Golden seconds

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Golden Seconds? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – it’s tucked away on this quiet little street in Strasbourg where time honestly feels like it slows down a bit. Rue Otto Back isn’t one of those tourist-packed areas you’ll find in guidebooks, but that’s exactly why this place works so well. I mean, you’re still just a short walk from the cathedral and all that, but when you step outside in the morning, you’re not immediately swallowed up by tour groups with their matching umbrellas.

The building itself has that solid Alsatian feel – you know, the kind where the walls are actually thick and you don’t hear your neighbors watching TV until 2 AM. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward (no upselling, thank god), and the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood instead of just rattling off the same three recommendations everyone gives. My room faced the courtyard, which I was initially skeptical about, but it turned out to be perfect – quiet enough that I could sleep with the windows open, even though we’re talking about a city center location here. The décor walks that fine line between contemporary and trying-too-hard, landing somewhere comfortable. Nothing revolutionary, but everything felt intentional rather than just ordered from a hotel catalog.

What really won me over, though, were the little things that suggest someone who runs this place actually thinks about the guest experience. The lighting in the bathroom doesn’t make you look like you’re dying at 7 AM – honestly, you’d be surprised how rare that is. There’s enough desk space to actually spread out a map or your laptop without playing Tetris with the amenities. And the breakfast? Well, it’s not going to change your life, but they clearly source from local places rather than just opening industrial-sized containers of everything. The coffee was strong enough to wake me up, the croissants tasted like they came from an actual bakery, and there were enough options that you won’t get bored if you’re staying more than a couple nights. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this area – there’s a public garage about three blocks away that’s your best bet, but honestly, once you’re settled in, you probably won’t need your car much. The tram stops nearby, and most of what you’ll want to see in Strasbourg is perfectly walkable from here. That 9.1 rating isn’t just people being generous – this place delivers on being exactly what it promises without any weird surprises or disappointments that make you question your booking decisions at midnight.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $124. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Lizette from Japan – 21 December 2024 (10/10)

  everything!!! one of the best place i have stayed. Owner is very nice, very responsive . House is spotless, modern, high tech, and complete with everything that we need.
  
  will surely come back and stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: none

• Great apartament – Iuliaiosif99 from Romania – 11 December 2024 (8/10)

  Everything was amazing. Very clean apartament. Nice hosts.

• Exceptional – Evangeline from United States – 30 November 2024 (10/10)

  Roomy and clean

• Exceptional – Jahangir from France – 26 October 2024 (10/10)

  Nice beautiful clean

• Such a treat! – Shar from United Kingdom – 6 February 2024 (10/10)

  What an incredible apartment! You can see that the hosts have put in a lot of thought and detail into the place and they came and showed us how to use everything when we got there which was lovely. The jacuzzi bath was the highlight of course, and I feel for the price of the apartment was an absolute treat! Really good value for money and I would definitely recommend it for a relaxing night away

• . – Arthu from France – 19 June 2025 (10/10)

  Good
  
  What could be improved: .

• Bad host – Victoria from Germany – 29 March 2024 (5/10)

  It was nice for the family
  
  What could be improved: They said dogs allowed no extra charge but then they try charging us and we have a baby they also try charging us too but he is 3 but it says0-3 no charge very difficult people.

• Superb – Céline from France – 25 July 2025 (9/10)

  Conforme à la description et aux photos
  Propreté irréprochable
  Emplacement pour nous nous avions une convention au Zenith donc 5 min en voiture et 14 min du centre ville
  
  What could be improved: Manque quelques ustensiles de cuisine
  Un peu juste pour 4 personnes qui prennent le petit dej le matin et veulent cuisiner 1 repas

• Superb – Aurélie from France – 14 July 2025 (9/10)

  Un accueil souriant par les hôtes 😁 et aux petits soins.
  Une incroyable nuit passée au golden seconds,
  Décoré avec goût.
  Un jaccuzi impeccable et un fauteuil massant au top ☺️
  Nous avons passé un très bon moment
  
  Nous reviendrons c'est sur ☺️
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• Exceptional – Miiish from France – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  Tout était super 🙂
  Appartement tres bien equipe, propre
  Nous sommes sorties en ville en tram et revenues en Uber
  Merci pour l accueil

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