Le Jean-Sébastien Bach

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Le Jean-Sébastien Bach, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a hotel named after a German composer sitting on a boulevard in Strasbourg. But you know what? It actually works. The whole classical music theme feels authentic here, not forced like some places that slap a concept onto their branding and call it a day.

The location is what really sold me on this place. You’re right in the heart of Strasbourg on Boulevard Jean-Sébastien Bach – which, if you know the city at all, puts you walking distance from both the stunning cathedral and the European Quarter. I mean, you can literally stroll to the Palais de l’Europe in about fifteen minutes, and the old town’s cobblestone streets are just across the canal. The 4-star rating feels accurate too – it’s polished without being stuffy, and the staff actually seems to know their neighborhood (rare these days, honestly). Check-in was smooth, though I’d recommend arriving after 3 PM because they seem to still be cleaning rooms before that.

What surprised me most was how quiet it stays despite being on a main boulevard. The rooms face different directions, so if you’re sensitive to street noise, just mention it when booking – the back-facing ones are noticeably quieter. The decor leans into that classical music theme without going overboard… think elegant dark wood and subtle musical motifs rather than giant piano keys everywhere. The beds are actually comfortable (not just hotel-brochure comfortable), and the bathrooms have that European efficiency thing going on – compact but well-designed. Parking can be a bit tricky since you’re in the city center, but there’s a garage nearby, and honestly, you won’t need a car much once you’re settled in. The 7.9 rating makes sense to me – it’s solid and reliable, maybe not blow-your-mind spectacular, but the kind of place where everything just works. The breakfast is better than average, and I appreciated that they use local Alsatian specialties alongside the usual continental spread. If you’re planning to explore Strasbourg properly – and you should, because it’s gorgeous – this gives you a comfortable base without breaking the bank or making you feel like you’re staying in some generic chain hotel.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Strasbourg at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak December season when the city hosts its world-famous Christmas celebrations.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. Standard Double Room with Balcony for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $135. Standard Double Room with Balcony with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $202. Deluxe Double Room with Balcony with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $234. Standard Apartment with Balcony with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $282. Deluxe Apartment with Balcony with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $314. Prestige Suite with Balcony with 1 double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $377. Executive Suite with Balcony with 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• I liked it. – Nadiya from Ukraine – 25 July 2025 (7/10)

  A solid, old-style hotel in a good neighborhood. The small kitchen is very convenient.
  
  What could be improved: The room facing the street is a bit noisy, while the garden-facing room is very comfortable. The window opening system is difficult to use — it barely opens and can’t be closed properly. There is an air conditioner, but it doesn’t cool very well.

• Pleasant hotel stay near beautiful Orangerie park – Barry from Ireland – 14 July 2025 (9/10)

  I really like the location, next to the Orangerie park. The staff were all very obliging and helpful – one member of staff even lent me his umbrella when I get to go out in the pouring rain. The apartment was comfortable and spacious
  
  What could be improved: The sliding window onto the balcony is a little tricky to open and close. There's nothing provided to wash any dishes or cutlery used. The internet is rather unreliable – it's fast enough when it works, but it cuts out randomly.

• Comfortable, cosy stay in a pleasant location – Barry from Ireland – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  I had a very pleasant, comfortable stay. The staff were generally friendly and approachable. I slept well during my stay, even though the bed was much softer than I'm used to. The breakfast options were reasonably varied. My room even had a trouser press. The location by the Orangerie Park is very pleasant.
  
  What could be improved: The wifi was not reliable at all – in the end I just had to use my telephone to create a hotspot so I could work on my computer. A sponge and some washing up liquid would be a good addition to the kitchenette – turning on the dishwasher for a single cup and saucer is very wasteful

• Superb – Fabiana from Switzerland – 5 April 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel is well located, rooms are large and clean. The area is super silent over night

• Very good – Clementine from Australia – 8 January 2025 (8/10)

  Beautiful hotel, lovely staff, comfortable and spacious rooms, good breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Location is not super central but still at an acceptable distance. Price is high compared to the facilities in a city like Strasbourg.

• Superb – Hassan from Lebanon – 4 January 2025 (9/10)

  Spacious and comfortable room with excellent amnities

• Convenient for our purpose! – Sofia from United Kingdom – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable and spacious, well equipped kitchenette, nice desk, two TVs.
  Tasty breakfast with cacao and coffee from the machine included. Nice balcony. Close to a lovely park – short walk through the park to the tram!
  
  What could be improved: The sofa bed mattress was hard and there were hard bars sticking out.

• Superb – Sofia from Greece – 29 December 2024 (9/10)

  Spacious, comfortable and very clean room. Very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. The staff was very friendly and breakfast was decent.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel is located a bit far from Strasbourg centre, but there are tram and bus stops at 10-15min walking distance.

• Nice little stay – Rafaela from United Kingdom – 9 December 2024 (8/10)

  The room is very spacious, and clean, good comfy bed. The toilet was clean!
  The kitchen space had everything which was very useful.
  There was an option to have breakfast in the room which was great for us.
  
  What could be improved: There was no iron or a safety box in the room.

• Very good – Gerrard from Netherlands – 8 December 2024 (8/10)

  Nice large rooms
  Comfortable
  
  What could be improved: All ok, location just a bit outside the centre

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