Novotel Luxembourg Centre is a modern, reliable choice in the Gare district, the busy neighbourhood south of the Pétrusse valley where most of the city’s hotels cluster. It is part of a well-known international brand, which means a consistent standard: bright, air-conditioned rooms, comfortable beds and the kind of practical details that make a short stay easy. The location is the main attraction. Trains from Brussels, Metz, Trier and beyond arrive at the central station nearby, airport buses leave from the same area, and the free tram and bus network puts the upper town, the Grund and Kirchberg within a few minutes’ ride. Walking to the Old Town takes roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, across the Adolphe Bridge or through the Pétrusse valley, a route that is a pleasant introduction to the city in itself. The hotel is popular with families and groups, as well as business visitors.
Living in it
Rooms are designed to be flexible, and the brand is well known for welcoming families, with larger rooms that can accommodate children and, typically, generous policies for young guests. There is a restaurant and bar on site for breakfast and dinner, so you can eat without going out after a long day of sightseeing. Business travellers will find desks, good connectivity and meeting facilities.
Getting around
This is one of the best bases in the city if you plan to use public transport. The station is a short walk away, so day trips to Vianden, Echternach or the Mullerthal are easy to arrange, and the free buses and trams mean you never need to buy a ticket within the country. If you arrive by train, you can usually be in your room within minutes of stepping off the platform. If you are flying, the airport bus makes the journey simple and cheap.
Trade-offs
The streets around the station are functional rather than charming, and some visitors find the area lively late at night, so ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper. You will not wake up on a cobbled square, and the atmosphere is more city than fairy tale. Breakfast is often a paid extra, so compare rates with and without it. Prices follow the business calendar, with better value at weekends and in holiday periods.
Who it suits
Families, groups and independent travellers who want good transport links, predictable comfort and a fair price. It makes an excellent base for a first visit, because you can sleep near the trains, walk to the Old Town in the morning and ride the free tram back at night. If you want a more romantic setting, look at Hotel Le Place d’Armes or Hotel Parc Beaux-Arts in the upper town, and for a tighter budget the ibis Styles beside the station is a close neighbour.
Why stay here
- ✓Near the central station
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Family-friendly rooms
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Business and meeting facilities
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Airport bus nearby
- ✓Free tram and bus links
Good questions
Where is the Novotel Luxembourg Centre?+
In the Gare district, close to the central station and the Pétrusse valley.
How far is it from the Old Town?+
Roughly fifteen to twenty minutes on foot, or a few minutes by free tram or bus.
Is it a good base for day trips?+
Yes, the station is nearby, so trains and buses to Vianden, Echternach and the Mullerthal are easy to reach.
