Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare

Hotel Description

So you’re stepping off the train at Strasbourg Gare and honestly, you can’t miss the Mercure Centre Gare – it’s literally right there facing the station plaza. I mean, when they say “convenient,” they actually mean it this time. You know that slightly frantic feeling when you’re hauling luggage through an unfamiliar city? Yeah, you can skip that here.

The thing is, being this close to a major train station could go either way, right? But here’s what surprised me – once you’re inside, the noise just sort of… disappears. The lobby has this understated elegance that feels properly French without trying too hard. It’s got those clean lines and warm lighting that make you feel like you’ve made a smart choice, not just a practical one. The staff actually seems to know what they’re doing too, which isn’t always a given at station hotels. They’ll sort you out with directions to Petite France (and trust me, you want to walk there – it’s maybe fifteen minutes through some gorgeous streets), or point you toward the Christmas markets if you’re there in winter.

Now, I’ll be straight with you – at 7.3 stars, this isn’t going to blow your mind, but it’s going to do exactly what you need it to do. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid four-star Mercure: comfortable beds, decent space, everything works properly. The bathrooms are actually pretty nice – good water pressure, which honestly matters more than fancy toiletries. What I really appreciated was how quiet everything stays, even on weekends when Place de la Gare gets busy with people heading to the bars around Rue du Maire Kuss. You can open your windows for fresh air without getting a soundtrack of late-night revelry.

The breakfast situation is solid – nothing revolutionary, but they do proper coffee and there’s usually some local touches mixed in with the standard continental spread. If you’re one of those people who needs to eat early and get moving, they start serving at a reasonable hour. And here’s a local tip they probably won’t tell you: skip the hotel parking if you can. There’s street parking that’s way cheaper just a couple blocks away near the university district, and honestly, you’ll want to walk around this city anyway. The tram stops right outside if you need to get somewhere specific, and the cathedral is close enough that you’ll probably end up wandering over there without really planning to.

Look, this isn’t the kind of place you’ll write home about, but it’s the kind of place that lets you write home about Strasbourg instead. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want – a comfortable, reliable base that doesn’t compete with the city itself. Plus, if you’re doing the European train thing, being able to literally roll out of bed and catch your connection to Paris or Munich? That’s worth something.

Strasbourg hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic Petite France district to elegant converted mansions and modern accommodations near the European Parliament.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $121. Classic  Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $121. Classic  Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $158. Privilege Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Great stay in a perfect location. Old but comfortable. – Ian from Portugal – 13 May 2025 (8/10)

  Amazing location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
  
  What could be improved: Needs renovation. Rooms are starting to show their age from the 90s.

• Great hotel in fantastic location by station and trams – Julie from United Kingdom – 5 January 2025 (8/10)

  Great location right beside the station, and tram stops. Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Rooms were small and could do with an update.

• A comfortable, clean hotel stay. – Ríonach from Belgium – 29 November 2024 (8/10)

  The location is very good, especially if coming by train! Lots of bus and tram connections to get too.
  
  What could be improved: The rooms feel slightly outdated for a 4 star hotel.

• Good – Helen from United Kingdom – 27 September 2023 (7/10)

  We were catching an early train back to Paris so location was perfect for us
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was expensive but plenty of cafes locally.

• Very good – S from Canada – 1 June 2025 (8/10)

  Good breakfast.
  Competent and friendly staff.
  Good location next to the train station.
  
  What could be improved: No USB plug in the bedroom.
  Price too high

• Very good – Wilmer from United Arab Emirates – 18 January 2025 (8/10)

  Location

• Pleasant – Clementine from United Kingdom – 30 November 2024 (6/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Paper cups for coffee table and toilette…..
  I assume a 4 star hotel deserves some proper cups….

• Pleasant – Beatrice from France – 7 November 2024 (6/10)

  Breakfast and location
  
  What could be improved: The room was old and ugly

• Value for money. Recommended for stay in Strasbourg – Julijana from Croatia – 27 November 2023 (8/10)

  Great location, nice looking hotel and rooms, excellent breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Rooms a bit outdated

• Good – Miroslava from United Kingdom – 14 August 2023 (7/10)

  Interior,location,staff
  
  What could be improved: It was a little bit noisy after midnight with people coming drunk opening and closing the door

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