Where to stay in Dijon comes down to three hotels here: two in central Dijon and one château hotel between Dijon and Beaune. The Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune hillsides stretch for 60 kilometers between Dijon and Santenay.
Château de Marsannay is the closest vineyard to Dijon. In town, the Owl's Trail (Parcours de la Chouette) has 22 stages and takes about an hour to walk.
Which area to stay in
Two of the three hotels are in central Dijon, and one has its address in Saulon-la-Rue.
Central Dijon
Maison Philippe le Bon is at 18 rue Sainte-Anne, about 0.6 km (straight line) from the center of Dijon. It is a four-star hotel-restaurant.
Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon - MGallery Collection is at 14 place Darcy, also about 0.6 km (straight line) from the center of Dijon. It is a five-star neo-classical hotel on Place Darcy, a historic monument.
Outside the city
Château de Saulon is at 67 rue de Dijon in Saulon-la-Rue, about 11 km (straight line) from the center of Dijon. It is a four-star château hotel on a large estate between Dijon and Beaune, near the Route des Grands Crus.
Some hotels near Dijon are in other towns, including Chenôve, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Morey-Saint-Denis and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Check the town in the address before booking.
Getting around
The main station is Dijon-Ville. The only other station, Dijon-Porte-Neuve, is small and unstaffed.
From Paris Gare de Lyon, a direct TGV takes 1 hour 32 minutes at the shortest, with no changes. There are 17 trains a day, the first at 6:52 a.m. and the last at 8:22 p.m. Some TER or mixed TGV/TER itineraries take 2 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 11 minutes.
Parking varies by hotel. Maison Philippe le Bon has private parking in its courtyard when you book. Château de Saulon has free, secured parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
Château de Marsannay can be reached from the old town by tram and then bus. Its guided cellar tour lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and includes six Côte-d'Or wines, from €45 ($49). Book ahead: the visit is limited to 10 people.
A 45-minute chardonnay class in Dijon compares four Burgundy wines, stepping up from village to Premier Cru to Grand Cru. It costs from €35 ($38), and spitting is fine.
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Chardonnay Masterclass in Dijon, from Village to Grand Cru
This 45-minute class in Dijon compares four Burgundy wines, stepping up from village to Premier Cru to Grand Cru. It costs from €35 ($38), so it fits into a city day without a transfer. Spit if you prefer, and the class suits non-drivers.
From €3545 minutes
- 4 Burgundy wines, including village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru
Best for: A short chardonnay class in Dijon, no car needed
The "Jeudis vin" pop-up wine evenings in Dijon heritage venues run on selected Thursdays until August 13, 2026. They start at 6:15 p.m. and are conducted in French only.
If you are driving to tastings, spit, or choose a designated driver. For the road south, see Route des Grands Crus. For trains and buses to the next town, see Dijon to Beaune, and for options without a car, see Burgundy Without a Car.
How to choose
The table sets the three hotels side by side.
| Hotel | Tier | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Philippe le Bon | Mid (4 stars) | Couples exploring Dijon's old town on foot | — |
| Château de Saulon | Mid (4 stars) | Drivers starting the Route des Grands Crus from Dijon | — |
| Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon - MGallery Collection | Luxury (5 stars) | Couples wanting a historic base in central Dijon | — |
In the mid tier, Maison Philippe le Bon is for couples exploring Dijon's old town on foot. It is a four-star hotel-restaurant in central Dijon.
Also mid tier, Château de Saulon is for drivers starting the Route des Grands Crus from Dijon. It is a four-star château hotel, about 11 km from the center of Dijon.
In the luxury tier, the five-star Grand Hotel La Cloche is for couples wanting a historic base in central Dijon. For a comparison of the two towns as bases, see Beaune or Dijon.
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Maison Philippe le Bon
A hotel-restaurant in central Dijon, near the Palace of the Dukes and the pedestrian streets. Private parking is available in the courtyard when you book.
Best for: Couples exploring Dijon's old town on foot
Mark Gorzynski / Wikimedia Commons
Château de Saulon
A château hotel on a large estate between Dijon and Beaune, a few minutes from Dijon and near the Route des Grands Crus. Parking is free and secured, with electric vehicle charging stations.
Best for: Drivers starting the Route des Grands Crus from Dijon
Mark Gorzynski / Wikimedia Commons
Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon - MGallery Collection
A neo-classical hotel on Place Darcy, a historic monument in the center of Dijon. Place Darcy is the square at the edge of the old town, so you can start a city visit on foot.
Best for: Couples wanting a historic base in central Dijon
The hotels
Mark Gorzynski / Wikimedia Commons
Maison Philippe le Bon
A hotel-restaurant in central Dijon, near the Palace of the Dukes and the pedestrian streets. Private parking is available in the courtyard when you book.
Best for: Couples exploring Dijon's old town on foot
Mark Gorzynski / Wikimedia Commons
Château de Saulon
A château hotel on a large estate between Dijon and Beaune, a few minutes from Dijon and near the Route des Grands Crus. Parking is free and secured, with electric vehicle charging stations.
Best for: Drivers starting the Route des Grands Crus from Dijon
Mark Gorzynski / Wikimedia Commons
Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon - MGallery Collection
A neo-classical hotel on Place Darcy, a historic monument in the center of Dijon. Place Darcy is the square at the edge of the old town, so you can start a city visit on foot.
Best for: Couples wanting a historic base in central Dijon
On the map
- Maison Philippe le Bon: Couples exploring Dijon's old town on foot
- Château de Saulon: Drivers starting the Route des Grands Crus from Dijon
- Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon - MGallery Collection: Couples wanting a historic base in central Dijon
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car if I stay in Dijon?
Two of the three hotels are about 0.6 km from the center of Dijon. Château de Marsannay can be reached from the old town by tram and then bus. Château de Saulon is about 11 km from the center and has free, secured parking.
How long is the train from Paris to Dijon?
The shortest direct TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon takes 1 hour 32 minutes. There are 17 trains a day, the first at 6:52 a.m. and the last at 8:22 p.m. Some TER or mixed journeys take 2 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 11 minutes.
How do I know which town a hotel is in?
Read the address. Some hotels near Dijon are in Chenôve, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Morey-Saint-Denis or Nuits-Saint-Georges. Château de Saulon's address is in Saulon-la-Rue, about 11 km from the center of Dijon.
Can I taste Burgundy wine without leaving Dijon?
A 45-minute chardonnay class in Dijon compares four Burgundy wines, from village to Premier Cru to Grand Cru, from €35 ($38). Château de Marsannay offers a cellar tour with six wines from €45 ($49) and has to be booked.
