Roscoff

Travel Guide
Roscoff
Roscoff, a Breton seaside town with "petite cité de caractère" (small town of character) status, is the perfect destination for big adventures in the great outdoors.

This former corsair port in the department of Finistère sits on the tip of the headland on the west side of the Bay of Morlaix. The town has 8.5 miles of coastline, with several fine sandy beaches, as well as the famous ferry port, which offers links to Ireland, the UK and Spain.

There's plenty to do in Roscoff, with its remarkably well preserved 16th and 17th-century architectural heritage, its very famous thalassotherapy centre and its open-air sports. Let's also not forget its cuisine, which mainly owes its reputation to the region's large fishing industry.

You can follow various routes to explore the town, with guides, on your own following the 24 information boards or aboard the little tourist train. Don't miss the superb Exotic garden and its 18-metre rock, which offers a panoramic view over the Bay of Morlaix. The Maison des Johnnies retraces the history of onion growing in Roscoff, onions being a common ingredient in the dishes on offer in the town's various restaurants.

The Centre Nautique de Roscoff offers both accompanied kayak or sailboat trips in groups, and individual professional training courses. To unwind afterwards, Roscoff thalassotherapy centre offers water, seaweed and very pure sea mud in exceptional surroundings.

Roscoff is served by TER Bretagne trains, with connections to the town of Morlaix. You can get around Roscoff and the local area easily on foot, by bicycle, on horseback and even by motorbike with a specially designed circuit to explore the region on two wheels! A free shuttle in the summer, the Rosko Bus, has been set up by the municipal authorities to provide access to the town centre, the port and the beaches.

Between discovering the town's heritage, relaxing in the spa and enjoying activities of all kinds, Roscoff will charm the whole family and make your holiday a hit.

ibis Roscoff bord de mer
ibis Roscoff bord de mer
3 out of 5
17 place Lacaze Duthiers, Roscoff, Finistere
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM304 per night from 12 May to 13 May
RM304
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz and Plage de Roc'h Kroum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
"This is a good hotel in Roscoff. In the centre of town, about 25 walk from ferry port. Nice shops and restaurants all near by."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

ibis Roscoff bord de mer
Hôtel Beau Rivage Valdys Thalasso & Spa
Hôtel Beau Rivage Valdys Thalasso & Spa
3 out of 5
16 Rue Victor Hugo, Roscoff, Finistere
The price is RM634 per night from 2 May to 3 May
RM634
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Plage de Roc'h Kroum and Notre-Dame de Croaz ...
7.6/10 Good! (190 reviews)
"Great time, breakfast excellent and the staff couldn’t do enough"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

Hôtel Beau Rivage Valdys Thalasso & Spa
Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Rue du Docteur Louis Bagot, Roscoff, Finistere
The price is RM425 per night from 2 May to 3 May
RM425
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Plage de Roc'h Kroum and La Maison des Johnnies ...
7.6/10 Good! (208 reviews)
Logement correct bien situé mais à rénové 7.5/10
"Logement correct bien situé très proche de la thalasso et du centre de roscoff. Logement très calme (le mien comporté un balcon) parking gratuit. Logement très grand, literie assez bonne. Le linge de lit et toilette est inclus et le ménage aussi. La possibilité de payer en cheques vacances Par contre ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2023

Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Rue du Docteur Louis Bagot, Roscoff, Finistere
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Plage de Roc'h Kroum and La Maison des Johnnies ...
7.6/10 Good! (208 reviews)
Logement correct bien situé mais à rénové 7.5/10
"Logement correct bien situé très proche de la thalasso et du centre de roscoff. Logement très calme (le mien comporté un balcon) parking gratuit. Logement très grand, literie assez bonne. Le linge de lit et toilette est inclus et le ménage aussi. La possibilité de payer en cheques vacances Par contre ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2023

Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Roscoff

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Aug 2019

Lovely town.Have been here several times, on a sunny day it is stunning. Best restaurant is at L'Arcades hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Aug 2019

Very atmospheric with its winding cobbled streets and plethora of small restaurants serving crepes and galettes.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
12 Jul 2019

Roscoff was lovely we just chose the wrong property to stay. It’s rated 4 stars - no way. It’s more like student accommodation avoid like the plague!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Jul 2019

Very nice hotel and close to Ferry Port and the harbour. The only slight downside was the lady on reception when we arrived who was a bit grumpy and made a face because we didn’t want breakfast. To compensate though the lady on reception was lovely.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 Jun 2019

Was surprisingly expensive, but a nice get away from the every day pace of life!

2/5 - Disappointing

Jason
17 Jun 2019

Parking was not the best, the receptionist told us to park anywhere apart from the blue bays as it’s free. We parked about a 10 min walk away, I then found out there was secure parking shared with the IBIS 5 mins away, this was ok but very tight.