Historic Center Travel Guide
Strasbourg
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Popular places to visit
Strasbourg Christmas Market
During your visit to Strasbourg, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.
Place Kléber
You can learn about the history of Strasbourg with a visit to Place Kléber. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Rohan Palace
Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.
Kammerzell House
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or with a trip to Kammerzell House. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
L'Oeuvre Notre Dame Museum
One of Europe’s finest collections of medieval sculptures is a highlight of this museum dedicated to Upper Rhenish arts.
Things to do
Strasbourg Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Strasbourg: France and Germany Border Walking Tour
Immersive guided tour of Strasbourg in the 15th century
Strasbourg Historic Center Walking Tour With A Guide
Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Top hotels in Historic Center
Hotel Hannong
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Hôtel de l'Europe by Happyculture
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hôtel Gutenberg
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Hotel Rohan
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Hôtel LÉONOR the place to live
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
City-Centre - Petite France
Travellers love City-Centre - Petite France for its stunning cathedral, and you can see more of Strasbourg by jumping on the metro at Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station or Place Broglie Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Kléber and Kammerzell House.
Quartier de la Cathédrale
While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Petite-France
Travellers choose Petite-France for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alt Winmarik Tram Station or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Covered Bridge.
Poincaré
When in Poincaré, you can plan a visit to Place des Halles Shopping Centre and Place Kléber, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Krutenau
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Austerlitz Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Porte de l'Hopital Tram Station or Etoile Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Quartier de la Gare
While you're in Quartier de la Gare, take in top sights like Train Station Square or Vauban Dam, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Faubourg National Tram Station or Gare Centrale Tram Station.