Hostels & Budget Accommodation in Briançon — Cheapest Options
Traditional hostels are rare in Briançon, but gîtes d'étape (hiker/biker lodges) and chambre d'hôtes (B&Bs) offer the cheapest per-person accommodation in the area. Gîtes typically offer dorm beds from €25–€35 per person per night with breakfast available. Budget studio apartments from €80/night in Briançon town are a step up from dorms but remain the most affordable private option, and the cards below list the budget hotels, apartments, and chalets closest to this price range.
Budget Accommodation Options
- Gîtes d'étape are hiker/biker lodges with dorms and private rooms, from €25/person/night.
- Chambre d'hôtes (B&B) offers private rooms in a family home, from €50-€70/night.
- Budget studios in Briançon town are from €80/night, self-catered.
- Camping is available at several campsites in the valley, open June to September.
- Mountain refuges (summer) offer basic accommodation on hiking routes, from €20/person.
Gîtes in the Area
- Gîte de l'Izoard is near Col d'Izoard, popular with cyclists and hikers.
- Several gîtes are in Briançon town and surrounding hamlets.
- Check the official gîtes listing at gites-de-france.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hostels in Briançon?
There are no large traditional hostels in Briançon, but gîtes d'étape offer similar dorm-style accommodation from €25–€35 per person per night. These are popular with hikers and cyclists in summer. Budget studio apartments from €80/night are the most affordable private accommodation option.
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Places to Stay in Briançon and Serre Chevalier
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Collection of Alpine semi-detached chalets in a quiet part of Villeneuve, run by Madame Vacances. 300m from the Pontillas gondola and 900m from the shops. Sleeps 6 to 8.
📍 6 Allée des Iscles, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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Self-catered apartment residence less than 400m from the Chantemerle commercial centre and 500m from the slopes. Classic studios to family-sized apartments, free parking.
📍 6 Route des Queyrets, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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Budget-friendly 2-star hotel at the gates of the Vauban citadel in Briançon's UNESCO-listed upper town, a 6-minute walk from the citadel.
Budget-friendly 2-star hotel near the town centre of Briançon, with private balconies and free parking. Close to the Serre Chevalier lifts.
📍 3 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 05100 Briançon, France
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Small 2-star Logis de France hotel with 12 quiet rooms in central Briançon, with a traditional restaurant, bar, and terrace.
Self-catered studios and apartments for 1 to 6 people on the edge of Monêtier-les-Bains at 1,500m, facing the Monêtier glacier. 200m from the Grands Bains thermal spa and 400m from the ski lifts.
📍 123 Chemin des Condamines, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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Privately let apartment for 8 to 10 people in Briançon, listed directly on Expedia and Vrbo. Good option for larger groups or extended families wanting more space than a standard hotel room.
📍 Briançon
Privately let traditional wooden chalet for up to 11 people at 1200m in Briançon, listed directly on Expedia and Vrbo. Suited to large groups wanting an authentic Alpine chalet feel.
📍 Briançon
Privately let 4-star apartment for 8 people in Briançon with a terrace, garden, and fireplace, listed directly on Expedia and Vrbo.
📍 Briançon
📍 Allée des Petits Plans, Chantemerle, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 1 Rue des trois Fontaines, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 397 Rue du Ctre, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 8 Chem. du Sarret, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 9bis Les Iscles, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 26 All. des Iscles, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 224 route des Ribes, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 960 Rte de Grenoble orpin, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 270 Rte des Bains, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 248 Rte de Grenoble, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 3a Av. Maurice Petsche, 05100 Briançon, France
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📍 6 Rés les Toulouzannes, 05100 Briançon, France
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📍 8 Rue des Aillauds, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 73 Chem. des Neyzets, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 287 Chem. des Neyzets, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 510 Chem. des Vieilles Carines, 05330 Saint-Chaffrey, France
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📍 Rte de Grenoble, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 Rue du Cor, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 Jardin Alpin, Villeneuve, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 All. des Peupliers, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 77 Bis Rue de la Guisane, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 All. des Peupliers, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, France
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📍 227 Rte de Ste Anne, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 495 Rte de Rochebrune, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 Chem. de Via de Clare, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 20bis Chem. du Puy Chevalier, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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📍 86 Rue des Petites Sœurs, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
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Privately let, authentic and cosy chalet for up to 10 people in Briançon, listed directly on Expedia. Well suited to family holidays.
📍 Briançon
Privately let, south-facing chalet in Briançon with space for two families or four couples, listed directly on Expedia.
📍 Briançon