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Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region, on the German border, a city that blends French and German cultures perfectly. Its old-town core, Grande Île, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a towering pink sandstone cathedral. The Petite France quarter is full of half-timbered houses along the canals, beautiful as a fairy tale. The city is also home to the European Parliament and is known for one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe.

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Why stay in Strasbourg

Pink sandstone cathedral

The Cathédrale Notre-Dame, 142 meters of pink sandstone, was once the tallest building in the world.

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Half-timbered houses on the canal

Petite France, a quarter of half-timbered houses along the canals, fairy-tale beautiful in Alsatian style.

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European capital

Home to the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, a symbol of French-German reconciliation.

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The legendary Christmas market

Christkindelsmärik, one of the oldest Christmas markets in France, running since 1570.

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Local dishes to try in Strasbourg

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    Tarte flambée

    A thin crust baked with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon, a famous Alsace dish.

    📍 Alsatian restaurants
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    Choucroute

    Sauerkraut braised with sausages and various cuts of pork, a main dish of Alsace.

    📍 Local restaurants
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    Pretzel

    A knotted, salt-sprinkled pretzel, a German-Alsatian-style snack.

    📍 Bakeries
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    Alsace white wine

    Riesling and Gewürztraminer whites from the vineyards on the slopes of the Vosges.

    📍 Wine bars
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    Kouglof

    A ring-shaped yeast cake with raisins and almonds, a local Alsatian treat.

    📍 Citywide
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    Strasbourg Cathedral

    A Gothic cathedral in pink sandstone, with an astronomical clock and a viewpoint up the tower.

    📍 Grande Île
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    Petite France

    A quarter of half-timbered houses along the canals, a former district of tanners and millers.

    📍 Old town
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    Ponts Couverts

    Medieval bridges and towers spanning the canal, a great photo spot paired with Petite France.

    📍 Old town
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    European Parliament

    The modern, curved European Parliament building, open for visits on certain days.

    📍 Wacken district
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    Place Gutenberg

    An old-town square with a statue of Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press.

    📍 Grande Île
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    Batorama River Cruise

    A boat tour around the Grande Île, passing Petite France and the European Parliament.

    📍 Old town

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Hôtel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery★ 9.1Upper-mid

Hôtel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery

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#3 Historic building · 16th-century half-timbered house

From~$149/night
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Hôtel & Spa Le Bouclier d'Or★ 9.1Upper-mid

Hôtel & Spa Le Bouclier d'Or

📍 Strasbourg⭐⭐⭐⭐

#6 legendary boutique · 16th-century mansion in Petite France

From~$157/night
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Hôtel & Spa Régent Petite France★ 9.0Luxury

Hôtel & Spa Régent Petite France

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#1 canalside · heart of UNESCO Petite France

From~$243/night
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Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

★ 9.0⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Luxury📍 Strasbourg

#2 Location · right on Place Kléber

~$186/night
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Hôtel D - Strasbourg

★ 8.9⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Strasbourg

#8 Boutique design · middle of the Grande Ile

~$120/night
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Hôtel Les Haras

★ 8.8⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Strasbourg

#4 Design hotel · former royal stable on Grande Île

~$171/night
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Hôtel LÉONOR the place to live

★ 8.8⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Strasbourg

#7 design hotel · 18th-century building in the heart of Grande Île

~$177/night
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Hôtel Beaucour

★ 8.8⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Strasbourg

#9 boutique · Alsatian half-timbered building with a hidden garden by the Ill river

~$109/night
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Hôtel Hannong & Wine Bar

★ 8.7⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Strasbourg

#11 Artist boutique · Wine bar + rooftop in the heart of town

~$114/night
#10

Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Île

★ 8.6⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Luxury📍 Strasbourg

#5 heart of the old town · Sofitel landmark since 1964

~$194/night

🚆 Getting around Strasbourg

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Tramway

A six-line network covers the whole city, connecting the train station and the old town.

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Walk the old-town island

Grande Île is a pedestrian zone; you can wander to see the cathedral and Petite France.

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Vélhop bikes

Strasbourg is a leading cycling city, with bike lanes and rental points all over town.

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TGV from Paris

The high-speed train from Paris to Strasbourg takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Frequently asked — where to stay in Strasbourg

When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?+

From late November to Christmas it's lively with the Christmas market, while May to September has nice weather and fewer crowds.

Is Strasbourg a French or German city?+

It's a French city in the Alsace region, but it switched to German hands several times, so its culture and food blend both nations.

How many days are enough for Strasbourg?+

1-2 days is just right for the old town and Petite France, or use it as a base to explore the Alsace wine villages.

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