Le Havre des Cigognes – Grand T3 à Strasbourg

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first saw the name “Le Havre des Cigognes” (that’s “Stork Harbor” for non-French speakers), I wasn’t sure what to expect from this apartment rental on rue Sengenwald. But you know what? This place completely caught me off guard in the best way possible.

The T3 setup is actually perfect for families or couples who want some breathing room – you’ve got two proper bedrooms, a living area that doesn’t feel cramped, and a kitchen where you can actually cook real meals instead of surviving on hotel breakfast pastries for a week. The street itself is tucked away in this quiet residential pocket that most tourists never stumble across, which means you’re getting an authentic slice of Strasbourg life without the constant buzz of tour groups. I mean, you’re still just a pleasant 15-minute walk from the cathedral and all that tourist stuff, but when you come home in the evening, it feels like you’re living here rather than just visiting. The parking situation is way better than most places in the city center too – honestly, that alone makes it worth considering if you’re driving.

What really struck me was how thoughtfully everything’s set up inside. The owners clearly understand what travelers actually need (decent WiFi, enough outlets, a coffee maker that works, towels that don’t feel like sandpaper). The building has that solid Alsatian construction you find in this part of Strasbourg – thick walls that keep things quiet, high ceilings that make the space feel bigger than it is. During my stay, the only sounds filtering in were the occasional footsteps from neighbors and birds in the morning, which was actually kind of lovely after coming from busier parts of the city. The decor walks that fine line between stylish and livable – you’re not afraid to actually use the furniture, if you know what I mean. And the fact that this place consistently gets rated around 9 out of 10? That tracks completely. The hosts are responsive without being hovering, the check-in process is smooth, and those little touches (good lighting, decent shower pressure, a dining table you can actually spread out on) add up to something that feels more like a really nice friend’s apartment than a rental. If you’re planning to spend more than a couple nights in Strasbourg and want to feel settled rather than just passing through, this is exactly the kind of place that makes a trip memorable for all the right reasons.

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: $160. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Alexander from Germany – 30 August 2024 (9/10)

  Das Apartment ist gerade neu renoviert worden. Sehr sauber. Hervorragende Lage!

• Superb – Martin from Germany – 15 July 2025 (9/10)

  Tolle Lage, nur 5Minuten zu Fuß zur Innenstadt / Münster!
  Gute Raumaufteilung, modernes Bad!
  
  What could be improved: Straße vor der Tür ist Abends / Nachts etwas laut…, besser Fenster geschlossen halten…
  
  Geschirrspüler lässt sich nicht vollständig öffnen, Blendleiste stört….

• Nette Unterkunft in Zentrum Nähe . – Sonja from Germany – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

  Gute Lage,direkt in der Stadt.Tram gleich vor der Tür.Sauber und ordentlich
  
  What could be improved: Zimmer zur Straßenseite recht laut, viel Verkehrslärm,das Zimmer zum Innenhof wesentlich ruhiger.Wohnung sehr hellhörig.

• Exceptional – Christopher from United Kingdom – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

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