Cosy Rent Strasbourg Garage Wifi Terrasse Dream Host Romain

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Cosy Rent Strasbourg Garage Wifi Terrasse Dream Host Romain,” I thought someone had just mashed together every search term they could think of. But you know what? It’s actually pretty accurate, which is kind of refreshing in a world of overpromising hotel names.

This place sits on Route des Romains, which – and here’s something most booking sites won’t tell you – is actually one of those quieter residential streets that locals use to avoid the tourist chaos closer to Petite France. You’re on the second floor of what feels like a converted apartment building, and honestly, that garage mention in the name isn’t just for show. Romain (yes, there really is a host named Romain) sorted out parking for us, which if you’ve ever tried to park near Strasbourg’s old town, you’ll know is worth its weight in gold. The terrace is small but gets amazing afternoon light, and I spent way too much time out there with coffee just watching the neighborhood wake up.

The wifi actually works – I mean, really works, not that “technically connected but good luck loading anything” situation you get at a lot of European rentals. The space itself has that lived-in coziness that the name promises, though it’s more “your French friend’s spare room” than “Instagram-perfect vacation rental.” The kitchen’s tiny but functional, and there’s something oddly satisfying about picking up groceries from the little Monoprix down the street and cooking breakfast while the tram rumbles by outside. Speaking of trams, you’re maybe a ten-minute walk to the Krimmeri-Meinau stop, which gets you into the cathedral area in no time. Romain left this handwritten note about which direction to walk to avoid the hill – small thing, but it shows he actually thinks about his guests’ experience.

The 7.8 rating makes sense to me. It’s not luxury, and if you’re expecting hotel-style daily housekeeping or a concierge, you’ll be disappointed. But for what it is – a genuine local experience in a city that can feel pretty touristy – it delivers. The neighborhood has this authentic Strasbourg vibe that you miss when you’re staying near all the major sights. There’s a boulangerie two blocks down that does these incredible kougelhopfs (ask Romain about it, he’ll point you in the right direction), and you’ll hear actual French conversations on the street instead of tour groups. The only real downside is that the building’s old, so sound carries – not a huge deal, but worth knowing if you’re a super light sleeper. All in all, if you want to feel less like a tourist and more like someone who’s actually staying in Strasbourg for a while, this spot hits that sweet spot between authentic and comfortable.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $126. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Superb – Otto from Indonesia – 21 April 2024 (9/10)

  -Value for money, home appliance is completed
  -Hot water experienced problem for a night but host was helpful to resolve for the next morning
  
  What could be improved: Need more and higher quality of towels

• Very good – Rita from Belgium – 26 May 2024 (8/10)

  Very good location with public transport to the city center. Very good plus the parking for the car

• In general – not bad – Ilona from Luxembourg – 3 August 2023 (7/10)

  Quite area, big supermarket in 5 minutes distance by foot. Very close to the city centrum . Rooms are very big.
  
  What could be improved: Couldn't use garage because its too small. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need, but pans are very very old.

• Exceptional – Efe from Turkey – 6 June 2023 (10/10)

  We came from Turkey. We stayed one night. It was very clean place and very easy to reach and close to everywhere.

• Not relaxed due to all problems – María from Netherlands – 6 May 2024 (6/10)

  Big appartement, close to the center by tram
  
  What could be improved: Problems to find and use the parking space. Too small and not advisable for a station car. Ee lost the fisrst afternoon Silvina this. We had no warm water the first night, unnacceptable…. Problems with the lock to enter the appartement. Altogether we would not go back even when the appartement is bid and the person who solved the problems was weet kind.

• Very outdated furniture but good connection to city – Helmut from Germany – 20 April 2025 (5/10)

  Proximity to tram and supermarket
  
  What could be improved: Very old furniture, kitchen ware not properly cleaned. One bed linen missing

• Disappointing – Claire from United Kingdom – 6 September 2023 (4/10)

  The apartment is a good size
  
  What could be improved: The fifth bed was not made up. The key was not in a secure place and the store was vandalized overnight. My husband informed the host of issues with the key but received no response. The cleanliness was not to standard.

• Superb – François from France – 15 December 2024 (9/10)

  Matelas confortable
  Nbx équipements

• Very good – Sylvie from France – 6 November 2024 (8/10)

  Appartement bien confortable, assez grand, bon chauffage. Literie vraiment très bonne avec 2 belles chambres.
  Baignoire agréable.
  Machine à laver très appréciable.
  Belle terrasse.
  Logement À côté d une ligne de tram et d'un commerce. On est rapidement au centre de strasbourg
  
  What could be improved: On nous a dit juste le jour de notre arrivée qu il y avait des travaux sur la route devant l immeuble pour l exécution du prolongement de la ligne du tram. Ce n est oas très cool
  J ai du graisser moi même la porte d entrée de l appartement qui était vraiment dure à ouvrir . . Il faut que quelqu'un s occupe de ça pour traiter complètement le problème .
  Pas assez de vaisselle
  Portes des placards cuisine à nettoyer.

• Superb – Rodrigue from Germany – 9 June 2024 (9/10)

  Eine saubere Wohnung, die wir weiter empfehlen…
  
  Das Appartement war sauber und liegt in der Nähe von Supermärkten, Restaurants usw., so dass man schnell alles erledigen kann. Ist man der Wohnung, bekommt man nicht mit, ob es draußen laut ist; sehr gut zum Ausruhen. Kostenloser Parkplatz mit begrenzter Dauer gegenüber der Wohnung. Die Wohnung selbst hat eine Garage, aber nicht geeignet wenn man wieder rausfahren möchte.
  Der nette Besitzer der Wohnung war sehr hilfsbereit.
  Ich war mit der Familie unterwegs. Die Kinder hatten genug Platz zum Spielen.

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