ibis Strasbourg Centre Petite France

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the ibis Strasbourg Centre Petite France on rue du Faubourg National, I wasn’t expecting much. It’s got that typical ibis chain look, you know? But honestly, this one surprised me in the best way possible.

The thing about this place is the location – and I mean really understanding what that means when you’re actually walking around Strasbourg. You’re maybe a ten-minute walk from the cathedral (those cobblestones will wake you up, trust me), but here’s what the booking sites don’t tell you: you’re right by the train station without being stuck in that weird tourist-trap zone that surrounds most train stations. I actually loved being able to grab my morning coffee from the little bakery around the corner on rue du 22 Novembre – the locals go there, which is always a good sign. The Petite France area itself is about fifteen minutes on foot, and honestly, that walk through the old town is half the experience anyway.

The rooms are… well, they’re ibis rooms. Clean, functional, that slightly industrial vibe they all have. But the beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the soundproofing is better than I expected – important when you’re this close to the city center. The shower pressure was solid, which sounds silly until you’ve spent three days with a sad trickle of lukewarm water somewhere else. What I really appreciated was how the staff handled things – check-in was quick, they spoke decent English when my French got rusty, and when I needed directions to find a pharmacy late one evening, the guy at the front desk actually drew me a little map instead of just pointing vaguely down the street.

Here’s something I noticed that might matter to you: the breakfast is typical hotel continental stuff, but it starts early enough that you can actually fuel up before the tourist crowds hit the major sites. And if you’re driving – well, parking in Strasbourg’s old town is basically a nightmare, but this hotel has a garage. It’s not cheap, but it’s there, and that’s worth something when you’re circling narrow medieval streets at 9 PM looking for a spot. The whole area gets pretty lively on weekend evenings (students, locals heading out), but it never felt unsafe or too chaotic. Actually kind of nice to feel like you’re staying somewhere that real people live and work, not just a tourist bubble.

Would I stay here again? Yeah, probably. It’s not going to blow your mind – this is solid, reliable, three-star territory. But sometimes that’s exactly what you want, especially when you’re spending most of your time exploring a city like Strasbourg. The 7.6 rating makes sense to me; it does what it promises without any major surprises, good or bad. Just don’t expect boutique charm or cutting-edge design – expect a clean bed, decent location, and staff who seem to actually care about doing their jobs well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $85. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $144. Standard Triple Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Peter from Ireland – 19 July 2025 (8/10)

  Location, affordability, parking
  
  What could be improved: Lack of what I consider required facilities – fridge, safe, glasses, tea making

• Superb – Olena from Portugal – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

  We had to wait rather long to check it, but the stuff were very friendly and they even gave a toy-gift to our son, which was very nice. The location is very close to both city and train station, which was important for us. The breakfast is not great, but ok.
  I would stay here again
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast could have been better

• We liked the hotel, despite the size of the room. All of the atttractions were within walking dustance. – Geraldine from United States – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  The location was convenient. The staff was pleasant and helpful , and it was a good value.
  The air conditioning was appreviated and worked well.
  
  What could be improved: The room was extremely small and it would have been nice to have an in room coffee pot and mini refrigerator.

• We will definitely revisit Strasbourg and stay here again – Mark from Australia – 28 June 2025 (9/10)

  Centrally located and very affordable
  
  What could be improved: We would have liked the ability to make tea and coffee in our room, or complimentary tea and coffee from the breakfast area.

• Good – Sten from Belgium – 19 June 2025 (7/10)

  Friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: Some noise from trams if you are in the lower floors facing the main street

• Great location for a comfortable stay! – Amelie from Australia – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  The bed was comfortable and the room had everything you need. Daily housekeeping and kind staff! Good location, close to the station and tram stop.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really, I had to wait a little bit for my room to be ready but it didn’t affect my stay.

• Superb – Salazar from United Kingdom – 30 May 2025 (9/10)

  The staff was helpful and friendly

• Being a convenient location with excellent basic facilities and a good price, it suited us perfectl. – Helen from Australia – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  The breakfast was excellent and very convenient with a range of food that fitted our needs. Some fresh fruit would have been a bonus.
  
  What could be improved: See above.

• Very good – Kathrin from Germany – 30 April 2025 (8/10)

  It‘s nearby the city centre and the train station. The room was small but comfortable.

• Very good – Lolia from Germany – 13 April 2025 (8/10)

  The location was perfect. Close to both the city center and the main station.
  
  What could be improved: A cupboard would have been nice.

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