Préfecture

Caen

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Popular places to visit

Church of St. Pierre

Church of St. Pierre

You can find out about the history of Caen with a visit to Church of St. Pierre. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Church of St. Pierre
Abbey of Saint-Etienne

Abbey of Saint-Etienne

Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Abbey of Saint-Etienne

Congress Centre

Learn about the events happening at Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Congress Centre

Caen Memorial

You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Caen Memorial

Zenith de Caen

You can make plans for a show at Zenith de Caen during your stay in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Zenith de Caen

Normandy Museum

You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Normandy Museum

Things to do

Normandy American Cemetery

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$668
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90% of travellers recommend
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Normandy D-Day 7 Iconic Sights Guided Private Trip from Paris

Normandy D-Day 7 Iconic Sights Guided Private Trip from Paris

$737
per adult
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Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour

Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour

$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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9 Hour Private Tour to Saint Malo and Cancale with Oyster Tasting

Private Tour to Saint Malo and Cancale with Oyster Tasting

$1,196
per traveler
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Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Tour US sector from Caen

Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Tour US sector from Caen

$915
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$857
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Préfecture Hotel Deals

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

3 out of 5
33 Rue De Bras, Caen, Calvados
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$119 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Church of St. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (213 reviews)
Good hotels in the heart of Caen
"Good and clean hotel in a convinient central location. The only downside is that they do not have air con. Anyway they provide a fan."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare

Campanile Caen Centre - Gare

3 out of 5
10 Rue De La Gare, Caen, Calvados
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$99 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (582 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"My family of four just spent one night here. The staff was very friendly. Our room was very spacious. We had one king bed and two twin beds. The room was very clean and the beds were so comfortable. The bathroom was new and very clean. The hotel was quiet. We had a wonderful sleep and really enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial

3 out of 5
Rue du Clos Barbey, Saint-Contest
$57 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$67 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Saint-Contest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial
ibis Caen Centre

ibis Caen Centre

3 out of 5
6 Place Courtonne, Caen, Calvados
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
$110 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)
"I like that the Sunday market was right on the doorstep."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

ibis Caen Centre
Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Ouistreham

Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Ouistreham

4 out of 5
Av Du Commandant Kieffer, Ouistreham, Calvados
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ouistreham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (538 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed. Good restaurant and pleasant staff. Excellent pools. Location is also very good and if you ask for sea views a very nice view from the hotel windows."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

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Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Ouistreham
Hotel Le Bayeux

Hotel Le Bayeux

3 out of 5
9 Rue Tardif, Bayeux, Calvados
$411 nightly
The price is $456 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$456 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bayeux. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"I could have breakfast earlier than 7.30 which was important for a train departure. The staff were understanding and of assistance in my efforts to improve my French."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel Le Bayeux
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Other neighborhoods around Préfecture

Caen which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Quartier du château

Unique features of Quartier du château include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

Quartier du château
Monument aux morts et hôtel Malherbe, place Foch à Caen
Photo by Roi.dagobert (CC BY-SA)

Théâtre

Some popular features of Théâtre include its restaurants and historic sites. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Normandy Museum or Caen Castle are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Théâtre
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Le Bon Sauveur

Visitors to Le Bon Sauveur like its monuments and historic sites, and Abbey of Saint-Etienne is a sight worth a stop.

Le Bon Sauveur
Caen which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Caen City Centre

4/5(64 area reviews)

Monuments, beaches, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Caen City Centre. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Caen City Centre
Chevet de l'église Saint-Jean de Caen
Photo by Roi.dagobert (CC BY-SA)

Saint-Jean

Travelers like the monuments in Saint-Jean, and Saint-Jean Church is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Saint-Jean
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Vaugueux

Though Vaugueux might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Normandy Museum and Caen Castle.

Vaugueux
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