Strasbourg...Vive la France! I had my first taste of frog's legs (grenouille) here at a Chinese restaurant just outside of the train station. Very tasty. Not to mention, it was pretty darn cool to hear Chinese people speaking French. (I know, I know, I sound like a dumb American tourist). This was my first trip to Europe, so everything was absolutely incredible to me. I toured Europe with infant eyes. Vive la France!
Ciarus in Strasbourg … One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at, and I have been through eight different countries and more than 25 hostels. Take my advice, it is clean, bright, well located and has one of the most complete breakfasts I have ever had.
You may not realize it but there are a TV/music/game rooms downstairs. Also a locker room to leave your bags after you have checked out. They speak three languages and are amazingly clean.
Ciarus in Strasbourg … I don't have experiences with hostels, but since now, this is the best hostel I've ever stayed. I was at the beginning of August and it was really amazing. The food was very delicious (great pineapples and fish), the rooms were absolutely comfortable and safe. Also the bar was very friendly place, I've met lots of friends there. If you want to stay there, don't doubt!
Ciarus in Strasbourg … This is one of the most well maintained, professional, CLEAN (even the corners in the tile showers were spotless), well thought out, comfortable (fluffy, very soft, very clean sheets and blankets), and organized hostels I have ever been to; and I have been to a lot. Unfortunately, with this organization and reputation come the inevitable large school groups of 14 year olds and their teachers! It is also somewhat devoid of personality and character, and it is quite difficult to meet people here. However, if you are looking for a very comfortable and secure location with friendly staff, this is an excellent place to spend a night.
Ciarus in Strasbourg … I thought Ciarus was a great place except the food was appalling, no offense. My school stayed here when all the entertainment had passed but we still thought it was excellent. The rooms were clean and spacious, but the staff were a bit moody and anti-social. Overall though, a nice place.
Ciarus in Strasbourg … A group from my school in NE Scotland went to Strasbourg for a week and we stayed in Ciarus. It was a very good stay and I enjoyed the activities that were available in the evenings. However, the food was terrible (sorry!) -- we ate out a lot because no one liked it. Other than that, I would visit Ciarus any day!
Ciarus in Strasbourg … Very Ikea. Streamlined and simple but clean. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Two problems:
— They are kind of stingy about the breakfast. Normally I like to take a little extra for lunch or a snack but these guys monitor you while you get your food
— The laundry takes like five hours to finish. After two hours in the washing machine, my clothes had only JUST FINISHED the "pre-wash" cycle. I was short on time so I threw them in the dryer anyway but after another hour and a half in the dryer I only had a big heavy pile of hot wet clothes to deal with. Save yourself the trouble and find a Laundromat!!
HI - Mulhouse Hostel in Mulhouse … We visited this hostel in the summer of 2003 and we were really happy here. It has a nice staff, great breakfast, and really cheap prices. It's a bit far away from the city center, but when you're drunk enough you won't even notice the distance. It's more of a school trip place but at least it's different.
HI - Strasbourg - René Cassin Hostel in Strasbourg … Stayed here for three nights in late November for the Christmas Market. It was almost empty, so I had a four-bunk room to myself for two nights! The location of this hostel is really great and close to the center of town. And it doesn't lock you out so you can go back for afternoon naps! It was clean and had the typical bread, cereal, juice, coffee breakfast included. It says you have to be an HI member to stay there, but they also do the stamp system where non-members get stamps for each night they stay, and once you get to six you don't have to pay extra anymore! To get to Rene Cassin, take a tram bound for Elsau and get off at Montagne Verte. It's about a five-minute walk or two-second bus ride on the number 13 from there. Bon Voyage!
Ciarus in Strasbourg … We stayed here for one night in January and left with a few distinct impressions. Firstly it's clean -- very clean. Secondly, it's large and extremely roomy and the staff are quite pleasant. However, it lacked everything else one looks for in a hostel. Perhaps it was due to the weather (-10 and windy), however there was no atmosphere, no music, and no one else around. In fact it housed the impression of a reformed hospital or some asylum -- very sterile, very white, very quiet, and a little eerie. If all you're looking for is a quiet, clean, cheap place to stay -- this is it. Alternatively if you're looking for a party, maybe choose a different period in the year to stay here.
Ciarus in Strasbourg … It was a bit like staying in a hospital, no atmosphere at all! But I guess you could not complain about the cleanliness then. And the breakfast is ok.
HI - Strasbourg - René Cassin Hostel in Strasbourg … The kitchen sucks, but the place is nicely located. The rooms are very clean and you feel safe here.
HI - Strasbourg - René Cassin Hostel in Strasbourg … The communal showers were lame: basically cold water hoses. Get a room with a private shower, which is much better. The common room is great and the wine is inexpensive. It's a bit out of the way, but the bus service is good.
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