Caen City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Caen City Centre
Popular places to visit
Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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.
Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Abbey of Sainte-Trinité
Learn about the local history of Caen with a stop at Abbey of Sainte-Trinité. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Private Tour to Discover the Treasures of Caen
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
D-Day Omaha Beach sector - Small group from Caen aboard a Van
Our pick of the best Caen City Centre Hotel Deals
ibis Caen Centre
friendly breakfast tasty town very pleasant and relatively central for the nomandy beaches
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
clean room good breakfast well located and easy to access. unfortunately, i used to stay there a lot and the parking at night was included, now they change it and it cost more money, i might just take another location next time, overall if you dont have a car, great place, close to the port de plaisance, ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
Lovely hotel. clean with friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Royal Hotel Caen
Staff at the front desk was extremely helpful
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare
Das Zimmer war sehr schön groß, genauso wie das Bad. Es war allerdings ein Zimmer für behinderte Personen. Die Küche war hilfreich, aber spärlich ausgestattet. Die Elektrogeräte hatten alle irgendeinen Schaden, sodass wir sie nicht oder nur äußerst vorsichtig (Kühlschrank) benutzt haben. Frühstück ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Le Moderne
Was perfect location and great staff
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Caen City Centre
Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Caen Castle while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.
Préfecture
Travellers enjoy Préfecture for its beaches and churches. Consider checking out Congress Centre while you're in the area.
Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Le Bas Vaucelles
Restaurants, river views and shopping are some highlights of Le Bas Vaucelles. You might stop by Abbey of Saint-Etienne or Normandy Museum while you're in the area.
Port of Caen
Restaurants, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.
