Welcome
to Eklo
Nantes
A French concept of ecological, economical, and friendly hotels
The friendly lifestyle address, facing the machines of the Isle of Nantes
Why book?
on this site only
Reception
24/7
Living space
design
Eco-friendly
approach
Festive bar, guinguette restaurant in Nantes.
We are waiting for you in a joyful atmosphere
from breakfast to dinner.
Enjoy homemade gourmet cuisine
with seasonal products.
Brunch on Sundays.
Have Fun
Life is a party at French Kiss
In Nantes, enjoy a rich schedule of events every week!
Live music, comedy club, karaoke, trivia quiz, broadcast of matches…
GROUPS &
PRIVATIZATIONS
Restaurant and outdoor terrace…
enjoy a design venue
in a guinguette atmosphere!
Must-See Attractions
Les machines de l'île
A fantastic world à la Jules Verne, located literally at the foot of the hotel. 2 min walk from Eklo Nantes
Les grues titan
The giant steel sentinels that tell the city's naval history.
5 min walk from Eklo
Nantes.
Passage Pommeraye
A 19th-century architectural masterpiece to discover while crossing the Loire. 15 min by transport from Eklo Nantes.
Le jardin des Plantes
A unique green haven in the heart of the city, voted among the most beautiful parks in France. 20 min by transport from Eklo Nantes.
Hotel accessible
for people
with reduced mobility
PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
63bis blvd de la Prairie au Duc, 44200 Nantes
02 85 52 32 33 - nantes@eklohotels.com
FROM NANTES TRAIN STATION
Eklo Nantes is located 3km by public transport from Nantes Train Station.
BY BUS: Line 5 towards Hangar à Bananes from Gare Sud to Prairie au Duc. About 15 minutes.
BY TRAM: Tram 1 from Gare Nord – Jardin des Plantes to Chantiers Navals, then 10 minutes on foot. About 17 minutes.
From Nantes Atlantique Airport
Eklo Nantes is located 8km by public transport from Nantes Atlantique Airport.
BY BUS: Bus NA towards Hôtel Dieu to Gare Sud, then bus 5 towards Hangar à Bananes to Prairie au Duc. About 45 minutes.
CAR & PARKING
About 15 minutes from the airport and 8 minutes from the station.
Paid parking Les Nefs located 100 m from the hotel.
Bike-friendly establishment
The hotel is equipped with a secure bike storage, an inflation and repair station. Find all the information on nearby trails and services upon your arrival!
Choose the Bike-Friendly service when booking.
CALCULATE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF YOUR TRIP
IN FRANCE, TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF EMISSIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR CLIMATE DISRUPTION. (SOURCE ADEME 2025).
Yes, the Eklo hotel is ideally located on the Île de Nantes, directly at the foot of the famous Machines de l'Île and its giant Elephant! It is the perfect address to drop off your luggage and explore the Quartier de la Création or stroll along the Loire.
Our French Kiss Café welcomes you from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, without reservation. For your gourmet breaks, we offer packages starting at €4.50 in the morning for breakfast and €9.50 at lunchtime. Ideal for digital nomads and locals! We sometimes privatize this space for professional events. To ensure you have all the information on privatization dates, follow us on Instagram @frenchkiss.nantes.
The French Kiss Nantes restaurant offers dishes that follow the rhythm of the seasons, prepared with fresh French products. We are open from Tuesday to Friday from 12 PM to 2 PM, as well as from Tuesday to Saturday from 7 PM to 10:30 PM.
Absolutely! Enjoy the must-try all-you-can-eat brunch at French Kiss Nantes every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM. A delightful and friendly event on the Île de Nantes to end the weekend on a high note. During our brunches, a team of professional entertainers offers free workshops for children.
Absolutely, Eklo Nantes is a certified Accueil Vélo establishment. We provide a secure bike storage a few meters from the reception, as well as an inflation and repair station, ideal for cyclotourists traveling along La Loire à Vélo.