Le Saint-Florent – Proche centre, CHU, Zenith et Gare

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to Le Saint-Florent on Rue du Cerf, I wasn’t expecting much – it’s tucked into this quiet residential street that you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it. But that’s actually part of its charm, you know? You’re literally a five-minute walk from the cathedral and all the tourist madness, but when you turn onto this little street, it feels like you’ve found Strasbourg’s best-kept secret.

The thing that really struck me about this place is how the owners seem to get what travelers actually need. Sure, it’s a solid 3-star hotel – nothing fancy, but everything works properly, which honestly can’t be said for every place in this price range. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully simple; clean lines, decent-sized windows (mine faced the street, and yes, it gets a bit lively during evening rush hour, but nothing terrible), and – this is key – really good Wi-Fi throughout the building. I mean, I was video calling from the lobby at midnight without any issues. The beds are comfortable enough that I actually slept well, which doesn’t always happen when I’m traveling for work.

What really sold me on this place, though, is the location situation. The name mentions being close to the CHU, Zenith, and train station, and they’re not kidding around. I walked to the Gare Centrale in about twelve minutes – perfect if you’re doing day trips to Colmar or heading to the airport. The Zenith is maybe fifteen minutes on foot if you’re going to a concert, and honestly, that’s close enough to walk back after a show but far enough that you won’t hear the bass thumping through your walls. And if you’re visiting someone at the hospital, well, you can’t really ask for better positioning than this. There’s also this little bakery two blocks over on Rue de la Krutenau that does incredible pain au chocolat – I may have stopped there three mornings in a row, but who’s counting? The front desk staff actually recommended it, which tells you they know the neighborhood instead of just pointing tourists toward the obvious spots. Parking can be a bit tricky in this area (like most of Strasbourg’s old quarters), but there’s a public garage about four blocks away that won’t break the bank. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no upselling, no lengthy presentations about amenities I won’t use, just friendly efficiency. That 8.4 rating makes perfect sense to me; it’s the kind of place that does the fundamentals really well without trying to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $103. Studio Apartment with 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Cute, cosy & clean. – Emma from United Kingdom – 9 October 2024 (8/10)

  Cute, cosy and clean, well located and well connected by public transport. The smart TV was appreciated and despite it being a sofa bed, we were very comfortable curling up and watching movies. Functional kitchenette with free tea and coffee provided, as well as bakeries and shops nearby so we were never without anything important. A very helpful host who was considerate and lovely.

• The apartment was clean comfortable and good value. Communication with Arnaud was simple and effective. – Neil from United Kingdom – 30 May 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment was clean comfortable and good value. Communication with Arnaud was simple and effective.

• Good location, value for money, easy communication with the owner – Alexandru from Romania – 16 February 2025 (8/10)

  The location is in a quiet area, easy to reach from the city center, with Bolt or tram.
  The room looks nice, keep in mind that the bed is actually the sofa from the pictures which you need to extend.
  The owner was very communicative and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: More space for personal stuff could be very useful.
  The bathroom is not as new as the room itself.

• Very good – Judit from Belgium – 20 December 2024 (8/10)

  Easy check in, easy commination with the owner. Close to public transport.

• September 2024 – Susanne from Australia – 23 September 2024 (8/10)

  The studio flat was a good size although not exceptional. The fold out bed was large and comfortable and there was seasoning and oil if you wanted to cook something. Local small supermarket a short distance away ( 2 minute walk). Bakery, etc also fairly close. Good WiFi speeds and nice and quiet while I was there. Very quick to respond to questions.
  
  What could be improved: Can't checkin until 5pm.
  Microwave hadn't been cleaned but no doubt they will check for this in the future.

• Very good – Johanna from Hungary – 8 April 2024 (8/10)

  Very helpful host, easy to communicate
  
  What could be improved: Guests not allowed to adjust heating temperature, it was cold in the evenings.

• Perfect managing team for a comfortable flat in a convenient borough of Strasbourg – Guillaumer18 from France – 2 December 2023 (10/10)

  Nearly everything! Kudos to the managing team, which has been understanding, benevolent and caring. They made sure we had everything we needed or wanted.
  The flat is well-located and makes visiting Strasbourg easy and pleasant. Cronenbourg in itself is a cute little town as well.
  
  As for flat amenities and our concrete stay, everything was as described or shown. No surprise there. We were looking for a comfortable and relaxing place: we found it.
  
  What could be improved: This is something to consider for the owners. There might be some good reasons to have a price this high for the proposed amenities and surface (T1bis), but nonetheless it remains a considerable investment.
  Note: we booked the place during the winter period (Christmas market period)

• Nice choice – Wenlin雯 from Taiwan – 26 November 2023 (10/10)

  The transportation is really convenient, and the welcoming is really nice and friendly.
  
  What could be improved: a little bit dark in the room

• I don’t know why this room has high rating – Kim from Luxembourg – 26 December 2024 (2/10)

  Location is near the station
  
  What could be improved: All night upstair guy did treadmill from 18:00~24:00
  Not good smell in bathroom and empty shampoo dispenser
  And the bed is not comfortable
  Forced to clean everything before i left the room

• Well-Located but Overpriced with Unmet Expectations – Marietta from France – 28 December 2024 (3/10)

  Location, reactiveness, well connected appartment, easy check-in (fully automated)
  
  What could be improved: Our stay at this apartment in Strasbourg was disappointing overall, especially for the price of nearly 300€ for 2 nights. The only sleeping option was a foldable couch-bed, which was uncomfortable and not worth the cost.
  
  The location is a strong point—about 10 minutes to the train station and 20 minutes to the city center. The hosts were also very reactive when contacted, which was appreciated. The apartment included an iron and a hairdryer, but oddly, no shampoo was provided.
  
  The room was cold, and when we mentioned this to the owner, they cited French regulations limiting temperatures to a maximum of 19°C, claiming the thermostat already showed 21°C. Their suggestion was simply to use a second duvet, which didn’t fully address the issue.
  
  The apartment lacked closets for proper storage and wasn’t cleaned thoroughly, with noticeable dust and webs in the space (picture below).
  
  To make matters worse, on the last day, we received a list of tasks to complete before checking out, including washing and putting away dishes, sealing trash bags, and leaving used sheets and towels in the bathroom. This was not mentioned in the guest requirements and felt excessive given the early 10:00 AM check-out time (or we would be charged extra) especially with a late 5:00 PM check-in.
  
  While the location and responsive hosts were positives, the overall experience didn’t match the high price, and I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

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