Petit arc en ciel

Petit arc en ciel Overview

First Impressions

There’s something immediately charming about arriving at Petit arc en ciel — the name alone kind of sets the tone, doesn’t it? It’s a four-star property tucked into the heart of Strasbourg, and honestly, from the moment you step inside, it feels like the kind of place that was designed with care rather than just ticked off a checklist. The scale is intimate, which I actually appreciated — it never feels like you’re just another room number passing through a lobby.

Location & Neighborhood

The address on Rue de l’Arc-en-Ciel puts you in a genuinely brilliant spot. Strasbourg’s Grande Île — the historic island at the city’s core — is essentially on your doorstep, and that means the cathedral, the Petite France quarter, and all those winding half-timbered streets are walkable without any real effort. I mean, you could roll out of bed and be standing in front of one of the most impressive Gothic facades in Europe within minutes. The location score here is 9.6, and honestly, that tracks completely with the reality on the ground.

The Rooms

The rooms strike a nice balance — comfortable without being fussy. You get the sense that someone actually thought about what a traveler needs rather than just filling space with furniture. The beds are proper, the lighting is decent (which matters more than people admit), and there’s a quietness to the place that makes it easy to actually rest. It’s not a sprawling suite situation, but for what it is, it works really well.

Perfect for Two

This is genuinely one of those hotels that couples seem to gravitate toward, and it’s not hard to see why. There’s a romantic quality to Strasbourg itself — especially in the evenings when the old town lights up — and Petit arc en ciel sort of leans into that without being over the top about it. The intimacy of the property, combined with being steps away from candlelit restaurants and canal-side walks, makes it a natural fit for a trip for two. Couples consistently rate it highly, and I’d say that reputation is well-earned.

Why Guests Love It

With a guest rating of 8.9, this place is clearly doing something right — and I think it comes down to the combination of location, atmosphere, and a genuine sense of welcome. Strasbourg is a city that rewards slow exploration, and staying somewhere central and comfortable makes all the difference to how you experience it. You’re not wasting time on trams or figuring out how to get back from the outskirts — you’re just out there, wandering the cobblestones, ducking into a winstub for a glass of Riesling, and actually living the city. Petit arc en ciel makes that kind of trip feel effortless, and that’s sort of the whole point, isn’t it?

Petit arc en ciel Accommodations

Reviews of Petit arc en ciel

• Looks just like the photos! Marc was great to deal with and super helpful. – Brigid from Ireland – 8 July 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment, very bright, spacious and clean!

• Wir kommen wieder – Anke from Germany – 19 March 2025 (8/10)

  Super zentral, toll ausgestattet, Altbau lieben wir
  
  What could be improved: Das dritte Zimmer war ein bisschen klein, aber ausreichend

• Very good – Myriam from France – 16 March 2025 (8/10)

  Appartement très confortable bien équipé…
  Petit bémol salle à manger sombre: éclairage jour et nuit nécessaire
  Autre petit bémol : bruit

• Très French! – Ana from Australia – 28 January 2025 (8/10)

  Great location! Walking distance to all great restaurants and major sites and attractions. Wonderful, warm hosts!

• Absolutely fantastic – thank you Mark! – Amy from Sri Lanka – 11 December 2024 (10/10)

  I absolutely loved the host Mark, who met us when we arrived, despite my terrible communications beforehand (I ran out of battery on the plane!)
  
  What could be improved: Nothing – fantastic location. Mark even put up a Christmas tree for us! I wish I stayed longer to enjoy all of the little extras in the flat.

• Exceptional – Nana from Georgia – 7 December 2024 (10/10)

  I absolutely loved this apartment! The decor was beautiful, and the space was so comfortable and well-designed. The location near the city center was perfect, and the view from the window of the charming square with decorations and a Christmas tree was magical. The apartment had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Highly recommend!
  
  What could be improved: Loved everything!

• Reasonable considering Strasbourg high prices – Melanie from Spain – 3 December 2024 (8/10)

  The kitchen was well equipped and new.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms and 1 living room with a sofa bed. Only one bathroom for 7 people.
  No lift, but the apartment is located at the 1st floor.

• Central location but above a bar, lack of soft furnishings and comfort. – Charis from United Kingdom – 26 November 2024 (6/10)

  Location was very central and easy to get to everything. The rooms are big and the kitchen has everything that you need, including a coffee machine and a raclette machine. Check in was easy (someone met us) and for check out you just leave the key in a key box.
  
  What could be improved: There were three of us, and we booked this flat to have a bed each – instead one double was made up and then the other double had a single pillow and duvet on it. No other sheets anywhere and the duvets were SO thin. It was cold at night and we had to fold the pillow over to get any height. Overall just lacking any comfort. I did check about the third bedroom but apparently it's only used when there are five people… But maybe fully grown adults don't want to share a bed? Very odd. We also had to ask for more towels as there wasn't a hand towel or anything in the bathroom.
  
  Bedside lights in the bedroom weren't charged so couldn't be used.
  
  The main other issue is that this flat is above a club, Legends. It's only open on Friday and Saturday but it's directly below one of the bedrooms and the noise is super loud. Overall it was fine(ish) but I wouldn't stay here again, unless it was mid-week and they increased the comfort levels by a lot.

• Exceptional – Despoina from Greece – 21 November 2024 (10/10)

  Η τοποθεσια ηταν τρομερη και το σπιτι φανταστικο.Οι οικοδεσποτες ευγενεστατοι

• Exceptional – Marion from France – 29 October 2024 (10/10)

  Très bien situé, propre, cuisine équipée

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