The capital city of Grand Est — formerly Alsace — Strasbourg straddles the Rhine River. Close to France’s border with Germany, the city fuses architecture and cuisine from both countries, creating an appealingly unique cultural identity. Home also to the European Parliament, the city has a vibrant, modern energy, a lively student population and some world-class museums. Whether you’re dreaming of idyllic old town strolls, hoping to savour Alsatian cheese and wine on cool autumnal evenings, or looking for a late-night buzz in artsy live music venues, Strasbourg has it all. The city also boasts some wonderful boutique hotels, complete with chic restaurants, serene spas and heaps of history. What more could you ask for?
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150 rooms The old heart of town, Grande Île is the place to start when it comes to discovering Strasbourg. Marvel at the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, clambering up to the top of its 142-metre tower for panoramic city views over the UNESCO-listed city centre.
Strasbourg has alternately been part of France and Germany since the 1600s, and a guided city tour offers a real insight into this fascinating dual identity. You can also delve into the city’s past at the Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg, or the Archaeological Museum in the stunning Palais Rohan, which also houses the Museum of Fine Arts. Other heritage highlights include the Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg in the pretty canal-side Petite France district, and displays of folklore at the red-painted Alsatian Museum. Laid-back boat cruises along the canals come highly recommended.
Green spaces abound in Strasbourg. Strolls around the grounds of the Château de Pourtalès are spectacular, as are walks through the flower-filled Parc de l’Orangerie, with its well-tended rose gardens. There’s a lively buzz in the park close to Strasbourg Central Station in the late afternoons, too. A walk past the European Court of Human Rights offers a sense of modern-day Strasbourg’s ongoing impact on the region.
Come evening, catch a show at the Baroque Opera House, gather in cosy winstubs for a glass or two of the good stuff, or look out for live music events at indoor and outdoor venues across the city.
Grande Île, the largely pedestrianised old town of Strasbourg, is a brilliant base for first-time visitors. Framed by the Canal du Faux-Rempart and the River Ill, Strasbourg’s historic heart is home to some brilliant heritage hotels. Neighbouring Petite France, slightly to the south-west and bisected by canals, will also appeal to culture buffs, romantics and on-foot explorers. Both districts are beautiful, but likely busy and more expensive during the summer holiday season.
Culture-minded travellers will also find attractive boutique hotels in the hip Bourse-Esplanade and the Krutenau districts. Set slightly east of the city centre, these residential neighbourhoods are popular with students and art aficionados. You’ll find Strasbourg University and various museums and galleries in these areas.
If you’re in Strasbourg for just a few days and travelling by train, consider a hotel close to the iconic Strasbourg Central Station. Restaurants, shops and cafés abound in the surrounding area, which is also very residential.
For an even greener impression of the city, head to the family-friendly neighbourhood around the Parc de l’Orangerie.
Strasbourg boasts an array of beautiful heritage hotels, many of which reflect the city’s fusion of French and German architecture. Expect striking half-timbered structures, as well as colourful buildings with tiled roofs and brightly painted shutters lining the narrow streets of Grande Île and the canals of Petite France.
Many such hotels have well-preserved façades and period features — such as exposed wooden beams — yet have been carefully renovated to create chic contemporary guest rooms and shared spaces. The best boutique hotels in Strasbourg have excellent restaurants and spas, perfect for indulgent city breaks with loved ones. Speak to their knowledgeable teams about guided city tours and restaurant recommendations.
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