Grenoble City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
This museum explores the poignant story of deportation of “undesirables” during World War II and the role of Grenoble and the Isère region in France’s Resistance movement.
Things to do
Canyoning sports day in the Furon en Vercors - Grenoble
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Top hotels in Grenoble City Centre
Residhotel Grenette
good place to visit teh city Noce place
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
I selected the Mountain View again and the scenery is lovely in the day and night. The common lounge and restaurant area are welcoming
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
Very friendly, very nice room and convenient
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
RockyPop Grenoble Hotel
Decent room
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Residhome Caserne de Bonne
The rooms were clean and the kitchen was practical. I’m not sure if you can cook a 5 course meal with it but why do that when there are SO many great restaurants in Grenoble!!!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Mercure Grenoble Centre Alpotel
Short walk to city center. Parking on property is too small for most cars, but there is public parking a few blocks away.
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Grenoble City Centre
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Place Notre Dame, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Notre Dame and Museum of Grenoble are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Place Notre Dame or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Ile Verte
Even though there aren't top sights in Ile Verte, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of Grenoble. Jump on the metro at Ile Verte Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier Chorier-Berriat
When in Quartier Chorier-Berriat and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like WTC Grenoble or La Caserne de Bonne and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Bruno Tram Stop or Berriat-Le Magasin Tram Stop.
Quartier Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Alps Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
