🇫🇷 Rouen, France
Le Cardinal
📍 Rouen
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Il tuo soggiorno — Le Cardinal
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La proprietà — Le Cardinal
Le Cardinal is a straightforward two-star hotel a few minutes' walk from Rouen's cathedral. The lobby is functional rather than stylish: tiled floor, a small reception desk, and a notice board with local maps. It suits a traveller who wants a clean, budget-friendly base close to the main sights and doesn't need frills.
Cronache di Rouen
Rouen was founded by the Romans as Rotomagus and became the capital of Normandy in the 10th century. Its medieval core is packed with half-timbered houses, and the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame was famously painted by Monet. The city's historic centre still bears scars from World War II bombing, but post-war rebuilding respected its architectural heritage. Today it balances a working port and industrial base with a lively cultural scene, including museums, markets and the Joan of Arc history.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Rouen →I migliori mesi
June and September offer the best mix of warm weather (20-25°C) and manageable sightseeing crowds, with long daylight hours and fewer school groups than July.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season, largely due to summer holidays and the July 14 Bastille Day fireworks (2026). Hotel prices jump 40-60% above shoulder rates; book well ahead.
Stagione di spalla
May and October are excellent shoulder months: temperatures are mild (10-18°C in October), crowds thin after summer, and hotel prices drop significantly.
Meteo e imballaggio
Rouen's weather changes fast; you can get sun, rain and cool wind all in one afternoon. Pack a waterproof jacket even in summer, plus layers for evenings that can dip below 15°C.
Briefing della città — Rouen
- The city's tram line T1 is undergoing part-night closures for maintenance in July 2026; check the Réseau Astuce website for affected stops near the train station.
- A new covered market, Marché des Halles, opened in late 2025 near the Vieux Marché square, offering local cheeses and cider — open Tuesday-Sunday mornings.
- Summer 2026 sees the return of the 'Rouen Impressionnée' light show on the cathedral façade (July evenings, free); expect road closures around the cathedral square from 9pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Cardinal, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the interior courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level rumble but low enough to use stairs if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms — more noise from the lobby and street. Also skip rooms directly above the bar area if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook a small courtyard, offering a quieter outlook. Front-facing rooms have a classic Rouen street view but traffic sound.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 offer the best balance of low street noise and easy access via stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue du Petit Salut is a narrow old street, so motorbikes and delivery vans echo. The bar on the ground floor can cause chatter until late evening.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, park at Place du Vieux Marché public car park (5 mins walk) — the hotel has no parking. 2. Request a room with a fan in summer, as the building's age means no air-con and windows face a busy street.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Le Cardinal
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout (about 5–10 Mbps download); no login or password required — network 'Hotel Le Cardinal', no tiers paid or free
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections beyond the ground floor
No complimentary digital newspaper service; a few free physical local papers (Paris Normandie) available at reception. The building is an 18th-century former coaching inn with a listed façade on the historic square.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 subject to €20–€30 fee if available
Free luggage storage behind reception if room not ready or after check-out; no locked cages, items left behind desk
No step-free access from the street (one small step at entrance); lift to all floors but no wheelchair-accessible guest rooms; narrow corridors and low door thresholds in older sections
No on-site parking; two pay-and-display car parks within 200 m: Parking Cathédrale (€18 per 24h) and Parking Place du Vieux-Marché (€15 per 24h). No EV charging at the hotel or nearby public chargers under 500 m.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50–€100 pre-authorisation on a credit card taken at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Cathédrale Notre-Dame (283 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle d'Aubigné (321 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Maclou (477 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Sainte-Victrice (723 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Espace Saint-Marc — 762 m · ~10 min walk
Jardins d'Albane — 326 m · ~4 min walk
Historial Jeanne d'Arc — 341 m · ~4 min walk
Théâtre des Arts — 417 m · ~5 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
SG — 144 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie de la République — 275 m · ~3 min walk
Carrefour City — 122 m · ~2 min walk
Prommenade du Commandant Charcôt — 462 m · ~6 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at major banks for the best rates; avoid currency exchange kiosks at airports or tourist offices as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common. Smaller cafes or markets may prefer cash for small amounts.
Service is included in restaurant bills, but rounding up or leaving a euro or two for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers expect rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel staff don't expect tips beyond a euro for carrying bags.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or black coffee at a cafe counter costs around €1.50–2.50; table service adds a euro or more.
A lunch formule (set menu) at a bistro or brasserie with a main and drink costs about €12–15.
A pizza or basic main course at a mid-range restaurant runs €10–15.
Around the Place du Vieux-Marché and Rue de la République, you'll find crêperies, sandwich shops, and kebab stalls offering meals under €10.
Super U, Carrefour Market, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in Rouen.
Rue du Gros-Horloge and the pedestrian streets near the cathedral have chain stores like H&M and C&A for affordable clothes; the Marché de la Côte (Saturday morning) sells second-hand gear.
A single bus/tram ticket is €1.70; a day pass (Ticket Liberté) costs €5.00 and covers all routes. From the airport, take the regular bus (No. 28, €2) to Gare Routière instead of a taxi (€30+).
Eat at lunchtime when fixed-price menus are cheapest; buy a carnet of 10 bus tickets (€14) to save per ride; visit museums on free Sundays (first Sunday of the month).
Buono da sapere — Rouen
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rouen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Le Cardinal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SG — 144 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la République — 275 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Un nid en ville, Rouen
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer with a Rouen-based firm like Taxis de Rouen to avoid surge pricing. Ask for a Renault Espace if you have luggage—boot space is tight in saloons.
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite → Théâtre des Arts stop (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a 'Ticket +' from the machine at the station—it works on trams and buses for 1 hour. Validate it onboard. The tram is smooth but can get busy around 08:00 with students. If the Thérèse des Arts stop is packed, get off one stop earlier at Boulingrin and walk down Rue Beauvoisine.
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite → Un nid en ville, Rouen centre
💡 Don't take the tram from the station if your hotel is in the old town—it's a pleasant 10-min walk across the bridge. The TEOR bus lines T1, T2 and T3 run along the quays if you're carrying bags.
Paris La Défense (CNIT) or Paris Bercy → Rouen bus station (Gare routière, behind train station)
💡 Book on BlaBlaCar Bus at least a week ahead for the €5 deals. The bus drops you at the train station, not the centre—it's a 20-min walk to Un nid en ville, or grab the T1 bus two stops towards Boulingrin.
Informazioni su Rouen
Wikipedia ↗
Rouen (UK: , US: ; French: [ʁwɑ̃] or [ʁu.ɑ̃]) is a city on the River Seine, in northwestern France. It is in the prefecture of region of Normandy and the department of Seine-Maritime. Formerly one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, the population of the metropolitan area ...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Le Cardinal?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the interior courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level rumble but low enough to use stairs if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Cardinal?
Avoid ground-floor rooms — more noise from the lobby and street. Also skip rooms directly above the bar area if you're a light sleeper.
Is Le Cardinal noisy?
Rue du Petit Salut is a narrow old street, so motorbikes and delivery vans echo. The bar on the ground floor can cause chatter until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Cardinal?
Rooms at the back overlook a small courtyard, offering a quieter outlook. Front-facing rooms have a classic Rouen street view but traffic sound.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Cardinal?
1. If arriving by car, park at Place du Vieux Marché public car park (5 mins walk) — the hotel has no parking. 2. Request a room with a fan in summer, as the building's age means no air-con and windows face a busy street.
What time is check-in at Le Cardinal?
Check-in at Le Cardinal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Cardinal have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout (about 5–10 Mbps download); no login or password required — network 'Hotel Le Cardinal', no tiers paid or free
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Cardinal?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Cardinal?
A lunch formule (set menu) at a bistro or brasserie with a main and drink costs about €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Cardinal?
A single bus/tram ticket is €1.70; a day pass (Ticket Liberté) costs €5.00 and covers all routes. From the airport, take the regular bus (No. 28, €2) to Gare Routière instead of a taxi (€30+).
When is the best time to visit Rouen?
June and September offer the best mix of warm weather (20-25°C) and manageable sightseeing crowds, with long daylight hours and fewer school groups than July.
Principali attrazioni a Rouen
💡 Free outdoor market Wednesdays and Saturdays till 13:00. Buy local apples and fromage frais; the 'Les Maraîchers' stall has best produce.
💡 Free entry first Sunday of each month (and every day for under-26s EU residents). Go 10:00 sharp to avoid queues.
💡 Visit at sunset for the warm light Monet painted. Pick up a free 'cathedral trail' leaflet from the tourist office nearby.
💡 The zoo is free and tiny — fine for a 20-minute stop. Bring a picnic; benches face the rose garden.
💡 Free to photograph from street level. The best angle is looking east along Rue du Gros-Horloge, early morning when crowds thin.