Stays in Strasbourg

Cour du Corbeau is the Strasbourg hotel I would suggest to families wanting a top-rated stay: the spacious Prestige Rooms suit families and can take an additional bed, so nobody is squeezed. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a shower or bathtub, which helps at bath time with small children. Room service makes tired evenings easier, parking is available, and pets are welcome. The hotel also provides facilities for disabled guests.

Hôtel LÉONOR is a comfortable choice for families who want a full-service hotel in Strasbourg. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a tea and coffee maker and a minibar for snacks, and the restaurant serves French cuisine at lunch and dinner, plus high tea in the afternoon, which children tend to enjoy. The sun terrace offers outdoor space, a 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and bicycle parking makes cycling around the city easy.

Parents should know before booking that Madame C - Hôtel Particulier is adults-only, so it cannot host a stay with children. It does work for adult family groups, such as grown-up children travelling with their parents: air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a lift, a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant serving French cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Pets are accepted, bike hire helps you get around Strasbourg, and electric vehicle charging is available for those arriving by car.

Few family bases in Strasbourg put you this close to the old town: the hotel occupies a 16th-century building in La Petite France, so the canals, half-timbered houses and the cathedral quarter are all walkable for small legs. Rooms are spacious, furnished with antiques and air-conditioned, and some look over the Petite France rooftops. After a day on foot, the wellness centre with sauna, hammam and spa bath gives parents an hour back. Its 9.2 score from 1,097 reviews is exceptional.

Maison LUTETIA R is a three-star hotel with 39 rooms, a scale I find more relaxed for families than a large chain block. It stands a few minutes from Strasbourg's historic centre, positioned between the European Parliament and the central railway station, so the old town and the train are both within easy reach. Rooms keep to the essentials, with a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, and a 9.2 average from 648 reviews points to a well-run, friendly address.

Two bedrooms and a separate living room give families real space at this loft in Strasbourg, so children and parents do not have to share one room. The fully equipped kitchen and the washing machine make longer stays easy, and streaming services help in the evening. The Petite France district and the cathedral are a short walk away, which suits sightseeing on foot. Pets are accepted. I would suggest it to families staying several nights who want an apartment rather than a hotel room.

Hôtel Tandem faces Strasbourg TGV station, so families arriving by train can reach their room within minutes, without a taxi. The buffet breakfast uses homemade and local organic products, a good start before a day out, and the patio gives a quiet corner afterwards. Rooms are air-conditioned and pets are accepted. Petite France, with its canals and half-timbered houses, is about a five-minute walk away.

Château de Pourtalès is the Strasbourg address I would suggest to families who prefer a garden to a central street. It sits in the north of the city and spreads across three buildings: traditional rooms in the château and annexe, more modern nature-inspired ones in the Park building. The wellness area has a Finnish sauna with direct garden access, a buffet breakfast is served every day, and pets are welcome. More than 4,000 guests give it 9.0.

I would pick Boutique Hotel des XV for a family that wants green space close by in Strasbourg, since l'Orangerie Park is only 100 metres away. The park, known for its storks, gives children a good morning outing. Rooms are refined and air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, and some have a terrace or balcony, which I would request. A 24-hour front desk, a bar and free WiFi cover the practical side, and pets are welcome.

Hotel Les Haras By Stay Collection gives families a central four-star base about 1 km from Strasbourg Cathedral and less than 1 km from the History Museum, so most sights are an easy walk with children. Rooms are air-conditioned with city views, a minibar and a desk. Parents will appreciate the spa, sauna, hammam and steam room after a day out, while the sun terrace and bar offer a calmer corner. A fitness room completes the facilities.

Pavillon Regent Petite France is a city apartment in the centre of Strasbourg, in the Petite France district, and some rooms look over the river. Guests can use the spa and fitness centre of the Hotel & Spa Régent Petite France, just across the street. Rooms have private bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi, and pets are accepted, which helps when the family dog travels too.

Hotel Beaucour is set around a flowered courtyard in central Strasbourg, just 400 metres from the Cathedral, so the old town is easy to explore on foot with children. Rooms are spacious and uniquely decorated, and most have a whirlpool bath, a fun extra at bath time. The shared lounge with a fireplace is a cosy spot on winter evenings, and pets are welcome. Guests rate this four-star 8.9 out of 10 across more than 1,700 reviews.

Ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre République sits in the Neustadt, Strasbourg's Art Nouveau district, between the European institutions and the city centre. For families arriving by car, I value the on-site parking most, since driving into the old town is rarely simple. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and both families and pets are welcome. A score of 8.9 across 1,478 reviews is strong for a three-star hotel.

Hotel & Spa Regent Petite France occupies a converted 17th-century mill in Strasbourg's Petite France, with views over the Ill, and children usually love the idea of sleeping in an old mill. Family rooms are available, private parking saves a hunt for a space in the old town, and pets are accepted. Parents can book massages or use the sauna and hammam, and there is a restaurant on site. Guests rate this five-star 8.9 across 2,295 reviews.

An indoor swimming pool is the main draw of DOMITYS - Les Etoiles d'Argent for families in Strasbourg, especially on grey days. Each unit has kitchen facilities, a private bathroom and a terrace or balcony with garden views, so meals and quiet evenings are easy to manage. Parents can also use the sauna, hot tub and fitness room. Housekeeping is daily, there is an electric vehicle charging station, and pets are accepted. I would suggest it to families who prefer an apartment to a hotel room.

Residence Inn by Marriott Strasbourg suits families staying several nights, since every unit has a kitchenette, a seating area and air conditioning. Parents can prepare breakfast or a light dinner for children, then use the restaurant serving French cuisine on other evenings. The sun terrace offers outdoor space, the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage help on arrival and departure days, and pets are welcome. The Exhibition Centre and European Parliament are close by.

HANNONG Hotel & Wine Bar is a short walk from the TGV station, Petite France and the Cathedral, which makes Strasbourg easy to cover with children on foot, even straight off the train. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with hardwood floors and a private bathroom, and a buffet breakfast starts the day. The wine bar under a glass ceiling and the large terrace are more for parents. Over 4,400 guests give this four-star hotel 8.8.

Hotel Arok gives families plenty to do: a games room for rainy afternoons, a lounge, and a sun terrace for warmer days. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, and many look onto a quiet inner courtyard, good for children's early nights. The varied breakfast includes local specialities and fresh pastries. Parents can use the sauna and the fitness room, and pets are welcome.

BOMA easy living hotel sits just 300 metres from Petite France, so families can reach the canals and half-timbered houses on foot within minutes. Rooms are air-conditioned and the minibar includes complimentary soft drinks, a small treat children notice. The on-site bistrot keeps meals simple after a day of walking, the spa gives parents a moment of calm, and a 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Pets are welcome too.

Hotel Saint Augustin is 150 metres from Strasbourg train station, close enough that a family can walk from the train to reception in a couple of minutes. All rooms are reached by lift, which helps with pushchairs and luggage, and the 24-hour front desk covers late arrivals. Rooms have a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom, and a buffet breakfast is served daily. Guests rate this three-star hotel 8.8 across 1,402 reviews.

Hotel Suisse is a family-run three-star just behind Strasbourg Cathedral, so the city's best-known sight is on the doorstep. Petite France is a 10-minute walk, an easy distance for children. Rooms are traditionally decorated, with an en suite bathroom, TV and telephone, and the summer terrace is a pleasant spot for a break between visits. Pets are accepted, WiFi is free, and more than 2,300 reviews give it 8.8, which I find reassuring.

I would choose this villa for a family that wants Strasbourg sightseeing with a proper wind-down at the end of the day. The indoor swimming pool works in any season, which matters in Alsace winters and during the Christmas market period. Family rooms are air-conditioned, the garden and sun terrace give children room outside, and the continental buffet breakfast is served daily. Parents get a sauna and hot tub for a quieter evening.

Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole is 400 metres from Strasbourg train station and next to Petite France, so a family can walk from the platform to the canals with bags and children. Rooms are contemporary and air-conditioned, with a minibar and free Wi-Fi. The spa gives parents a quieter hour, and pets are welcome. Guests rate this four-star hotel 8.7 across 2,878 reviews, which I find a reliable score.

K Hotel is a sensible pick for families who want a modern, quiet base within reach of Petite France and St. Paul's Church. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a kettle for warm drinks and a private shower room, and satellite TV helps on a rainy evening. The terrace with city views gives everyone a place to sit outside, the fitness centre suits parents keeping a routine, and pets are welcome, so the whole household can travel together.

Aloft by Marriott Strasbourg City Centre is a modern four-star that welcomes families and pets, less than 2 km from Strasbourg Cathedral. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, which keeps summer nights comfortable for children. The terrace offers outdoor space, the bar suits a relaxed evening, and parents can use the fitness centre or the spa while the family takes a break from sightseeing. The cathedral and old town are reachable on foot or by tram.

Set beside the River Ill in Strasbourg city centre, a short walk from the Cathedral, the Hôtel Régent Contades lets families explore the old town on foot. I like its Belle-Époque decor, a change from standard chain rooms, and the soundproofed accommodation helps children sleep in the centre. Free sauna access is a treat for parents, a bar is on site, and breakfast options are available. Pets are welcome too.

Hotel des Vosges BW Premier Collection is close to Strasbourg's train station and city centre, a practical start when a family arrives by rail. Family rooms sleep up to three people, so I would suggest it to parents with one child rather than larger groups. Guestrooms are well equipped, pets are accepted, and the spa gives parents a quiet hour after a day in the old town. More than 4,000 guests rate this four-star hotel 8.6.

Hotel D - Strasbourg sits 500 metres from the Christmas Market and a 13-minute walk from the cathedral, which I see as a strong point for families visiting in December or exploring the old town on foot. Rooms and suites are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a coffee machine, and suites give more space for a family. Parents can use the fitness centre and sauna, Wi-Fi is free, and pets are welcome.

ibis Strasbourg Centre Historique puts families within a short walk of Petite France and the Strasbourg History Museum, so sightseeing with children needs no car or tram. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps young ones sleep in a busy centre, and parquet floors keep them easy to live in. The restaurant serves French cuisine for an uncomplicated dinner, the terrace offers some fresh air, and pets are accepted.

City Residence Access Strasbourg is a practical aparthotel for families on a budget-minded city break. Every unit has a kitchenette, so simple meals with children are easy, and family rooms suit larger groups. Pets are accepted and parking is free, which helps when arriving by car. The Christmas Market area is about 900 metres away and Petite France roughly a 12-minute walk, so most sightseeing can be done on foot.