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4- and 5-star hotels in Grund
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels for a stay in Grund, Luxembourg's lower town in the Alzette gorge. It is for travellers who want stone bridges, riverside pubs and the city's nightlife strip within reach, and who prefer apartments or residence-style rooms to plain hotel corridors.
Staying in Grund
Grund sits down in the Alzette gorge, a cluster of stone houses along the river with stone bridges, old washhouses and the city's only proper nightlife strip: around eight bars and a handful of restaurants, anchored by Scott's Pub on Bisserwee. By day it is quiet — fishermen below the Stierchen footbridge, bells from Saint-Jean-du-Grund, the Wenzel Wall stacked into the cliffside — and the Chemin de la Corniche above gives the postcard view for nothing. Come before 11am for empty lanes.
The hotels on this list stand along Route d'Arlon and Rue de Rollingergrund, on the city's western approach, with one just outside in Strassen. That puts them a short trip from the gorge rather than inside it, and the site's own advice applies: leave the car at the Saint-Esprit car park up top and take the free lift down. The apartment-style properties with kitchens, family rooms and parking suit couples and families on a short break, while the garage and desk facilities at the Rollingergrund addresses work for business travellers.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Halternative Residence Renaissance
94 Rte D’arlon, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 5-star apartment residence on Route d'Arlon, suited to families or longer stays that want space and self-sufficiency. Each apartment comes with a kitchen corner that includes a dishwasher, plus a balcony for a quiet moment outdoors. Air conditioning keeps the rooms comfortable in warm months, and guests arriving by car have free parking on site. Express check-in shortens the arrival. It fits travellers who prefer an apartment to a hotel room but still expect a 5-star setting.
See Halternative Residence RenaissanceHotel Olivier
140 A Route D’arlon, Strassen, Luxembourg
Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel on Route d'Arlon in Strassen has a guest rating of 4.1 from 671 reviews, a solid signal for travellers who weigh other guests' experience. It suits visitors who want a straightforward hotel stay outside the centre while staying within reach of Luxembourg. With no facilities listed in the data, the appeal rests on the rating and the location rather than on amenities, so it best fits those who plan to spend their days out and return simply to sleep.
See Hotel OlivierIl Mare appart hotel 1 2 4
343 Rue De Rollingergrund, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment hotel on Rue de Rollingergrund, well matched to guests who want an apartment layout with hotel-style service. The 24-hour front desk means arrivals at any hour are handled, and a garage is available for those bringing a car. Each apartment has a balcony, and express check-in speeds up the start of a stay. Families are covered with cots, and a dishwasher makes longer visits easier to manage.
See Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking
25A Val St André 1128 Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereFree car parking and a dedicated parking area solve the question of where to leave a vehicle, and lifts make the apartment easier to reach with luggage. Wheelchair accessible, it also suits guests with mobility needs. Self-catering groups will find the space and outdoor terrace the main draw.
See Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City
1St Floor Left 201 Rue De Rollingergrund, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe kitchen and dishwasher support self-catering, while cots and high chairs show families with young children are expected. Free Wifi and a desk allow work or planning from the apartment.
See 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux CityIl Mare appart hotel 8
343 Rue De Rollingergrund, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment hotel on Rue de Rollingergrund with concierge service and a balcony in each apartment. It suits guests who want apartment space plus help on hand, and those staying longer will value dry cleaning service and regular cleaning. Family rooms and cots make it workable for parents, and a dishwasher in the kitchen keeps daily routines simple. Free Wifi covers browsing and remote work.
See Il Mare appart hotel 8
How to choose
For families
Halternative Residence Renaissance and both Il Mare appart hotel addresses name family rooms, and each offers apartments with a dishwasher and cots where listed, so a family can eat in rather than hunt for a table in the gorge. Halternative Residence Renaissance also has a balcony and free car parking.
Halternative Residence Renaissance · Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 · Il Mare appart hotel 8
For drivers
Parking in Grund's lanes is nearly zero, so a garage or free car park matters. Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 and 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City both name a garage; Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking names free car parking, parking and wheelchair access.
Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 · Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking · 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City
For longer stays
Halternative Residence Renaissance, both Il Mare addresses and 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City all list these, with express check in at two of them.
Halternative Residence Renaissance · Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 · 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City · Il Mare appart hotel 8
For business travellers
Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 has a 24 hour front desk and desk, Il Mare appart hotel 8 adds a concierge and dry cleaning service, and 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City lists a desk, iron and board and internet access. All sit on the western approach into the city.
Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 · 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City · Il Mare appart hotel 8
Where to stay in Grund
Rue de Rollingergrund
Rollingergrund runs up towards the city from the west, and three of these properties stand on it: Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 and Il Mare appart hotel 8 at 343, and 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City at 201. Expect apartment-style rooms with balconies, garages and desks rather than hotel services. Grund's riverside terraces are a short trip away.
Our picks here: Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 · 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City · Il Mare appart hotel 8
Val St André
Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking stands at 25A Val St André, a residential address rather than a hotel strip. It is the quietest option on the list: three bedrooms, a terrace, free car parking, lifts and wheelchair access. Use it as a base for the city and go down to the gorge for the evening.
Our picks here: Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
From Neumünster Abbey, follow the Alzette north along Rue Münster past the old stone bridges, under the Passerelle du Grund, then continue on the river path into Clausen, passing the Mousel brewery buildings before emerging at Rives de Clausen — roughly one hour flat walking, then a steep climb back up or the lift. The free Pfaffenthal panoramic lift from Plateau du Saint-Esprit drops you into the gorge, and it runs until 1am if you would rather not climb. The walk up the lit path to Ville Haute is fine. Driving down is possible but unwise: the lanes are narrow and one-way with almost no parking, so use the Saint-Esprit car park up top and take the lift down.
When to go
Come before 11am if you want the lanes to yourself: by day the washhouses sit quiet and fishermen work the Alzette below the Stierchen footbridge, and the abbey courtyard, Wenzel Wall trail and river path are free and pleasant in daylight. The bars and terraces that define the area are largely shut or empty before 5pm, so pair a daytime visit with the Bock Casemates or a walk into Clausen rather than expecting atmosphere at noon. On a Friday the riverside terraces are three-deep by 9pm. Bring water in summer — there is no shade for the last stretch.
Things to do near Grund
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Luxembourg?
Three stand on Rue de Rollingergrund in the city — Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 and Il Mare appart hotel 8 at 343, and 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City at 201. Halternative Residence Renaissance is at 94 Rte D'Arlon; Hotel Olivier is just outside, at 140 A Route D'Arlon in Strassen.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Yes. Halternative Residence Renaissance, 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City and Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking list free car parking, and the two latter plus Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4 name a garage. That matters, because parking in Grund itself is nearly zero — use the Saint-Sprit car park up top.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Hotel Olivier, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 671 reviews. It is the only property here with a guest rating in the data. The others are apartment and residence properties, several of which list family rooms, balconies, kitchens and dishwashers rather than hotel services.
Are there family rooms or apartments for a family stay?
Halternative Residence Renaissance and Il Mare appart hotel 8 name family rooms, and the apartment properties list kitchens, dishwashers and cots where shown — Halternative Residence Renaissance, Il Mare appart hotel 1 2 4, Il Mare appart hotel 8 and 2Bedroom 2Bathroom With Garage in Lux City. Large 3bedrooms with Terrace and Parking gives three bedrooms.
Can I walk from these hotels into Grund?
You can, but the gorge is reached from above by the free Pfaffenthal panoramic lift from Plateau du Saint-Esprit or by a steep walk down Montée du Grund. The site's guidance is to leave the car up top and take the lift down; the lift runs until 1am if you would rather not climb back.
Is it safe in Grund at night?
The site describes it as essentially a small drinking district watched over by bar staff and regulars, with the lit path up to Ville Haute fine to walk. The lift runs until 1am if you would rather not climb. It is busiest on a Friday, when the riverside terraces are three-deep by 9pm.
When is Grund worth visiting?
For an hour or two in daylight — the abbey courtyard, the Wenzel Wall trail and the river path are free and pleasant. But the bars and terraces that define the area are largely shut or empty before 5pm, so pair a daytime visit with the Bock Casemates or a walk into Clausen. Before 11am the lanes are yours.