Must-see hotels in Alsace

  • Villa Élyane

    Colmar

    This graceful late-19th-century villa manages the careful balancing act of combining original art-nouveau features with modern comforts such as in-room…

  • Cour du Corbeau

    Strasbourg

    A 16th-century inn lovingly converted into a boutique hotel, Cour du Corbeau wins you over with its half-timbered charm and its location, just steps from…

  • Gite L'Âme d'Antan

    Colmar

    Perched nest-like above the old-town bustle, this gorgeous attic apartment (sleeping three) is spacious, silent and equipped with dining area, kitchen and…

  • L'Illwald

    Alsace

    Serenely set against the wooded backdrop of the Illwald nature reserve, this charmingly rustic, half-timbered farmhouse harbours warm-hued rooms furnished…

  • 5 Terres Hotel & Spa

    Alsace

    A 16th-century half-timbered house has undergone a dramatic transformation to become this slick boutique spa hotel. The rooms are a clever fusion of old …

  • La Villa Haute Corniche

    Alsace

    On a tremendously scenic perch above Obernai, with views of the Vosges and Alsace plains, this B&B has a boutiquey feel thanks to owner Anthony’s…

  • Du Coté de Chez Anne

    Strasbourg

    A dash of boutique style on Strasbourg's leafy northeastern fringes, this half-timbered farmhouse sits in flower-strewn gardens and conceals gorgeous…

  • James Boutique Hotel

    Colmar

    A sassy newcomer to Colmar's sleeping scene, this boutique hotel is a two-minute stroll north of the historic centre. The decor is nouveau-chic, with…

  • Vignoble Klur

    Alsace

    Specialising in organic, biodynamic wines, family-run Vignoble Klur is a relaxed choice for tastings, Alsatian cookery classes and vineyard walks. The…

  • Le Bouclier d'Or

    Strasbourg

    This bijou family-run hotel nestles in a gorgeously restored 16th-century building in Petite France. It has been decorated with lots of loving care –…

  • Hotel des XV

    Strasbourg

    Housed in a beautifully revamped villa near Parc de l’Orangerie, boutiquey Hotel des XV is a chic number. Monochrome interiors, geometric prints and art…

  • La Cour du Bailli

    Alsace

    Draped around a 16th-century courtyard, La Cour du Bailli has countrified studios and apartments, all with kitchenettes. Factor in downtime in the pool…

  • Le Chambard

    Alsace

    A splash of five-star luxury in the heart of this little wine-growing village, Le Chambard offers elegantly contemporary quarters with balcony or terrace,…

  • Hotel Les Haras

    Strasbourg

    Les Haras is a strikingly contemporary conversion of the former national stud farm. The equine theme is cleverly woven into the lobby, while the…

  • Hotel Quatorze

    Colmar

    Bringing new-wave design to the heart of the old town, Hotel Quatorze occupies a lovingly transformed pharmacy dating from 1830. The 15 rooms and suites…

  • La Villa du Coteau

    Alsace

    This cute B&B sits a five-minute walk north of the centre. The spacious, wood-floored rooms are attractively beamed, and the pick of them have fine old…

  • Hotel du Musée Gare

    Alsace

    Sitting opposite the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes and very close to the train station, this lovingly restored townhouse outclasses most of Mulhouse’s…

  • Le Clos Saint Vincent

    Alsace

    Gasp you might as you crest the hill and gaze out across the vines and the wooded peaks of the Vosges near this elegant guesthouse. The sound is silence…

  • Hôtel les Têtes

    Colmar

    Luxurious but never precious, this hotel occupies the magnificent Maison des Têtes. Each of its 21 rooms has rich wooden panelling, an elegant sitting…

  • Le Colombier

    Colmar

    Behind the peach-hued, shuttered façade of a 16th-century townhouse in Petite Venise lies this truly welcoming hotel. The recently spruced-up rooms…

  • Hotel D

    Strasbourg

    Splashes of bold colour and daring design have transformed this townhouse into a nouveau-chic boutique hotel. The slick, spacious rooms are dressed in…

  • Le Domaine des Remparts

    Alsace

    You'll receive a heartfelt bienvenue at this pink-hued B&B on the southern fringes of town, which centres on an inner courtyard. Homely touches, warm…

  • Hôtel Régent Petite France

    Strasbourg

    Once an ice factory and now Strasbourg’s hottest design hotel, this waterfront pile is quaint on the outside and ubercool on the inside. The sleek rooms,…

  • Villa Eden

    Alsace

    A far cry from the anonymity of many of Mulhouse's hotels, this shuttered villa sits above the city's zoo and botanical gardens. It's a secluded spot to…

  • Le Sarment d’Or

    Alsace

    Yes, you’ll have to schlep your bags up a spiral staircase, but frankly it’s a small price to pay for staying at this 17th-century, rose-tinted abode…

  • Maison Martin Jund

    Colmar

    Surrounding a courtyard in the backstreets of the old town, this rosy half-timbered house shelters an organic winery and bright, well-kept studios, many…

  • Demeure M

    Strasbourg

    This boutique-flavoured B&B just north of the centre has been designed with flair and charm. Antique Louis XV-style furnishings, chandeliers and gilt…

  • Hôtel du Dragon

    Strasbourg

    Step through a tree-shaded courtyard and into the, ahhh…blissful calm of this bijou hotel. The Dragon receives glowing reviews for its crisp interiors,…

  • Hôtel St-Martin

    Colmar

    What a location! Right on the place de l’Ancienne Douane, this 14th-century patrician house captures the elegance of yesteryear in rooms dressed with…

  • Le Vignoble

    Alsace

    Housed in a beautifully converted 18th-century barn, this hotel has comfortable wood-beamed rooms in fresh lemon and lime hues. It’s well situated in the…

  • Chez Suzel

    Alsace

    In the heart of town, this rustic gîte harbours simple, bright, wood-floored apartments with kitchenettes. The restaurant (menus €20 to €26) receives high…

  • Au Lion

    Alsace

    Looking as pretty as can be, this pink-fronted, half-timbered hotel is a cut above most of the other budget places in town. The surprisingly modern rooms …

  • La Grange du Couvent

    Alsace

    You can expect a heartfelt welcome at this tranquil little B&B, a few minutes' stroll from the heart of town. Occupying the converted barn of a former…

  • Bastion de Riquewihr

    Alsace

    Harking back to 1807, this B&B is housed in an enticingly cosy half-timbered building, which once belonged to a vintner and cooper. The place creaks with…

  • Hôtel Gilg

    Alsace

    For a dose of old-fashioned romance, check into this 17th-century half-timbered pile. A spiral staircase leads up to spacious, homey rooms in warm tones,…

  • Hôtel Patricia

    Strasbourg

    The high-ceilinged, wood-floored rooms here are nothing fancy and the cheaper rooms have shared bathrooms, but you can't beat Hôtel Patricia for value…

  • Le Gouverneur

    Alsace

    Overlooking a courtyard, this old-town hotel strikes a perfect balance between half-timbered rusticity and contemporary comfort. Its petite rooms have a…

  • Étoile de la Citadelle

    Alsace

    Sweet, simple and very central, Étoile de la Citadelle is virtually pinned to the bull's eye of Neuf-Brisach's dartboard-like grid. Fitted out with…

  • Cour Du Weinhof

    Colmar

    You can't get more central than this sweet B&B in Colmar's heart, with a terrace overlooking the cathedral and the Weinhof, a medieval, brick-built…

  • Hotel Bristol

    Alsace

    This central hotel is a decent midrange base for exploring Mulhouse. The modern, revamped ‘comfort’ rooms are worth the upgrade from the old-style …

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