Breaks In Strasbourg – Strasbourg Hotels

Posted August 11, 2010 by BookingBuddy

 A trip to Strasbourg is guaranteed to be a feast for your eyes and your tastebuds. This historic city is full of majestic cathedrals, beautiful old buildings, and quaint neighbourhoods. Enjoy a stroll along the medieval Ponts Couverts, or spend some time admiring the workmanship in the grand Church of Saint-Thomas. The Orangerie Park is a great spot for a romantic stroll, while the Secrets of Chocolate museum provides a tasty way to find out the process of chocolate-making. The Alsatian region is well-known for its distinctive cuisine – a mix of French and German tastes. Take some time out to enjoy heaping servings of sauerkraut, flambé tart, foie gras and much more

See

Petite France – Strasbourg is a picturesque city, but nowhere is it more pleasing to the eye than this little corner. Petite France looks like it came straight out of a fairytale - it’s full of narrow, cobbled streets, and pretty black and white buildings overlooking canals. Fisherman and tanners used to work and live here, but these days, you’ll find quaint little hotels and cosy restaurants, as well as the occasional souvenir shop catering to busloads of tourists. The old Ponts Couverts – or Covered Bridges – are situated at one end of the canals. They have since lost the roofs that gave them their name, but are no less picturesque.

Stay

Hotel Hannong – Make your stay in Strasbourg as fuss-free as possible with a stay at the Hotel Hannong. The hotel is only 10 minutes away from the TGV station, and is just a short walk away from a tram-stop, allowing you to explore the city easily. The hotel itself is bright, clean and modern, with beautiful painting and objet d’art adding a touch of interest. Venture out to the rooftop terrace after dark to enjoy a stunning view of the city, or to mingle with other guests. Room rates start from £85.

Eat

Brasserie Au Dauphin – Come to this historic restaurant for a taste of traditional Alsatian cuisine. Start with some foie grass, or a seafood plat, piled high with whelks, oysters and prawns. Their specialties include sauerkraut with Riesling, served with six toppings, and sauerkraut with fish. If you’re not one for sauerkraut, how about giving the Rhine Boatmen Chowder a go? Made with poached fish and served with fresh noodles and mushrooms, it’s guaranteed to have you loosening your belt at the end of the meal. 

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Categories: City break destinations, Europe, France, Strasbourg