🇫🇷 Gap, France
Hôtellerie Les Olivades
📍 Gap, 05000
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A propriedade — Hôtellerie Les Olivades
Standing in the lobby of Hôtellerie Les Olivades feels less like a chain and more like a well-kept family house with a smart modern edge. The pale stone and olive-green soft furnishings nod to the name, but it's the terrace view of the Ecrins massif that sells the place. It suits car-based travellers or touring cyclists who want clean rooms, secure bike storage, and a proper breakfast to face the Col Bayard climb.
Crónicas de Gap
Gap grew from a Roman crossroads settlement called Vapincum, guarding routes through the Alps. Its medieval walled core was rebuilt after a 1692 French army siege, leaving wide boulevards and a 19th-century grid that feels airy rather than cramped. The town never became a ski-industry giant, so it keeps a quiet, administrative character as the prefecture of the Hautes-Alpes. Modern cultural identity is rooted in outdoor sports, local cheese markets, and a gentle rivalry with Briançon to the north.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Gap →Melhores meses
June and September offer clear trails, warm days, and fewer crowds than July. Late May works for snowmelt waterfalls and lower hotel rates.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak for French holiday traffic, especially around the 14 July (Bastille Day) and the Tour de France passing nearby. Hotel prices in Gap jump 30-50% and book out by mid-March. The main local event is the Gap Festival early August, drawing pop/rock crowds.
Orçamento da temporada
April-June and September-October are the shoulder windows. April sees deep discounts (40% off summer rates) but some mountain passes stay closed. October colours plus closed tourist offices mean real quiet.
Tempo e embalagem
Gap sits in a 'rain shadow' east of the Chartreuse range, so it's one of the least rainy cities in France (only ~600 mm annually). Pack a proper rain jacket anyway for sudden afternoon thunderstorms, plus sun cream for the strong UV at altitude (750 m).
Livro City Briefing — Gap
- The A51 motorway extension works near Gap are paused, so the N85 from Grenoble remains the only main road — expect 10-20 minute delays on Saturday afternoons in July.
- The municipal swimming pool (Piscine Municipale) reopens June 2026 after a full renovation, with a new 50-metre outdoor lane and a lido section.
- A new weekly night market runs every Wednesday evening from late June through August on Rue des Forges, selling regional honey and Savoie wines.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before 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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Hôtellerie Les Olivades
free; 50 Mbps speed; no login constraints
serves all floors; historic building with some stairs-only sections
complimentary PressReader access on in-room tablets
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; early bag-drop available from 12:00 PM; late check-out until 12:00 PM (€30 fee)
available at reception; €5 per bag, per day
step-free access; wheelchair entries; some rooms adapted for guests with disabilities
on-site parking available (€12 per night); nearest public car park (P3) €20 per day; electric vehicle charging available (€5 per charge)
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €0.90 per person, per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Chapelle Notre-Dame (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle de Charance (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use local bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux as they charge high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common, and mobile pay works in most places.
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.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a café costs around €1.50.
A formule (set lunch) with starter, main, and drink at a local brasserie runs about €15.
A pizza or plat du jour at a modest restaurant is roughly €12-€14.
Look for boulangeries selling savoury pastries (quiche, socca) near the market on Square Bachasson; the covered market on Cours Ladoucette has cheap lunch stalls.
Super U and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Gap.
Head to the city centre's pedestrian streets (rue Carnot, rue de France) for affordable chain stores like Kiabi and Jules.
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.
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.
É bom saber — Gap
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 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.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Find train tickets →Gap station (Gare SNCF) → Pasteur stop (near Centre Oxygénation)
💡 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.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Centre Oxygénation, Gap
💡 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.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Gap bus station (Gare Routière)
💡 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.
Marseille Saint-Charles station → Gap station
💡 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.
Sobre Gap
Wikipedia ↗
Gap (French pronunciation: [ɡap], Occitan: [ˈɡap]) is the prefecture of the department of Hautes-Alpes, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France. With a population of about 41,000, it is the most populated city in Hautes-Alpes. At a height of 750 metres above sea level, to the so...
Perguntas frequentes
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.
When is the best time to visit Gap?
June and September offer clear trails, warm days, and fewer crowds than July. Late May works for snowmelt waterfalls and lower hotel rates.
Principais atrações em Gap
💡 Arrive before 9am for the best produce. The market spills into surrounding streets and closes by 1pm sharp.
💡 Look for the 16th-century triptych in the south aisle. The crypt opens only on rare guided days.
💡 Free on first Sunday of each month. Otherwise a small fee applies – check their current pricing as they occasionally change policy.
💡 Visit in late June for peak flower display. The road up is closed until snow clears, usually late May.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the grassy slope below. The village of Tallard has a good Sunday market.