Secteur 2 Travel Guide
Grenoble
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.
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.
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.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
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.
Dauphinois Museum
Set in a picturesque 17th-century convent, this museum offers a revealing insight into the culture and traditions of the former province of Dauphiné.
Things to do
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Canyoning sports day in the Furon en Vercors - Grenoble
Top hotels in Secteur 2
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
very good
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Residhotel Grenette
Clean room, professional staff and good breakfast. However, the property is a little tired and would need to be refreshed (the hallway carpets are somber and the room floor tiles had large gaps).
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
All was very good
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Residhome Caserne de Bonne
Great area with parks, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets nearby. An easy walk into the centre of town.
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025
RockyPop Grenoble Hotel
Very cool hotel with space invaders carpet and black walls with neon room numbers. Grab a bottle of water from reception before heading out.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 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
Other neighbourhoods around Secteur 2
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Grenette and Place Notre Dame 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.
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, 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 City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo 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 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.
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.
