Overview
Strasbourg is the seat of several European institutions such as the Council of Europe (with its European Court of Human Rights, its European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and its European Audiovisual Observatory) and the Eurocorps as well as the European Parliament and the European Ombudsman of the European Union.
Statistics
Location: Department of Bas-Rhin (Lower Rhine), Alsace region, northeastern France.
International Dialing code: 33
Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Average temperatures (January): 1°C (34°F).
Average temperatures (July): 19°C (66°F).
Official Language: French
Currency
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in Strasbourg, France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR
1.00 USD = 0.69 EUR
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
Emergency Contacts
Police: 17 - free call
Fire service : 18 – free call
Ambulance : 15 – free call
Attractions

Strasbourg Cathedral

La Petite France

Musée de l’Oeuvre

Rohan Palace
Nightlife
The student population keeps Strasbourg's nightlife vibrant. Many of the regular hotspots are clustered around the cathedral and along rue des Juifs, however, it is worth considering other options - such as an evening tour on a bateau-mouche (pleasure boat) or the son et lumière (lights show) performances at the cathedral in the summer.
Shopping
Strasbourg overflows with antiques shops, artisans, craftspeople, and beer makers. Every well-accessorized home in Alsace owns some of the napkins, aprons, tablecloths, and tea and bath towels of the Beauvillé textile mills.
Hotels
Hotel prices in Strasbourg must include VAT on the cost of the room and accommodation tax per person per night.
The hotels in Strasbourg have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
Category 4 – Over €180
Category 3 – From €140 to €180
Category 2 –From €100 to €130
Category 1 – Up to €100
These prices are the starting prices for a double room, including VAT and room tax but excluding breakfast unless otherwise specified.
Restaurants
There is no shortage of good restaurants in Strasbourg. Take your pick from Asian and Eastern eateries, traditional Alsatian, haute cuisine or simple burgers and pizzas.
The restaurants in Strasbourg have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
Category 4 – Over €100
Category 3 – From €70 to €100
Category 2 – From €40 to €70
Category 1 – Under €40
These prices are for an average three-course meal for one, including tax and service, and half a bottle of house wine or equivalent.