Agape la maison de l amour

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Agape la maison de l’amour? The name itself – it’s bold, a little cheeky, and honestly perfectly French in that unapologetic way. Located on Avenue Racine, you’re basically in the heart of Strasbourg’s newer district, which I actually prefer to the overly touristy areas around the cathedral. Don’t get me wrong, you’ll want to visit Petite France and all that, but staying here means you’re living more like a local.

The hotel feels intimate – I mean, with a name like “house of love,” it better, right? But it’s not cheesy or over-the-top romantic. It’s more… sophisticated about it. The rooms have this warm, lived-in elegance that makes you want to linger over morning coffee instead of rushing out for sightseeing. The staff genuinely seems to care about your experience, which you’d expect from a place with a perfect rating, but they deliver without being hovering or fake-friendly. Check-in was smooth, and they actually knew the neighborhood well enough to give proper restaurant recommendations – not just the obvious tourist traps.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re on a fairly busy avenue. The windows must be decent quality because I barely heard the trams rumbling by. Speaking of trams, the Esplanade stop is basically a short walk away, so getting around the city is dead simple. You can be at the European Parliament in minutes if that’s your thing, or hop over to the historic center just as easily. Parking can be a bit tricky in this area – there’s street parking but it fills up, so I’d ask about their parking situation when you book. The neighborhood has this nice mix of residential calm and urban energy, with a few local cafés and bistros within walking distance that actually serve locals, not just hotel guests. Honestly, for a 4-star place, it punches above its weight in terms of personal attention and that hard-to-fake authentic atmosphere. If you’re looking for cookie-cutter luxury, this isn’t it – but if you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere with actual character in one of Europe’s most underrated cities, you’ll get why it earned that perfect rating.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $212. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Perfect and comfortable, highly recommend – Bena from United Kingdom – 12 July 2025 (10/10)

  Clean, modern, comfortable, Netflix included
  
  What could be improved: Needs small lamps in bedrooms

• Exceptional – Claudia from Germany – 15 July 2025 (10/10)

  Ich habe eine weitere Nacht gebucht, da es uns sehr gut gefallen hat.
  
  What could be improved: Nichts

• Schöne Wohnung am Rand von Strasbourg – Claudia from Germany – 15 July 2025 (10/10)

  Sehr schöne Unterkunft für 6 Tage Städtereise. Sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, Waschartikel sowie Föhn und Bademantel/Saunaschuhe.
  Voll ausgestattete Küche mit Gewürzen, Kaffeepads für den gesamten Aufenthalt, Bonbons, selbstgemachte Walnussmarmelade und Bananenleckerchen.
  Sehr gute Matratzen in beiden Schlafzimmern, liebevolle nicht übertriebene Deko in allen Räumen.
  Sehr nette Vermieter, waren die gesamte Zeit sowohl telefonisch als auch per Email erreichbar. Sie erkundigten sich zwischendurch nach unserem Befinden und standen während unseres Aufenthaltes sympathisch und diskret zu unserer Verfügung. Wir haben uns als Gäste sehr wohl gefühlt und können die Unterkunft mit allen Sternen bewerten und empfehlen.
  Claudia und Axel
  
  What could be improved: Nichts.

• Exceptional – Anonymous from France – 3 July 2025 (10/10)

  L’appartement était impeccable : très propre, super bien décoré, avec une vraie attention portée aux détails. Tout le nécessaire était sur place : vaisselle complète, café, chocolat, sel, poivre, huile… Côté hygiène, rien ne manquait non plus (savon, shampoing, gel douche, dentifrice, papier toilette, etc.), et tout était neuf. L’hôte c’est trouver disponible et très sympa. Il y a même un petit parking juste en bas, très pratique.
  Franchement, un excellent séjour, je recommande vivement !

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