12, rue du Dragon, 67000 Strasbourg

Hôtel du Dragon

Name: Hôtel du Dragon
Address: 12, rue du Dragon, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
Rating: 4.3

Hotel 4-star in Strasbourg

Presentation

Hôtel du Dragon is located on Rue du Dragon in Strasbourg, in a 17th-century half-timbered building that has retained its original layout despite successive renovations. It is often reached on foot, by walking along the banks of the Ill: the cathedral is five minutes away, and Petite France is just a short stroll away.

From the moment you enter, the contrast is striking. Exposed beams and old stone stand alongside contemporary furniture, warm tones, and raw materials. Nothing is ostentatious; the work seems focused on details rather than effect.

On the ground floor, an inner patio gives the building room to breathe. In the warmer months, this is where breakfast is served, beneath the trees, sheltered from the bustle of the city center.

This breakfast is worth a closer look. Called “Organic & Gourmand,” it brings together local baker Thierry Schwartz for the breads and pastries, Climont jams, honey harvested nearby, and yogurts from Laiterie du Climont. One detail comes up often in traveler reviews: a small machine allows guests to cook their own free-range egg to the desired doneness. An almost childlike gesture that changes the morning routine.

On the way up to the rooms, you discover 36 rooms and suites spread over several floors, with no elevator. It is the downside of a historic building: the staircases are part of the charm, but they do require a bit of planning with heavy luggage. The staff, described as responsive in guest feedback, are happy to lend a hand or offer a more accessible room if this is mentioned in advance.

The rooms favor understated comfort: well-kept bedding, walk-in showers, Nuxe toiletries, safe, minibar, and Nespresso machine. The suites, more spacious at 40 m², overlook the river, the terrace, and Saint Thomas Church, and include two TV screens for family stays. The standard rooms remain more modest in size, in keeping with an old building where every square meter had to work around the original load-bearing walls. For more space, it is better to choose a superior room or a suite if traveling with several people.

In the evening, the outdoor terrace stays open late. You may see guests returning from an evening out in the city and stopping for one last glass of wine before heading back up to their rooms, far from the noise of the street.

On the practical side, the hotel has an electric vehicle charging point, rare in the city center, a secure bike room, a concierge service that arranges excursions (a cruise on the Ill, a trip through the vineyards), dry cleaning, and luggage storage. A paid public parking lot is located nearby.

One tip for the morning: have your coffee on the terrace rather than in the breakfast room. The patio, still cool and empty before 9 a.m., is worth the visit on its own.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Convenient location for sightseeing on foot, cathedral five minutes away, Petite France two minutes on foot. Quiet room facing the patio.
The staff upgraded us to a suite without us asking and gave us good advice on parking near the hotel.
At breakfast, a machine lets you cook your own egg to the desired doneness, alongside local jams and still-warm breads.
Decent double room but rather small. No elevator to the upper floors; it is manageable with two suitcases, but you need to plan ahead.
Rare for a city-center hotel, an electric charging point is available on-site for cars.
When we got back late, we were able to have a drink on the outdoor terrace before heading up to bed, with no street noise.