The hotel is located in front of the train station and all its surroundings is under construction which makes parking very difficult. The room was clean but very old. Other Ibis Budget that we have stayed were not in such old buildings. Ok for one night but not more than that.

Rally excellent value! One of the cheapest hotels I have stayed in in Europe but certainly not the tackiest. Rooms are a decent size, clean and basic. You can't expect much for the price but perfect for a stopover for a night or two. The location is excellent in this regard.

I never stayed at ETAP hotels before this time because I had the impression that ETAP chain is way below the standard of hotels that I normally stay in. For 2 nights in Besancon in May 2011, I needed a hotel right by the train station because I arrived on the train after mid-night, and left on 5am train. So... More

Clean and functional if a little noisy from the train station next door. The bed was rock solid but we were so tired it didnt matter! The bathroom was seperate which isnt always the case ( some etaps have the shower opening onto the room and a sink in the corner.) All the staff were friendly and helpful. Only a... More

I've been on July 8th in Besançon for a night attending a business meeting the morning after. A first positive point is that is situated just in front of Besançon Viotte TGV train station. Walking to the City Centre take between 10 – 15 minutes. Even though the exterior looks quite dull (never stayed before to an Etap hotel) the... More

I stayed in the Etap at Besancon for one night during a journey by rail from England to Switzerland. The hotel is ideally located for rail passengers, as it is immediately opposite the station. Otherwise, what else can I say about the hotel? It's an Etap, with the usual, small, modular room. It has the usual double-bed-with-bunk-bed- above, and the... More