The view from a hotel in Strasbourg, France. Photos: EuroCheapo/Booking.com

Nestled just along the Rhine and the border of Germany, Strasbourg is a city you must add to your itinerary — whether it is your sole destination or a stop on a longer journey.

Fans of architecture and design will find an array of styles throughout the city that meld together beautifully. Similarly, visitors will find an exciting blend of French and German culture. It’s easy to fall in love with the old roads, houses and charming canals and bridges, too.

This city, rich in beauty and history, can also be a haven for Cheapos. Family-run operations and budget hotels in the city center abound, and you can often find great deals throughout winter (a perfect time for the Christmas markets) and at the end of summer or early fall.

Planning a trip around France? Check out our favorite budget hotels in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Paris.

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 The top cheap hotels in Strasbourg

Here are our favorite budget hotels located in the center of Strasbourg.

Hôtel Tandem

Rooms from $100 a night
2 place de la Gare

Just a mile from the city center and right next to the train station, Hôtel Tandem offers clean and comfortable rooms for low rates. Many rooms offer excellent views of the city, and the staff is welcoming and always ready to lend a hand. Book your stay here.

A charming single room at Le Kleber Hotel.

Le Kleber Hotel

Rooms from $80 a night
29 Place Kleber

Bright and cheery meets sleek and modern at the Le Kleber Hotel where the rooms have a little something for everyone. It’s centrally located in a historic neighborhood that’s very pedestrian-friendly, making it ideal for those looking to explore the area. Book your stay here.

ClapClap Hôtel offers simply stylish rooms in a great location.

ClapClap Hôtel

Rooms from $56 a night
24 rue du Faubourg National

The ClapClap Hôtel offers comfortable lodgings with modern amenities, including an elevator and free Wi-Fi. Plus, the hotel is just a 5-minute walk to Petite France and a 6-minute walk to the Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Book your stay here.

Behind the historic exterior at ibis Styles is a modern hotel with low prices.

ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre Petite France

Rooms from $89 a night
1 Quai De Paris

Rooms with pops of color and artsy touches fill the ibis Styles, located in the center of Strasbourg. Amenities range from flat-screen televisions to free Wi-Fi to an included buffet breakfast. Plus, the hotel has a bar and bike rentals. For the best views, request a room with a balcony. Book your stay here.

It’s hard not to fall in love with Hotel Suisse.

Hôtel Suisse

Rooms from $99 a night
2-4, Rue De La Rape

The Hôtel Suisse offers charming and simple rooms in a central location. The Strasbourg Cathedral is in front of the hotel, lending lovely views to many rooms. To sweeten the deal, guests can reserve spots to train in the hotel’s Pastry School of Christophe Felder on Saturday mornings. Book your stay here.