23A Rue Oberlin, 67000 Strasbourg

Ibis Budget Strasbourg Centre Republique

Name: Ibis Budget Strasbourg Centre Republique
Address: 23A Rue Oberlin, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
Price range: 65 EUR
Rating: 4.2

Hotel 2-star in Strasbourg

Presentation

The Ibis Budget Strasbourg Centre République opens in Neustadt, this UNESCO World Heritage district where early 20th-century facades take on an ochre hue at the end of the day. You get off the tram there, lines B or E, just a few minutes’ walk from the entrance, sometimes by bike along the neighborhood’s cycle paths.

The lobby opens directly onto a private garden. It is there, around a coffee, that breakfast is served in the morning: a buffet with several kinds of bread, croissants still warm depending on the time, facing the trees rather than a blank wall. This breakfast has been recognized among the best in the Ibis Budget category in France, a real plus after a late evening at the Christmas market. The only downside is that it costs extra and is not included in the room rate, something to check when booking.

Going up to the upper floors, the rooms come in several formats, from the compact double to the family room designed for four, including the triple room with its foldaway bed that is stored away during the day. All are air-conditioned, with comfortable bedding under a large duvet, a small desk for setting down a laptop, a USB outlet within easy reach, and a 32-inch flat-screen facing the bed. The smallest are around 13 m², enough for one or two nights but leaving little room to spread out your belongings if the stay lasts longer.

The bathroom benefits from a well-lit XL shower. The soundproofing system does the rest: after a day of wandering between the cathedral and the European Parliament, finding silence in the room feels doubly valuable.

On the ground floor, a drinks and snacks vending machine provides help at any hour, useful on a late return one evening. Reception never closes: the staff, who speak German, English, Spanish, and French, answers just as readily a question about a tram map at 2 a.m. as at 2 p.m.

The hotel is located halfway between the historic center and the European Parliament, in a residential area that is calmer than lively. It takes a few tram stops or about ten minutes on foot to reach Petite France or the cathedral, which suits those looking for some rest between visits.

A tip for the morning: it is better to arrive in the breakfast room a little before 8 a.m. The tables by the bay window, the ones overlooking the garden, go quickly.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Reception open all night, staff available even late at night for a question about the trams. Warm welcome, family atmosphere.
Room rather small but well laid out, comfortable bedding. Garden-side room much quieter than street-side.
Tram stop three minutes’ walk away, ten minutes on foot to the old center. Convenient for visiting without a car.
Simple breakfast, fresh croissants in the morning and several kinds of bread. Pleasant room with a view of the garden.
Microwave available for self-service in the lobby, drinks vending machine for an evening fix. Room well air-conditioned in summer.