The Hilton Strasbourg is the city’s large, modern, full-service option, and it makes the most sense for visitors whose business or plans lie outside the old town. It stands on the Avenue Herrenschmidt, close to the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès and the Place de Bordeaux, in the district that links the Grande Île to the European quarter, so it is an easy base for the European Parliament, conferences and events at the congress centre. It is a short tram ride to the cathedral and the Place Kléber, and the pleasant walk along the river brings you to the old town in around twenty-five minutes. Unlike the half-timbered boutique hotels in the historic centre, this is a big contemporary hotel, with the facilities travellers expect from the brand, such as a restaurant and bar, a fitness area, meeting rooms and an extensive choice of room types, including larger rooms and suites for longer stays. It also has the practical advantages of a modern property, such as lifts, good soundproofing and, typically, on-site parking, which can be a deciding factor for drivers. For visitors in town for the Parliament’s plenary weeks, for a trade event or for a family stay that values space over old-world charm, it is a dependable, comfortable choice. It is also a sensible pick for guests arriving late or leaving early, since the tram and the road links are straightforward and the reception is used to handling event and conference traffic. Rooms are generally well soundproofed against the avenue, which suits light sleepers who find old-town hotels noisy.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Avenue Herrenschmidt, a little north of the Grande Île and about a kilometre from the station. The tram stops nearby connect to the cathedral area in a few stops and to the European institutions, so it works well for those who need both. A river-side walk of around twenty-five minutes leads to the old town.
Rooms
Rooms are contemporary and spacious by Strasbourg standards, with larger room categories and suites available for families and longer stays. Higher floors may offer views over the city, and a quiet night is generally easier here than in the old town, especially in the plenary weeks.
Who it suits
Business and conference travellers, drivers who want parking, families who need space and visitors attending events at the congress centre or the Parliament. Couples seeking half-timbered charm may prefer a hotel on the Grande Île or in Petite France.
Good to know
Breakfast, parking and some facilities are often charged separately, so check your rate. Prices rise sharply during plenary weeks and the Christmas market, and a hotel outside the old town can offer better value on those dates, with the tram making up the distance.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Fitness area
- ✓Meeting and event rooms
- ✓Suites and larger rooms
- ✓Lifts
- ✓On-site parking (check rate)
- ✓Tram stop nearby
Good questions
Where is the Hilton Strasbourg?+
On the Avenue Herrenschmidt, close to the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès, between the Grande Île and the European quarter.
How far is it from the cathedral?+
A few stops by tram, or a riverside walk of around twenty-five minutes to the old town.
Is it a good base for the European Parliament?+
Yes, trams link the hotel area with the European institutions, which makes it practical for plenary weeks and conferences.
