Hôtel des Vosges

Hôtel des Vosges is a two-star hotel at 3 Place de la Gare, on the square in front of Strasbourg's central railway station, in France's Grand Est region. The station, with its distinctive glass façade enclosing the 19th-century building, is directly opposite, so the hotel is among the most convenient options for guests arriving by TGV, regional TER or from Paris, Basel, Frankfurt and Stuttgart. The tram stop beneath the station connects to the Grande Île in a couple of minutes, and the cathedral is roughly 15-20 minutes away on foot, passing through the Place de l'Homme de Fer and the pedestrian streets of the old town. Petite France is a little under 15 minutes away on foot. Accommodation is listed as double and twin rooms with wifi, in a simple two-star style. Room sizes, decor and bathroom details are not recorded in the available data and should be confirmed with the hotel. A restaurant, spa and pool are not listed; the station area has bakeries, cafés, brasseries and takeaway food, and the old town's winstubs are a short tram ride or walk away. At €60-€130 per night, the hotel falls in the budget-to-moderate band, which suits rail travellers, backpackers, short-stay visitors and those making early departures. Rates rise in the Christmas market season and during European Parliament sessions. Because the area around a main station is busy at all hours, light sleepers may want to ask for a room away from the square. Service is straightforward and practical, with reception able to advise on train times, luggage storage, tram tickets and day trips to Colmar, Obernai and the Alsace Wine Route, many of which depart from the station. Parking is limited around the square, so drivers should enquire in advance.