Temporary accommodation
You may need to look for temporary accommodation if you are only staying for a few weeks, or if you would rather take the time to look for somewhere to live after you arrive.
Grenoble youth hostel
Grenoble’s youth hostel is a member of the United Federation of Youth Hostels (“Fédération Unie des Auberges de Jeunesse” - FUAJ), the French branch of Hostelling International. Membership is mandatory.The youth hostel is located outside the heart of the city and the campuses, but is served by public transport and offers a range of services (outdoor areas, Wi-Fi access, shared kitchen, etc.).
Grenoble youth hostel
10, avenue du Grésivaudan 38130 Echirolles
+33 (0)4 76 09 33 52
grenoble@hifrance.org
> Visit the FUAJ website
Hotels and apartment hotels
As a complement to the usual hotel comparison websites, the Grenoble Alpes Métropole and Valence Romans tourist office websites have long lists of suggested accommodation providers (hotels, apartment hotels, holiday homes (“gîtes”), etc.).> See the list on the Grenoble Alpes Métropole tourist office website
> See the list on the Valence Romans tourist office website
Difference between hotels and apartment hotels
Apartment hotels offer furnished apartments (from studio to three bedrooms + living room) with kitchens.
They are available for short, long or recurring stays and provide hotel services (cleaning, receptionist), while some also offer various leisure facilities.
Apartment hotels offer furnished apartments (from studio to three bedrooms + living room) with kitchens.
They are available for short, long or recurring stays and provide hotel services (cleaning, receptionist), while some also offer various leisure facilities.
Temporary accommodation with CROUS
Are you a student, PhD student or intern, and in need of accommodation for 3 days to 1 month ?Subject to availability, and upon presentation of proof of enrolment if you are a student, CROUS Grenoble Alpes may be able to offer you temporary accommodation.
But please note that this service is not available between August and November, because applications for accommodation for the complete academic year are processed as a priority during that period.
> More information on the CROUS Grenoble Alpes website