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Apartments and Suites in Colmar Near Petite Venise
Only one stay on this page is a true apartment residence: Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Petite Venise, with contemporary flats in Colmar's canal district. The others are hotels, some with suites, that I have kept because they suit the same kind of longer, independent stay. Hotel Le Colombier Suites sits in Petite Venise itself, Hôtel Le Rapp is in the old town with an indoor pool, L'Esquisse is a five-star by the Champ de Mars, and Hôtel Gustave and Hotel L'Europe offer free parking outside the centre. I explain below who should pick which, from families to drivers.
Colmar is a compact Alsatian town of timber-framed houses, canals and wine. Petite Venise and the Tanners' Quarter are the postcard districts, the Unterlinden Museum holds the Isenheim Altarpiece, and the Bartholdi Museum honours the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, born here. The vineyards of the Alsace Wine Route begin at the edge of town, and in December the Christmas markets spread across several squares, drawing crowds from across Europe.
Updated October 12, 2026
Canal-Side Flats, Suites and Pools
An apartment-style stay in Colmar makes sense if you plan several days in Alsace and want to come back to a familiar base after outings on the Wine Route. Petite Venise, with its canals of the Lauch and the Tanners' Quarter next door, is the most atmospheric place to sleep, and two addresses here are inside it. If you need a kitchen, Pierre & Vacances is the only listing that offers apartments; if you only want more space and a quiet room, the suites at Le Colombier or the pool at Le Rapp may serve you better.
Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Petite Venise is the choice for families who want a real apartment. It sits in Colmar's Little Venice district, with contemporary flats, some with a balcony or terrace, an indoor swimming pool with a paddling pool, and a garden with a play area. Pets are accepted in some units and breakfast is available. Guests rate it 8.5 from nearly 2,500 reviews. From the residence, the flower-lined canals, the covered market hall by the Lauch and the Tanners' Quarter are a short walk away. I would book it for a week in Alsace with children, when a pool and a play area matter after long days.
Hotel Le Colombier Suites is the most charming address for couples who want space without a full apartment. It sits right in La Petite Venise, with soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms and suites overlooking the old streets or the garden, and it welcomes pets. Breakfast is a buffet served at a nearby site, which suits travellers happy to stroll out in the morning. With an 8.8 score from about 700 reviews, it is one of the best-rated stays in the canal district. From its door you can reach the Koïfhus, Saint Martin's Collegiate Church and the Unterlinden Museum on foot through the old town.
Hôtel Le Rapp and L'Esquisse cover the old centre in different styles. Le Rapp is inside the old town, with air-conditioned rooms, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna, and it is family-friendly and pet-friendly; it scores 8.2. L'Esquisse Hotel and Spa Colmar, MGallery Collection, is a five-star urban resort in the green setting of the Champ de Mars, with 62 rooms and suites, a spa and a gastronomic restaurant, rated 9.2, the highest on this page. Neither offers a kitchen, and I would not book either expecting one, but both put the Christmas markets and the museums within a few minutes on foot.
Two hotels outside the centre suit drivers. Hôtel Gustave Colmar is 650 metres from the city centre, with modern rooms, a lounge, a daily buffet breakfast, meal trays on request and free on-site parking; it scores 8.5 from more than 4,700 reviews. Hotel L'Europe Colmar, BW Signature Collection, lies about 3 km from Colmar and Petite Venise, with ample free parking, a restaurant, a bar and renovated Privilege rooms, rated 8.6 from more than 5,500 reviews. Both make early starts towards Eguisheim, Kaysersberg or the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle simple, and avoid the narrow streets and limited parking of the old town.
A traveler's take
With children, I would book Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Petite Venise for its kitchen-equipped flats, indoor pool and play garden in the canal district. As a couple, my pick would be Hotel Le Colombier Suites for a suite in the same streets. Our advice is to visit Petite Venise early in the morning, before the day visitors arrive by coach.
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L'Esquisse Hotel & Spa Colmar - MGallery Collection
A five-star urban resort with spa and gastronomy in historic Colmar
Why guests love itL'Esquisse Hotel & Spa is a five-star MGallery hotel set in the green surroundings of the Champ de Mars, and I would choose it for a special family occasion in Colmar. The 62 rooms and suites blend contemporary design with French elegance, and the historic centre is on the doorstep. Parents can book time in the on-site spa, and the gastronomic restaurant suits a celebration dinner. Pets are welcome, and a 9.2 rating from about 1,500 reviews is exceptional.
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Hotel Le Colombier Suites
Charming suites in Petite Venise with garden views and pet-friendly stays
Why guests love itI would recommend Hôtel Le Colombier Suites to families who want to sleep inside Colmar's La Petite Venise district. Rooms and suites are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with views of the village streets or of the garden. Guests can use the garden, which has WiFi, and a buffet breakfast is served nearby. Pets are welcome. The setting is made for walking, so I would leave the car and explore on foot.
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Hotel L'Europe Colmar, BW Signature Collection
A pet-friendly and family-friendly hotel near Colmar with unique rooms
Why guests love itSet 3 km from Colmar and its Petite Venise district, Hotel L'Europe gives families a calmer base with ample free parking, ideal for touring Alsace by car. The rooms are individually styled, and the recently renovated Privilege rooms add extra comfort. A restaurant and a bar mean no need to drive back into town for dinner, and the surrounding vineyards are close by. Pets are welcome, and more than 5,500 reviews average 8.6.
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Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Petite Venise
Apartments with a heated indoor pool on Avenue Joffre, 300 m from Colmar's centre
Why guests love itThe heated indoor pool and its paddling pool are what make La Petite Venise work for families in any season, with a garden play area outside for younger children. Apartments with a kitchen let you eat at children's hours, and the duplexes for five give parents their own floor, although the inner stairs need watching with toddlers. Linen and towels are included, so there is no need to pack them. The old town and Little Venice are about 300 m away on foot, and the station about 800 m, which makes a car-free stay realistic. Expect a residence rather than a hotel: no restaurant and limited key-collection hours.
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Hôtel Gustave Colmar
Modern, pet-friendly hotel with free parking near Colmar centre
Why guests love itAbout 650 metres from Colmar's centre, Hotel Gustave lets families walk to the old town while leaving the car in its free on-site parking. Rooms have modern decor, a flat-screen TV and an en-suite bathroom, and Wi-Fi is free. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, and meal trays are available on tired evenings, a practical touch with children. There is a lounge area for downtime, pets are welcome, and more than 4,700 reviews average 8.5.
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Hôtel Le Rapp
A comfortable stay in Colmar's old town with a pool and sauna
Why guests love itHôtel Le Rapp is in Colmar's old town, so the historic streets are right outside and walks with children stay short. The indoor swimming pool is the real asset for families: it works in any season, including a cold December evening after the Christmas markets, and the sauna gives adults a quiet moment too. Rooms are air-conditioned, which helps in summer. Pets are welcome, and an 8.2 score from more than 950 reviews is solid.
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Local tips
- 1Book Pierre & Vacances La Petite Venise if you need a real apartment, since it is the only one here.
- 2Choose Hotel Le Colombier Suites for a suite in Petite Venise, with a garden and soundproofed rooms.
- 3Pick Hôtel Le Rapp in winter for its indoor pool and sauna right in the old town.
- 4Stay at Hôtel Gustave or Hotel L'Europe if you drive, as both offer free parking.
- 5Walk the canals of Petite Venise at dawn, before coach groups fill the bridges.
- 6Reserve months ahead for the December Christmas markets, when central rooms go first.
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Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Petite Venise is the only true apartment residence here, with contemporary flats, some with a balcony or terrace. The other listings are hotels, including suites at Hotel Le Colombier, so check the room type if a kitchen is essential for your stay.