Hello,
Back in February I started planning our November/December 2025 trip to Strasbourg and Paris. We will only be in Strasbourg for 3 nights (Nov. 28 to Dec. 1); this is our first visit there. I discovered the Strasbourg Christmas market starts Nov. 27th. Honestly, I was stunned by how expensive the hotels become there at that time of year. Recommended hotels in desirable areas that were otherwise affordable were now off the charts in my opinion, plus fully refundable reservations always add a bit more.
Anyway, I got a decent price at the Hotel Arok which is right across from the train station. I'm aware areas around train stations can be a bit dicey but the hotel had decent reviews and didn't look so bad on google map street view so I booked it. I'd love to hear a review from anyone who actually stayed at the hotel or even just stayed in the train station area. Was staying in this area an unpleasant experience? Did you feel unsafe?
My partner is excited about visiting Strasbourg and I'd like him to enjoy the stay. So, I'm trying to decide if I should just bite the bullet and pay the more exorbitant costs (from mid 400s to 600 euros/night) to be closer to the preferred areas.
Thanks in advance for your opinion.