Hôtel du Château

Carcassonne

You get the best of both worlds at this stylish hotel: knockout views of the Cité Médiévale’s ramparts (including from the heated, seasonally opened pool and the superb garden), coupled with the convenience of staying outside the walled city. The 16 colourful rooms are quite small but have boutique-style furnishings and fancy decorative touches. There's an on-site spa.