Grande Île (historic centre)
Ideal for: first visit, couples, seniors
Around the cathedral, everything is within walking distance. Very busy during the Christmas market season.
Strasbourg
Half-timbered houses, canals and European institutions, very popular in winter.
Plan your stay in Strasbourg
Best areas to stay in Strasbourg
La Petite France
Ideal for: couples, photographers
The most picturesque area, with canals and half-timbered houses. Few hotels and many visitors during the day.
Krutenau
Ideal for: solo, budget, student life
A lively student district close to the centre, with many bars and restaurants.
Station area
Ideal for: arriving by train, budget, day trips
Practical for train trips (Colmar, the wine route), a few minutes from the centre on foot or by tram.
Practical info about Strasbourg
Strasbourg is compact and easy to explore on foot or by bike. The Christmas market season attracts huge crowds: book very early, or stay in a nearby town connected by train.
The city is also a good base to discover Alsace: Colmar, the wine-route villages, or a trip across the border to Germany.
What to see in Strasbourg
- Notre-Dame Cathedral and its astronomical clock;
- La Petite France and its half-timbered houses;
- a boat trip on the Ill;
- the European quarter and the European Parliament;
- in winter, the Christmas markets; day trips to Colmar and the wine route.
All our tips in Travel in France.