Historic hotels · Colmar
Historic Hotels and Old Town Stays in Colmar
Colmar keeps one of the best-preserved old towns in Alsace, and the historic stays on this page sit either inside it or within a short walk of its half-timbered streets. Two of them occupy genuinely old buildings: Relais & Châteaux La Maison Des Têtes, a 17th-century house, and Ibis Styles Colmar Centre, set in an 18th-century brewery. Logis Hôtel Beauséjour Colmar has been run by the Keller family since 1913. The others are newer bases close to Petite Venise, the Unterlinden Museum and the Champ de Mars, chosen for how easily they put you on foot in the old quarter.
Colmar is a compact Alsatian town where the old centre is the main attraction. Canals of the Lauch run through Petite Venise, the Tanners' Quarter keeps its tall timbered houses, and the Unterlinden Museum holds the Isenheim Altarpiece. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, was born here, and a museum in his family house tells his story. Wine villages of the Alsace Wine Route start just outside town, and in December the Christmas markets fill several squares at once.
Updated October 12, 2026
Old Walls, Family History and Easy Walks
A historic stay in Colmar works best when the building or its address does real work for you. I separate the list into two groups: hotels whose walls carry the history, such as the 17th-century Maison Des Têtes and the former brewery that now houses Ibis Styles Colmar Centre, and modern hotels that simply give quick access to the old town, such as L'Esquisse on the Champ de Mars or Greet Hotel near Petite Venise. Knowing which group you are booking avoids disappointment and helps you pick between character and practical comforts like parking or a spa.
The strongest historic address on the list is Relais & Châteaux La Maison Des Têtes, a 17th-century building in the old town whose carved facade gave the house its name. It keeps a restaurant serving traditional and regional cuisine, a shaded patio and a lounge, and guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across more than 500 reviews. From its door, the Unterlinden Museum and St Martin's Collegiate Church are a short walk away, so the evening stroll back through lit streets becomes part of the stay. I would book it for a couple's trip where atmosphere matters more than square metres.
Ibis Styles Colmar Centre offers a different kind of history: modern rooms inside an 18th-century brewery in the historic centre. It is a chain hotel, so expect a daily breakfast, a bar and a 24-hour reception rather than antique furniture, but the address is the point. You can reach Petite Venise, the Tanners' Quarter and the old customs house, the Koïfhus, on foot, and the hotel is listed as both family-friendly and pet-friendly. With a score of 8.4 from more than 1,500 reviews, it is the most practical way I know to sleep inside an old Colmar building without a luxury budget.
Logis Hôtel Beauséjour Colmar carries its history in its people rather than its beams: the Keller family has run it since 1913. It sits a short walk from the historic centre, with personalised rooms served by a lift and a restaurant overlooking a summer garden. That combination suits travellers who want a family-run house with long roots but do not want to carry luggage up narrow medieval staircases. For a more contemporary take, L'Esquisse Hotel & Spa Colmar, MGallery Collection, is a five-star hotel with 62 rooms and suites, a spa and a gastronomic restaurant beside the Champ de Mars park.
Several hotels tagged historic here are honest base camps rather than old buildings, and I think that is worth saying plainly. Grand Hôtel Bristol stands opposite Colmar's railway station, useful if you arrive by TGV, and serves Alsatian dishes in its brasserie. Hotel Arc-En-Ciel sits in a green setting about a kilometre from the centre, with free private parking, a bicycle garage and connecting rooms. Greet Hotel Colmar is 1.3 km from Petite Venise and cooks Alsatian food with local products. Each one lets you visit the old town by day and return to easier parking or quieter streets at night.
A traveler's take
If I had one night to give Colmar, I would choose Relais & Châteaux La Maison Des Têtes for its 17th-century walls and its restaurant, then walk to the Unterlinden Museum first thing in the morning before tour groups arrive. With a car, I would pick Hotel Arc-En-Ciel for its free parking and bicycle garage instead, and cycle into the old town. My advice is to decide between character and convenience before comparing anything else.
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7 stays in Colmar
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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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Relais & Châteaux La Maison Des Têtes
Historic 17th-century Relais & Châteaux with a shaded patio in Colmar
Why guests love itI would recommend La Maison des Têtes to families who want a historic five-star stay in Colmar. The 17th-century Relais & Châteaux property has spacious air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. The restaurant serves traditional and regional cuisine, there is a shaded patio, and a lounge for an evening drink. The hotel is both pet-friendly and family-friendly, which makes it easier than most five-stars to book with children.
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Ibis Styles Colmar Centre
Historic brewery hotel in Colmar's centre, close to landmarks and vineyards
Why guests love itIbis Styles Colmar Centre occupies an 18th-century brewery building in the historic centre, and I like that children get a bit of history before they even leave the hotel. Rooms are contemporary with private bathrooms, a daily breakfast is served, and the 24-hour reception helps if you arrive late. St Martin's Church and the Unterlinden Museum are a short walk away. Families and pets are both welcome, and the vineyards are easy to reach.
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Hotel Arc-En-Ciel Colmar Contact Hotel
A green base near Colmar's historic center and the Alsace Wine Route
Why guests love itSet in a green spot about a kilometre from Colmar's centre, Hôtel Arc-en-Ciel gives families easy access to the old town and the Alsace Wine Route. Connecting rooms are available, a practical choice for parents with older children, and all rooms are modern and en-suite with free fibre Wi-Fi. Free private parking and a bicycle garage suit families who explore by car or by bike, and there is an outdoor terrace. Pets are welcome, and nearly 5,000 reviews average 8.3.
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Greet Hotel Colmar
Family-friendly hotel near Little Venice with a focus on local Alsace cuisine
Why guests love itGreet Hotel Colmar stands at the entrance to the town, 1.3 km from the Little Venice quarter, so the historic centre is reachable on foot or with a short drive. Rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, and some are adapted for guests with limited mobility. The restaurant serves traditional Alsace cooking from local products, in an air-conditioned dining room or on the terrace in fine weather. Families and pets are welcome. More than 3,200 reviews average 8.3.
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Grand Hôtel Bristol By Stay Collection
Historic hotel facing Colmar's TGV station, with Alsatian dining
Why guests love itFor families coming by TGV, the Grand Hôtel Bristol removes the first hurdle: it stands opposite Colmar's historic station, so the walk from platform to room takes minutes. Rooms are air-conditioned, which helps in an Alsace summer, and choose between traditional and contemporary decor. The brasserie serves Alsatian dishes such as you would hunt for in town, and the daily buffet breakfast covers fussy eaters. Pets are welcome, and 3,115 reviews average a solid 8.0.
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Logis Hôtel Beauséjour Colmar
Family-run hotel near Colmar's historic centre with a garden-view restaurant
Why guests love itThe Beauséjour has been run by the Keller family since 1913, and that continuity shows in a hotel that feels personal rather than corporate. Colmar's historic centre is a short walk away, a lift serves the rooms, and breakfast is served every day. Dinner is regional cooking in a candlelit dining room or, in fine weather, with a view of the summer garden. For families it is a calm, traditional base, and pets are accepted.
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Local tips
- 1Book Maison Des Têtes or Ibis Styles Colmar Centre if sleeping inside an old building is the whole point of the trip.
- 2Visit the Unterlinden Museum early in the day to see the Isenheim Altarpiece before the rooms fill.
- 3Walk Petite Venise and the Tanners' Quarter at dusk, when day visitors have left and the facades are lit.
- 4Choose Hotel Arc-En-Ciel or Greet Hotel if you drive, since parking inside the old town is tight.
- 5Arriving by train, Grand Hôtel Bristol opposite the station saves a taxi with heavy luggage.
- 6Reserve well ahead for the Christmas market season, when central rooms in Colmar go first.
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Historic hotels · Colmar
Relais & Châteaux La Maison Des Têtes occupies a 17th-century building, and Ibis Styles Colmar Centre is set in an 18th-century brewery in the historic centre. Logis Hôtel Beauséjour has family history, run by the Kellers since 1913. The other listed hotels are modern bases near the old town.