By nora

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to By Nora on Rue des Jésuites, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the street’s pretty quiet and residential, which actually turned out to be perfect. You know how some boutique hotels try too hard to be quirky? This one doesn’t do that at all. It just feels… right. The whole vibe is sort of effortlessly chic, if that makes sense, like someone with really good taste just decided to open their beautifully designed home to travelers.

What really got me was how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between intimate and polished. The rooms have this warm, almost Scandinavian feel – clean lines but cozy textures, and honestly, the beds are fantastic (I’m picky about mattresses). The bathrooms are what I’d call quietly luxurious – you know, good water pressure, quality toiletries, but nothing flashy. What I loved most though was how quiet it stays at night. Being tucked away from the main tourist drag means you’re not dealing with late-night noise from Grande Île, but you’re still only about a 12-minute walk to the cathedral. I mean, you could probably make it in 10 if you’re not stopping to peek into shop windows.

The staff here actually knows Strasbourg – not just the obvious stuff everyone mentions, but like, they’ll tell you which morning to hit the farmers market on Boulevard de la Victoire (Saturdays, by the way, and get there early for the best cheese selection). They pointed me toward this little wine bar on Rue du Faubourg de Pierre that I never would’ve found otherwise. Check-in was smooth too, none of that hovering-around-the-lobby-at-3pm nonsense. And look, I’ll be honest – parking in this part of Strasbourg can be a bit of a pain, but they’ve got that sorted with nearby options they’ll tell you about. The whole place just feels like someone thought through all the little things that actually matter when you’re trying to enjoy a city. It’s the kind of spot where you end up extending your stay if you can swing it, which – fair warning – I absolutely tried to do.

Strasbourg hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic Petite France district to elegant converted mansions and modern accommodations near the European Parliament.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $499. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Dorota from Poland – 20 December 2023 (10/10)

• Very good – Sergio from France – 19 December 2022 (8/10)

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