

Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about Balcon Secret? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – it really does feel like stumbling onto someone’s well-kept secret tucked away on Rue du Fil. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from the cathedral (hence the name), but somehow this little street feels completely removed from all the tourist chaos swirling around the old town.
The building itself has that classic Strasbourg thing going on – you know, those timber-framed facades that look like they’ve been holding up the neighborhood for centuries. Inside though, it’s honestly a bit of a mixed bag. The rooms are clean and perfectly decent for a 3-star, but don’t expect anything too fancy. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, which is actually pretty remarkable considering you’re in the heart of everything. The windows do a solid job blocking out street noise, and Rue du Fil isn’t exactly a major thoroughfare anyway – mostly just locals cutting through and the occasional lost tourist with their phone map out.
Here’s the thing that’ll either make or break your stay: parking is going to be an adventure. There’s no hotel lot, so you’re looking at street parking (good luck) or one of the public garages nearby. I ended up at Parking Gutenberg, which is maybe a five-minute walk but costs about what you’d expect in central Strasbourg. The staff at check-in was pretty helpful about explaining the options though – they clearly get asked about this constantly. What really won me over was the location’s practical magic. You can walk to Petite France in ten minutes, hit up the Christmas markets (if you’re there in season) without fighting crowds to get back to your room, and there’s this excellent little boulangerie right around the corner on Rue des Frères that locals actually use. The 7.2 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow you away with luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises. Honestly, for the price point and being this close to the cathedral without the tourist trap markup, it’s a pretty solid choice if you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere with a bit of character rather than another generic hotel chain.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $120. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2


Reviews
Very good – Ilse from South Africa – 21 April 2024 (8/10)
Location was good, could walk to all attractions.Everything needed was there. Well equipped.
What could be improved: Some neighbours were a bit loud.
All windows open towards same space.The bath/shower could be changed to a shower only, as it is a bit uncomfortable.Superb – Pak from Hong Kong – 10 April 2024 (9/10)
Kitchen and the balcony. And the decorations furniture are good.
What could be improved: No lift. Corridor is dark.Very good – Vanessa from France – 25 June 2025 (8/10)
L’emplacement de l’appartement est centrale et le quartier est calme.
L’appartement était propre et le linge de lit et de bain sont les mêmes que les professionnels de l’hôtellerie. C’est agréable!
La décoration est soignée et l’appartement fonctionnelSéjour parfait … idéalement situé… pour découvrir Strasbourg que nous connaissons déjà très bien… – Bruno from France – 15 June 2025 (8/10)
La proximité de beaucoup de centres d intérêts, se situe derrière la cathédrale… tram à proximité ….
Idéal pour le shopping aussi, les restaurants ou courses alimentaires. La terrasse est un grand plus, elle est grande et sécurisée. Literie excellente, décoration très soignée. Identique à la description sur booking.
What could be improved: C est la deuxième fois que nous louons ce studio, la 1ere fois une semaine en mars 2024 et cette 2ème fois 4 nuits en juin 2025, nous avons eu deux jours de très grosse chaleur qui nous a empêché de dormir et malheureusement nous avons vu le jour de notre départ qu il y avait un grand ventilateur dans la placard.Very good – Kelly from France – 15 July 2025 (8/10)
Cosy
What could be improved: Le manque de gel doucheEen studentenkamer op een leuke lokatie. – Monique from Netherlands – 6 July 2025 (7/10)
De ligging is prima. Alles is aanwezig.
What could be improved: Het is klein en hokkerig. Het bed is niet comfortabel doordat je er in moet kruipen. De plafonds zijn heel laag. Het balkon bereik je door uit een raam te klimmen.Für Kurzfristigen Aufenthalt ok! – Ina from Germany – 21 May 2025 (7/10)
Sehr Zentral, Balkon, gute Ausstattung
What could be improved: Wohnung war sehr klein, Dusche nicht so schön, da der Duschkopf keine wirkliche Halterung hatte, Toilette sehr klein, Balkon nur über Fenster zu erreichen! Bett sehr klein, nur 1 BettdeckeSind vorzeitig abgereist aus Enttäuschung – Peter from Austria – 11 February 2025 (6/10)
keine Infos für entrée in die Wohnung
What could be improved: Keine Info für das Betreten der Wohnung,,Absolute SAUEREI..Haben den Schlüsselcode und Haustürcode erst nach der Abreise auf das Handy erhalten….Schlechteste Organisation aller bisherigen MietenPleasant – Carolin from Germany – 18 June 2024 (6/10)
Prinzipiell alles vorhanden, was für einen Kurzaufenthalt benötigt wird.
What could be improved: Beim Betreten der Wohnung roch es nach Rauch, auf dem Ballon befand sich ein benutzer Aschenbecher. Wohnung deutlich kleiner als Fotos sie erscheinen lassen. Balkon nur über Fenster zu betreten, das Bett ist sehr schmal und das Interieur schon recht abgenutzt sowie nicht ganz sauber. Zudem ist die Gegend nicht ganz sicher.温馨舒适,有临时小家的感觉,位置优越 – Jy from China – 26 December 2024 (9/10)
位置优越,有暖气和洗衣机,床铺设计独特,我们仿佛回到了小时候,很温馨,适合夫妇或情侣入住
What could be improved: 开门的时候需要打电话,我们遇到了一些问题,但工作人员很积极的帮我们解决了,后面没有遇到同样的问题,这很棒
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Place Broglie: 350 m
- Kléber Square: 450 m
- Place Gutenberg: 650 m
- Fontaine de Janus: 450 m
- The Egyptian House: 650 m
- Palace of the Rhine: 600 m
- Tomi Ungerer Museum: 650 m
- Place du Marché Gayot: 700 m
- Place de la République: 550 m
- Square de l’Ancienne Synagogue: 450 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Le Tribunal: 200 m
- Restaurant Yapan Sushi: 50 m
- Restaurant Bateaux de l’Ill: 100 m
Top attractions:
- Rohan Palace: 800 m
- The Barrage Vauban: 1.1 km
- The Robertsau Forest: 8 km
- Museum Œuvre Notre-Dame: 800 m
- Museum of Decorative Arts: 800 m
- Strasbourg History Museum: 900 m
- Rohrschollen Nature Reserve: 11 km
- Strasbourg Museum of Fine Arts: 850 m
- Park of the Chateau de Pourtales: 5 km
- Jardin botanique de l’Université de Strasbourg: 1.7 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Forêt de Lübeck: 4 km
Public transport:
- Train Homme de Fer Tram Stop: 400 m
- Train Langstross – Grand’Rue Tram Stop: 600 m
Closest airports:
- Lahr Airport: 47 km
- Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport: 43 km
- Strasbourg International Airport: 13 km


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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