A Stay with Arok Hotel and a 3-Day Strasbourg Itinerary
** This blog post is part of a sponsored collaboration between Travels with Kayy and Arok Hotel**
Are you looking for the perfect itinerary for Strasbourg, France? Perhaps you only have 3 days in this picturesque location, but you want to make the most of it. Well, no worries, because, as usual, I have you covered! I had the privilege of being hosted by the uniquely chic Arok Hotel for 3-days, 2-nights and was able to see and do a lot during my time with them. Below I have shared some insight into my stay with this phenomenal accommodation, as well as my itinerary, so you too can spend a perfect 3 days in Strasbourg with Arok Hotel!
Day 1
Afternoon
Arrive at Gare Strasbourg, Strasbourg’s main train station, which is accessible via many major European cities, in the early afternoon. If you can believe it, your accommodation for the next two nights, Arok Hotel, is right across the street! No need for taxi cabs, Ubers, or public transportation. A quick two-minute walk will bring you right to Arok Hotel, who will be ready to greet your for check in by 3:00 PM.
Prepare to be greeted by a stylish, contemporary lobby and friendly English-speaking staff upon entering Arok Hotel. Ensure you have pre-booked your stay direct on Arok Hotel’s website for a discount on room rates! Take the roomy elevator up to your large, double room and take in the distinctive décor of both the room and private bathroom. Also be sure to open those windows wide and take in the beautiful views of the grassy plaza below.
A note on Arok Hotel’s rates: {Large double rooms, with breakfast included, start at €144 EUR per night. For more budget-conscious travelers, small and medium rooms are available as well, starting with breakfast at €119 and €134 EUR respectively. Note that these rates were taken directly from Arok Hotel’s website during low season (Jan-Feb). Prices will vary depending on the time of year.}
Evening
After freshening up, take a walk to the Strasbourg City Centre, only 5 minutes from Arok Hotel! Stop to admire the gorgeous views and take plenty of photos! Entry may be closed for the day; however, the exterior of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg is absolutely gorgeous and can’t be missed! The cathedral closes at 5:45pm and soon after is the best time to come take photos as the crowds have started to thin out, and the lighting is beautiful!
After you have had your fill of photos, and perhaps some souvenir shopping in the area, it will be time to eat! For an incredibly unique experience, have a meal at Restaurant Gulterhoft! Located underground in a cavern-like setting, this restaurant serves French-German delicacies close to the Cathedral. Expect to spend between €20 and €30 EUR per person and reservations are recommended.
When you are ready, walk back to Arok Hotel and spend some time at the Lobby Bar, enjoying a drink (or two or three!). The lobby is truly a perfect place to hang out and spend some time before bed, as there are a number of games such as Foosball and Chess available for your entertainment. Head to your comfortable bed at a decent time to sleep off any exhaustion from your travel day and rest up for tomorrow.
Day 2
Morning
Allow yourself to sleep in for an hour or two, you’ll need your rest for today’s busy itinerary! Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and a coffee at Arok Hotel in the lobby restaurant, or perhaps, you instead want to take your meal outside on the terrace for a bit of peace and quiet. When you have finished your breakfast, leave the hotel and walk 15 minutes over to Embarcadére Batorama Cathédrale.
Here you can purchase your €14.90 EUR per person ticket for the “Strasbourg, 20 Centuries of History” Batorama Boat Cruise, departing every 15-30 minutes. This 80-minute narrated (in 12 different languages!) cruise is the perfect way to become oriented to the entire city of Strasbourg. Start at the Cathedral and make your way down the canal through three significant quarters of the city. See Petite France while experiencing what it’s like to be on a boat that goes through 2 different canal locks. Learn about the important history of the “New City” that occurred between the 19th and 20th centuries. Then, take a peek at the European Parliament and Council of Europe that was established after World War II, before returning to the foot of the Cathedral.
Afternoon
Grab something to eat and an espresso at a nearby snack shop or café after your return to shore to keep your energy up for the day. When you have finished eating, it’s time to continue with your day! Now would be a great time to check out in the interior of the Cathedral. Entry is free Monday through Saturday (8:30 am – 11:15 am; 12:45 pm – 5:45 PM) and Sunday/Public Holidays (2 pm – 5:15 pm).
Palais Rohan is another fabulous attraction right next door. At one time or another, many French historical figures, such as Napoleon, Louis XV, and Marie Antoinette, were hosted at the palace by its original occupant, Bishop Armand-Gaston de Rohan of Strasbourg. Now, the Rohan Palace is a cultural center with several art and archeological museums featured inside. Each of the three museums inside costs €7.50 EUR per person for entry. The palace is open Wednesday – Monday between 10 am – 6 pm.
When you are done, you will want to walk over to Place Kleber, for more photos and shopping! This is Strasbourg’s main square and is quite popular with tourists! Hang out here or spend time walking around nearby until you feel hungry for dinner.
Evening
For dinner, have traditional food and drink from the Alsace Region at Aux Armes du Strasbourg. Both the indoor and outdoor seating here has a wonderful atmosphere, and the brasserie comes highly recommended. Expect to spend between €20 and €30 EUR per person and reservations are recommended. Hang out after eating and enjoy drinks, either at Aux Armes de Strasbourg or another bar nearby. When you’ve had your fill of excitement for the day, go back to Arok Hotel, perhaps enjoy a long hot shower under the rainfall showerhead, and get some rest!
Day 3
Morning
Wake up early and have some more wonderful breakfast buffet at Arok Hotel. When you are done, check out of your room, as you’ll sadly be leaving Strasbourg this afternoon. Ask the front desk to hold your luggage so you don’t have to worry about carrying it with you this morning as you head out on a half-day, morning wine tour! Strasbourg is located in the Alsace Wine Region of France, and if you are here, you absolutely need to take a day trip to some wineries.
There are many tours, with varying local companies, departing from Strasbourg’s Tourism Office each day, again located at the foot of the cathedral. [I took the Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg with Ophorus Tours.]
Enjoy a visit to two different local wineries, where you will have the opportunity to taste 5+ local wines, both classic and original recipes, made in the Alsace region at each winery. You will also have a tour of the wineries and their production plant for a look into how the wine is grown and produced. Lastly, you will, of course, have an opportunity to purchase bottles to bring home as well.
Afternoon
Return to Arok Hotel in the early afternoon to collect your luggage, as it is unfortunately, time to say goodbye, and head back to the train station.
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