Where to stay: Alsace

Altkirch - Logis Auberge Sundgovienne

Hotel set in lots of green space on the Western Front Way bike route

Logis Auberge Sundgovienne is a family run hotel set among lots of green space near a forest near the Altkirch town centre. This is an ideal stop if you are cycling the Western Front Way bike route, a World War One memorial bike ride. The hotel is in fact less than 2km from the Monument Kilianstollen, an important local landmark on the old German front line. It's also possible to see old trenches, slowly being reclaimed by nature, nearby. "Family run" is sometimes overused but not in this case – Logis Auberge Sundgovienne has been run by the same family for three generations. It has an in-house restaurant serving traditional and modern cuisine, plus a shady terrace and lovely gardens. Singles, doubles, triples and family rooms. Dedicated bike storage. Altkirch is 20km south-west of Mulhouse and so also handy for the Alsace vineyard routes.

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Barr - Hôtel-Restaurant du Château d'Andlau

Hotel offering great value for money in peaceful surroundings

Located in a quiet spot outside a village, this hotel offes a peaceful based for cycling. Bar/lounge area, plus a roof-top terrace. The hotel conforms to the Logis hotel chain's cycling standards policy that guarantees safe and secure parking, and other assistance such as advice with routees and bike hire, and tools for basic maintenance and repair.

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Basel – Maison Jenny Hotel Restaurant & Spa (French-Swiss border)

Welcoming hotel in Hagenthal-le-Bas on the French side of the border

Maison Jenny Hotel Restaurant & Spa is a welcoming hotel on the French side of the border, just across from Basel in Switzerland (it's just 200m from the border). It has doubles and family rooms. Free wifi. Spa and swimming pool for post-ride relaxation. The hotel restaurant serves seasonal local cuisine and quality wines. There is also a lounge bar and a garden. Close to Mulhouse Airport. While the name may sound upmarket – and it's certainly a polished and slick operation – we're told that, at bottom, this is really a well-run local hotel and restaurant.

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Burnhaupt-le-Haut - Logis Hotel Au Lion d'Or

Bike-friendly hotel on Western Front Way route and near Alsace wine trail

Logis Hôtel Au Lion d'Or in Burnhaupt-le-Haut is in the Vosges foothills between the Masevaux valley and the vineyards of the Alsace (Mulhouse is just 17km to the east). This is an ideal stop if you are cycling the Western Front Way bike route, a World War One memorial bike ride. Logis Hotel Au Lion d'Or offers is a traditional brasserie/restaurant hotel offering twins, doubles, triples and family rooms. Dedicated bike storage.

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Colmar - Aux Armes de France

Traditional inn on the Alsace Wine Route 9km from Colmar

Friendly family-run hotel-restaurant in the town of Ammerschwihr, just 9km from Colmar. The hotel is an excellent stop on the Alsace Wine Route. Onsite restaurant serving traditional local cuisine alongside a wonderful menu of wines from the surrounding vineyards. Buffet breakfast available. Double and triple rooms. Outdoor terrace/courtyard. Free wifi. This hotel has been recommended by Max Wooldridge, author of our cycling in Alsace article.

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Colmar - ibis Colmar Centre

Stylish city centre hotel with dedicated bike room

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Eguisheim - Residence Le Clos d'Eguisheim

Apartments set in the vineyards a short bike ride from the town centre

Apartments catering for up to 7 people set in a quiet rural area mid some of Alsace's finest vineyards. The pretty village of Eguisheim, with its typical regional architecture, is a shhort cycle ride away. The apartments are situated in a residence with a heated indoor pool and year-round bike hire.

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Mulhouse - Brit Hotel Mulhouse Centre

Good value, bike-friendly hotel in central Mulhouse

The Brit Hotel Mulhouse Centre is a friendly and welcoming hotel that's well set up for cyclists and experienced at welcoming us. The hotel is accueil velo-rated and there is a dedicated bike storage shed (pictured). 24-hour welcome. Repair kits available. Breakfast can be arranged for between 4am and 6am if you need an early start. Likewise, if you need a rest day, you can have it later - from 10am to midday by arrangement. It's also just a short ride to the railway station. Private, and enclosed car park if you're arriving by car. And because I get asked often, I'm not sure where the name derives but the Brit Hotel group has nothing to do with Britain or the British as far as I know - it's simply a group of independent hotels that group together to boost their marketing power.

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Mulhouse - Mercure Mulhouse Centre

Stylish city hotel near the train station

Comfortable 4-star hotel near the train station. Onsite restaurant and bar, plus a terrace to enjoy in summer. Free wifi. Disabled access rooms. French, English and German spoken. Management tells us the hotel's luggage store can accommodate a few bikes and that there is also additional storage in the guest-only garage. Good for groups and individual riders.

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Obernai - A La Cour d'Alsace

4-star hotel with restaurant and spa on the Alsace wine route

A La Cour d'Alsace hotel and spa is a lovely 4-star treat for anyone cycling the Alsace wine route. It's used by cycle tour companies, so it is well used to hosting cyclists. It is set among its own gardens just outside the ramparts of Obernai, a medieval town that makes a lovely stopover. The hotel is in an old manor house which was once the home of one of Alsace's noble families. Today, its ancient features marry well with modern comforts like a pool, spa and jacuzzi. Breakfast available daily. The restaurant is home to modern French cuisine plus there's a vaulted ceiling wine cellar packed with scrumptious French treats, many of the bottles local to the Alsace region and from vineyards that you will pass on your bike route.

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Orbey - Logis Hostellerie Motel Au Bois Le Sire

Friendly hotel on the Western Front Way and the Alsace Wine Road

Logis Hostellerie Motel Au Bois Le Sire is a family run hotel on both the war remembrance ride, the Western Front Way, and the Alsace Wine Road, 21km north-west of Colmar. Also ideal for exploring the Vosges. The hotel has been recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there. It's part of the Logis group of locally run hotel-restaurants and we're told its in-house restaurant serves wonderful local cuisine. Locked garage if you're arriving by car. Bike storage room. Heated swimming pool and fitness room (including sauna, hot tub and hammam). Children's playground. Family rooms, doubles and triples available.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels

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Ribeauvillé - Le Clos Saint-Vincent

Beautiful hotel with stunning views in the heart of the vineyards

Le Clos Saint-Vincent is a 4-star hotel that's popular with cyclists on the Alsace wine route. It is used by a number of cycling tour companies, so it is very welcoming towards riders. Roughly 15km north of Colmar, it's a great base for exploring the Alsace vineyards. In fact, it's right in the middle of them, with stunning views of the surrounding vines. There is an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine (you can eat in the dining room or on the terrace – both have views of the countryside out over the Vosges mountains). There is also a wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub (and massages!)

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Riquewihr - Hotel Le Schoenenbourg

Bike-friendly hotel on the Alsace wine route

This is an ideal spot for exploring the Alsace wine route – and with its own fleet of (electric) bikes, it's safe to say the Hotel Le Schoenenbourg is pretty bike-friendly. (I love how the bikes are parked near the pool in the photo!) The hotel is eco-friendly. There are a range of options for individual riders, groups and families, with standard rooms through to duplex suites. Disabled access rooms. Pool and terrace. Free wifi. Tea and coffee facilities in the rooms (we like that!) French and English spoken. 

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Sélestat - Hostellerie de la Pommeraie

Napoleon-era hotel set among the Alsace vineyards

A warm welcome awaits at this family-run hotel owned by Christiane and Pascal Funaro. The building itself dates back to Napoleon's time (it belonged to one of his colonels), and today it's the perfect mix of old and new. It's set among the vineyards on the Alsace wine route, making it an ideal base from which to cycle. As a result, it's popular among cyclists, and cycle tour companies often use it as a base. The interior is magestic and every room is individually furnished. It's in the centre of Sélestat, so local restaurants and bars are just a short walk away, or you could eat in the hotel's restaurant.

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Strasbourg - Adagio Access Strasbourg Petite France

Bke-friendly apartment hotel near Strasbourg's old city centre

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Strasbourg - Hilton

Centrally located Strasbourg hotel with secure bike parking

Well-located 4-star hotel in city centre. Management confirms there is a secure garage that can safely house bikes overnight. Other facilities: bar, lounge and restaurant; fitness centre and sauna. Free wifi in public areas.
Photo: Hilton

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Strasbourg - Hotel du Dragon

Character-filled oasis in the heart of Strasbourg

A little oasis in central Strasbourg, Hotel du Dragon's name is in stark contrast to its peaceful character. The 3-star hotel is situated in a traditional 17th-century building a short distance from the cathedral, and has a tranquil courtyard ideal for relaxing in after a day on the bike or sightseeing. Friendly and responsive staff – when I contacted a few Strasbourg hotels to ask if they could take delivery of a bike shipment for an American cyclist, this hotel was very happy to help. They in fact have a dedicated bike shed for 6 bikes and also provide bike repair kits and tools. Rooms are modern and stylish, and include family rooms for up to 4 people, making the hotel ideal for sharers. Free wifi. 24-hour room service, plus help with tours and add-ons. Buffet breakfast available. French, English and German spoken.

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Strasbourg - Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare

Bike-friendly city centre hotel located near the train station

Hotel ideally located near the central train station in Strasbourg (the rooms are air-conditioned and sound-proofed so there are no problems with noise). This is a good bike-friendly option – when I contacted the hotel on behalf of an American cyclist who was looking for a Strasbourg hotel she could ship her bikes ahead to, management was only too happy to help. Free wifi. Hotel and bar. 24-hour reception, ideal for late arrivals. Double and triple rooms. Luggage store. French, English, German and Polish spoken.

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Wattwiller - Huttopia Wattwiller campsite

Woodland campsite in the heart of the Alsace

Huttopia Wattwiller is a family friendly campsite within reach of both Mulhouse and Colmar. It's handy for the Alsace wine route and also near the Western Front Way World War One commemorative bike route. It's set in a woodland, offering a great base for exploring this part of the Alsace region. Lots of modcons including two swimming pools (one indoor and one outdoor), padel/tennis, a central lodge/communal area and terrace. There are also activity programs for both children and adults. Bring your own tent or choose more creature comforts with safari-style tents or cabins that offer easy self-catering. 

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