Title: Visit Esplanade: Best of Esplanade, Strasbourg Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Esplanade](https://expedia.ca/Esplanade-Strasbourg-Hotels.0-n6346272-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Strasbourg](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Strasbourg.d6217179.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Strasbourg](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Strasbourg.d6217179.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Esplanade Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Esplanade.d6346272.Car-Rental-Guide)[Esplanade Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Esplanade.d6346272.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Esplanade ## Strasbourg ![Citadelle Park featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561952383/3715aa7c-befc-42bc-b85b-e2b266d57515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Citadelle Park featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561952383/3715aa7c-befc-42bc-b85b-e2b266d57515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Citadelle Park featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561952383/b3de697e-fde1-4736-aefe-f9f7ff12d7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Citadelle Park showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561952383/32218ff3-c6e0-49c9-ae25-243c8817e573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Citadelle Park showing a park and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561952383/6d1c3ceb-2cb1-42c8-a8a4-f96cb65a75bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Esplanade Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Strasbourg travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg.dx6217179) #### 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 centre 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 neighbourhood’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 neighbourhood borders the Bassin de la Citadella in the southeastern corner of the city centre. 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 neighbourhood of studious youth, scenic waterways and the majestic remains of a citadel. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Citadelle Park showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561952383/7e1aab96-05a5-4541-934d-9b128bae98b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Citadelle Park Crumbling ruins serve as a reminder of the imposing pentagonal fortress that once stood here, its moat-side mounds now a hotspot for sunbathers and picnickers. [](https://expedia.ca/Citadelle-Park-Esplanade.d553248621561952383.Vacation-Attraction) ![Entrance to the city centre of Strasbourg on Christmas time; Shutterstock ID 354241376; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563229270/c08d36bc-7e35-4ea3-9750-0f1f05fe89f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg Christmas Market During your visit to Carre d'Or, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Christmas-Market-City-Centre-Petite-France.d553248621563229270.Vacation-Attraction) ![Train Station Square which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065313/92587776-7b67-4e12-ba27-91174a69a052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Train Station Square Enjoy views of the impressive futuristic train station from this green, pedestrianized plaza at Strasbourg’s core. [](https://expedia.ca/Train-Station-Square-Quartier-de-la-Gare.d6065313.Vacation-Attraction) ![Strasbourg Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063755/09ba31bd-6235-4011-b2fe-7953d4bca711.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg Cathedral Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Cathedral-City-Centre-Petite-France.d6063755.Vacation-Attraction) ![L\'Orangerie Garden featuring a park and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063803/3c0adf64-aec5-49c7-8a48-b4e9772ee84d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parc de l'Orangerie Amble along the lakeside and paddle a row boat across the water in these historic grounds that date back to the 17th century. [](https://expedia.ca/Parc-De-LOrangerie-Orangerie.d6063803.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190222/b6439293-c5f0-447b-940b-fafffe853b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Strasbourg Explore the waterfront in Neudorf - Port du Rhin with a trip to Port of Strasbourg. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Of-Strasbourg-Strasbourg.d6190222.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Strasbourg: 7-Day City Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48032065/896c647a-dcb9-438a-8480-ac6cc6fd760c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg: 7-Day City Pass CA $8 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/strasbourg-7-day-city-pass.a48032065.activity-details) ![Strasbourg: 1-Day Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533036/3d12a06f-8880-42f6-8d9f-315d6d41d870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg: 1-Day Bike Rental CA $40 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/strasbourg-1-day-bike-rental.a4533036.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Strasbourg : Street-Art Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47725682/77c9c51f-7a69-45ca-835e-6345b0853d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg : Street-Art Tour CA $41 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/strasbourg-street-art-tour.a47725682.activity-details) ![Strasbourg: 2-Hour Walking Tour with a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49642910/adece9b0-c99e-4565-b578-8c2570fa0f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg: 2-Hour Walking Tour with a Local Guide CA $49 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/strasbourg-2-hour-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide.a49642910.activity-details) ![Strasbourg: Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743871/cc9b6da5-26c1-4cf7-842d-22a451260107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg: Walking Tour with Local Guide CA $56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/strasbourg-walking-tour-with-local-guide.a47743871.activity-details) ![Self Guided Walking Tour in Strasbourg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49172303/fd66f21e-d28f-488f-97af-a705ae57eeb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone CA $11 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/strasbourg-walking-tour-with-audioguide-on-your-smartphone.a49172303.activity-details) [See all activities in Strasbourg](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Strasbourg.d6217179.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Esplanade Hotel Deals ![Le Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27300/27278/2da2a169_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Grand Hotel 12, Place de la Gare Strasbourg Bas-Rhin CA $118 CA $136 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (985 reviews) Very kind personnel! The room was clean. Breakfast very nice Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=27278&PinnedHotelID=27278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) ![Hotel Athena Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4080000/4071800/4071734/e33315e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Athena Spa Rue Armande Béjart Strasbourg Bas-Rhin Fully refundable CA $132 CA $154 total Jan 26 - Jan 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Everything was perfect. Helpful stuff and really nice hotel Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=4071734&PinnedHotelID=4071734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) ![Hôtel & Spa RÉGENT PETITE FRANCE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9176/e36223e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hôtel & Spa RÉGENT PETITE FRANCE 5 Rue Des Moulins Strasbourg Bas-Rhin Book a stay at this 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! (987 reviews) Absolutely the nicest hotel I stayed at . Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=9176&PinnedHotelID=9176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=9176&PinnedHotelID=9176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) ![Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6294/d2a1a894_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile 4 Place Saint Pierre Le Jeune Strasbourg Bas-Rhin CA $245 CA $283 total Jan 30 - Jan 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (829 reviews) Hallway is smelly; choice of food for breakfast is limited. Room is spacious. Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=6294&PinnedHotelID=6294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) ![Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/127300/127230/dcae9e02_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection 4 Rue Des Francs Bourgeois Strasbourg CA $265 CA $305 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (440 reviews) The place was a classy endeavor from top to bottom. Staff was always friendly and helpful, property was clean and beautifully appointed and designed. I do wish the steam room and sauna were more private (a reservation did not mean exclusivity) and less uptight about swim trunks, but that's just my ... Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=127230&PinnedHotelID=127230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) ![Holiday Inn Express Strasbourg - Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7440000/7431700/7431606/68fd2ace_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Strasbourg - Centre by IHG Rue De La Corderie Strasbourg Bas-Rhin CA $99 CA $126 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews) Polite and accommodating staff. We felt welcomed there. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is about 15 minutes walking distance from most of the city center. Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=7431606&PinnedHotelID=7431606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346272) [See all 2,039 properties in Esplanade](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6346272) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Esplanade hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346272&startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26)[Jan 25 - Jan 26](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346272&startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346272&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27)[Jan 26 - Jan 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346272&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346272&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346272&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade ![Strasbourg is so beautifully complex. It’s not completely French, but it’s not completely German. You get the best of both!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217179/0569bf15-48d8-46a1-8f2b-80ce335b839a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Neudorf Est 3/5(1 area review) When in Neudorf Est and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Meinau Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Aristide Briand Tram Station or Jean Jaures Tram Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Neudorf-Est.dx553248635976401212) ![At the oldest university building in Strasbourg, France! Absolutely stunning!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217179/20142846-bbd3-4feb-9989-4ea5ed5e436f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Forêt Noire If you're spending some time in Forêt Noire, Botanical Gardens and Strasbourg Observatory are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Foret-Noire.dx553248635976398060) ![Alsatian Museum showing art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063767/73b1b866-6de5-42c9-a39e-bb12f7b006a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Krutenau 5/5(6 area reviews) You might enjoy the historic sites while in Krutenau. Austerlitz Square 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Krutenau.dx6217291) ![Botanical Gardens featuring picnicing and a river or creek as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532507617/ff1f0e23-29f8-4f9c-9cc4-ffa1a2e85390.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Orangerie 5/5(1 area review) Orangerie is well-liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Palace of Europe and Botanical Gardens are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Universite Tram Station or Gallia Tram Station to get around. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Orangerie.dx6346271) ![Panoramic view of the Ponts Couverts](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396960/28a1e53a-da10-4d5f-b0ed-976f3bfa8b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Neudorf Ouest 4/5(4 area reviews) If you're spending time in Neudorf Ouest, check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Music and Dance Village and hop on the metro to see more the city at Schluthfeld Tram Station or Landsberg Tram Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Strasbourg-Neudorf-Ouest.dx553248635976396960) ![France - Alsace, Strasbourg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938960885/b5f2599f-9e09-44ac-8c25-71a2c471c0d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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