Hôtel Graffalgar

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Hôtel Graffalgar? The name made me expect some stuffy French place trying too hard to be British, but honestly, it’s just this really solid neighborhood hotel that happens to sit on one of Strasbourg’s quieter streets. And I mean quiet – rue Déserte literally translates to “deserted street,” which sounds ominous but actually means you’ll sleep like a baby even with the windows cracked open.

The thing is, this three-star spot punches way above its weight class. I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels with more stars that felt soulless, but there’s something genuine about Graffalgar that you pick up on right when you walk in. Maybe it’s because the staff actually seems to care about whether you find that little boulangerie around the corner (it’s incredible, by the way – grab the pain aux raisins before 10 AM or you’re out of luck). The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying in actual Strasbourg rather than tourist-land. You’re close enough to walk to the cathedral in about fifteen minutes, but far enough from the crowds that you can duck back for an afternoon nap without fighting through selfie sticks.

What really sold me was the attention to small stuff that matters when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The Wi-Fi works properly – and I mean throughout the building, not just if you’re standing next to the router. There’s decent water pressure, which you don’t appreciate until you’ve spent a week somewhere with that sad European trickle shower situation. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully laid out so your suitcase isn’t blocking the bathroom door. And here’s something you won’t read in other reviews – the walls are thick enough that you won’t hear your neighbors’ entire phone conversations. Trust me, after staying in some paper-thin places near the train station, this matters more than fancy marble countertops.

The neighborhood itself is what locals call “authentique” without being run-down. You’ve got that corner café where the same regulars show up every morning, a little épicerie that stays open late when you need toothpaste or wine, and tree-lined streets that feel properly European without being precious about it. Parking can be tricky (it’s street parking mostly), but the tram stop at Place de Bordeaux is close enough that you can ditch the car and just use public transport to get around the city center.

Look, an 8.4 rating might not sound earth-shattering, but it reflects something real – this is a place that does the fundamentals really well without trying to be something it’s not. The breakfast is solid, the beds are comfortable, and when you ask for restaurant recommendations, they send you to places where they actually eat, not tourist traps. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want, especially in a city like Strasbourg where the real charm is in wandering the neighborhoods and stumbling onto your own discoveries.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $153. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $153. Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $188. Family Room (4 Adults) with 4 single beds, 2 single beds and 2 bunk beds for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Central well connection station and city – Katie from Belgium – 19 May 2025 (9/10)

  Different art in every room… graffiti style decoration in common areas.
  
  What could be improved: Not to everyone’s taste but fun and different.

• Simple comfortable friendly – Brendan from Belgium – 7 May 2025 (8/10)

  Love the style and friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: No complaints. I would definitely stay again

• Everything was above my expectations – Ferit from Netherlands – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was above my expectations .
  Nice and clean hotel

• Fun – Jodie from Australia – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  Loved the relaxed nature, beds were comfy and enjoyed the windows.

• Very good – Tom from Ireland – 29 January 2025 (8/10)

  Funky design and decor.
  
  What could be improved: Building noise – nothing can be done about that. No coffee or tea in the room.
  Square pillows.

• Superb – Marcelo from Brazil – 7 January 2025 (9/10)

  Great Location and Friendly Service!

• Very happy but a little expensive – Leah from Australia – 19 December 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent friendly staff, super kind and helpful. Fantastic location, we loved the lobby area and bag hold after check out.
  
  What could be improved: We paid a little more than normal – not sure if it was for the dates.

• I would definitely stay here again. – Jacinta from Australia – 19 December 2024 (8/10)

  Close to walk from the train station with our luggage and to walk to Petite France and into the city.
  The decor was fun.
  Staff were helpful.
  Really clean.

• Superb – John from Saudi Arabia – 18 December 2024 (9/10)

  It is near Strasbourg main station. The artworks in the hotel is amazing. The attending staff is so good that he agreed to keep my luggage until the next day since the hotel is fully booked so I need to transfer to another property.

• Average stay at an average hotel. – Azita from United States – 14 December 2024 (7/10)

  Convenient and clean
  
  What could be improved: Good location

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