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A building with a sign reading "HOTEL de L'Univers".
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large hanging lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall with a flower painting.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.
A view of a city street with buildings, cars, and a pedestrian crossing.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $82
$71 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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12 Quai Vendeuvre, Caen, Calvados, 14000
  • Place, Normandy Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Caen Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Caen Normandy
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a radiator, a clock, and a painting of the Eiffel Tower.

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a radiator, and a door with a mirror.

Room, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden side table, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Superior Double Room Single Use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Caen

A stay at Hôtel de L'Univers places you in the heart of Caen, steps from Port de plaisance de Caen and 4 minutes by foot from Church of St. Pierre. .This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Cabourg Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Caen Museum of Fine Arts.

What's nearby

  • Church of St. Pierre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Normandy Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Caen Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Caen Normandy - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Abbey of Saint-Etienne - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Caen Station - 18 min walk
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Regent - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arbuste - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'Avenue 21 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪French Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hôtel de L'Univers

Hôtel de L'Univers offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Caen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 2.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 6.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 6 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 6 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 6.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hôtel L'Univers Caen
Hôtel L'Univers
L'Univers Caen
L'Univers
Hôtel de L'Univers Caen
Hôtel de L'Univers Hotel
Hôtel de L'Univers Hotel Caen

Hôtel de L'Univers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 99 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Great location, has everything you expect from a budget hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great hotel at a great price.

Great location, very clean and comfortable. Great staff, friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one night in caen

ideal place to stay cole by shopping centre, old parts of town, and easy walk to station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel in centre of city, if you want to be right there this is the choice. The down side it can be a bit on the noisy side from the businesses on the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quand a Caen

Super Symp.Right in the centre, plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hairdryer provided was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull staff. On 4th floor but no lift
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Staff & service
Chambre propre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel correcte mais assez vétuste, accueil sympathique, parcontre une chaine d’extreme droite a la tv en salle de petit déjeuner le matin c’est juste pas possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Enzo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arnaque prelevé 2 fois
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merci

Chambre petite mais très agréable, Le personnel est très accueillant et souriant. Merci à tout le personnel de l’hôtel notre séjour a été parfait
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Réceptionniste au top

Même si l'hôtel n'est pas de tte fraîcheur le personnel en tout cas lui est très sympathique, dynamique et pro
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bien situé, bonne litterie et bon état général. Le personnel est aimable. Seul problème : rue très bruyante la nuit jusqu'à 4h du matin. Isolation phonique avec l'extérieur quasi-inexistante et pas tellement mieux entre les chambres...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

camille

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petit hôtel sympa

Bien situé accueil parfait, à l'ecoute de mes demandes, j y retourne à chacun de mes séjours ! Je conseille...
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Emanuele Alessandro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
La camera non è molto grande. Gli interni hanno un cattivo odore di vecchio. Non c'è ascensore anche il titolare si è prestato ad aiutarci. Il bagno è separato in due ambienti zona wc piccolissimo e zona lavabo/doccia abbastanza ccomodo. Le pulizie lasciavano desiderare.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gutes Stadthotel

Günstiges Stadthotel. Zentral gelegen. Freundlicher, deutschsprachiger Empfang.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accueil, chambre de petite taille mais suffisante et bien équipée, petit déjeuner parfait. Rien ne m'a déplu. Je retournerai à L'Univers si j'ai besoin d'être sur Caen deux jours de suite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastique

Sejour agréable, beaucoup de charme et de découvertes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Lage und der Service ist top.

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral. Man kann überal zu Fuß erreichen. Der Wochenmarkt ist direkt vorm Hotel. Das Personal ist super freundlich.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel Univers - CAEN

hôtel idéalement situé, dans le centre de CAEN, proche des sites à visiter, du port, des bars et restaurants bon rapport qualité/prix
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Night on the town

Small hotel, small rooms, but great location for the night life. It is perfectly adequate for a nights sleep. It is clean and tidy, at good price. It is not for a long stay but for a night or two perfectly adequate. It is whatbit is,it ain't whatbit aint!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon hôtel

Très bon rapport qualité-prix et idéalement placé.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tres content

Je suis très ravis d’avoir passé 3 jours dans cette hôtel qui mérite encore une étoile le personnel a écoute et de la prestation je reviendrai à coup sûr dans cette hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stéphanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Face au port

Tres bon accueil et conseils restaurants ... Chambre réservée a l’avance et a notre arrivée le ménage n’était pas fait , vision d’horreur du coup nous avons été surclassé une chambre vue port et baignoire Un geste commerciale appréciable Emplacement assez bruyant la nuit commerces a proximité marché dimanche Personnel tres sympa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there before. This time the front desk help was so friendly and helpful in any way she could be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020