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Where to stay in Strasbourg: our guide

Strasbourg is a comfortably sized and accessible city that is perfect for a city trip or a weekend stay. Since the city center is largely pedestrian with a well-developed public transportation network, it’s very easy to walk around from one neighborhood to the next.

You’ll have no problem finding a neighborhood that suits your wants and needs – whether it’s a historical part of town that’s a UNESCO World Heritage site (like the Cathedral, Petite France, or Neustadt), a lively neighborhood (like la Krutenau), a calmer one (such as Orangerie and the European quarter), a more cosmopolitan district (near the train station), or on the outskirts of downtown (like Broglie, the Étoile district, or les Halles), great for shopping (Kléber), or near the city’s exhibition or convention centers (Wacken).

To help you choose the right neighborhood for you stay in Strasbourg, we’ve prepared a quick guide to the pros ➕, cons ➖, and highlights of the city’s main neighborhoods:

• The Cathedral and Carré d’Or
• La Petite France
• Neustadt and Contades
• La Krutenau
• Place Kléber
• Place Broglie
• Étoile, Bourse
• Les Halles
• Strasbourg Central Station
• European quarter and Orangerie
• Strasbourg Exhibition Center, Wacken and la Robertsau

The Cathedral and Carré d’Or

Pros ➕: located in the heart of Strasbourg, this charming neighborhood is part of the Grande Île (which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, giving you direct access to the pedestrian city center

Cons ➖: quite crowded, risk of noise from the great bell of the Cathedral, difficult to access by car and find parking, higher hotel rates

Hightlights: The Notre-Dame Cathedral, the shops of the Carré d’Or (around the Cathedral), several museums around place du Château (Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame, the museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Archeological Museum), the Christmas Market (on place de la Cathédrale and place du Château), the piers for the sightseeing boats, and the Historical Museum.

Examples of hotels: hôtel Cathédrale, hôtel Gutenberg, hôtel Rohan, hôtel Suisse

La Petite France

• Pros ➕: this picturesque and historical district of the old town should be explored early in the morning. It is also part of the Grande Île (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site), and one of the city’s must-see attractions

• Cons ➖: touristy and often crowded, difficult to access by car and find parking, the cobbled streets can make it difficult to access for disabled people, higher hotel rates

Highlights: la Petite France (half-timbered houses along the water, narrow streets, the terrace of the Vauban Dam, Ponts Couverts), the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCS)

Examples of hotels: Le Bouclier d’Or, Régent Petite France, Les Haras, hôtel du Dragon

Neustadt and Contades

• Pros ➕: the Neustadt quarter (UNESCO World Heritage site), located between the city center and the European quarter, many beautiful Art Nouveau buildings

• Cons ➖: residential neighborhood, fewer restaurants and cafés than in the center of town

Highlights: Neustadt, place de la République and the buildings around the square, the Tomi Ungerer Museum, Saint Paul’s church, Palais Universitaire, the façade of Lycée des Pontonniers, the Botanical Garden, Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Catholic Church, parc des Contades

Examples of accommodation: hôtel Régent Contades, hôtel Royal Lutetia, Ciarus youth hostel

La Krutenau

• Pros ➕: lively student neighborhood close to the University and a stone’s throw from the city center. Lots of cafés, bars and restaurants

• Cons ➖: difficult to find parking, risk of noise at night, narrow streets

Highlights: the Alsatian Museum, quai des Bateliers, the Municipal Baths

Examples of accommodation: hôtel Beaucour, hôtel Cour du Corbeau, hôtel Roses, hôtel de l’Ill, The People hostel

Place Kléber

• Pros ➕: near one of Strasbourg’s main squares, it’s a great location for shopping with easy access to public transportation

• Cons ➖: not very green, risk of noise due to passing trams and nightlife

Highlights: place Kléber (one of the main squares in Strasbourg), l’Aubette shopping mall

Examples of hotels: Maison Rouge, Adagio (aparthôtel), BOMA, Hannong

Place Broglie

• Pros ➕: easily accessible because it’s a hub for public transportation, possible to access by car, ideal starting point for a walk along the river Ill

• Cons ➖: difficult to find parking, very busy area (especially during events and the Christmas market)

Highlights: Place Broglie (various markets and the Christmas market), the Opera house, city hall

Examples of hotels: Léonor, Sofitel

Étoile, Bourse

• Pros ➕: close to the Étoile district, the Rivétoile shopping center, the parc du Heyritz, and the long-distance bus station

• Cons ➖: this neighborhood sits in between the center of town and the more residential neighborhood of le Neudorf

Highlights: the Étoile district, Presqu’île Malraux, parc du Heyritz, Rivétoile shopping center, and the cineplex UGC CinéCité

Examples of hotels: OKKO, Aloft, Diana Dauphine

Les Halles

• Pros ➕: entry point to the city by car, several parking garages, public transportation hub

• Cons ➖: neighborhood on the outskirts of downtown, many buildings, heavy traffic

Highlight: Place des Halles shopping center

Examples of hotels: Hôtel D, Voco Strasbourg Centre the Garden, Novotel Strasbourg Centre Halles

Around Strasbourg Central Station

• Pros ➕: diverse and cosmopolitan neighborhood, large choice of hotels

• Cons ➖: less charming than the historical city center

Highlight: Strasbourg Central Station (great starting point for day trips)

Examples of hotels: Tandem, Le Grillon, ibis place de la Gare

European quarter and Orangerie

• Pros ➕: chic and peaceful area with many European institutions, representations and diplomatic residences

• Cons ➖: posh part of Strasbourg, not very lively district, few hotels, further from the city center

Highlights: the European quarter (with European Institutions such as the European Parliament and the Council of Europe), parc de l’Orangerie, and quai Rouget de Lisle

Examples of hotels: Hôtel des XV, Villa La Florangerie

Strasbourg Exhibition center, Wacken and la Robertsau

• Pros ➕: entry point to the city by car, easily accessible by public transport, events district (fairs, exhibitions, concerts, shows, sports events)

• Cons ➖: further from the city center, busy area during events, business district

Highlights: Strasbourg Exhibition Center (fairs and exhibitions), Strasbourg Convention Center (PMC) for conventions, shows and concerts, Rhenus Sport (basketball arena for local team, SIG)

Examples of hotels: AC Hotel by Marriott, Best Western+ hôtel Villa d’Est, Hilton

The accommodations mentioned are only meant to be examples for their geographical location.

Hotels often offer packages with breakfast included, but you can also try a café, tea room or brunch (of which there are more in the city center than outside).

Please note that parliamentary sessions and events (such as the Christmas Market) have a direct impact on the availability and prices of hotels and rental apartments.

If you wish to visit the Christmas Market in Strasbourg (from the end of November to Christmas), we recommend that you book your accommodation as early as possible.

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