EASTERN HEIGHTS

Cents

Suburban streets and hillside views over the Alzette valley from Cents

Cents is a mostly-residential district on the plateau east of the Alzette valley, above Clausen and Neudorf. Historically a village that got absorbed into the city, it still has a distinct feel around its old core near rue Léon Kauffman and the small Cents church. Most of the district is 1960s-90s housing, tidy but architecturally forgettable. The east edge slopes down toward the Sandweiler border and the Kalchesbrück industrial zone.

For visitors, Cents is really only relevant if you have specific business at the airport (10 minutes by bus) or in Kirchberg (5 minutes by tram after the extension). Hotel options are scarce and modest. It suits a very specific traveler: someone with a rental car, an early flight, or a business meeting on the east side of the city who wants to avoid old-town prices. Everyone else should stay closer to Ville Haute or Kirchberg.

Where to stay

Very few hotels — a couple of budget options along rue Léon Kauffman and near the Cents-Hamm tram terminus, USD 85-125. You get free parking, tram access, and a genuine local neighborhood feel. Downside: eating out is thin, and reaching Ville Haute takes 20+ minutes. If you have a car and an early Findel departure, this is a smart pick.

Getting there

Tram T1 terminates at Cents-Hamm, connecting to Kirchberg (5 minutes), Ville Haute Hamilius (15 minutes), Gare Centrale (20 minutes) and Findel airport (10 minutes). Free, every 6 minutes. Buses 29 and 16 serve the airport directly. Driving to the old town takes 10-15 minutes plus parking hassle; the tram is faster in practice.

Frequently asked questions

Why would I stay in Cents over the airport?

If you want a real neighborhood dinner and a lower price than the Findel airport hotels. Cents has decent budget options with free parking and a 10-minute bus to the terminal. Airport hotels are pricier and characterless.

Can I walk from Cents to the old town?

Not sensibly — it's 40+ minutes with a valley descent and climb. Take the tram from Cents-Hamm. If you insist on walking, the route down through Clausen is scenic but requires reasonable fitness for the return.