24 rue du Faubourg National, 67000 Strasbourg

ClapClap Hôtel

Name: ClapClap Hôtel
Address: 24 rue du Faubourg National, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
Price range: 88 EUR
Rating: 3.95

Hotel-restaurant 3-star in Strasbourg

Presentation

The ClapClap Hotel looks directly onto Petite France in Strasbourg, between the train station and the historic center. This three-star hotel, with its understated façade on Rue du Faubourg National, has a glass door that, even from the sidewalk, hints at an atmosphere closer to a recording studio than a conventional hotel lobby.

From the moment you arrive, the reception is open day and night, convenient for a late train or a delayed flight. You can drop off your luggage without waiting, and take the time to stop by ClapCoffee, just next door.

On the ground floor, ClapCoffee opens its 130 square meters from morning onward. Local artists’ canvases line the walls, changing over the months, alongside a coffee counter and, in one corner, a detail that always surprises first-time visitors: a self-service popcorn machine. Children remember it for a long time.

Breakfast is served there as a buffet, with local products and enough variety to avoid getting bored over several days. You’ll see regulars from the neighborhood coming for a coffee as well as hotel guests still in their pajamas.

As you head up the floors, the tone changes. The 87 rooms, called Clap Rooms, take a more arty approach: bold colors, designer furniture, carefully chosen bedding. Sizes range from 9 to 49 square meters, from the single room designed for a solo traveler to family rooms that can accommodate seven people on the same floor. All are air-conditioned, with a courtesy tray for coffee or tea before heading down, and Ecolabel-certified toiletries in the bathroom.

One thing to know before booking: the rooms facing Rue du Faubourg National, close to the tram line, retain some city noise at night, even with the insulation in place. The courtyard-facing rooms are quieter and should be requested directly at reception if light sleep is part of the trip.

At the center of the building, an inner courtyard provides a breath of fresh air. This is where ClapShow takes over in the evenings, from Thursday to Saturday, with circus-inspired décor and a mezzanine overlooking the room. The menu changes with the seasons, featuring sharing plates and international cuisine, and service continues late, driven by the hotel’s programming: DJ sets, blind tests, film screenings, and sometimes an improvised video game tournament on a Tuesday evening.

On the practical side, the hotel has a locked garage right across the street, with spaces to be reserved at the same time as the room. Access requires a little planning, as the height is limited and spaces fill up quickly in high season, but for those arriving by car in the heart of Strasbourg, it remains easier than looking for parking in the neighborhood.

A tip for the morning: arrive at ClapCoffee before the breakfast rush; the coffee is better when the machine has just been cleaned, and the terrace is still empty, so you can enjoy the sun over Petite France.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Room on the top floor with a view over the rooftops, five minutes on foot from Petite France. The Faubourg National tram stop is right in front of the entrance.
Took a courtyard-facing room on the advice of reception. Complete silence at night and a very comfortable wide bed.
On arrival, the person at reception took the time to explain the bar and breakfast hours. Simple and efficient.
Good morning buffet, with local products and enough variety to change things up every day. The coffee wasn’t bad either.
Nice surprise in the lobby: a self-service popcorn machine. The children went back for seconds twice before going up to the room.
Street-facing room, close to the tram line. A bit noisy at night despite the insulation; better to request a courtyard-facing room if you’re a light sleeper.