Popular places to visit
Musée Mémoire 1939–1945
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Musée Mémoire 1939–1945 during your trip to Calais. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Burghers of Calais
You can find out about the history of Calais with a stop at Burghers of Calais. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Calais Hotel de Ville
Calais Hotel de Ville is just one of the places to see in Calais, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Second World War Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Second World War Museum in Calais. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Parc St Pierre
Explore the great outdoors at Parc St Pierre, a lovely green space in Calais. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Les Six Bourgeois
You can find out about the history of Calais with a visit to Les Six Bourgeois. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Things to do
Top hotels in Gare
HECO Calais Centre - Gare
"Good"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hôtel Metropol
"Breakfast was two pieces of bacon with what appeared to be scrambled egg made from one egg. Even the cold meats looked old Room dirty, mould around the window frame. Expose water pipes going to an old cast iron radiator. Toilet so close to the wall even at 5"4 I couldn't sit straight. Ended up checking ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Calais by IHG
"Great place to stay in Calais. Lovely views over the harbour and a pleasant stroll to the beach. Lots of bars and restaurants in the area. Plenty of free parking, dog friendly, what more could you want?"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Premiere Classe Dunkerque Sud - Loon Plage
"Clean, cheap and cheerful perfect as the first hotel by the port of Dunkirk."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Calais-Coquelles by IHG
"Amazingly average hotel. Seemed quite quiet but yet were unable to accommodate family of 4 for dinner until late night. Outside is quite overgrown and looks like they’ve given up on maintaining…. but it’s 5 mins from LeShuttle which was the main reason for booking it."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Calais Terminal Cité de l'Europe 3 étoiles
"Hotel is right next to LeShuttle so really convenient for onward travel. It also has a gated car park (where local police use as a base) so is convenient for not unpacking car and bikes overnight. Breakfast was simple but a good offering before a long drive. Room could have been a bit cleaner (I ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gare
Calais City Center
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Calais City Center. A stop by Museum of Fine Arts Calais or Calais Lighthouse might round out your trip.
Port
Port is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Port of Calais or Calais Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Calais Fréthun
Calais Fréthun is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cité Europe and Channel Outlet while you're in town.
