This hotel is located in a quiet side street in the old part of the city. It is a couple of minutes’ walk from Caen city centre, with all its shops, markets, ancient buildings, tourist attractions and public transport links. The room rates are inexpensive and the new manager (Olivier Gaument) is very patient, helpful and attentive. The only downside... More

Spending a few days in Caen, this hotel looked an obvious choice for sightseeing. Indeed, the proprietor was welcoming and breakfast was the acceptable French fare (bread rolls, croissants with preserves, coffee, chocolate, etc). However, the room was cold overnight with no apparent means of raising the heat from the radiator in the room. On the plus side, the hotel... More

I'm rating the hotel "average" because of the furnishings in the room but it's actually a rather great bargain. Hotel Saint-Etienne and I got off to a horrible start though. According to the website, check-in was at 16:00. When I arrived at the hotel, a note said it was at 17:00. Ok. So I found street parking nearby and wandered... More

I stayed in the Hotel Saint Etienne for 2 nights, it is well placed within easy reach of everything - though if you are backpacking, beware it is a good half hour walk to the train station. Although you can take the tram, which will take about 5 mins. My room was a double, ensuite - comfortable and clean but... More

This quaint little hotel is a deal. For some 45 € you'll get a double or twin room, with small bathroom, and satisfying continental breakfast for a small extra. Rooms are small but offer basic amenities and have some character thanks to vintage country furniture. Old stone building with an original oak staircase. Good Wifi service complimentary. Some rooms enjoy... More

I stayed here for 3 nights one week ago, booked on internet via email, was given the choice of room prices, took the cheapest, a 4 floor walk up for 30 euros a night. The hotel is in a great location in center of town, the owner gives you the door code before you even get there so you can... More

I booked a stay at a good and dependable looking hotel two months ahead for a vacation of a few days to explore the D-Day museum and beaches. I had successful correspondence through email with Ms. Forrest and thought everything was planned well. I arrived to the hotel to find lights on, but doors locked, no one inside and the... More

Good points; location, convenience, value and general cleanliness... bad points;the bed was hard. The tv was only french channels and froze when scrolling through channels. Free wifi was good. Parking was a lottery, but managed to find parking spaces within walking distance. budget accommodation with no fancy stuff!! there was some mould in the bathroom too, but thats not a... More

Stayed here two nights at the end of June. Hotel is family-run, which comes with all the positives and negatives associated with that. Hotel is very centrally located, with the tram station and chateau both within a short walk