Are you in Isère, in the Dauphiné? This is in which area you will be staying in Grenoble, the capital of the Alps!
Grenoble is an agglomeration of 650,000 inhabitants, making it the largest metropolis in the alpine arc: its nickname is therefore quite justified! Welsh-Roman city of more than two thousand years, it became the capital of the Dauphiné during the 11th century, which enabled it to consolidate its economic and political role in this region on the border with the Duchy of Savoy. Its development continued with the industrial activity marked in the nineteenth century, and it experienced a considerable boom with the extraction of the white coal and then, culturally, with the organization of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games, which gave the city an international influence. Today, this leading economic lung is full of activities as exciting as others, for all audiences!
Ready to try the adventure in this mountain metropolis? Come on, we'll take you and give you the best tips to find the accommodation of your dreams where to stay in Grenoble.
Historic Centre
This paved neighborhood is punctuated with charming little places like the place de Gordes or Claveyson Square; restaurants are legion and delicious and we recommend you, to discover the old town by bike. In the summer, the plane trees act as a parasol appreciated during the summer, and the fountains -potable for the most - of the place of refreshment taken by the inhabitants! In winter, you will find yourself in one of the troquets of Place Saint André and its warm atmosphere at the end of the year.
In addition, staying in Grenoble is extremely simple in this area, as the varied hotels there are studios for rent and cossus apartments in the typical high buildings of the region.
For shopping enthusiasts, go shopping for a few bags Félix Poulat , or in the shops rue de Bonne, to bring back memories of your journey!
Find a hotel in the historic centre of Grenoble
Find an Airbnb in the historic centre of Grenoble
Saint Laurent
This neighborhood is considered the historic cradle of Grenoble, and for cause: nestled on the right bank of Isère since the 3rd century, it is a real piece of heritage, whether for its amazing buildings close to alignment, say it, anarchical, or for its cultural points of interest such as the Archaeological Museum , an immanquable in this region in rich history! Italian immigrants who came to the 19th century to settle in the region had a major cultural impact on the neighbourhood, a Mediterranean influence still felt today.
To stay in Grenoble in the heart of the neighborhood, see the full rental offer, which will satisfy all types of requests and adapt to the more or less well filled scholarships, and which in turn will give you the opportunity to discover, from inside, these extraordinary buildings that make the pride of the local people!
Find a hotel in Saint Laurent
Find an Airbnb in Saint Laurent
The ecoquartier of Bonne
Located right next to the Championnet neighbourhood and its hupped buildings, the stunning Bonne district is worth a visit on its own when you come to the capital of the Alps: this area is, in fact, France’s first eco-neighborhood: it prefigures nothing less than what will be the city of tomorrow! The Bonne neighbourhood is dotted with green spaces, and thus acts as a natural lung in this city unfortunately known for its summer pollution.
Where to sleep in Grenoble when you want to discover an urban area with plant roofs and respectful of the planet? Find a studio for rent in this ultra-modern and charming sector, just a step from the famous Park Paul Mistral and the daily market at the foot of the church of Saint Bruno, real local attractions!
Find an Airbnb in the econeighborhood of Bonne
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