Hôtel des touristes
Budget rooms two minutes from the national park
About this hotel
Des Touristes keeps the name honest: an unassuming budget hotel built for travelers who need a fair-priced room close to the outdoors rather than a curated stay. Rooms and studios give some flexibility for families wanting a bit more space, and the terrace covers slower mornings before a hiking day. The restaurant on site handles dinner without extra planning, and the two-minute walk to La Piadina adds a quick, casual option nearby. What sets this hotel apart is proximity: Parc national des Pyrénées sits only two minutes away by taxi, about as close as any budget property in this list gets to the trailheads. Free parking and Wi-Fi round out a stay focused on access over extras.
- Near national park
- Budget rate
- Studios
- Terrace
Our take
Budget travelers who want to be as close as possible to Parc national des Pyrénées, without paying resort rates for the privilege, will find Des Touristes the sensible pick in Cauterets. The terrace and casual restaurant suit early starts and simple dinners after a long trail day. Anyone wanting a spa, pool or upscale dining should book Bel Arrayo or Garden City instead, since Des Touristes stays focused on access and value.
- Use the two-minute taxi to Parc national des Pyrénées for the earliest possible trailhead start
- Book a studio over a standard room if traveling with hiking gear that needs space to dry
- Try La Piadina two minutes away for a quick dinner after a long day outdoors
Why we love it
- Two minutes by taxi from the national park
- Genuinely budget-friendly nightly rates
- Studios with extra room for gear
- A terrace for early mountain mornings
Why guests love itHotel des Touristes is an unassuming, fair-priced base that worked well for our active family. We took a studio, which gave us room for boots, backpacks and all the outdoor gear we brought. La Piadina is two minutes away for an easy dinner, and the Parc national des Pyrénées is two minutes by taxi, so we were on the trails early. The terrace was a pleasant spot to plan the next day. Practical and honest value.