The Hôtel Hannong is a well-placed, mid-range city-centre hotel, and it suits visitors who want a short walk to everything without paying for a cathedral-square address. It stands on the Rue du 22 Novembre, a busy, largely pedestrian-friendly shopping street between the Place Kléber, with its giant Christmas tree in December, and the Place Gutenberg, so the cathedral, the Palais Rohan and the main tram lines are all within a few minutes on foot. The hotel takes its name from the Hannong family, the 18th-century faience makers who made Strasbourg famous for its hand-painted ceramics, a nod to local craftsmanship that you will also see in the shop windows around the city. Compared with the half-timbered boutique hotels in Petite France, it is a more straightforward city hotel with conventional rooms in a handy location, and it works well for couples, friends and business travellers who plan to spend their days out. The street outside has cafés, bakeries and restaurants, and the Christmas market chalets are only a short stroll away, which makes it a convenient choice in December, when central rooms are scarce. It is also close enough to the station that a trip to Colmar or the Wine Route is simple, with a tram ride and a regional train. The location also makes it easy to slip into shops, cafés and bakeries for a quick breakfast or an evening aperitif, and the staff are used to advising on restaurants, winstubs and tickets for the main sights.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Rue du 22 Novembre, about 300 to 400 metres from the cathedral and a few minutes from the Place Kléber. Tram stops at Homme de Fer and nearby connect it with the station, which is about 800 metres to the west, and with the Neustadt. The old-town lanes and the Christmas market are on your doorstep.
Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and conventional, with a range of sizes, and those facing away from the street are generally quieter, which matters on a busy shopping street. Check the room categories when you book if you need a larger room or want to sleep four.
Who it suits
Couples, friends, small families and business visitors who want a central address at a more moderate price than the grandest old-town hotels. It is a good choice if you want to be able to return to your room between sightseeing outings.
Good to know
Breakfast is often charged separately, and parking in the centre is limited, so ask the hotel about nearby car parks before you drive in, especially during Christmas market hours, when the Grande Île is closed to cars. Book early for December and for plenary weeks at the Parliament, when central hotels sell out.
Why stay here
- ✓Central location
- ✓Walk to Place Kléber
- ✓Walk to the cathedral
- ✓Walk to the Christmas market
- ✓Tram stop nearby
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Shops and cafés on the doorstep
Good questions
Where is the Hôtel Hannong?+
On the Rue du 22 Novembre in the city centre, between the Place Kléber and the Place Gutenberg, a few minutes from the cathedral.
Is it close to the station?+
About 800 metres, so a short tram ride or a walk of ten to fifteen minutes. Regional trains to Colmar leave from the station.
Is it a good base for the Christmas market?+
Yes, the Place Kléber and the market chalets are a few minutes on foot. For a quieter night, ask for a room away from the street.
