Toulouse City-Centre Travel Guide

Toulouse

Garonne which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge
Toulouse City-Centre
Toulouse City-Centre
Museum of the Augustins featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people
Toulouse City-Centre

Admire the artistic flair and marvel at the unspoiled architecture in the Pink City’s core on the banks of the Garonne River.

The Toulouse City Center is an active hub known for its youthful student ambiance, cultural complexes and scenic views along the Garonne River. It is marked by large, spacious plazas with well-preserved medieval and Renaissance structures left untouched during the world wars. People-watch from the various bars, cafés and teahouses in this central district.

Enjoy the views of the city center from the Prairie des Filtres park on the western side of the Garonne. This riverside grassy mound is popular with the city’s many students and sunbathers on clear afternoons. Cross the river via the medieval Pont Neuf, known for its asymmetrical arches. See the bridge at night, when the underside of its arches is illuminated in romantic light.

Stroll along the Quai de la Daurade riverside walkway, where artists and performers gather and work. Take a river cruise or relax at a café by the water.

Wander through the charming alleys of the city center for a sense of the local culture. Among the highlights is the Paul Dupuy Museum, which contains a fascinating collection of artistic objects and graphic arts dating from the Middle Ages to 1939. Visit other intriguing institutions including the Museum of Old Toulouse, the Museum of the Augustins and the David Léger Sculpture Workshop.

Watch a theatrical performance in the cozy amphitheater of the Grand Rond theater and have a drink at its elegant bar. A little north is the impressive Place du Capitole. On this eastern side of this square is the enormous Capitole building. Take a tour of its majestic halls and museum exhibits.

Toulouse’s City Center runs along the eastern bank of the Garonne River in the heart of Toulouse. Arrive at one of the many metro stops that pass through this district, such as Capitole, Esquirol and Carmes. Make sure to see the adjacent areas of Carmes, Le Busca and St-Cyprien.


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Top hotels in Toulouse City-Centre

The Social Hub Toulouse

The Social Hub Toulouse

4 out of 5
1 Rue de Sébastopol, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp1.387.324 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.387.324
Rp1.662.794 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (307 reviews)
Comfy
"Really an amazing little place, right by the Japanese Gardens. A great stay near the airport!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Social Hub Toulouse
Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli

Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli

4 out of 5
5 Place Alfonse Jourdain, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp1.686.125 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.686.125
Rp1.991.353 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Cité de l'Espace and Lutin ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (568 reviews)
"Nice hotel with friendly staff. Really well located beside a nice park and within walking distance of shopping and dingin areas"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli
Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse

Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse

4 out of 5
7 Place Du Capitole, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp1.849.848 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.849.848
Rp2.209.397 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Convenient location."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
Matabi Hotel Toulouse Gare by HappyCulture

Matabi Hotel Toulouse Gare by HappyCulture

3 out of 5
13 Boulevard De Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.055.661 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.055.661
Rp1.248.509 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (605 reviews)
"Convenient for the station, single room was tiny"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Matabi Hotel Toulouse Gare by HappyCulture
Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans Hotel

Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans Hotel

4 out of 5
Boulevard Lascrosses, 8 Esplanade Compans Caffarelli, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp1.539.506 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.539.506
Rp1.830.071 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the room service in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (547 reviews)
Comfortable, convenient, friendly
"An excellent hotel. Clean, well appointed rooms. Friendly staff. Right next to metro station and airport bus. Walking distance from main centre."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans Hotel
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli

3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
The price is Rp1.328.891 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.328.891
Rp1.549.062 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with everything you'd need- location is just a bit further out from all the main attractions in the old town, close to the park though."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
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Other neighbourhoods around Toulouse City-Centre

Basilique Saint-Sernin showing heritage architecture

Arnaud Bernard

4/5(7 area reviews)

Arnaud Bernard is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Place du Capitole.

Arnaud Bernard
Capitole de Toulouse showing outdoor eating, dining out and a city

Capitole

Discover Capitole, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Capitole include Place du Capitole and Church of the Jacobins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Capitole Station.

Capitole
Museum of the Augustins featuring heritage architecture, night scenes and a city

Saint-Georges

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Saint-Georges. Make a stop by Place Wilson or Saint George Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jean-Jaurès Metro Station to get around town.

Saint-Georges
Garonne featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a garden

Jeanne d'Arc

While you're in Jeanne d'Arc, take in top sights like Garonne and jump on the metro at Jeanne d'Arc Metro Station to see more of the city.

Jeanne d'Arc
Japanese Garden Toulouse featuring a garden, a bridge and a pond

Compans-Caffarelli

4/5(4 area reviews)

Compans-Caffarelli is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal du Midi and Japanese Garden Toulouse.

Compans-Caffarelli
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Saint-Cyprien

3/5(1 area review)

Get to know Saint-Cyprien and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like La Prairie Des Filtres and Centre de l'Affiche, and you can jump on the metro at Saint Cyprien-Republique Station or Fer à Cheval Tram Stop to get around the city.

Saint-Cyprien


Toulouse City-Centre Travel Guide