La Rochelle is a beautiful, historic town on the west coast of France. There’s a beautiful historic port, and if you’re traveling with children there’s also a popular aquarium. The Tour Saint-Nicholas gives amazing views of the city and surrounding countryside and there’s also the famous La Rochelle Cathedral. Throughout the town, there are restaurants serving some of the best, freshest seafood around. Check out some of the best Airbnb vacation rentals in town and learn more about where to stay.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Old Port Inn (from USD 64)
This beautiful modern apartment is in the perfect location. You have a bedroom in the host’s property, with your own private entrance. Everything is within walking distance from the apartment, but there are also nearby public transport links. There’s room for two adults and a large double bed. The hosts are able to pick you up from the train station if you require, and they have bikes that you’re able to borrow during your stay. There’s also a back terrace, surprisingly quiet despite being located in the center of town.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
454 meters (0.3 ft) from La Rochelle AquariumSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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the room was comfy and had everything we needed including good wifithe room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable super shower and the courtyard was gorgeousthe house is also beautiful and breakfasts in the courtyard are a great way to start the daythe breakfast (including home-made jams ) was delicious and plentiful and we enjoyed the conversation over breakfastwe enjoyed the homemade jams & good strong coffee at breakfastCleanliness:
the bedroom and adjacent bathroom are clean and welcomingour room was clean and charming and we would recommend it without hesitationthe room was very nice and cleanthe room was very lovely charming clean comfortable and privatethe room and the bathroom were clean large and had its own separate entranceHost:
andrea and bernard were good hoststhey were the perfect hosts who ensured we had everything we neededandrea and bernard were extremely kind and welcoming hostsbernard and andrea were the most incredibly gracious hostsandrea and bernard were lovely friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is fabulousbernard's bnb is perfectly located; you are close to everythingthe location is also very good: everything is closegreat place at a great locationwe were able to walk easily to the places of interest to us
2. Charming room in the city centre (from USD 42)
If you want a bit of history whilst you’re exploring France, this is the perfect room for you. The house is in the historic center of La Rochelle with room for two guests. Your room has a window looking out over the patio with shutters - just to remind you of the history. There’s a kitchen and a small dining room area, perfect if you head into the markets in town and pick up some fresh produce. The apartment is only a two-minute walk from the bus station, meaning the entire region is at your fingertips.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
1.05 km (0.7 mi) from La Rochelle AquariumAccommodates: 2
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very nice mattress and toiletthe room is a small but fully sufficient and lovely decoratedshabby chic and antiques large private room in a wonderful area of la rochellethe offer of tea and breakfast was particularly thoughtfulthe room was charming and comfortableCleanliness:
everywhere was very clean and having access to a small terrace was an added bonuswell located directly in the center very clean and friendly :)clean clean room with beautiful window opening to the courtyard's (3rd floor) tall figue treeHost:
sylvie and eric are wonderful hostsshe provided us with a very helpful lists of restaurantssylvie is nice and friendly and a good hostsylvie is a marvelous host with a beautiful homesylvie is very welcoming and hospitableRead more reviewsLocation:
centrally located yet very calmthe location is excellentlocation of the house is perfectlocation is perfect really near the centerthe perfect location to explore la rochelle and also very near to the airport bus
3. Bed and breakfast near the park (from USD 38)
The hosts have opened up their home, and are renting out one of their large bedrooms. The house is down a quiet cul-de-sac, just around the corner from the largest park in town. There are a small garden and terrace perfect for the afternoon sun, as well as a shared bathroom. There’s free parking at the house and the town’s train station is less than half an hour away, with the whole region at your fingertips. The hosts are always around to offer you advice, and they also lay out a breakfast spread for you daily.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
1.8 km (1.2 mi) from La Rochelle AquariumAccommodates: 2
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the house is beautiful and the room is spacious enough with amenitiesCleanliness:
the house is really comfortable neat and cleanthe room and the house is like on the pictures very clean very calm and very centralthe bathroom is large and the entire house was cleanHost:
elisabeth was a kind host who was very quick in the responseselisabeth is a very nice welcoming hostelizabeth is a very welcoming host and made me feel at homeelisabeth is a really friendly and helpful hostthank you very much for your hospitality elisabeth the best host with whom i was stayingRead more reviewsLocation:
close by a nice parcwe loved the location because it was very quiet and just 15 minute walk to the centerfantastic value accommodation in a a lovely locationit takes about 15-20 minutes to walk to the city centr but it's a nice walkthe location is in a quiet and nice suburb of la rochelle
4. Bright room in the centre of town
If you want a beautiful, instagrammable home, this place will be perfect for you. The light hits the windows just right, leaving wonderful shadows in the room, and the hosts have filled it with plants, making it feel like an oasis. You have a double bedroom, as well as an ensuite bathroom. The main living room has a large corner sofa, large windows and a tv for you to enjoy. There’s a large kitchen, dining room area as well as a small workspace area. You have beautiful views out your window over the local markets, perfect for dinnertime inspiration.
1.09 km (0.7 mi) from La Rochelle Aquarium
5. Cozy apartment in the city centre
This beautiful apartment is full of historic features, including parquet flooring and large sash windows. There are two bedrooms, each with double beds. There are also two parking spaces available at the property. The exposed stone and beams throughout the interior, add to the character. You also have, at your disposal, a large kitchen and breakfast bar, perfect for cooking meals with some of the best produce in town.
1.03 km (0.7 mi) from La Rochelle Aquarium
6. Room near the port in a ideal location
This beautiful modern apartment is close to the port, an ideal location in town. This small studio has a large bedroom, a full kitchenette, and a recently renovated bathroom. The studio is on the first floor of the building with great views out the window. The bedroom has a large wardrobe, perfect for hiding your suitcases during your stay. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around if you don’t want to take advantage of the kitchenette. There are also basic coffee and tea making facilities made available to you.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
878 meters (0.6 ft) from La Rochelle Aquarium
7. Beautiful apartment with view of the port
This spacious apartment is on the top level of the building with amazing views of the port and surrounding area. The apartment is nearby all the local shops and only a five-minute walk from the port. There’s a large lounge with adjoining terrace, a large kitchen and breakfast bar, a large bedroom and a storage room with a terrace. There’s also the option for a travel cot if you’re traveling with children. The sofa also converts to a bed if you require. There are plenty of books in the living room, perfect to make you feel like you’re at home.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
256 meters (0.2 ft) from La Rochelle Aquarium
8. Studio apartment in quiet building
This apartment may be small but there is more than enough space. There’s room for two adults. The apartment is in the middle of the St Nicholas quarter, close to the historic port. The maritime museum is only a fifteen-minute walk away, and the port is only five minutes away. The hosts provide bedding and make your bed before arrival, and for an added cost, they can provide towels. There’s also bike storage if you’ve brought yours along.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
438 meters (0.3 ft) from La Rochelle Aquarium
9. Spare room with ensuite bathroom
This home is made for outdoor living with a verandah and a sunroom. There’s also off-street parking, perfect if you’re driving in from out of town. The house is only a fifteen-minute walk from both the center of town and the train station. The hosts offer breakfast for a low additional price, perfect if you want the simple option. You also have room in the fridge if you want to buy your own lunches and dinners. The bedroom has a large double bed, with room for two guests and an ensuite bathroom.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
1.5 km (1.0 mi) from La Rochelle AquariumTop guest reviews
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they also provided free wifi and it was fastCleanliness:
very clean good place to stayroom is very cleanthe room is very clean comfortable and quietwe loved how welcome we felt and how clean and fresh the place wasextremely clean all in all good place to stay for a nightHost:
the hosts don't speak english but we managed well anywaysilda is very nice and friendlyilda and jose were very helpful and sweetilda was so friendly and helpful highly recommend thank youlocate at a quiet place hosts are very niceRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk from downtownthe location is good quite close to the city centreamazing room in great locationclose to la rochelle so good for the priceit's a little walk from the city center but it's a pleasant one along a river
10. Charming studio with terrace
This beautiful studio apartment has its own private terrace. For a studio apartment, it’s very spacious, with a double bed, dining table and kitchen, as well as a separate bathroom. The kitchen has everything you need to cook simple meals during your stay. There’s also a large closet, so despite the small space, you’ll be surprised how much storage there is. The hosts also have a travel cot that you can use if you’re traveling with children. There are even shutters on all the windows and doors, adding to the beauty of the building.
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
2.46 km (1.6 mi) from La Rochelle AquariumAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean and tidy airbnbit is clean and well put togetherit was all very clean and comfortable and perfect for our staythe apartment is very cosy and cleanthe studio is very cosy light clean and it has everything you may needHost:
sylvie was a fantastic hostthe host is super coolsylvie is very friendlysylvia and her husband are very gracious and helpful hostssylvie was friendly and welcoming and looked after us incredibly wellRead more reviewsLocation:
very pleasant location and privatea lovely place which is an easy walk to the centre of la rochelleit was a 25 minutes walk into the centre which was perfect
Dining in La Rochelle
Whether you’re after fresh seafood, baking or vegetables, there are markets and stores throughout town. There’s also a range of fine dining restaurants, including Les Flots and Les 4 Sergents. Pack up a picnic and enjoy one of the many parks, or sit on the water’s edge and relax in the sun.
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