🇫🇷 Mulhouse, France
Hôtel de la Bourse
📍 14 Rue de la Bourse, Mulhouse, 68100
Your stay — Hôtel de la Bourse
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The Property — Hôtel de la Bourse
The Hôtel de la Bourse is a straightforward three-star in central Mulhouse, occupying a corner of the Place de la Bourse. Its lobby is clean, modern and unfussy — think grey armchairs, a coffee machine and a business corner — no old-world frills. The USP is its location: you’re a three-minute walk from the train station and right at the edge of the pedestrianised old town. It suits a practical traveller who wants a no-surprises base for exploring the city’s museums and Alsatian architecture.
Chronicles of Mulhouse
Mulhouse grew from a small medieval town into a powerhouse of 19th-century industrial textile printing, earning the nickname ‘the city of a hundred chimneys’. Its annexation by Germany in 1871 and return to France after WWI left a layered architectural legacy: half-timbered houses sit alongside grand neoclassical buildings and red-brick factory conversions. Today it’s a dynamic university city with a strong technical-museum scene (Cité du Train, the world’s largest railway museum, is here) and a resurgent focus on contemporary art and craft beer. The population is notably multilingual, and the city punches above its weight in cultural programming.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mulhouse guide →Best months
June and September: warm, dry afternoons (mid-20s°C) and lower chance of rain than summer peaks, with the Fête de la Musique in late June and autumn food fairs in September. May is also good — long daylight and spring blooms.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: school holidays push crowds and hotel prices up 20–40%. The major driver is the Foire Exposition (early July) and the Mulhouse Jazz Festival (mid-May to mid-June spills into July). Expect full occupancy and limited last-minute availability.
Budget shoulder season
October and April: temperatures 10–15°C, much thinner crowds, room rates can drop 25% from August highs. October still has sunny spells; April benefits from Easter events without the peak markups.
Weather & packing
Mulhouse sits in a rain shadow east of the Vosges but still gets sudden thunderstorms in summer — especially July afternoons. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and layers: a hoody for evening chills and a sun hat for midday.
Live City Briefing — Mulhouse
- The Mulhouse tram line 1 extension to the new multimodal hub at Gare de Mulhouse completed in late 2025, improving direct connections to the train station.
- The Cité du Train reopened its ‘Train World’ exhibition hall in spring 2026 after a two-year renovation — book tickets in advance for weekends.
- Seasonal note: the Foire de la Pentecôte (Whitsun fair) runs 23–25 May 2026, filling town-centre hotels; July’s Foire Exposition starts 3 July, so expect the hotel to be busy.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel de la Bourse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter and get decent light. Avoid street-facing rooms as Rue de la Bourse sees traffic from early morning. The lift only goes to the 4th floor, so top-floor rooms (5th) require stairs — quieter but less convenient.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor or those overlooking the street. The 1st floor has the reception and breakfast area below, with noise from foot traffic and kitchen prep. Street-facing rooms cop traffic rumble from the tram line on nearby Rue de la Bourse.
Best views
Limited options. Inner courtyard rooms (opposite street) look onto other residential buildings — a bit of sky but not grand. Top-floor street-facing rooms might glimpse the Synagogue de Mulhouse's corner, but nothing special. The hotel is in a commercial district with typical city streets.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, and 5 are your best bet. Floor 5 is the quietest but needs stairs from the lift on 4. Floor 3 and 4 have the lift but are still above street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue de la Bourse is a through road with buses and trams until about 11pm. The hotel is near the central station, so occasional train announcements are audible on street side. The breakfast room gets busy 7:30-9am — avoid rooms directly above if you like a lie-in.
Insider tips
1) The hotel has no on-site parking — use the public car park 'Bourse' two doors down at 20 Rue de la Bourse. It's cheap and covered. 2) Request a room on floor 4 or 5 during booking, and specifically ask for 'côté cour' (courtyard side) — it significantly cuts noise. If you have heavy luggage, ask for floor 4 to avoid the stair climb to 5.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel de la Bourse
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no password required, no login portal.
A single passenger lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with original wrought-iron staircase in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00; late check-out fee of €25 until 14:00 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage behind the front desk for same-day arrivals/departures.
Step-free access via a portable ramp at the main entrance; lift fits a standard wheelchair but not motorised scooters; no adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking de la Bourse (50 m) at €15 per 24 hours; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 security hold on credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Temple Saint-Étienne (258 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Église Sainte-Marie (570 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Butsu Shi Zen Do (669 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Église Sainte-Geneviève (702 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Maison Engelmann — 210 m · ~3 min walk
Square de la Bourse — 376 m · ~5 min walk
Musée Historique de Mulhouse — 250 m · ~3 min walk
Théâtre de la Sinne — 383 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 192 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie de la Victoire — 141 m · ~2 min walk
Da Mamma Lina — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Mulhouse-Ville — 802 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and for public transport; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) work fine for most transactions under €50.
No mandatory tipping — rounding up the bill or leaving small change (5-10% for good service in restaurants) is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff get nothing extra unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or coffee from a café counter is about €1.20-1.50; takeaway from a bakery or station stall is cheaper.
A sandwich or a slice of pizza from a baker or street stall costs €4-6; look for a 'formule' (set lunch) in a brasserie for around €12-15.
A main course in a modest bistro or pizzeria is generally €10-15; a kebab or falafel from a takeaway can be €5-7.
The area around the central tram station and pedestrian streets has clusters of kebab shops, bakeries, and crêperies; Rue de la Sinne and the market square are good for grab-and-go.
Super U, Lidl, and Aldi are common budget supermarkets within walking distance in the 68100 area.
The main pedestrian shopping street (Rue du Sauvage) has affordable high-street chains (e.g., H&M, Kiabi, C&A); the weekly market near the Temple Saint-Étienne sometimes sells basics.
A single tram/bus fare is €1.50; a day pass costs around €4.50 (available from machines at every stop). From EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, take the direct bus (line 50, €4.20 one way) not a taxi.
1) Buy fresh bread, cheese, and picnic items at the covered market (Marché Central) or a supermarket for cheap lunches. 2) Walk or use the tram — the 68100 area is compact. 3) Museum passes (e.g., Carte Musées Alsace) save money if you plan to visit several sites.
Good to know — Mulhouse
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mulhouse, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel de la Bourse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 192 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Victoire — 141 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Mulhouse Gare Centrale → Hôtel de Bale (arrêt Temple Neuf)
💡 A single ticket from the station to Temple Neuf covers one hour of unlimited connections. You can also buy a day pass for €4.80 if you plan multiple tram trips. The hotel is a two-minute walk from the stop.
Basel SBB railway station → Mulhouse Gare Centrale
💡 Buy a Billets Loisirs ticket online before boarding for a 20% discount. Validate your ticket in the yellow machine before getting on the train—fines are €70.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg → Hôtel de Bale
💡 Book via the official airport taxi rank to avoid inflated fares from unlicensed drivers. The standard rate to central Mulhouse is fixed at €30 for a single passenger.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg → Mulhouse Gare Centrale
💡 Get off at Gare Centrale, not Mulhouse Ville—the latter is a fifteen-minute walk from the hotel. From Gare Centrale it's a five-minute walk to Rue de Bâle.
About Mulhouse
Wikipedia ↗
Mulhouse ( mə-LOOZ, French: [myluz] ; Alsatian: Mìlhüsa [mɪlˈhyːsa]; German: Mülhausen [myːlˈhaʊzn̩] , meaning "mill house") is a French city of the European Collectivity of Alsace (Haut-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region of France). It is near the border with Switzerland and Germany. It is th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel de la Bourse?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter and get decent light. Avoid street-facing rooms as Rue de la Bourse sees traffic from early morning. The lift only goes to the 4th floor, so top-floor rooms (5th) require stairs — quieter but less convenient.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel de la Bourse?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor or those overlooking the street. The 1st floor has the reception and breakfast area below, with noise from foot traffic and kitchen prep. Street-facing rooms cop traffic rumble from the tram line on nearby Rue de la Bourse.
Is Hôtel de la Bourse noisy?
Rue de la Bourse is a through road with buses and trams until about 11pm. The hotel is near the central station, so occasional train announcements are audible on street side. The breakfast room gets busy 7:30-9am — avoid rooms directly above if you like a lie-in.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel de la Bourse?
Limited options. Inner courtyard rooms (opposite street) look onto other residential buildings — a bit of sky but not grand. Top-floor street-facing rooms might glimpse the Synagogue de Mulhouse's corner, but nothing special. The hotel is in a commercial district with typical city streets.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel de la Bourse?
1) The hotel has no on-site parking — use the public car park 'Bourse' two doors down at 20 Rue de la Bourse. It's cheap and covered. 2) Request a room on floor 4 or 5 during booking, and specifically ask for 'côté cour' (courtyard side) — it significantly cuts noise. If you have heavy luggage, ask for floor 4 to avoid the stair climb to 5.
What time is check-in at Hôtel de la Bourse?
Check-in at Hôtel de la Bourse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel de la Bourse have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no password required, no login portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel de la Bourse?
€1.50 per person per night (payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel de la Bourse?
A sandwich or a slice of pizza from a baker or street stall costs €4-6; look for a 'formule' (set lunch) in a brasserie for around €12-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel de la Bourse?
A single tram/bus fare is €1.50; a day pass costs around €4.50 (available from machines at every stop). From EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, take the direct bus (line 50, €4.20 one way) not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Mulhouse?
June and September: warm, dry afternoons (mid-20s°C) and lower chance of rain than summer peaks, with the Fête de la Musique in late June and autumn food fairs in September. May is also good — long daylight and spring blooms.
Top Attractions in Mulhouse
💡 Best visited on a clear day. The small café upstairs serves decent coffee with the view.
💡 Visit in late spring when the rhododendrons are in full bloom.
💡 Check the Saturday morning market here for local produce and Alsatian wines.
💡 Buy a combined ticket with the Cité du Train for a discount.
💡 Go late afternoon for shorter queues and calmer halls. Allow at least 2 hours.