Where to stay in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?

Places to stay at every stop and at every budget, chosen for where they are. Sleeping in the right place each night means not spending the trip in transport. Change the budget or the trip length and the hotels follow.

6 nights · accommodation about €660

Sarlat and the Périgord Noir

Days 1-7 · 6 nights
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteHôtel La Couleuvrine
🏛️Historic centre

Place de la Bouquerie, on the ramparts of Sarlat: the old town begins at the foot of the walls. You gain the character of the stone without giving up anything on location.

€110 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeHôtel Meysset
🏊Pool

Route d'Argentouleau, on the heights of Sarlat, away from the bustle of the centre. For those travelling by car who want peace and a pool after a day of châteaux.

€115 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeHôtel Le Renoir
🏛️Historic centre

Rue de l'Abbé Surgier, in Sarlat: you sleep in town, with the old town and the market on the morning's programme. A comfortable hotel for staying several nights and exploring the Périgord Noir.

€130 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHôtel des Récollets
🏛️Historic centre🚶Walk everywhere

Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, in the old town of Sarlat: the squares and the market are within walking distance. A small hotel for enjoying the town in the evening, once the day visitors have gone.

€70 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHôtel Montaigne
🏛️Historic centre🚶Walk everywhere

Place Pasteur, in Sarlat itself: leave the car and walk to the old town and the market. A simple base for then exploring out to Domme and the châteaux of the Dordogne.

€75 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHôtel Pontet
🚶Walk everywhere

Rue de la Balme, in Beynac-et-Cazenac, at the foot of the château: the visit is done on foot, and canoes setting off from Vitrac arrive here. For sleeping on the banks of the Dordogne rather than in town.

€80 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryAu Grand Hôtel de Sarlat
🌊By the sea🏛️Historic centre🛁Spa

Avenue de Selves, in Sarlat, with a spa on site: you stay in town while having somewhere to recover. For a comfortable stay, between the old town in the evening and the châteaux by day.

€190 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryLa Villa Romaine
🌿Quiet

In Carsac-Aillac, in the Dordogne valley, away from Sarlat and its summer crowds. For a quiet stay by car, with the river and the valley's châteaux within reach.

€210 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryRochebois

Route de Caudon, in Vitrac, on an estate with a golf course, where the canoes set off down to Beynac. For those combining golf, river and châteaux without going back through town.

€230 a nightSee on Booking →
More hotels in Sarlat on Booking

Indicative prices for two people, checked when written: the price on the day depends on the season and your dates, so check it on the booking link. A deliberately short selection: a few checked places per budget and per stop, not a directory. The "more hotels" link opens the full Booking search for the same town, on the same dates. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

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