The Novotel Strasbourg Centre Halles is the easy, family-friendly four-star choice on the western side of the centre. It stands on Quai Kléber beside the Halles shopping centre, with a tram stop a minute away and Place Kléber and the Galeries Lafayette about four minutes on foot. The cathedral is about nine minutes away, the Christmas market eight, and the station nine, so you can walk to almost everything. The hotel has 98 rooms in a single eight-storey building and a reputation for practicality: air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant and bar called ICI ET LA, a coffee shop, a bar and lounge, a library, a hair salon and a children’s playground, which is unusual for a city-centre hotel and a real help for families with small children. A buffet breakfast is available, the front desk is open 24 hours and the hotel has a concierge, laundry facilities and luggage storage. Pets are welcome for a fee, there is a car park with height restrictions, and the hotel holds the Green Key sustainability certification. About 160 square metres of conference space makes it popular with business groups too. For a comfortable, dependable stay with good transport and a short walk to every major sight, it is an excellent mid-range option.
Location and getting around
The quayside position gives you a view of the river and a quieter evening than the squares nearby. The Place des Halles shopping centre is next door, and the tram stop outside takes you to the station, the European institutions or Petite France in minutes. The airport is about twenty-three minutes by car.
The rooms
Rooms are modern and practical, with good desks and plenty of space for luggage. Ask for a higher floor when you book, and families can ask about connecting rooms. The hotel is a single eight-storey building with lifts, so luggage is easy, and the 24-hour front desk means late arrivals are never a problem. Staff can recommend nearby winstubs and help with tram tickets and tours.
Who it suits
Families, business travellers, groups and Christmas market visitors who want a comfortable chain hotel with a restaurant and bar. If you want a small historic house with a lot of character, a boutique hotel in the old town will suit better.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is charged as an extra, parking is charged by the day and has height restrictions, and a city tax per person per night is added. A cash deposit may be requested at check-in, so check the terms when you book. Reserve early for the Christmas market weeks and check when you book for current prices.
Why stay here
- ✓Four-star hotel with 98 rooms
- ✓Restaurant ICI ET LA
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Children’s playground
- ✓Library
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Green Key certified
Good questions
Is the Novotel Strasbourg Centre Halles good for families?+
Yes, it has a children’s playground, a restaurant and bar, and spacious rooms. Ask about connecting rooms when you book.
How far is it from Place Kléber?+
It is about four minutes on foot, with a tram stop a minute from the door.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, there is a car park charged by the day, with height restrictions. Check the rate when you book.
