Visit Colmar: Old Town, hotels in Colmar Old Town

Colmar's old town is the main attraction if you come to Colmar.

The square containing the old customs post, the Rue des Marchands and the Rue Mercière form the heart of the old town. The old Alsace dwellings are in abundance there, most picturesque with their flower-covered balconies, corbelled turrets, oriel windows and half-timbering. See especially the Pfister houses and the Ancienne Douanne (old customs post). Also of note are the collegial Church of St Martin and the Dominican Church for its celebrated painting of Virgin in the rose bush.

In the heart of old town you will find the Koïfhus and La Petite Venise, both with wonderful examples of medieval architecture. There are a variety of more museums and churches to take in during your visit so plan on staying enough days to see it all. The Musée d'Unterlinden is housed in an old Dominican conven. The town’s Dominican Church also has a lovely altarpiece, worth stopping in to see.

A good variety of Colmar discount hotels and the even more affordable Colmar cheap hotels are offered. Hostellerie Le Maréchal, a 4-star hotel in Colmar, is an excellent address for visiting Colmar Old Town. Just scroll through the list of offerings at colmar-hotels.fr to find the best deals on the Internet for your travel plans in Old Town of Colmar.