La Madeleine – Strasbourg

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to La Madeleine on Rue Sainte-Madeleine, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes those modest expectations work in your favor. This little hotel actually surprised me, and I mean that in the best way possible.

The thing about staying here is the location – and I don’t mean that in some generic “convenient location” BS way that every hotel claims. I mean you’re literally a five-minute walk from the cathedral, tucked away on this quiet side street that most tourists completely miss. You can actually hear the cathedral bells from some of the rooms (which is either charming or annoying at 7 AM, depending on your perspective). The street itself is narrow and cobblestoned, so don’t expect to pull right up to the entrance – you’ll probably end up parking in one of those underground lots nearby and wheeling your suitcase over some seriously uneven stones. Fair warning there.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to actually know Strasbourg, not just the hotel. The guy at reception – I think his name was Philippe – gave me directions to this little bakery around the corner that honestly had better croissants than the hotel breakfast. Speaking of breakfast, it’s pretty standard continental fare, nothing fancy, but the coffee was surprisingly good and they had local Alsatian jams that you won’t find everywhere. The rooms themselves are… well, they’re what you’d expect from a solid 3-star. Clean, comfortable enough, though the walls are a bit thin – I could hear my neighbors’ TV one night, but it wasn’t terrible. The bathroom in my room was recently renovated (you can tell because the fixtures actually matched), and the shower had decent water pressure, which honestly matters more than people realize after a long day walking around the old town.

Here’s the thing about La Madeleine – it’s not trying to be something it isn’t. The 7.9 rating makes perfect sense because it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. The lobby has this slightly worn but welcoming feel, like staying at a well-maintained family home rather than some sterile chain hotel. There’s free WiFi that actually works throughout the building (tested it in the stairwell because I’m weird like that), and they’ll hold your luggage if you arrive early, which saved my bacon since I got there around 10 AM on a Sunday. If you’re the type who needs a fitness center or room service, this isn’t your place. But if you want somewhere clean and comfortable to crash after exploring Petite France or the Christmas markets (if you’re there in December – and trust me, you want to be), then La Madeleine does the job really well. Plus, you’re close enough to everything that matters that you won’t be spending half your day figuring out transportation or walking until your feet hurt.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $98. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Edith from Germany – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

  die Bettdecken und die Bettwäsche mega gemütlich, sehr gute Qualität, was für einen erholsamen Schlaf sorgten, auch die Handtücher waren sehr ästhetisch, insgesamt tolle Ferienwohnung in einer 1a Lage (super Lage).

• Very good – Романюк from France – 27 December 2024 (8/10)

  На рахунок приміщення немає ніяких претензій.Все сподобалося.
  
  What could be improved: Те що ми не могли зайти трохи раніше вказаного часу

• Zentrale Lage – schöne Wohnung. Ideal für ein Wochenendbesuch – Norbert from Germany – 16 October 2023 (9/10)

  Tolle Lage, schöne Wohnung mit allem was man benötigt, sehr ruhig und dennoch zentral, Klasse Bett. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit, dank der Wohnung in Straßburg. Auch war die Agentur sehr bemüht uns alles so schön wie möglich zu machen. Danke dafür. Sehr empfehlenswert!
  
  What could be improved: Leider war die Registrierung bedingt durch einen Softwarefehler bei der Anbieterplattform (allerdings sicher nur vorübergehend) etwas umständlich und langwierig. Auch war es etwas kompliziert über den Schlüsseltresor an den Schlüssel zu gelangen. Insgesamt ist die Wohnung etwas hellhörig (Geräusche on der Toilette gelangen aufgrund mangelnder Schallisolation in den Rest der Wohnung und der Bereich vor der Wohnung lässt nicht so eine schöne Wohnung vermuten. aber alles kein Problem…, denn Lage und Wohnung selbst machen dies wieder wett

• Tolle, gut ausgestattete Unterkunft – gerne jederzeit wieder! – Marc from Germany – 12 September 2023 (9/10)

  Die Lage war unmittelbar neben der Altstadt. Die Kathedrale lag ca. 4 Gehminuten entfernt. Das bekannte Stadtviertel "Le petit France" war durch schöne Gässchen gut zu erreichen. Gerne Wieder!
  
  What could be improved: Wir haben den Eingang zum Apartment im Haus erst nach einigem Suchen gefunden – ein entsprechender Hinweis auf der Tür, bzw. am Klingelschild wäre empfehlenswert.

• Fantastisch, hygiënische en uitstekende locaties vrijwel in het centrum. – Jagendorst from Netherlands – 9 August 2023 (8/10)

  Heel dichtbij het centrum en de meeste attracties
  
  What could be improved: Geen commentaar

• Good – Marika from Italy – 29 December 2024 (7/10)

  La struttura ha un’ottima posizione in quanto è vicinissima al centro di Strasburgo.

• Appartamento centralissimo e comodo a tutto – Gian from Italy – 26 August 2024 (9/10)

  Posizione comodissima, contigua al ccentro storico e atutte le attrazioni principali.
  Ottima la pulizia.
  Location tranquilla e silenziosa.
  
  What could be improved: Ingresso complicatissimo: la cassetta per le chiavi era attaccata ad una colonna di legno nero, non facilmente visibile. Nel medesimo cortile vi erano altre cassette/cassaforte simili senza il nome dell'appartamento, ed inoltre due scale diverse per c'è stata un po' di confusione.
  Mancava il wifi e la tv.
  Suggerimento: visti icambiamenti climatici e le estati afose valutare l'installazione di un condizionatore

• Good – Norman from Germany – 7 June 2024 (7/10)

  Es ist alles da, was man braucht und ruhig ist es trotz zentraler Lage auch.
  
  What could be improved: Les escaliers pour rentrer l'immeuble sont glissants.

• l’emplacement était parfait pour visiter le centre – Leila from France – 16 May 2024 (8/10)

  son emplacement
  
  What could be improved: manque de lumière
  canapé lit pas confort et bruyant

• Very good – Friederike from Germany – 13 February 2024 (8/10)

  Lage war hervorragend

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