Historic Center Travel Guide
Strasbourg
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Popular places to visit
Strasbourg Christmas Market
During your visit to Carre d'Or, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.
Place Kléber
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or with a visit to Place Kléber. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Rohan Palace
Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.
Kammerzell House
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or with a trip to Kammerzell House. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
L'Oeuvre Notre Dame Museum
One of Europe’s finest collections of medieval sculptures is a highlight of this museum dedicated to Upper Rhenish arts.
Things to do
Self-guided scavenger hunt and city game in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Strasbourg Historic Center Walking Tour With A Guide
Top hotels in Historic Center
Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile
Hallway is smelly; choice of food for breakfast is limited. Room is spacious.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Hannong
Got a free bottle of wine! None of the 3 other hotels gave one so that was a pleasant surprise.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
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Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Rohan
Beautiful hotel with nice rooms. Perfect location within the city.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Kaijoo by HappyCulture
Le personnel était très aimable, les chambres correctes, et les draps et les serviettes étaient d'une belle blancheur. L'hôtel est idéalement situé.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Citadines Kléber Strasbourg
Excellent location close to Christmas Markets and attractions. Well equipped apartment and super friendly reception staff.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
City-Centre - Petite France
Travellers love City-Centre - Petite France for its stunning cathedral, and you can see more of Carre d'Or by jumping on the metro at Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station or Place Broglie Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Kléber and Kammerzell House.
Quartier de la Cathédrale
While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Petite-France
Travellers choose Petite-France for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alt Winmarik Tram Station or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Covered Bridge.
Krutenau
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Austerlitz Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Porte de l'Hopital Tram Station or Etoile Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Poincaré
When in Poincaré, you can plan a visit to Place des Halles Shopping Centre and Place Kléber, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quartier de la Gare
While you're in Quartier de la Gare, take in top sights like Train Station Square or Vauban Dam, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Faubourg National Tram Station or Gare Centrale Tram Station.
