Staying near Strasbourg station
Check which side of the station your accommodation occupies before comparing walking times. The main city-facing exit opens toward Place de la Gare, with Rue du Maire Kuss providing a straightforward route toward the old center. An address farther along Boulevard de Metz or Boulevard de Nancy changes that approach. For a short stay, an easy luggage route can matter more than being a few streets closer to a sight.
At a glance
- Best for
- Trains, tighter budgets
- At night
- Quiet; some streets feel rough late
- Getting around
- Station; trams A, D
- Price level
- €
The main station, the airport train and the cheapest rooms near the center, ten to fifteen minutes' walk from the cathedral.
Good for
- An early train, or a late arrival from the airport
- Day trips by train to Colmar
- A tight budget
Think twice if
- You will walk back late at night through the streets by the station
- You want old Strasbourg outside your door
What is near Near the station
Rue du Maire Kuss
About 3 minutes from the main station entrance, this street leads toward the river crossing and the western old center.
Église Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux
Walk roughly 8 minutes from the station along Rue du Maire Kuss to reach the church at the edge of the old center.
Place Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune
Allow about 15 minutes from the station to this square, a useful destination for a first walk beyond the arrival area.
Eating in Near the station
Around Place de la Gare and Rue du Maire Kuss, look for bakeries, takeaway counters and straightforward evening meals. Check opening hours if your train arrives late. Walking toward Grand'Rue broadens the choice for a longer dinner, while keeping the return route to the station area easy to follow.
Getting around from Near the station
Gare Centrale has underground platforms for tram lines A and D and a separate surface stop for line C. Follow signs for the correct line before leaving the station area. For many addresses between the station and the old center, walking avoids an unnecessary change of level with luggage.
Hotels in Near the station
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Other areas of Strasbourg
Staying near Strasbourg station
Are all station hotels beside the main entrance?
No. Check the street address and walking route from Place de la Gare. A station-area label can include buildings farther along the surrounding boulevards.
Where do I find the trams?
Lines A and D use underground platforms, while line C stops at the surface. Follow the station signs for your line rather than heading to the first tram symbol.
Can I fit in a walk before catching a train?
Rue du Maire Kuss gives you a simple route toward the old center. Allow time to return, collect luggage and find your departure platform without rushing.