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Where to stay in Kirchberg

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Modern glass towers of the Kirchberg plateau

A business district first

Kirchberg is the plateau east of the old town where the European institutions, the Philharmonie, Mudam and the shopping centre Auchan all sit. It runs on office hours. If you have meetings at the Court of Justice, the European Investment Bank or one of the consultancies on Boulevard Kennedy, you want to be here. Hotels are big and business-standard: Sofitel Europe, Melia Vienna House, Novotel, DoubleTree, Hampton by Hilton, Le Royal branch. Rack rates $160-220 midweek, often dropping to $110-140 Friday and Saturday.

The tram from Kirchberg to Ville Haute and Central Station is free and takes 12-18 minutes end to end.

Who should book Kirchberg on leisure

Weekend leisure travellers looking for value can do well here. Rooms are new, breakfasts are big, parking is free or cheap at most properties, and the free tram gets you into town quickly. Families like the space and the pool options.

It does not suit anyone wanting old-town atmosphere on foot. Kirchberg is glass towers, wide boulevards and empty pavements after 7pm outside of Philharmonie concert nights. Dinner options are chain restaurants around the shopping centre; walk to the tram for anything characterful.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirchberg walkable to the old town?

Not really. It is roughly 40 minutes on foot including the descent to Pfaffenthal and up the other side. Take the tram, which is free and runs every 5-6 minutes.

Do Kirchberg hotels have parking?

Most do, and it is often free or around $15-20 per day, versus $25-30 in the centre. This is the main reason drivers choose Kirchberg over Ville Haute.