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.
Place Kléber
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or with a visit to Place Kléber. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral 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
Tasting the secrets of the sommelier Introduction to Grand Crus
Discover Marvelous Strasbourg with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Strasbourg Historic Center Walking Tour With A Guide
Top hotels in Historic Center
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Clean room, kind staff, nice venue.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Hannong
Nice
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile
The staff was outstanding! The pillows were the best! The room was a bit of a walk to get to but we got used to it
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hôtel de l'Europe by Happyculture
Good sized room, friendly staff and great central location
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Rohan
Ideal location next to the cathedral. It's in the pedestrian zone, so it was recommended to park in the Austerlitz parking garage at €22/day. Staff was helpful and friendly. We didn't take breakfast there (€17/person), there are other places to get petit dejeuner nearby. I don't think the hotel would ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Kaijoo by HappyCulture
Incredible customer service. The room was perfect for 3 adults.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 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.
Poincaré
When in Poincaré, you can plan a visit to Train Station Square and Place des Halles Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
