Calais City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Calais City Center
Popular places to visit
Calais Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Calais when you stop by Calais Lighthouse. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Museum of Fine Arts Calais
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Fine Arts Calais in Calais. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Tour de Guet
Learn about the local history of Calais when you take a trip to Tour de Guet. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Eglise Notre Dame
You can learn about the history of Calais with a trip to Eglise Notre Dame. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Colonne Louis XVIII
You can learn about the history of Calais with a trip to Colonne Louis XVIII. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Parc Richelieu
Explore the great outdoors at Parc Richelieu, a lovely green space in Calais. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Our pick of the best Calais City Center Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Calais by IHG
Clean room and comfortable, reception staff excellent
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Calais Centre
All was OK
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hôtel Metropol
This hotel may have once been a popular choice of VIPs when the Channel Tunnel was being built, but that was 30+ years ago, which may be the last time it was decorated, the beds and carpets were renewed and the plumbing was serviced. Any of a certain vintage (and perhaps UK visitors only) will remember ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
HECO Calais Centre - Gare
Clean and comfortable though be wary if arrivingvafter as no on site staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sure Hotel by Best Western Calais Coquelles Tunnel s/ Manche
The hotel was acceptable for the price. It was clean and quiet. Obviously wasn’t luxurious but then I wasn’t expecting it to be.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Calais-Coquelles by IHG
Great location, good parking, food and accommodation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Calais City Center
Gare
You'll enjoy the museums and seafood restaurants in Gare. You might want to make time for a stop at Calais Hotel de Ville or Parc St Pierre.
Port
Port is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Port of Calais or Calais Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Calais Fréthun
Calais Fréthun is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cité Europe and Channel Outlet while you're in town.
