Les Glycines Vezelay Hotel - Vézelay

3-star boutique hotel in an 18th-century building next to the Basilica of Vézelay

Location & Access

Les Glycines Vézelay is set in a 18th-century building a short walk from the central square and the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. Guests can drop luggage at the hotel entrance after driving up the hill on a residents-only road, then park in a public car park 700 ft away. The reception is closed between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m., and the hotel provides an elevator for convenience.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Les Glycines Vézelay is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests arriving after 8:00 p.m. can reserve a cold plate 48 hours in advance, which will be left in the minibar. The hotel offers soundproof rooms, a lift, and tea/coffee makers in all rooms.

Dining & Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room or on the terrace, if weather permits. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but the staff can make dinner reservations at the partner restaurant across from the Basilica. Breakfast is billed separately at 19 euros, and guests report it includes local cheeses, meats, hot options, and fresh bread.

Services & Practical Info

The hotel offers concierge service, daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, and private check-in/check-out. A shared lounge/TV area is available for guests. Pets are allowed, and the hotel provides an invoice for bookings.

Unique Feature

The hotel is housed in an 18th-century building with a historic 200-year-old wisteria (glycine) tree in front. Guests can walk from the hotel to the Basilica in under two minutes to attend morning matins sung in Gregorian chant. The building features original wood beams and an eclectic decor blending period furniture with modern bathrooms.

• Location: 700 ft from public parking, steps from the Basilica
• Rooms: Soundproof rooms with elevator access
• Dining: Continental buffet breakfast on terrace or in breakfast room
• Service: Concierge, express check-in, pet-friendly
• Unique: 200-year-old wisteria tree in front of building