Esplanade

Strasbourg

Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Outdoor activities make up this tranquil corner, where you’ll find a park with a moat and crumbling castle, and a scenic confluence of waterways and university gardens.

Many of Strasbourg’s iconic highlights are packed into the charming quarter of Esplanade. Its university keeps the district’s ambiance youthful, while the green, undulating park has military vestiges providing a glimpse of a bygone era. Stroll east from the city center to find yourself in these pleasant and picturesque surroundings.

Bring food and drink for a picnic to enjoy with your family on the green hills of the Parc de la Citadelle in the neighborhood’s southeastern corner. Moats surround the remains of the citadel that rises from the lower levels of the park. Let your kids frolic amid the water features of the playground and join games in the sports fields.

From the park, walk north along the Quai des Belges, appreciating the views of the Bassin de la Citadelle, as it meets the Bassin Vauban. Cycle between the trees and rest at a bench, with a vista of Strasbourg’s labyrinth of canals and bridges.

Reach the Vauban Stadium, where local soccer team ASPV Strasbourg play their home games. Watch men’s and women’s soccer on this field, which has a capacity of about 3,000.

Northwest is the University of Strasbourg, which traces its history back to the 16th century. Explore the grassy campus and chat with local and international students about college life. Join a guided tour of the university’s botanical gardens and learn about its varied vegetation. Attend one of the many events and exhibitions. Several high schools and elementary schools are dotted around the rest of the quarter, alongside student accommodations and plazas.

The neighborhood borders the Bassin de la Citadella in the southeastern corner of the city center. Head east by tram from the adjacent areas of Petite-France and Krutenau to the Esplanade stop and get around on foot or by bus. Visit other nearby districts, such as Neudorf, Neudorf-Est and Vauban.

Esplanade is a neighborhood of studious youth, scenic waterways and the majestic remains of a citadel.


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Top hotels in Esplanade

ClapClap Hôtel
ClapClap Hôtel
3 out of 5
24-26 Rue du Faubourg National, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is €82 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€82
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
Would recommend!
"Centrally located hotel, very close to train station. Nice design inside hotel and clean and comfortable. Good to have kettle in the room and good heating system also. Friendly and helpful staff, good price also"

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025

ClapClap Hôtel
Hotel Rohan
Hotel Rohan
4 out of 5
17-19 Rue Du Maroquin, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is €106 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€106
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (970 reviews)
"Hotel Rohan es un excelnte hotel ubicado a pocos pasos de la Catedral en una zona peatonal. Es un hotel pequeño pero maravilloso."

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025

Hotel Rohan
Le Grand Hotel
Le Grand Hotel
3 out of 5
12, Place de la Gare, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is €89 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€89
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (962 reviews)
Excellent comfortable hotel with great breakfast
"Excellent hotel, quiet despite being right opposite the Railway Station, I was upgraded to what I believe is one of the newly refurbished rooms on arrival, lovely comfortable bed, everything was clean and worked. Small area at reception where one could purchase snacks and various alcoholic and non ..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025

Le Grand Hotel
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
2, place de la gare, Strasbourg
The price is €115 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€115
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (758 reviews)
"Great hotel right across from the main train station. Easy walk into the old town and Christmas markets. Room was much bigger than expected and the bathroom was amazing. Breakfast was impressive and great value for money."

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Hotel Hannong
Hotel Hannong
4 out of 5
15 Rue Du 22 Novembre, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is €105 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€105
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"excellent service and attention to detail in amenities"

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025

Hotel Hannong
Hôtel & Spa RÉGENT PETITE FRANCE
Hôtel & Spa RÉGENT PETITE FRANCE
5 out of 5
5 Rue Des Moulins, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is €192 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€192
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (974 reviews)
"We loved that it was on the river and the balcony room is the way to go."

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025

Hôtel & Spa RÉGENT PETITE FRANCE
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Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade

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Forêt Noire

While visiting Forêt Noire, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Strasbourg Observatory.

Forêt Noire
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Krutenau

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Alsatian Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Porte de l'Hopital Tram Station or Etoile Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.

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Neudorf Ouest

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Neudorf Ouest, check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Great Mosque of Strasbourg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Schluthfeld Tram Station or Landsberg Tram Station.

Neudorf Ouest
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Orangerie

5/5(3 area reviews)

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Orangerie. Parc de l'Orangerie and Palace of Europe are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Universite Tram Station or Gallia Tram Station to get around the larger area.

Orangerie
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Neudorf South

When in Neudorf South and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Train Station Square or Meinau Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lycee Jean Monnet Tram Station or Graviere Tram Station.

Neudorf South
Petite France featuring heritage elements, boating and a city

Quartier de la Cathédrale

While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Quartier de la Cathédrale

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