When planning a European holiday most people will decide to go to the major European cities. Their itineraries will include Paris, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam. This is expected because they are popular tourist cities but maybe include other lesser known cities like Luxembourg.
After our 13 months of travel in 2017/18, I admit we did those mainstay city and a few extras. Luxembourg just didn’t fit into our hectic schedule. So, when we planned this 6 week trip we made sure Luxembourg was on the itinerary.
The city of Luxembourg in a word is beautiful. The combination of the old and new sections flow together wonderfully and there is never a shortage of picturesque photo opportunities.
It is not a party city or bustling with extravagant tourist sites, but instead is a tranquil and peaceful city that just has enough to make your stay worthwhile. From luscious green parks to well constructed museums, Luxembourg is my type of town.
Where to stay?
So, being a small city where do you stay? There are some good choices for hotels, but like most of Europe, can become expensive if you are travelling on a budget. Our main aim for this trip is to try and travel cheaper. Therefore, we decided to stay at the IBIS Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare.
Located close to the main train and bus station interchange the IBIS Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare is a short five-minute walk (thank you google maps). It is hard to miss, thanks to the big green IBIS Styles sign visible from the end of the street. The neighbouring area to the hotel is filled with small pubs and clubs. Additionally there is an abundance of restaurants with the area being quite safe. Not too far away from the city centre, it’s an easy 1.2km stroll passing some good photo opportunities.
The hotel frontage is small but opens up once you enter the foyer. The reception desk is on the left with a kids play area and hotel computers on the right. Straight ahead of the doors is the bar and dining area.
The check in process was easy and quite fast with the attendant going through our booking. Probably one of the best things about booking with IBIS Styles brand is that breakfast is usually included in the price.
We head up to our room via the only elevator which is again compact. Luckily, we aren’t big people so were able to fit in okay with our luggage. The hotel is non smoking and you are reminded of this fact by each room number plaque indicating the no smoking symbol.
The room itself is nothing fancy with a double bed, television, small desk and long standing cupboard. There is not much room but the bed has storage space underneath it. Our bed is comfortable and if you want to lounge around in your room there are plenty of television stations in different languages to watch.
Now the bathroom is tiny. A room the size of an average kitchen walk-in pantry which contains a shower, basin and toilet. I’m not big by any sort of the imagination at 5’8″ and 90 kg. Yet I found it a little difficult manoeuvring around. It would be incredibly uncomfortable if you were much bigger than that.
Breakfast is served downstairs from 6am to 10am daily with a fair assortment of continental breakfast options. As each room doesn’t have a kettle the coffee machine is available all day to make free cups of coffee or tea. Leftover breakfast rolls are also supplied daily.
During the afternoon and evening the bar area provides refreshments and minimal food. Look to go out or head down to the supermarket for your lunches and dinners.
The IBIS Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare suited our needs and provided comfortable, clean accommodation at a suitable price. It’s not the hotel for you, if you want a place to lounge around in. Our opinion is that it’s good if you just want a base to sleep than set out each day to explore.
Overall, if you are looking for a cheaper option in Luxembourg then look to stay at the IBIS Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare and tell them Simon from Ourworldinreview sent you.
Additional Information for the IBIS Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare
Address: 30 Rue Joseph Junck, 1839 Luxembourg
Ph: +352 49 24 96
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Prices of accommodation per night at the IBIS Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare
Ranging from AUD$135 (EUR85 or USD95)
Check in: 1400hrs Check Out: 1200hrs
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