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title: "Hotel Astrid Caen centre vs Hotel Saint Etienne: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Astrid Caen centre or Hotel Saint Etienne in Caen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-astrid-caen-centre-caen-vs-hotel-saint-etienne-caen/
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# Hotel Astrid Caen centre vs Hotel Saint Etienne

Both are in Caen, 920 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Théâtre
## [Hotel Astrid Caen centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-astrid-caen-centre-caen/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1564873/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★ · Jardin des Plantes
## [Hotel Saint Etienne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-saint-etienne-caen/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1622847/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 920 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Astrid Caen centre if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.0)

### Why is Hotel Astrid Caen centre better than Hotel Saint Etienne?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.0) (+1.2)
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:30) (−2h)

### Why is Hotel Saint Etienne better than Hotel Astrid Caen centre?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Astrid Caen centre | Hotel Saint Etienne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.2) | 8.0 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.2) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 11  (+2) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5  (+0.6) | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 325  (+52) | 273 |
| Rank in Caen | top 21%  (+48%) | bottom 31% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 280 m  (−380 m) | 660 m |
| To public transport | 280 m | 260 m |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+29) | 121 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m  (−150 m) | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19  (+11) | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 19  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 7  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−2h) | 16:30 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

920 m apart

Hotel Astrid Caen centre: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Gare de Caen-Saint-Pierre: 280 m, Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR): 7.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Saint Etienne: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Gare de Caen Saint-Martin: 260 m, Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR): 6.1 km, 121 places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Caen

[Caen weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/france/normandy/caen/weather)

## Hotel Astrid Caen centre or Hotel Saint Etienne: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Astrid Caen centre or Hotel Saint Etienne?

Hotel Astrid Caen centre leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Astrid Caen centre or Hotel Saint Etienne?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Astrid Caen centre is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 660 m for Hotel Saint Etienne.

### How far apart are Hotel Astrid Caen centre and Hotel Saint Etienne?

The two hotels are 920 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-astrid-caen-centre-caen-vs-hotel-saint-etienne-caen/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/