Contades

Strasbourg

Contades featuring a bridge, boating and modern architecture
Contades which includes a river or creek and modern architecture
Tomi Ungerer Museum showing interior views and art as well as an individual male
Contades which includes boating, modern architecture and a river or creek
Tomi Ungerer Museum showing interior views and art

Its namesake park and riverside promenade provide scenery just outside the city center, while sleek glassy European structures feature in its northern reaches.

A green outer district of Strasbourg, Contades contains European political institutions and cultural gems. At its core is Contades Park, which is bordered by the River Ill as it meanders through the zone. Visit Contades to stroll along the banks of the waterways for a scenic journey past the religious and theatrical highlights here.

The 18th-century Contades Park has long been at the heart of the region, with its quaint historic buildings and vast open fields. Bring your kids to the playground and set up a picnic in the shade of a tree beside the 19th-century bandstand. Admire the mix of architectural styles in the early 20th-century Osterloff Villa, with its red turrets and medieval tributes.

Gracing the park’s boundaries are several religious buildings, such as the Communauté des Franciscains church and the Communauté Etz Haïm synagogue Admire the symbolic markings and stylish colonnade of the Synagogue of Peace. Inspect the neo-Renaissance design of the nearby Strasbourg National Theater on Republic Square, whose enchanting gardens wrap around the majestic Rhine Palace.

As you move away from the center, you’ll reach the green squares of the Place de Bordeaux and the Square Tivoli. Visit some of the cultural institutions here, including the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès, Le Maillon Theater and the Parc des Expositions de Strasbourg.

At the juncture of two tributaries of the River Ill stands the semi-domed frontage of the European Parliament. Join a free tour of the extraordinary hemicyclic building where much of the European Union has management offices.

The Contades district runs from the edge of the Grande Île in central Strasbourg to the city’s northeastern corner. It stands between the Orangerie and Kable zones. Travel by tram to the Parc du Contades and République stops in the southern part of the district or continue north to the European Parliament and Wacken stations.


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Contades Hotel Deals

Hilton Strasbourg

Hilton Strasbourg

4 out of 5
1 Avenue Herrenschmidt, Strasbourg
The price is ¥13,034 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
¥13,034
¥15,346 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (994 reviews)
Great choice
Large modern clean room. Comfortable. Good breakfast. Only downside was 25 euros for overnight parking,

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Hilton Strasbourg
Hôtel Régent Contades

Hôtel Régent Contades

4 out of 5
8 Avenue De La Liberte, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is ¥18,574 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
¥18,574
¥21,440 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Strasbourg Christmas Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Good choice!
The hotel has a warm and welcoming feel, making it a great place for travelers. It is very clean, which adds to your comfort, and the quiet environment helps you relax. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing helpful service that improves your stay.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hôtel Régent Contades
City Residence Strasbourg Centre

City Residence Strasbourg Centre

3 out of 5
1 Rue des Magasins, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is ¥9,871 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
¥9,871
¥11,518 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,475 reviews)
Excellent stay in Strasbourg city residence
Kitchen is well equipped., room is very clean and it will be good if there is a box of tissue paper can be added to the room . Other than that it’s a superb place to stay.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

City Residence Strasbourg Centre
K Hotel

K Hotel

3 out of 5
3 Allée Cérès, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (909 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff, Quiet and few minutes of walk to transportation.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

K Hotel
Hotel Athena Spa

Hotel Athena Spa

4 out of 5
Rue Armande Béjart, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is ¥18,120 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
¥18,120
¥20,941 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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)
Great stay!
Great staff! Rooms were clean and fairly new. The spa was really relaxing. Uncovered free parking and paid covered parking. 5 minute walk to the tram station.

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

Hotel Athena Spa
City Residence Access Strasbourg

City Residence Access Strasbourg

2 out of 5
11 rue des magasins, Strasbourg
The price is ¥8,141 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
¥8,141
¥9,343 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,420 reviews)
Short walk to the city centre, comfortable and clean accommodation at a reasonable rate. Parking secure undercover was €13 per day. Continental breakfast was good value as was service. Staff recommended some great restaurants nearby. Would stay there again.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

City Residence Access Strasbourg
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.

Other neighborhoods around Contades

Contades featuring a bridge, boating and modern architecture

European Quarter

4/5(21 area reviews)

European Quarter is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Parlement Europeen Tram Station or Wacken Tram Station to explore sights like European Parliament.

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Kable

4/5(11 area reviews)

While you're in Kable, take in top sights like Egyptian House and jump on the metro at Lycee Kleber Tram Station to see more of the city.

Kable
Botanical Gardens featuring a park as well as an individual femail

Forêt Noire

If you're spending some time in Forêt Noire, Botanical Gardens and Strasbourg Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

Forêt Noire
Botanical Gardens featuring picnicing and a river or creek as well as a couple

Orangerie

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

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Poincaré

4/5(4 area reviews)

When in Poincaré, you can plan a visit to Place des Halles Shopping Centre and Place Kléber, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Poincaré
Petite France featuring heritage elements, a city and boating

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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