🇫🇷 Gap, France

Hôtellerie Les Olivades

★★★ 3-star hotel

📍 Gap, 05000

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Your stay — Hôtellerie Les Olivades

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Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hôtellerie Les Olivades, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request rooms on higher floors (4-5) for reduced street noise, which can be moderate due to the hotel's location in the city center. These floors are likely to be above the main road, offering a quieter stay.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they may be closer to the hotel's service entrance and potentially more prone to noise from staff and deliveries.

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Best views

The hotel's orientation and location in Gap, France, suggest that rooms on higher floors may offer views of the surrounding town or the surrounding mountains, but this cannot be confirmed without specific room number information.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4-5

🔊 Noise notes

Guests may experience moderate street noise, particularly on lower floors, due to the hotel's city center location.

Insider tips

If you're driving, consider arriving early to secure parking, as spaces may be limited in the city center. Take advantage of the hotel's central location by walking to nearby shops, restaurants, and historical sites, which are easily accessible on foot.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Facilities — Hôtellerie Les Olivades

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Wi-Fi

free; 50 Mbps speed; no login constraints

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Lift / Elevator

serves all floors; historic building with some stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

complimentary PressReader access on in-room tablets

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Check-in / Check-out

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; early bag-drop available from 12:00 PM; late check-out until 12:00 PM (€30 fee)

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Baggage Storage

available at reception; €5 per bag, per day

Accessibility

step-free access; wheelchair entries; some rooms adapted for guests with disabilities

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Parking

on-site parking available (€12 per night); nearest public car park (P3) €20 per day; electric vehicle charging available (€5 per charge)

Fees, Taxes & Deposits

City / tourist tax: €0.90 per person, per night

Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in

Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Chapelle Notre-Dame (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
  • Church: Chapelle de Charance (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)

Money & Currency

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use local bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux as they charge high fees.

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Cards & contactless

Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common, and mobile pay works in most places.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service; round up the bill or leave a few euros in restaurants, and round up taxi fares; hotel staff don't expect tips.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Cheap coffee

A standard espresso at a café costs around €1.50.

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Best-value lunch

A formule (set lunch) with starter, main, and drink at a local brasserie runs about €15.

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Affordable dinner

A pizza or plat du jour at a modest restaurant is roughly €12-€14.

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Street food & cheap eats

Look for boulangeries selling savoury pastries (quiche, socca) near the market on Square Bachasson; the covered market on Cours Ladoucette has cheap lunch stalls.

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Budget groceries

Super U and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Gap.

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Affordable clothes

Head to the city centre's pedestrian streets (rue Carnot, rue de France) for affordable chain stores like Kiabi and Jules.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way around town is walking; for local bus routes a single ticket is €1.30; from Gap station (no airport), buses to neighbouring villages are €3-€5.

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Money-saving tips

Buy market produce on Wednesday or Saturday morning for better value; fill a water bottle at public fountains (eau potable); consider a Carte Atout for discounts on regional buses if you're staying a few days.

Good to know — Gap

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Plugs & power

Type C/E · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Gap
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Police
17
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Ambulance / Medical
15
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Fire Department
18

European emergency number 112 also works. For non-urgent medical help, call SOS Médecins Gap on 04 92 51 80 80.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Le Petit Renard Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Le Cours du Drac Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Camp de base 1050 Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Fromagerie du Col Bayard french
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gap, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hôtellerie Les Olivades

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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L'AGGLO bus line 1 €1.20

Gap station (Gare SNCF) → Pasteur stop (near Centre Oxygénation)

5 min · Every 20-30 mins · 06:30-19:30 weekdays, reduced Saturday, no Sunday

💡 Buy a ticket at the Tabac shop inside the station or use the 'Mon Réseau' app. The stop 'Pasteur' is literally outside the hotel entrance on Rue Pasteur.

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Taxi Gap Azur €180

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Centre Oxygénation, Gap

100 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book for a fixed fare. Ask for a 'course à forfait' to avoid meter surprises. Good for groups of 3-4 sharing the cost.

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Navette Aéroport €25

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Gap bus station (Gare Routière)

120 min · 3-5 daily · 07:00-19:00

💡 Book online at least a day ahead on the LER bus site. The bus drops you a 15-min walk from Centre Oxygénation: head east on Avenue de la République, then turn right onto Rue Pasteur.

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TER train €35

Marseille Saint-Charles station → Gap station

180 min · 6-8 daily · 06:00-21:00

💡 The scenic route through the Durance valley is worth the extra time. From Gap station, it's a 10-min walk to the hotel: head south on Rue de la République, then left on Rue Pasteur.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best rooms at Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

Request rooms on higher floors (4-5) for reduced street noise, which can be moderate due to the hotel's location in the city center. These floors are likely to be above the main road, offering a quieter stay.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they may be closer to the hotel's service entrance and potentially more prone to noise from staff and deliveries.

Is Hôtellerie Les Olivades noisy?

Guests may experience moderate street noise, particularly on lower floors, due to the hotel's city center location.

Which rooms have the best views at Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

The hotel's orientation and location in Gap, France, suggest that rooms on higher floors may offer views of the surrounding town or the surrounding mountains, but this cannot be confirmed without specific room number information.

What are insider tips for staying at Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

If you're driving, consider arriving early to secure parking, as spaces may be limited in the city center. Take advantage of the hotel's central location by walking to nearby shops, restaurants, and historical sites, which are easily accessible on foot.

What time is check-in at Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

Check-in at Hôtellerie Les Olivades is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hôtellerie Les Olivades have Wi-Fi?

free; 50 Mbps speed; no login constraints

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

€0.90 per person, per night

Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

A formule (set lunch) with starter, main, and drink at a local brasserie runs about €15.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtellerie Les Olivades?

The cheapest way around town is walking; for local bus routes a single ticket is €1.30; from Gap station (no airport), buses to neighbouring villages are €3-€5.

Top Attractions in Gap

Place de la Gare Free

💡 Arrive before 9am for the best produce. The market spills into surrounding streets and closes by 1pm sharp.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Arnoux Free

💡 Look for the 16th-century triptych in the south aisle. The crypt opens only on rare guided days.

Musée Muséum Départemental des Hautes-Alpes Free

💡 Free on first Sunday of each month. Otherwise a small fee applies – check their current pricing as they occasionally change policy.

Jardin Botanique du Col de la Bonette Free

💡 Visit in late June for peak flower display. The road up is closed until snow clears, usually late May.

Château de Tallard

💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the grassy slope below. The village of Tallard has a good Sunday market.

ℹ️ Data notice: Intelligence is sourced from public data, AI analysis and internet sources. Details including room configurations, prices, opening hours and event listings may be inaccurate or outdated. Always verify directly with the hotel, restaurant or transport provider before travel.
How we built this briefing
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  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

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