Historic Center Travel Guide
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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.
Rohan Palace
Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.
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.
Rue des Hallebardes
During your trip to Carre d'Or, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Rue des Hallebardes. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Aubette
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or with a visit to Aubette. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Self-guided scavenger hunt and city game in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Historic Center Walking Tour With A Guide
Top hotels in Historic Center
Hotel Hannong
Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile
Hallway is smelly; choice of food for breakfast is limited. Room is spacious.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Very nice hotel, very clean very friendly staff. The hotel has a great bar with nice desserts for late night cap. The rooms are beautiful and very quiet. Great shower & bath. We didn’t use the spa, it was also little too expensive but we took a peek and it’s quite nice.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Citadines Kléber Strasbourg
Very Clean Room
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Rohan
Fantastic location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hôtel LÉONOR the place to live
Not accommodating,room was very dark. Few amenities for the price. The staff on the room floor were wonderful
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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 Galeries Lafayette.
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. Alsatian Museum 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.
