The Best Hotels and Inns in Toulouse, France
![La Cour des Consuls Hotel is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Cénacle](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/049327db-1.webp)
Between the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, Toulouse occupies a prime spot at the foot of the Pyrenees. It’s a real hub for festivals, with more than 1,000 held each year, including the Fête de la Violette. Explore La Ville Rose – the Pink City – on foot, peek inside the Unesco-listed Basilique Saint-Sernin before tucking into a slice of local gâteau du fénétra. Book your stay with Culture Trip today.
1. ibis Styles Toulouse Centre Capitole Hotel
Chain Hotel
![Ibis Styles Toulouse Capitole](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0bf6c957.webp)
The Privilege rooms at this hotel come with the veritable advantage of windows overlooking the beautiful Place du Capitole and its buildings that date as far back as the 16th century. Standard rooms have views of the courtyard, where you’ll no doubt spot other guests enjoying a drink in the Occitania air. When checking in here, be sure to look up – the lamps are unexpectedly accompanied by various musical instruments dangling from the ceiling.
2. La Galerie
Boutique Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
![La Galerie](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a00d3f8b.webp)
At La Galerie, you’ll find a wooden stove, leather chaise longue and pink ottoman in a lounge and dining area bursting with quirk. In the Roseraie district northeast of Toulouse, the hotel is only a few metro stops from downtown via the nearby Argoulets station, a five-minute walk away. The art-inspired guesthouse features three rooms honouring renowned painters, with antique trinkets and framed prints scattered all over the property. Outside, there’s a small swimming pool.
3. La Cour des Consuls Hotel and Spa Toulouse-MGallery
Hotel
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You’ll have the choice of a suite or an apartment at this chic, spacious hotel, just off the east side of the Pont Neuf, Toulouse’s 16th-century stone bridge. Whichever you choose, you’ll discover a minibar and an audio system that pumps music into the shower; some also have a balcony overlooking the Garonne River. At the onsite Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Cénacle, the impressive stone hearth is given a mood lighting treatment, while chef Thomas Vonderscher works his magic with dishes such as beef tartare.
4. La Closerie aux Violettes
Bed and Breakfast
![La Closerie aux Violettes](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/344ece69.webp)
Owner Marie-Ange is an architect who has travelled the world, and her charming guesthouse is designed in her image. Each of the four bedrooms boasts unique characteristics, such as the art deco room with a ceiling skylight, the Mermoz room with bay windows and a patio, and the Terrace room with a private roof lounge. The upstairs communal lounge features trinkets and souvenirs, each coming with a story from all over the globe.
5. Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas
Hotel
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The bright white floors, ceilings and walls transform the lobby area here into the perfect canvas for a range of colourful contemporary art and sculptures. If you’re particularly taken by any of the prints adorning the walls, ask at reception for a price. The cuisine on offer at the onsite South West Bistrot Ramblas is just as creative and colourful, with chef Yousri Ben-Jeday prioritising organic produce from regional producers.
6. Crowne Plaza Toulouse
Hotel
![Crowne Plaza Toulouse](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/600bb39f.webp)
7. Grand Hôtel de l’Opera
Hotel
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Once a 17th-century convent, this historic hotel sits on the south side of the Place du Capitole, opposite the theatre that inspires its name. Opera-red tones dominate the bedroom interiors, along with giant gold-framed paintings. An old-world charm pervades throughout the property, and those who enjoy a traditional hotel service will be right at home. The gold-hued brasserie continues the theme with a classical French menu, including Gillardeau oysters, a veal chop and a risotto of the day.
8. Le Grand Balcon Hotel
Hotel
![Hôtel Le Grand Balcon](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/728e61a5.webp)
As Europe’s aerospace hub and the home of Airbus, Toulouse’s proud flying history is honoured at this 1930s hotel. Bedrooms are decorated to resemble fluffy clouds, while pioneering French aviators such as Jean Mermoz, Henri Guillaumet and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry stare out from black-and-white photos on the lounge walls. Younger guests will enjoy spotting model aeroplanes – and even copies of Saint-Exupéry’s famous book Le Petit Prince (1943) – dotted around the building.
9. Hotel Palladia
Hotel
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10. Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson Hotel
Hotel
![Hotel Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/34e79779.webp)
11. Hôtel Le Père Léon
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![Le Pére Léon Hotel et Restaurant](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/5dc50854.webp)
This family-run property was born in 1905 when Léon Sentenac – the current owner’s grandfather – opened it as a wine bar. More than a century later, and the offering has extended to incorporate a 41-room hotel, its founder remaining present and honoured in its name (“father Leon”). The room options include double, triple and family, while breakfast is a self-serve buffet divided into sweet and savoury. The latter offers prosciutto, fresh eggs and baked baguettes, while the former comprises a wide choice of pastries, spreads and fruit.
12. Hôtel des Arts
Hotel
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13. Best Western Hôtel Innès by HappyCulture
Hotel
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14. Mercure Toulouse Centre Wilson Capitole Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Chain Hotel
![Hôtel Mercure Toulouse Centre Wilson Capitole](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/8b2c4a12.webp)
Shyla Watson contributed additional reporting to this article.