Cité Gély Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Comedy Square
One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
Enjoy the student vibe at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier during your visit to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
One of France's leading opera houses is a Montpellier institution that hosts opera and classical music concerts by world-renowned composers.
Fabre Museum
Step inside an 18th-century mansion to explore hundreds of years’ worth of art from some of the world's leading painters and artistic movements.
Activities
Excursion circus of Navacelles from Montpellier
Discovery of the Grands Sites de l'Hérault from Montpellier
Bertrand Bosc wine and food tour in Pic St Loup
Aniane: Château Capion Wine Tasting Experience
Our pick of the best Cité Gély Hotel Deals
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
Fun, hipster like atmosphere. Great value. Only downside: a little smelly in the room.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Montpellier Millénaire
A little out dated but clean. Restaurant on site was amazing and the shopping centre a short walk away was great. Would stay there again but will slightly lower expectations of the room condition.
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2024
Zenitude Hotel la Valadière, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
We enjoyed the property.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
The hotel is super close to the main train station in Montpellier and a walking distance to the main shopping / restaurant areas of the city, as well as interesting places to see. There is also a taxi stand right outside of the hotel. If you need to get some groceries, there is Carrefour express ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Bikube Montpellier
Really helpful English Speaking staff which was a real bonus for us.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cité Gély
Les Arceaux
You'll appreciate the gardens during your time in Les Arceaux and you might want to plan a stop by Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou while you're in the area.
Les Cévennes
When in Les Cévennes, you can plan a visit to Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gambetta
The historical sites and theatres make Gambetta worth a stop. Make a stop by Kawa Theatre, and jump on the metro at Rondelet Tram Station to get around the area.
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Canourgue Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Lemasson
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Lemasson. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Stade Sabathe, and jump on the metro at Lemasson Tram Station or Mas Drevon Tram Station to get around the city.
Boutonnet
During your stop in Boutonnet, check out the gardens, and jump on the metro at Stade Philippides Tram Station to see more of the surrounding area.
