ibis Styles Strasbourg Avenue du Rhin

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the ibis Styles on Avenue Aristide Briand, I wasn’t expecting much. It’s tucked into this fairly residential stretch that feels more like suburban Strasbourg than the postcard-perfect city center you see in all the photos. But you know what? That actually ended up being one of the things I liked most about it.

The whole ibis Styles concept is sort of their attempt at making budget hotels feel less, well, budget-y, and they’ve honestly done a decent job here. The lobby has this quirky local art thing going on – lots of pieces inspired by Alsatian culture but given a modern twist that doesn’t feel too try-hard. Check-in was refreshingly quick (I mean, it’s an ibis, they’ve got the efficiency thing down), and the staff actually seemed to know the neighborhood when I asked about getting to Petite France without dealing with the tourist crowds. Pro tip they shared: cut through Parc de l’Orangerie in the morning – it’s gorgeous and you’ll beat the tour groups.

The rooms are clean and functional in that distinctly French way where everything has its place and nothing’s wasted. Sure, the bathroom’s compact, but the shower pressure was surprisingly good, and honestly, how much time are you planning to spend in your room when you’re in Strasbourg anyway? What I really appreciated was how quiet it got at night – being off the main tourist drag means you’re not dealing with late-night revelers stumbling back from the winstubs. The bed was comfortable enough that I actually slept in one morning, which rarely happens when I’m traveling. There’s decent WiFi throughout, though it gets a bit spotty during peak evening hours when everyone’s uploading their cathedral photos.

Here’s the thing about the location that took me a day to figure out – you’re actually perfectly positioned to explore Strasbourg like locals do. The tram stop at Aristide Briand is literally a three-minute walk, and from there you can get anywhere in the city without the hassle of driving (parking in central Strasbourg is honestly a nightmare). I found myself grabbing morning coffee at this little boulangerie just down the street that clearly caters to neighborhood regulars, not tourists. The woman behind the counter started recognizing me by day three, which felt pretty great. You’re also close enough to walk to some excellent restaurants in the Krutenau district that most visitors never discover – way better food, half the price of the touristy spots near the cathedral.

The breakfast was standard ibis fare – nothing spectacular, but everything you need, and the coffee was actually drinkable. They’ve got local touches like proper Alsatian pastries mixed in with the usual continental spread. During summer, you can eat outside in their little courtyard area, which feels surprisingly peaceful given that you’re still in the city. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was planning to spend time exploring beyond just the obvious Strasbourg highlights. It’s got that sweet spot of being comfortable, affordable, and genuinely well-located once you understand the city’s rhythm.

To book a hotel in Strasbourg during the famous Christmas Market season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts holiday enthusiasts and culture lovers from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $124. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $124. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Samantha from United Kingdom – 19 July 2025 (9/10)

  The complete stay was fabulous. The staff, the facilities, the evening meal, the breakfast, the location, the parking were all excellent. Would definitely recommend and return .
  
  What could be improved: No coffee making facilities in the room

• Superb – Dominique from Belgium – 30 June 2025 (9/10)

  Room clean = OK
  Breakfast = poor
  
  What could be improved: Poor breakfast

• Your go-to hotel for either a stopover or your travel hub outside of the city center in Strasbourg – Arne from Belgium – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly and helpful staff, lovely neighborhood. Very easy to find a parking spot close by (and free during the weekend). Very efficient as I stayed here just for a stopover with minimal delay in checking out.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing! A+++

• Superb – Meredith from Australia – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

  Very comfortable, clean, affordable, fantastic breakfast, close total stop.
  
  What could be improved: There was no tea/coffee making facilities in the room.

• Nice place to stay – Jeevendran from Switzerland – 23 January 2025 (9/10)

  Very good place to stay
  
  What could be improved: Staff

• Very good – Jesse from Italy – 9 January 2025 (8/10)

  It was well located and very convenient for my son and I who were just passing through Strasbourg. The hotel was clean and we had a good breakfast.

• Superb – Ka from Hong Kong – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

  The service was really good. We went during Christmas. And the staffs there were all super helpful.
  Location is very good, just a few steps away from train station.

• Superb – Zoe from New Zealand – 28 December 2024 (9/10)

  The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
  Without requesting, they organised an early check in for us when we arrived.
  The room was exactly what we wanted, an excellent bed, well insulated and nice and clean. We were very pleased with the location, great proximity to the tram and a quick ride in to the center. Would definitely recommend.

• Pleasant stay but very expensive. – Nagaranjani from India – 28 December 2024 (7/10)

  Good location, cleanliness. Good staff
  
  What could be improved: Very highly priced as compared to the size of accommodation and facilities offered.

• Good for a quick stop – Rana from Egypt – 5 November 2024 (8/10)

  Cleaning, food, staff
  
  What could be improved: İnternet location is far from the center

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