🇫🇷 Avignon, France
Hôtel d'Angleterre
📍 20, Boulevard Raspail, Avignon, 84000
Dein Aufenthalt — Hôtel d'Angleterre
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Das Eigentum — Hôtel d'Angleterre
Stepping into the Hôtel d'Angleterre feels like arriving at a well-run, understated French bourgeois home. The small lobby is tidy and functional, with cream walls, dark wood reception desk, and a faint scent of polish. It’s a reliable three-star base for travellers who prioritise a clean, quiet, and central location over frills. Suits couples or solo travellers wanting solid comfort within walking distance of the Palais des Papes.
Chroniken von Avignon
Avignon was a modest Roman settlement before becoming the epicentre of Christendom in the 14th century, when seven popes ruled from the Palais des Papes instead of Rome. The city was an independent papal enclave until the French Revolution, which explains its formidable medieval ramparts and the papal palace’s fortress-like appearance. Today, Avignon is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a vibrant centre for theatre and summer festivals. Its contemporary identity balances a heritage-rich old town with a lively student and arts scene, particularly concentrated along the Rue de la République.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Avignon-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September: both offer warm, sunny days around 20-25°C, with fewer tourists than July-August. April also works if you want spring blossoms and quieter streets.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the absolute peak, driven by the month-long Festival d'Avignon (often 5-26 July). Hotel prices double or triple, and advance booking is essential. The city is packed with performers and theatre crowds from around the world.
Budget Schulter Saison
Late September to early October: hotels drop to low-season rates, weather stays pleasant (20-25°C), and the summer mob dissipates. November is even cheaper but chilly.
Wetter & Verpackung
Avignon can feel a few degrees hotter than other Provençal cities because the stone walls and narrow streets trap heat. Pack a light scarf or shawl for cathedral visits (shoulders covered) and a reusable water bottle.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Avignon
- In 2025, the pedestrianised zone in the historic centre was extended along Rue des Teinturiers; be aware that driving through the old town is now restricted.
- The Palais des Popes is currently running a special exhibition on papal manuscripts through October 2026, with extended evening hours in summer.
- Local market regulations now require all street food vendors on Place de l'Horloge to use compostable packaging, reducing litter during the festival season.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel d'Angleterre, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building (courtyard side). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow, and the rear orientation avoids most of the boulevard traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms facing Boulevard Raspail directly. The ground floor picks up lobby noise and street-level chatter, while front-facing rooms get the full brunt of traffic from this busy dual-carriageway—especially during morning rush hour and evening events.
Best views
Rooms facing the front offer a view down Boulevard Raspail and across to the city ramparts, but the trade-off is traffic noise. For a peaceful stay with a slice of local life, a courtyard-side room on floor 2 or 3 gives a quiet outlook over the interior garden or neighbouring rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 at the rear are the quietest. The building is typical of a 19th-century townhouse conversion, so upper floors are better insulated from street rumble and the lift motor noise that can travel on lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Boulevard Raspail is a main artery into Avignon city centre, so expect regular car, bus and scooter noise from about 7am to 9pm. The hotel's location near the ramparts means foot traffic from tourists is moderate, but delivery vans service nearby shops early. The lift is a traditional cage-type—audible on approach but not constant.
Insider tips
1. There's no on-site parking, but the 'Parking des Italiens' public car park is a 3-minute walk on Rue des Italiens—pre-book if arriving by car, especially during the Avignon Festival (July). 2. Request a room with a desk if you need to work; the 3-star rating means desks aren't standard, and the front desk can confirm availability at check-in.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Hôtel d'Angleterre
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 20 Mbps download, no login required
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newspaper via PressReader; no physical papers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 07:00 without surcharge; late check-out until 12:00 free, then €30 per hour until 18:00
Free luggage storage on departure day
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; no adapted rooms; narrow bathroom doors in standard rooms
No on-site parking; public car park Parking des Italiens at 2 Boulevard des Italiens, 800 m walk, €22 per 24 h; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment at booking for non-refundable rates; standard rates require a €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Louis (100 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Temple Saint-Martial (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Collégiale Saint-Didier (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle des franciscains (456 m · ~6 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Carrefour Court'in — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
Square Agricol Perdiguier — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Collection Lambert — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Au palace — 49 m · ~1 min walk
Jardins Urbain V — 896 m · ~11 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 79 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie Principale — 214 m · ~3 min walk
Le Palma — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Avignon Poste — 248 m · ~3 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside major bank branches for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Avignon TGV station and tourist offices which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless works for payments under €50; smaller markets and cafés often require cash.
No mandatory tipping; rounding up the bill or leaving small change (€1-2) for good service is appreciated but not expected.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a counter bar: about €1.20–€1.50; sitting at a table can double the price.
Formule du jour (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro or café: around €13–€16, often includes starter, main, and drink.
Simple main course like a pizza or plat du jour in a neighbourhood bistro: about €12–€15.
Rue des Teinturiers and the covered market Les Halles have cheap savoury crêpes, socca, and sandwiches for €5–€8.
Carrefour City, Intermarché Express, and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets within the city walls.
Affordable high-street chains like H&M and Zara are in the centre; a Thursday morning market at Place Pie sells second-hand clothes.
Single bus ticket €1.30; day pass (Ticket Liberté) €5; cheapest from Avignon TGV station is the navette shuttle bus for €1.30.
Eat lunch at a market stall rather than a restaurant; buy a museum multi-pass (Avignon Pass) if visiting several sites; fill a water bottle at public fountains instead of buying bottled water.
Gut zu wissen — Avignon
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 Hôtel d'Angleterre
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 79 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Principale — 214 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Ask for a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building (courtyard side). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow, and the rear orientation avoids most of the boulevard traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms facing Boulevard Raspail directly. The ground floor picks up lobby noise and street-level chatter, while front-facing rooms get the full brunt of traffic from this busy dual-carriageway—especially during morning rush hour and evening events.
Is Hôtel d'Angleterre noisy?
Boulevard Raspail is a main artery into Avignon city centre, so expect regular car, bus and scooter noise from about 7am to 9pm. The hotel's location near the ramparts means foot traffic from tourists is moderate, but delivery vans service nearby shops early. The lift is a traditional cage-type—audible on approach but not constant.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Rooms facing the front offer a view down Boulevard Raspail and across to the city ramparts, but the trade-off is traffic noise. For a peaceful stay with a slice of local life, a courtyard-side room on floor 2 or 3 gives a quiet outlook over the interior garden or neighbouring rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
1. There's no on-site parking, but the 'Parking des Italiens' public car park is a 3-minute walk on Rue des Italiens—pre-book if arriving by car, especially during the Avignon Festival (July). 2. Request a room with a desk if you need to work; the 3-star rating means desks aren't standard, and the front desk can confirm availability at check-in.
What time is check-in at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Check-in at Hôtel d'Angleterre is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel d'Angleterre have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 20 Mbps download, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Formule du jour (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro or café: around €13–€16, often includes starter, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Single bus ticket €1.30; day pass (Ticket Liberté) €5; cheapest from Avignon TGV station is the navette shuttle bus for €1.30.
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
May and September: both offer warm, sunny days around 20-25°C, with fewer tourists than July-August. April also works if you want spring blossoms and quieter streets.
Top-Attraktionen 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.