years, leaving a walled medieval core so well preserved that UNESCO listed the historic centre. After the papacy left, Avignon quietly became a trading town on the Rhône. Since 1947, its annual theatre festival has turned the city into a global stage every July.
Best Time to Visit
Full Avignon guide →Best months
May and September: temperatures 18-25°C, crowds thin after Easter and before the summer festival, and you can actually sit outside without melting.
Peak / festival surge
July is rammed because of the Festival d'Avignon – theatre troupes take over every square and street. Hotel prices can double; book six months ahead or pay through the nose.
Budget shoulder season
April and October still have decent sun (15-20°C), but rooms cost 30-40% less than July. Fewer tourists, easier dinner bookings.
Weather & packing
The Mistral wind can hit 90 km/h even in summer, whipping dust through open terrace cafés. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket and a scarf you can tie over your face if it kicks up.
Live City Briefing — Avignon
- The Avignon TGV station (gare de nouvelle gare) has completed its platform extension for the 2026 summer season, cutting wait times for the shuttle bus into town centre; check the schedule for late-night runs during festival week.
- Place de l'Horloge has a new pedestrian-only zone from noon-2am July to September, so taxis and ride-shares drop you at the perimeter – wear comfortable shoes for the final walk to Sainte-Marthe.
- The Pont Saint-Bénézet (famous half-bridge) closed the upper-level viewing platform for structural repairs until autumn 2026; you can still see it from the riverside path for free.
Hotel Facilities — Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
Free WiFi throughout the hotel; speed is adequate for browsing and email (approx 20 Mbps down). No password needed — connect to the network 'Sainte-Marthe' and accept terms. One device per room, but hotspot works if you have multiple devices.
A passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections. Rear stairwell exists for emergencies.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided. Building is a converted 19th-century Provençal villa — original terracotta tiles in the hallway.
Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop allowed at the desk from 08:00 (no fee). Late check-out until 14:00 costs €20 (subject to availability, ask at front desk).
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures; no charge, no lockers.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance. One accessible room on the ground floor (Room 103) with wider doorways and a roll-in shower. Lift is narrow (fits a manual wheelchair but not a power chair). No hearing loop or braille signage.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking de la Préfecture, 700m away (€12 for 24 hours, no reservation needed). No EV charging on site. Street parking on Route de Lyon is free 19:00-09:00 and Sunday, but otherwise paid and limited.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (2025 rate, subject to change)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold is placed on your card at check-in (authorisation only, not charged).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapelle Sainte-Marthe (244 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Symphorien-les-Carmes (558 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle de l'Immaculée Conception (779 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-conversion (787 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parc Saint-Lazare — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Musée Bains Pommer — 947 m · ~12 min walk
Théâtre des Italiens — 43 m · ~1 min walk
Jeux pour Enfants — 511 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 716 m · ~9 min walk
Pharmacie de l'Université — 336 m · ~4 min walk
Alimentation générale — 206 m · ~3 min walk
Bac du Rocher des Doms — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Avignon TGV station or tourist offices, which have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard contactless are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; small markets or bakeries may require €10 minimum or cash for under €5.
Not expected: service is included in the bill. Round up for good service (€1-2 for coffee, 5-10% for dinner if exceptional). Taxis: round up to next euro. No tip for hotel porters unless they carry bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a café counter (un café) — around €1.20–€1.50. Served standing at the bar; sitting doubles the price.
Formule du jour (set lunch) at a brasserie or bistro — €12–€15 for starter + main or main + dessert. Look for chalkboard menus.
Pizza or a simple plat du jour in a neighbourhood restaurant — €14–€18 for a main. Avoid places directly on Place de l’Horloge.
Limited street food; the Les Halles indoor market has cheap takeaway sandwiches and socca (chickpea pancake) from stalls at €4–€6. Better for picnicking.
Lidl, Carrefour City, and Intermarché are common. Near 6a Route de Lyon, Carrefour City on Avenue Monclar is handy.
Cheap high-street shopping: Zara, H&M, or Kiabi at the Avignon Nord shopping centre (bus 6 from Route de Lyon). The weekly Saturday market along the Rhône has second-hand stalls.
Buy a single bus ticket (€1.30) or a carnet of 10 (€12). The cheapest way from Avignon TGV station is bus 50 (€1.30) to the city centre. Airport shuttle from Nîmes or Marseille costs €15–€20; consider a regional train instead.
Eat lunch out rather than dinner — lunch menus are half the price. Buy a Avignon City Pass for free bus travel and reduced museum entry if visiting multiple sights. Picnic from Les Halles market rather than eating on the main square.
Good to know — Avignon
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Avignon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 716 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de l'Université — 336 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Marseille Saint-Charles Station → Avignon TGV Station
💡 Buy tickets on SNCF Connect app for 20% discount. From Avignon TGV, take bus line L'En Train Citéa #10 to Gare Centre (€1.30, 10 mins); Maison Boussingault is a 5-minute walk.
Marseille Provence Airport Bus Stop → Avignon Central Bus Station
💡 Lehmann bus direct service – book online to guarantee seat. The bus drops near Avignon Centre, then it's a 10-min walk to the hotel. Avoid if you have more than one large suitcase (limited luggage space).
Avignon Central Station (Gare Centre) → Maison Boussingault
💡 If arriving by regional TER train, grab a taxi outside the station – the hotel is only 600m uphill, so worth €8 if you have luggage. Otherwise walk: exit station, head left up Rue de la République, then Rue Monclar.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Maison Boussingault, Avignon
💡 Pre-book a fixed-price taxi via Allo Taxi Avignon to avoid surge pricing. The drive uses the A7 toll road; tariff includes luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe?
Check-in at Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout the hotel; speed is adequate for browsing and email (approx 20 Mbps down). No password needed — connect to the network 'Sainte-Marthe' and accept terms. One device per room, but hotspot works if you have multiple devices.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe?
€1.65 per person per night (2025 rate, subject to change)
Where can I eat cheaply near Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe?
Formule du jour (set lunch) at a brasserie or bistro — €12–€15 for starter + main or main + dessert. Look for chalkboard menus.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe?
Buy a single bus ticket (€1.30) or a carnet of 10 (€12). The cheapest way from Avignon TGV station is bus 50 (€1.30) to the city centre. Airport shuttle from Nîmes or Marseille costs €15–€20; consider a regional train instead.
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
May and September: temperatures 18-25°C, crowds thin after Easter and before the summer festival, and you can actually sit outside without melting.
Top Attractions in Avignon
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the low stone wall at the northern edge around 6pm for the golden hour light hitting the palace. The park has public toilets and a small café with affordable drinks.
💡 Go between 9am and 11am for the best selection. Bring cash—some stalls don't take cards. Stand at La Petite Cuisine for a €5 glass of rosé to enjoy while browsing. Saturday mornings have the largest selection.
💡 Go on the first Sunday of the month when all exhibitions are free, or check the website for occasional free guided tours in English. Don't miss the courtyard garden—quiet, cool, and rarely crowded.
💡 Enter the gardens via the ramp behind the palace, not the main tourist steps. Go at sunset for fewer crowds and the best light.
💡 Skip the paid walkway and instead go to the Île de la Barthélasse for the best free photo angle: the bridge framed by foliage and water. Check low tide times for riverbed access.