Toulouse may be known as “La Ville Rose” for its distinctive terracotta brick architecture, but it is also a city of incredible contrasts. From the high-tech corridors of the aerospace industry to the sun-drenched terraces along the Garonne River, the city pulses with a unique energy that blends history with innovation. Whether you are visiting to tour the Airbus factories, explore the medieval basilicas, or simply soak up the vibrant student atmosphere, your choice of accommodation sets the tone for the entire trip.
Selecting the right neighborhood is often the first step to a memorable stay. The historic center, known as Capitole, places you steps away from the grand square and bustling markets, while the Carmes district offers a village-like feel with antique shops and gourmet food stalls. For those seeking a quieter, more bohemian vibe, the Saint-Cyprien area on the left bank of the river provides a local perspective away from the main tourist thoroughfares.
The city’s hospitality scene has evolved significantly, moving beyond standard business hotels to include boutique townhouses, design-forward retreats, and luxurious five-star establishments. Many properties have embraced the city’s architectural heritage, preserving original stone walls, exposed beams, and hidden courtyards while integrating modern amenities. This blend of old and new allows travelers to experience the romance of Toulouse without sacrificing comfort.
Business travelers will find that many top-tier hotels are strategically located near the Compans-Caffarelli business district and the convention center, offering easy access to corporate hubs. Conversely, leisure travelers might prioritize proximity to the Musée des Augustins or the Jardin des Plantes. Fortunately, Toulouse is a highly walkable city with an efficient metro system, meaning you are never too far from the main attractions regardless of where you choose to lay your head.
Dining is an integral part of the Toulousain experience, and the best hotels often house exceptional restaurants that champion local Southwestern French cuisine. From rich cassoulet to delicate violet-flavored pastries, staying at a hotel with a strong culinary program can elevate your visit. Rooftop bars and interior garden patios also offer serene escapes from the city’s lively streets, providing the perfect spot for a late-night Armagnac.
To help you navigate the diverse options available, we have curated a list of the top properties in the city. This selection prioritizes guest experience, service quality, location, and unique character to ensure you find the perfect base for your French adventure.
Appart'hôtel Odalys City Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli
| Address | 39 Rue du Béarnais, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 34 44 27 11 |
Fantastic value! Room was spotless, bed comfortable and the shower pressure was better than my own house.
We didn’t have a chair and table on the balcony and the lovely lady at reception immediately got us some and brought them straight to us.
We were also able to leave our luggage in storage for the day at no charge.
Cannot fault it!
Nice hotel, comfortable beds, clean and very good location. Some thoughts to be considered: servicing the rooms should be conducted daily at no charge not weekly or for an extra price of €10. The breakfast should have a wider selection and should vary (after 10 days it became very boring). A huge thank you to the night receptionist Mr. Karim Abdelhak who was always willing to assist us and answer any questions we had. Thank you Karim keep up the great work, you are a true asset to this hotel.
Nice, basic hotel. Clean and not expensive. My son will be attending university there soon as an exchange student, so I took him to see Toulouse beforehand. Friendly staff on reception, quiet street, but a lot of walking. Ubers are easy to get. Room has everything you need, if a little small. One lamp at my bed was not working, but I would stay again for the price and location when I go to visit my son. No food is served, so be prepared to buy food for your fridge for breakfast. We also ordered takeaways. Overall, I felt safe and welcomed. Budget-friendly and is a good hotel for a few nights.
Stayed there for a night on a solo trip, This hotel does what it says on the tin. It was clean, quiet and had all the basic amenities a usual traveller would need at this price point. The staff was a highlight of my stay. They were all really lovely and helpful.
My husband stayed here for two weeks on 2 seperate occasions when he visited as a student. I joined him for 4 nights and can vouch for the fact that the stay here meets all the basic requirements and is very comfortable. Do not hesitate to book here. The walk to the city centre is not more than 35 minutes and many other amenities available close by
Mama Shelter Toulouse
| Address | 54 56 Bd Lazare Carnot, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 31 50 50 05 |
A great stay! Funky hotel with clean rooms and friendly staff.
Just would prefer security wise if key card required to use the lifts as the bar/restaurant is open to the public.
But overall a great stay.
Didnt hear any noise at night and on 1st floor.
Good location but otherwise, I wouldn't stay again. The view from our room was terrible, we were by the lift so it was very noisy. The rooms are small and basic - not even a kettle and some tea bags... Just one small bottle of water for 2 people on the first day. There are no headboards which is uncomfortable and we both walked into the corners of the bed multiple times. Hand and body creams were empty and not topped up, no conditioner. The shower went hot and cold. Honestly, stay somewhere else.
We stayed here for three nights. The location is excellent, great for shopping, eating and sightseeing. We were on the 4th floor near to back of the hotel so couldn’t hear the noise from the bars which so many people comment on but although they had triple glazed windows you could still hear people on the street below. The main problem I have with this hotel is that once you take away the novelty in the room, the fancy red lighting, the masks, the free movies, there isn’t much else. No slippers, robes, tea or coffee. Just shower gel and hand soap. This really is just somewhere to shower and sleep which is absolutely fine but I feel it’s very gimmicky and not much substance. Also it’s true that for our three night stay we had one bottle of water to share which I think is unforgivable in hotels now.
Came for pizza and the service was DISGUSTING. Wrong orders, orders given to the wrong people and yet it was our fault, not the staff. Alexandre was rude and more interested in watching the Champions League final than paying attention to customers orders. Tried explaining that we'd not received a pizza at all and he was adamant that he'd given it to our friend and it was our fault that they'd given food to the wrong person. Do not come here for food, just awful, awful service.
The first night we were in a 1st floor room and the noise from the DJ and bar downstairs was extremely loud until after 3am. There didn’t seem to be any soundproofing of the room, we didn’t sleep at all until after 3am. We could also hear the tv and people talking in the room next door.
The following day we asked to move to a higher floor and they did manage to do this.
In the move I left my charging plug in the wall socket by accident. I let them know and I went to see if it was still there. The room had already been cleaned and the cleaning staff said they hadn’t seen it. I have no idea where it went as I definitely did leave it in the socket. Somebody who had access to the room took the plug.
Last night we slept on the 3rd floor and were unfortunately still kept awake by noise from downstairs.
When I mentioned it to the reception on check out I was told that the Mama Shelter hotels are party hotels so we should expect it to be noisy and I should have requested a quiet room on check in. This is not communicated on the booking website.
I have stayed in a lot of hotels in the past, including hotels with nightclubs in them, and have never been disturbed this much with music and noise.
There were a lot of different age ranges staying at the hotel, including families. I don’t think you should expect to not be able to sleep.
Additionally the room temperature wouldn’t go below 22°C and so was hot. There was only body wash/shampoo in one and no hair conditioner. Or coffee/ tea making facilities.
Don’t stay here at the weekend if you want to get some sleep.
Alfred Hotels Toulouse Centre Wilson
| Address | 17 Rue Castellane, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 61 62 18 82 |
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It really deserves its excellent reviews. The staff were so welcoming, kind and were so patient with me when I tried to conduct the check-in in French for practice. They stayed in French and were happy to repeat and speak slowly - thank you so much for your kindness! They also showed us the room and facilities personally, which was a lovely, welcoming touch. The room was comfortable and clean. Especially the bed was very comfortable. Good-size, hot shower I the en-suite bathroom. Good location, walkable to train station and central areas. The breakfast was also very good quality, and highly recommended. We would happily stay here again.
Location and cleanliness and air-conditioning are the unbearable on this hotel. The staff were also very welcoming and helpful.
Only if they had laundry services. But otherwise, it was really a comfortable choice for my 12 days stay. Thank you all.
I booked a suite (quadruple room) directly through the hotel's website. The photos showed a suite with a sofa/living area, and the hotel information indicated elevator access. As the hotel only opened in February, I expected the room to closely match the published photos and descriptions.
Unfortunately, the room we received differed significantly from what was advertised. We were assigned a room in a separate building without elevator access and had to carry luggage up three flights of stairs. While the receptionist was welcoming and kindly assisted with our luggage, it would have been helpful if the hotel had informed us in advance that some rooms are not accessible by elevator.
The room itself was a duplex with an internal staircase connecting two levels. As we were travelling with a young child, we had specifically expected a step-free suite based on the website presentation. The room also did not contain the sofa shown in the photos, so the layout and functionality were quite different from what we had booked.
Another concern was the strong paint odour in the room. Within a few hours of checking in, all of us felt somewhat light-headed. We tried to ventilate the room, but the windows could not be opened fully, which limited airflow. The internal staircase also appeared to have been installed recently and lacked the finish and craftsmanship evident in the hotel's public spaces.
We reported these issues to the front desk, but were told that the hotel was fully booked and no alternative room was available. The staff offered to spray perfume in the room to mask the smell, but we declined as this would not address the underlying issue.
Cleanliness was another disappointment. Dust was visible on the headboard and table surfaces, which was surprising for a newly opened hotel.
That said, there were several positive aspects to our stay. The staff were friendly and professional throughout. The towels and bedding were high quality, the king-size bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom—especially the shower—was well designed with excellent water pressure. Breakfast was also enjoyable.
Other things to note: there is no mini fridge and kettle in the room.
The staff alone would deserve the 6th star! Great location to discover the city, modern equipment, but the staff makes the difference here. With their attitude of customer comes first, they create a welcoming and caring environment. Choose this hotel if you want to enjoy beautiful Toulouse.
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms are cozy, well designed, and very comfortable. The breakfast is definitely a highlight: varied, high quality, and truly excellent.
However, there was a major downside regarding the staff, who we found overly insistent in their interactions. Everything felt very scripted and almost robotic, as if every sentence was memorized, which made the exchanges feel unnatural and at times uncomfortable. The overall experience at reception and during explanations was a bit heavy, with overly long presentations that were not really appropriate after a long journey. We even heard another guest the next day make a similar remark at the front desk, which suggests we were not alone in feeling this way.
Another negative point was the parking, which we only discovered was paid upon arrival, at over €20. This was not a pleasant surprise.
Aparthotel Adagio Access Toulouse Saint Cyprien
| Address | 37 Ter Av. Etienne Billières, 31300 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 34 50 96 00 |
Good value for money, and kind staff. We can cook in our studios, which is good.
The hotel is located betwen two metro stations, in a hipster area.
The Air Conditioning needs some cleaning though, as both me and my dog had a cough that started and ended in the precise days we entered and left that hotel, and we were coming from a house with AC too.
The hotel is located a bit far from the city centre but that we knew. The room was not cleaned properly especially the floor. There was a capsule coffee machine in the room but no capsules, the shower had very strange door which was uncomfortable to open and close while being in the shower and the air-conditioning can be only on plus 22 degree. The check in was easy and personal was friendly.
I’m giving 5 stars because the hotel is a per photos and you get the standard you paying for. Very basic.
My room was clean despite some reviews.
When you will use metro, I recommend using Patte d’Ole. Better environment around.
Stayed as a family of 5 in a two bedroom apartment. Very clean and everything needed was there. Location is very convenient - about 15 mins walk into centre and very close to the river and nice walks. Surrounded by local amenities too for anything you forget or need to get.
Spacious & affordable rooms at a good location between St Cyprian & Pat d’Oie metro stations.
Basic aparthotel amenities.
Breakfast available at a fee.
Welcome drinks offered.
They also accept cheque vacance payments.
Internet speed is very good.
Road noise may be bothersome at times.
Recommended for persons looking for a decent place while on a tight budget.
The Social Hub Toulouse
| Address | 1 Rue de Sébastopol, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 82 88 10 60 |
Stayed here for an entire week and would absolutely recommend it! Very good value for money (if you stay at least 7 nights it counts as a long stay and you get a very good rate!). The staff is welcoming, friendly, helpful. There is always fresh water and around 4pm even a small free snack available. The long stay rooms have a kitchenette, good AC (cold enough but not too overpowering), a comfortable bed and plenty of TV channels to enjoy. The pool has a great temperature and the entire vibe of the hotel is just very friendly and cool. It is next to the Japanese garden, a 5min walk from the bus stop for the aeroport and the city center is walking distance (20min). Just a couple of small little details that could be better (but I don’t expect them to be better given the price): they forgot to clean the fridge so the pizza from the previous guests was still in there. There is no kitchen towel to dry your dishes. Since they only clean the room once a week if you book a long term stay, it would be better if they provided an extra towel for the bathroom (probably my own mistake but I used the pool in the morning when there was no towel service so I used my bathroom towel which then made it unusable so I had to use the little one for a couple of days until cleaning was done). While the pool area is beautiful and the pool has the perfect temperature, the very limited amount of sun loungers available makes it a somewhat unsocial experience when the pool opens at 10 and people have to run to get to a lounger first. A lot of the other available seating is not very comfortable so there could be some improvement there. But these are very minor details and even if they aren’t improved I would still come back to this hotel because you truly get more than what you pay for.
A totally spectacular 2-night stay for me in the peak heat of summer. Reception was friendly and professional, and security is very thorough with exterior entrances (at night) and interior floors and elevators requiring room key cards. I didn't eat at the restaurant, but it had a great-looking breakfast buffet and nice ambience looking out to a big plaza. Best of all during my stay was the rooftop pool. Vibrant scene up there, and the ideal way to cool off and chill after a day of walking around the city. The bartenders up there now know how to make a perfect painkiller.
Really enjoyed my stay at The Social Hub Toulouse. The location is super convenient, making it easy to explore the city on foot. The Gym is 24/7 and offers basic equipments to workout, including an outdoor area.
I personally appreciate the rooftop , so good to come back to after long days in the summer heat, even just for a quick dip to cool down.
Breakfast at the restaurant was also good, with a solid buffet to start the day right and a great selection of French pastries.
Big thanks to Marta for organizing my stay, the whole team for the support throughout and especially Dalma for kindly helping me with a lost item after I left. She was genuinely very helpful.
Couldn't recommend it enough!
A lovely place to stay! The staff cannot do more to help. The pool is amazing and great for socialising especially with great events on every day. Food and drinks are great and well priced and rooms cool which is great in a heatwave. Fantastic place to stay!
The hotel is located in a very nice area and is quite modern, and for sure they put a lot of effort in organizing events, activities… but my room was quite dirty: dust everywhere, pillows and mattress were stained, towels were hairy, and mirror has not been cleaned for I don’t know how long. There is also a strong smell while walking in the corridor.
When I arrived they explained to me that they had some flexible meal plans for students, so I bought it… and only after buying them, at the restaurant they told me that I could only have chicken or salad, it would have been nice to know it before. Rooftop bar was a bit disappointing as well, they serve expensive drinks in small cup with little alcohol.
Furthermore, the first days that I arrived they had a problem with swimming pool, and in my room there was a strong noise of water running all night long, but they never allowed me to change room.
ibis budget Toulouse Centre Gare
| Address | 27 Bd des Minimes, 31200 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 0 892 68 31 10 |
Would readily stay here again. Helpful, friendly staff and a short walk to the main area of Toulouse. And just a few minutes from great coffee and tasty pastries. 🙂 Some bits of the room might benefit from a little touch-up paint, but overall clean and comfortable. Great shower.
Excellent value. Very quiet. Very lovely members of staff. I would recommend. Felt safe to stay in as a solo female traveller. You don’t get a key but just a combination code so you don’t need to worry about locking yourself out. I didn’t see anyone the whole time on the corridors and only shared the lift a few times. I didn’t have breakfast but it seems possible. It is worth noting that they won’t let you check in at all early, not even 30 minutes. It is a budget hotel and you get what you pay for but it has everything that is necessary!
Good atmosphere in general.. the reception staff were very helpful. But area of improvement on the breakfast menu and qaulity hygien of served fruits, some were rotten.
Location is not bad, next to la gare and a small carrefour too
Clean and spacious, yet simple, room, plenty of parking although not very intuitive, as you need to go inside and ask for the key before being able to park (and not leaving your car in the middle of the parking lot). Friendly professional staff. Dog friendly
This hotel falsely advertises that it has air conditioning. In actuality the hotel disabled air conditioning to all its rooms because the weather was deemed "not hot enough". However it was a hot in toulouse on the day of our booking. Furthermore, customers could not open a windows in their rooms as well. SCAM IN THE NAME OF SAVING THE PLANET! When we arrived to check in, there was already an elderly couple begging the hotel staff for conditioning...they were of course denied such essential accommodations as well.
Hotel Albert 1er Hotel Toulouse
| Address | 8 Rue Rivals, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours |
| Phone | 05 61 21 17 91 |
We stayed in The Studio room for one night. I did not take any pictures of the room because honestly the pictures on their website looks exactly how it does in person. The room was a bit small, but it was clean and modern looking.
The bed was a bit stiff but nothing to complain a lot about. The water pressure for the shower was excellent and plenty of hot water. The mini kitchen had all the utensils.
The only downfall was that the ac unit stopped working on us. We contacted the front desk and they came quickly to help but they could not get it to start working either. We were offered another room but we were only going to be there for one day and it was a cool night so we did not see it a problem for the night.
The breakfast had a nice selection of treats. If you are on the fence, I say get the breakfast. The convenience and quality is great.
We took a quick bus ride from the airport to a nearby bus stop that was only a 5 minute walk to the hotel. I felt safe and there was plenty to do nearby the hotel. I would stay here again.
This is a lovely, stylish, centrally located and exceptional for three stars hotel. We stayed in a much dumpier more expensive three star hotel in Bilbao so I was really surprised by Hotel Albert. The breakfast was wonderful as were the staff. Toulouse is a great town too! I hope to return.
I loved our stay here. Husband and I and daughter and her husband and almost 5 year old stayed four nights. First time in Toulouse (loved!) and the welcome at this hotel was warm and so helpful. We were fresh off the 5 hour train from Paris and a little frazzled and hot…rooms were lovely and cool! Breakfast is stunningly good. We never eat breakfast at hotels but did all four mornings. Small rooms of course and very modern bathrooms. I have stayed in many hotels worldwide and frankly this was perhaps my favorite. Great location too.
Your hotel was a quiet refuge after an extremely hot and busy day. I especially appreciated it when the front desk attendant noticed that we were waiting a long time for our Bolt driver and came outside and offered to order a taxi for us. Thank you for making our trip to Toulouse so pleasant!
I had the most wonderful stay here. The hotel won an award for serving the best breakfast in France, and deservedly so! Everything was nourishing and delicious. I told them in advance that I was vegan and they prepared many things for me and explained what everything was, which was very much appreciated. They use locally sourced, organic ingredients, make homemade cakes, and have a juicer for freshly squeezed orange juice.
Staff are so friendly too. I forgot an adapter and the lady at reception kindly lent me one, then told me I could keep it after I wasn't able to get one in town. She even gave me a little carrier bag to help with my belongings.
Rooms and location were perfect. I look forward to staying here again if I'm ever back in Toulouse!
Hotel Ambassadeurs
| Address | 68 Rue de Bayard, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours |
| Phone | 05 61 62 65 84 |
Great for the money. Just down the road from the station. Make sure you get the door code and check when it changes! Reception staff speak English which was helpful. I was super happy 😁
The rooms can be a bit small, but its good value and in an older building. Everything was very clean and the air-con worked really well. The reception staff could not be nicer and the location next to the station and within 5-10 minutes of Victor Hugo market and town centre is brilliant. A really good base to investigate this lovely city.
I kept my luggage here for only 5 euro per bag, for one day. The security is pretty good - in a separate room, they put a tag with a number on it and had me take a picture, then when I came for pickup they checked my number before I retrieved it. At the same time I felt like I shouldn’t keep anything really valuable in there because anyone grabbing their bag could just get it.
The woman at the front desk was really kind and let me use the toilet!
Great location. Not a fancy place. Looks a bit run down. But ok for a short visit.
I had the misfortune of staying at this hotel, and it was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had.
Within just 5 minutes of entering the room by night, I found a total of 7 bed bugs crawling around on the bed, walls, and even the furniture.
It was absolutely disgusting.
I immediately informed the staff, they didn't seem surprised at all, which makes me think this is a recurrent problem. They offered to change rooms or a total refund.
The staff is nice and the hotel is near the train station.
Hôtel d'Orsay
| Address | 8 Bd Bonrepos, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours |
| Phone | 05 61 62 71 61 |
Good price, very friendly staff, available 24/7, so late check-in is also possible. Perfect location right in front of the train station for early trains. The neighborhood felt safe. I stayed in an economy room (not yet fully renovated), but everything was clean, functional, and decent. I was on the top floor and didn't notice any noise from the trainstation. I would definitely book the same room again if I returned to Toulouse.
Uninspiring lobby and small rooms are offset by very comfortable beds, bedding especially pillows and great hot water. AC is fabulous and one TV station (channel 24) in English. No sitting area really albeit a small desk. There is a hot water kettle, instant coffee and mugs. Real joys!
Although we thought breakfast might be tragic it was rather good with nice baguettes, ham and cheese slices, boiled eggs, fruits, coffee and juices. Replenished quickly. Dining area tight but doable. All in all a good deal. Great location for buses and trains and getting to old town. The tight room space is why there is a 4 rating versus a 5.
My first room was small, clean but with limited facilities. My second room was very good. It was modern with appliances. It had a great shower. The beds in both rooms were very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was good. All on all I had a great stay and would stay here again in the future.
We went to a nearby hotel on the first two nights then when we came back to Toulouse we decided to stay at Hotel D’orsay.
Well, it was chalk and cheese about how much better this hotel was.
The rooms were better, larger, the reception staff were excellent and this hotel includes a beautiful breakfast. It is right opposite the rail station.
We will stay here again
Arrived Toulouse at night. Hotel is close by walk.
Staff friendly. Room and bathroom are clean. Nice design for separated toilet and bathroom as two rooms. Nice Air Conditioning. Carpet have some spots.
ibis Toulouse Gare Matabiau
| Address | 14 Bd Bonrepos, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 61 62 50 90 |
Stayed one night and needed to be close to the station for travel and luggage (you can walk into town easily). The hotel is directly opposite the station. I asked for quiet room and it was extremely quiet, facing the inner courtyard. The room had excellent AC which was much appreciated (38-40 degrees outside). Very simple, but I had a chair and desk for working, lots of storage, and a nice bathroom and good shower. The best thing for me was the bed, bedding, and pillows, they were SO comfortable 10/10. Staff were professional, efficient and friendly. Thrre are numerous supermarkets nearby and in the station if you want to DIY your food. I would stay again when in Toulouse.
My stay was very nice and comfortable. The rooms do not have refrigerators or minibars, which was a problem for me because I am a diabetic and need to keep insulin refrigerated. However, the staff was very helpful by keeping my insulin cold in the bar refrigerator. The staff was also very friendly and kind.
The breakfast was amazing with a large variety of food choices and drink options.
The location couldn't be better, it is literally across the street from the train station. If I ever go to Toulouse again, I will definitely stay at ibis Toulouse Gare Matabiau.
Great hotel . Closer to centre and train station. Also closer to canal dumudi . Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
Nice and quiet.
Typical IBIS . You get all the essentials and comfortable bed . Very comfortable bed as always in accor properties
AC in the room check straight away once you check in .
No locker inside .
Lots of homeless people around so be careful with your belongings. They are harmless. Still they are there .
Just across from the train station, great location. Walkable to centre. Check in was great, Arron was professional, friendly and very helpful with a room change. We don’t eat breakfast but it looked good. Good price, one of the better Ibis we’ve been to.
I got caught in the workers rail strike and ended up stuck in Toulouse. I arrived very late and walked into this hotel after checking with six others that were full. I received excellent service, a discount on my room and enjoyed the facilities the next day while waiting for my bus. Free coffee, tea and water are available at any time, free luggage storage and bathroom after checking out. Room was spotless and the bed was very soft. Plenty of workspace in the common area. Also offers a breakfast. Across the street from the train station and right by shopping. Two historical must see landmarks within ten minute walk. Highly recommend this hotel!
ibis Toulouse Ponts-Jumeaux
| Address | 99 Bd de la Marquette, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 62 27 28 28 |
This hotel is in a great location for what we came here for (the rugby league) it is close to the Toulouse Olympique ground. Ubers were on average €10 to get to the airport and to the city centre.
The staff at the front desk were lovely and helped us with booking trains to nearby Carcassonne and downloading the appropriate app.
The rooms were clean and tidy and the bed was lovely and firm. There was a hair dryer and plenty of space for unpacking clothes and hanging them up. The room has a TV with lots of channels which would be great for French people but not international visitors. There is no internet access on the TV I.e. smart capability to stream by other means.
There is no tea/coffee facilities (kettle) or refrigerator to keep drinks cool inside of. Finally, the room got rather warm at night as the air con doesn’t appear to go below a certain temperature however this may be user error and we didn’t stay long enough to ask staff to see if it could be fixed.
So over all a pleasant stay but lacking some of the room amenities one might expect for the price.
Fantastic hotel - so welcoming and great for cycling the Canal du midi and using buses from airport - so great we recommend
Everything about this experience was truly exceptional. From the moment of booking to the final check-out, every detail was handled with care and professionalism. A special and heartfelt thank you to Amina and the entire team for their unwavering dedication, kindness, and attention to detail. Their warm hospitality made all the difference and turned a simple stay into a memorable experience. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for outstanding service and a genuine sense of welcome.
Ditched my other booking and stumbled upon this hotel walking. Greeted warmly given a good rate and had a great sleep!! Was an amazing experience thank you and excellent service at the front desk from all the staff.
One of the worst hotels I ever been to.
AC not able to cool the room, very loud street doesn't allow to open the window.
Breakfast is really bad and you need to queue up at the coffee machine as there is only one.
Only positive is the staff as they are super friendly and try to compensate for the shortcomings of management and bad state of the building, rooms etc.
Hôtel Le Capitole
| Address | 10 Rue Rivals, 31000 Toulouse |
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| Phone | 05 61 23 21 28 |
For the money excellent. Simple rooms, warm with en suite and balcony small but fine for a city break when exploring and doing something else but being in hotel. Great staff easy on line booking but be aware of price differences for different platforms. 24 hour reception, concierge for bag drop off. Very good central location easy access from train station. Recommended.
So not the best hotel I've ever stayed in but very cheap. Excellent location for central Toulouse. The foyer is deceptively spacious and new. The room we were in was very tired. Tiny room. Insignificant pillow. Had to ask for towels. No shampoo. No room safe. Internal room overlooking a courtyard. No door for the toilet. And the modesty curtain was very thin.
It was fine as we were out a lot but it was so shabby I wouldn't use again.
Staff were lovely on the reception desk but the lady wouldn't take 'no' for an answer when servicing the room. I had to open the door while naked to try and get her to stop knocking on the door. Even my broken "30 minutes, please" in French wasn't enough to stop her.
Terrible sound insulation in the rooms, you can hear your neighbor snoring so I'll let you guess all the things you will hear. It's cheap and we'll positioned, but id rather stay further for a cleaner quieter stay.
Enjoyed staying here. Reception staff were welcoming and always helpful. Great location. Room was pretty basic but had all you need.
The rooms are old and worn down, tiny but clean. Beds are comfortable, bathroom run down, toilet lid broken. Polite and efficient reception. Location good. We could have chosen to stay a bit longer than a few days but the price went up so we went somewhere else instead.
The price-quality is only worth it if it's cheaper than the surrounding hotels. Otherwise I'd recommend staying somewhere else.
Essential Tips for Choosing Your Stay in Toulouse
Understanding the rhythm of the city can significantly enhance your visit. Toulouse is a major student hub and a center for aeronautics, which means hotel availability can fluctuate dramatically during the week, university events, or industry conferences. Booking ahead is wise, but knowing how to choose can save you both money and time. Here are a few strategic considerations to keep in mind as you evaluate your options.
1. Consider the Metro Line A vs. Line B
Toulouse’s automatic metro system is highly efficient, but not all lines are equal for tourists. Line A runs east to west, connecting the main train station (Marengo-SNCF) to the Capitole and out toward the Airbus areas. Line B runs north to south, linking the business district to the university and stadium areas. If you plan to use public transport heavily, choose a hotel near a station on the line that best serves your itinerary to avoid unnecessary transfers.
2. Beware of the Summer Heat
While Toulouse is beautiful in the summer, temperatures can soar, and not all historic buildings have modern air conditioning. If you are traveling between June and September, prioritize hotels that explicitly list climate control or air conditioning as an amenity. A room with a view of the Garonne is lovely, but a west-facing room without AC can become uncomfortable in the late afternoon sun.
3. Look for Interior Courtyard Rooms
Many of the best boutique hotels in the historic center are converted mansions (hôtels particuliers). These buildings often feature rooms facing the busy street, which can be noisy late into the night due to the vibrant bar scene. Requesting a room facing the interior courtyard usually guarantees a quieter night’s sleep and often provides a charming view of the property’s architecture rather than a brick wall.
4. Parking is a Premium in the Center
If you are driving into Toulouse, do not assume your hotel includes parking. The narrow medieval streets of the Capitole and Carmes districts are largely pedestrianized, making car access difficult. Look for hotels that offer valet service or partner with nearby public parking garages. Often, it is more cost-effective and less stressful to book a hotel slightly outside the hyper-center with dedicated parking and take the metro in.
5. Verify the “Breakfast Included” Value
While French hotel breakfasts can be delightful—often featuring fresh croissants, local jams, and excellent coffee—they can also be expensive, sometimes ranging from €15 to €30 per person. Compare this cost to the local café culture. In Toulouse, you can often get a café crème and a pastry at a neighborhood boulangerie for under €5. If your hotel charges a premium, consider skipping the hotel breakfast and experiencing the local morning rush instead.
Toulouse offers a travel experience that feels authentically French, largely unspoiled by the mass tourism found in Paris or the Riviera. By selecting a hotel that matches your travel style—whether that is a historic palace or a sleek modern tower—you set yourself up to discover the city’s hidden courtyards, violet markets, and aerospace marvels with ease.
Ultimately, the best hotel is one that allows you to live like a local, even if just for a few days. Take the time to consider what matters most to you: culinary access, architectural charm, or transport convenience. With the right base, you will find that the Pink City leaves a lasting impression long after you have returned home.
