Pfaffenthal Travel Guide
Luxembourg City
Popular places to visit
Luxembourg City Hall
Admire the elegant neoclassical hall that holds the offices of the local government, located on the site of a former Franciscan monastery.
Grand Ducal Palace
Take a tour of the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg or simply view its breathtaking Flemish-Renaissance façade from the street.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Explore this late-Gothic cathedral, home to exquisite stained-glass windows and an important statue of the Virgin Mary.
Place d'Armes
Enjoy a meal under the shade of a lime tree or see an outdoor performance at this popular pedestrianized square.
National Museum of History and Art
Discover a treasure trove of relics and artworks that trace the history of Luxembourg through the epochs in this fascinating museum.
European Convention Center Luxembourg
Learn about the events happening in European Convention Center Luxembourg during your trip to Luxembourg City. Experience the museums and theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Luxembourg: Combi-Ticket City Train & the 7 Museums Pass
Tip-Based Luxembourg Walking Tour in English
The Best of Luxembourg City Guided E-bike Tour
Luxembourg tour in Spanish : History and Charm
Top hotels in Pfaffenthal
B&B HOTEL Luxembourg Centre Cloche D'Or
Wonderful property and staff. Very clean and comfortable. Loved having the coffee in the lounge.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
ibis budget Luxembourg sud
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Luxembourg
The hotel is pet friendly with many guests accompanied by their dogs. Although the hotel is out of town the free bus service made travel extremely easy with the bus stop adjacent to the hotel. The staff are friendly and the hotel is clean.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Parc Belle-Vue
Great location, friendly staff, however, wifi really poor and the room I was in was located next to a lobby door that constantly slammed when people went through it, not ideal in an evening when trying to sleep.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
City Hotel
A gem of a hotel right in the heart of the city. Given it is a literal stone’s throw from the central station you might expect the city noise to leech into the rooms but, remarkably, it doesn’t which allows you to be right in the middle of the action without loosing a wink of sleep. The included ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Kazakiwi
The room was lovely and had everything we needed. The reception staff were so helpful and the whole stay was very pleasant. Amazing location too!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pfaffenthal
Ville Haute
Take time in Ville Haute to visit attractions like Place Guillaume II and Grand Ducal Palace. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Hamilius Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Uewerstad
If you're spending time in Uewerstad, check out sights like Place d'Armes or Place Guillaume II and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hamilius Tram Stop or Centre, Stäreplaz / Étoile Tram Stop.
Clausen
While visiting Clausen, you might make a stop by sights like Rives de Clausen and Dent Creuse.
Limpertsberg
You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Limpertsberg. Visitors recommend a visit to Grand Theatre of Luxembourg, and you can get around town on the metro at Centre, Stäreplaz / Étoile Tram Stop.
Gronn
If you're spending some time in Gronn, Neumunster Abbey and National Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.
European Quarter
European Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Plateau du Kirchberg and European Parliament Luxembourg while in the area.
