The Hôtel Gutenberg is our mid-range pick for staying right in the middle of the Grande Île without paying five-star prices. It sits on the Rue des Serruriers, a central street between the cathedral and the Place Gutenberg, so the cathedral, the Christmas market squares, the Palais Rohan and the Batorama landing stage are all a few minutes away on foot, and Petite France is an easy stroll. It is a small, well-run hotel of 43 rooms, rated four stars, with a contemporary, zen-style decor, air conditioning and good technology in the rooms, and the whole property was renovated in January 2023. A buffet breakfast is served each morning for a fee, and the hotel holds the Green Key eco-label, with options such as skipping towel and sheet changes. There is no lift and no on-site parking, which are the two things to weigh up before booking, but for travellers arriving by train with light luggage, the location is hard to beat. In the Christmas market weeks, when the old town is closed to cars, a central hotel you can walk to from the tram is exactly what you want.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 31 Rue des Serruriers in the heart of the Grande Île, a few minutes on foot from the cathedral and the Place Gutenberg, and close to the Langstross Grand Rue tram stop. Strasbourg station is about fifteen minutes away on foot, or a few stops by tram, with regional trains to Colmar and the Wine Route.
Rooms: rooms are calm and modern, in soft tones, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Sizes vary in a historic building, so check the category when booking if space matters.
Who it suits: couples and first-timers who want a central, stylish base at a fair price, and train travellers who will do everything on foot.
Good to know: there is no lift, so ask for a lower floor if stairs are a problem. There is no on-site parking; use a public car park or a park-and-ride with tram tickets included during the Christmas market. Breakfast is a buffet from early morning to mid-morning for a fee. Pets are accepted for a nightly charge.
Why stay here
- ✓Buffet breakfast (charged)
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Green Key eco-label
- ✓Pets accepted (fee)
- ✓Renovated in 2023
Good questions
Where is the Hôtel Gutenberg in Strasbourg?+
It is at 31 Rue des Serruriers in the Grande Île, a few minutes on foot from the cathedral. The Christmas market squares are close by.
Does the Hôtel Gutenberg have a lift or parking?+
No, there is no lift and no on-site parking. Use a public car park or a park-and-ride if you arrive by car.
Is breakfast included at the Hôtel Gutenberg?+
A buffet breakfast is served each morning for a fee unless your rate includes it. Check when booking.
