The ibis Strasbourg Centre Petite France is our budget pick, and the practical choice for anyone arriving by train or planning day trips to Colmar and the Wine Route. It stands on the Rue du Faubourg National, a lively street on the western edge of the centre, roughly halfway between the main station and Petite France: the station is about five minutes away on foot, the canals and Covered Bridges about five minutes in the other direction, and the cathedral around ten minutes beyond. Rooms follow the familiar ibis formula, simple and comfortable with air conditioning, and the Rendez-vous bar offers drinks and snacks around the clock, which is handy after a late evening at the Christmas market. Breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel has a paid private car park, available by reservation only, which is worth booking if you plan to drive out to the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle or the wine villages. Pets are welcome. It will not win prizes for character, but for location, price and convenience it is hard to beat, especially in December, when central hotels fill up and prices climb.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 18 Rue du Faubourg National. Strasbourg station, with regional trains to Colmar in around half an hour and TGV services to Paris, is about 500 metres away, Petite France about 400 metres and the cathedral about a kilometre. The Faubourg National tram stop is on the street, with lines to the Grande Île and beyond.
Rooms: standard ibis rooms are compact, clean and air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi; rooms away from the street are quieter.
Who it suits: budget travellers, rail travellers, families on a short stay and anyone using Strasbourg as a base for day trips.
Good to know: breakfast is optional, so check your rate. The private car park is paid and must be reserved in advance; it lets you avoid driving into the Grande Île, which is closed to cars during Christmas market hours from 27 November to 24 December 2026. Book early for December weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Rendez-vous bar
- ✓24-hour bar and snacks
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Paid private car park (reservation only)
- ✓Pets welcome
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour reception
Good questions
How far is the ibis Strasbourg Centre Petite France from the station?+
Strasbourg station is about 500 metres away, roughly five minutes on foot. Petite France is about 400 metres in the other direction.
Does the ibis have parking?+
Yes, there is a paid private car park, available only by reservation. Book it in advance, especially in December.
Are pets allowed at the ibis Strasbourg Centre Petite France?+
Yes, pets are welcome. Mention your pet when booking.
