Vauban Travel Guide
Strasbourg
Popular places to visit
Train Station Square
You can find out about the history of Strasbourg with a stop at Train Station Square. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Carre d'Or with a stop at Strasbourg Cathedral. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
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.
Parc de l'Orangerie
After visiting Parc de l'Orangerie, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Strasbourg. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Rohan Palace
After visiting Rohan Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carre d'Or. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
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.
Top hotels in Vauban
Hotel Hannong
"The hotel is in a great location. Just a 5 minute walk to Petite France and 10 minutes from the train station. The staff was excellent and made many great recommendations. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety of selections."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
"Close to train station and nice walk to old town. No ice machine or refrigerator. Low level alarm buzzard sound ringing every 10 minutes at night from around 10:30pm onward. Don’t know the reason for it, may be mechanical, a low level sound. Annoying to have to listen to it. Make it hard to fall ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Athena Spa
"Not a gym. Very limited. Few running machines and rowing machine. Also limited irons didn’t manage to get hold of one- would recommend taking clothes steamer/travel iron if possible 👍"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
"Clean room, staff friendly. air conditioning didn’t work much, minimum it hot was 24C… Good breakfast, but for being France i expected more. Where are the fromage options? They don’t mention within the Expedia app that the pool is closed for kids at 5pm."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
"Great location, very kind staff , nice breakfast and clean room"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Vauban
Orangerie
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Orangerie. Palace of Europe and Botanical Gardens 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.
Forêt Noire
While visiting Forêt Noire, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Strasbourg Zoological Museum.
Esplanade
Appreciated for its cafes and parks, you might consider exploring Esplanade. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Vauban Stadium, and jump on the metro at Esplanade Tram Station or Observatoire Tram Station to get around the city.
Neudorf Est
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 of the city at Aristide Briand Tram Station or Jean Jaures Tram Station.
Krutenau
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.
Port du Rhin
While you're in Port du Rhin, take in top sights like Europe Bridge or Rhine, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Port du Rhin Tram Station or Starcoop Tram Station.
