Insider’s Guide

TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL WITH THE HELP OF ELLE’S INTERNATIONAL EDITORS, WHO HAVE PUT TOGETHER A HOT LIST OF THE TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN THEIR HOME CITIES

Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

THIS FORMER MEDIEVAL FORTRESS IS NOW A CITY OF SPIRES, BRIDGES AND MUST-VISIT BRASSERIES AND BOUTIQUES

LOCAL HOTSPOT

Um Plateau

The subdued, no-fuss, yet ultra-trendy Um Plateau invites sharing and conviviality. With a focus on both local and global seasonal produce, the restaurant offers a range of must-try dishes, including Argentinian beef rib steak, Scottish salmon fillet and sea bream ceviche. Go on the weekend for cool cocktails and party vibes. 6 Plateau Altmünster, umplateau.lu

CHARMING HOTEL

Mama Shelter

This hotel brand’s DNA is all about playful design, and the Luxembourg outpost is no different. You’ll find 145 quirky rooms, fooseball and table tennis, a co-working space, bakery, lively restaurant and a rooftop bar serving cocktails and street-food style dishes. 2 rue du Fort Niedergruenwald, mamashelter.com/luxembourg

BUZZING BAR

Amore Bar Restaurant

Inspired by the Parisian bistros of the 6th arrondissement favoured by de Beauvoir and Picasso, this terrace is always packed — and for good reason. Expect vintage interiors, peach and red tones throughout, and the unmissable neon Amore sign. On the drinks list, you’ll find on-trend pét nat and orange wine, plus a great range of cocktails and mocktails. Snack on halloumi fries and watch the world go by. 11 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, amore.lu

TRENDY EATERY

Bazaar Bar and Restaurant

This restaurant is one of the city’s favourite spots thanks to its Mediterranean- and Persian-influenced cuisine, fun cocktail list and elegant interiors. Vegetarian-friendly, the hummus bar and mezze dishes reign supreme. Don’t miss the zucchini fries with thyme, labneh with artichokes or the baklava cheesecake with orange blossom. 46 Place Guillaume II, bazaar.lu