The Hôtel Boquier is a three-star, family-run hotel at 6 Rue du Portail Boquier, in an eighteenth-century building in the old town of Avignon, near the ramparts and the central station. It has 13 rooms, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a bike shelter, and breakfast is served at a modest extra charge. The street is in a pedestrian area, and a pay car park is nearby. There is no lift and the hotel is not accessible by wheelchair. For visitors who want a central, friendly and affordable base, it is among the best-value options in the old town.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the station side of the old town, a few minutes from the ramparts and the rail station, and about ten to fifteen minutes on foot from the Palais des Papes. A bus stop is less than five hundred metres away. The pedestrian street makes it quiet at night, but drivers will need to use a nearby car park and walk with luggage, so ask the hotel for directions and for current parking advice.
Rooms and facilities
With only 13 rooms, the hotel feels like a guesthouse. Rooms are simple and comfortable, and sizes vary because the building is old, so ask for a larger room if you need space. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are provided, and a living room and luggage storage are useful on arrival and departure days. Breakfast is optional and inexpensive. There is no lift, so be ready to carry bags up stairs, and the hotel is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, solo visitors and couples who prefer a small friendly hotel to a chain. It is a good base for day trips by train or tour from Avignon, since the station is close. In November rates are among the lowest of the year, and the small size means rooms can sell out for weekends. Ask about quiet rooms at the back, and bring layers because older buildings can be cool. If you want a pool or parking on site, the Cloître Saint Louis nearby is a better choice.
Why stay here
- ✓13 rooms
- ✓Family-run, 18th-century building
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Bike shelter
- ✓Pedestrian street, near the station
Good questions
Does the hotel have a lift?+
No. The hotel is in an older building without a lift and is not accessible by wheelchair, so it suits guests who can manage stairs.
Is it close to the station?+
Yes, it is a few minutes on foot, which suits day trips. The Palais des Papes is about ten to fifteen minutes away.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for a modest extra charge. Check the rate when you reserve.
