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Old Town (Ville Haute)
hotelsUNESCO World Heritage historic center on plateau. Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, pedestrian streets, shops and restaurants. Charming and compact.
Grund
hotelsPicturesque lower town in the valley along Alzette River. Medieval buildings, cobblestone streets, cozy restaurants and bars. Most romantic area. Connected to upper town by elevator.
Kirchberg
hotelsModern EU district on plateau. EU buildings, MUDAM contemporary art museum, Philharmonie, modern architecture. For lovers of contemporary design.
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faq.subtitle Luxembourg City
Yes! Since March 2020, ALL public transport in Luxembourg is free - buses, trams, trains (2nd class). First country in the world! Just hop on, no tickets needed. First class trains still paid.
Yes, one of most expensive in Europe. Highest GDP per capita in EU. Restaurants and hotels pricey. But free transport helps! Day trip from nearby cities (Brussels, Metz) can save on accommodation.
Three official languages: Luxembourgish (national), French (admin), German (media). Most locals speak all three plus English. Very multilingual country. French most useful for tourists.
17km of underground tunnels in fortress walls. UNESCO protected. Bock Casemates most famous - dramatic views. Petrusse Casemates also open. Small fee. Fascinating military history.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Luxembourg City
Visit Bock Casemates for dramatic fortress tunnels and best views of Grund valley. UNESCO site. Small entry fee worth it. Can be chilly underground - bring layer.
Take Pfaffenthal panoramic elevator (FREE) connecting upper and lower town. Glass elevator with amazing gorge views. Near Bock Casemates. Part of free public transport system.
Grund area is most charming for dinner - romantic riverside restaurants. Take elevator down or walk. More affordable than old town tourist spots.
Consider day trip from Brussels (3h train) or Metz (1h) to avoid expensive Luxembourg hotels. Free transport once you arrive!
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
12 - 20 €
~16.0 $
Mid-range
30 - 60 €
~45.0 $
Fine dining
80 - 200 €
~140 $
Street Food
Local dish
6 - 12 €
~9.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
3 - 5 €
~4.0 $
Local beer
5 - 8 €
~6.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 - 3 €
~2.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
30 - 45 € / night
~37.5 $
Guesthouse
80 - 120 € / night
~100 $
Hotel 3★
150 - 250 € / night
~200 $
Hotel 5★
300 - 600 € / night
~450 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Highly cashless! Instant SEPA payments mandatory since Oct 9, 2025! Transfers in seconds 24/7. Cards everywhere. Cash declining rapidly but still accepted.
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Uses Euro. INSTANT PAYMENTS REVOLUTION Oct 2025! All Luxembourg banks MUST offer instant SEPA transfers - funds available in seconds, 24/7, with Verification of Payee (name/IBAN check) to prevent fraud! 52% POS payments by card (ECB 2022). No cash limit yet but EU considering €10k cap. Financial hub - cutting-edge payment tech. Expensive city - budget carefully. Multilingual (French, German, Luxembourgish). Truly cashless economy!
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5%
Service included. 5-10% appreciated for good service. Round up in cafes.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Luxembourg City is extremely safe. One of safest capitals in the world. Very low crime. Safe to walk anywhere at any time. Wealthy, clean, and orderly.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
