Simple hotel with its own bar and restaurant. Opt for rooms in the sixteenth-century main building rather than the more modern annexe. Immaculate, modern hostel within walking distance of the city centre. Dorms and simple private rooms available. Stylishly renovated but still offering excellent value for money.
All rooms come with period furniture, cable TV and generous bathrooms.
There's a great shortage of accommodation, however, at the budget end of the market. With a bit more money to spend, you'll find a reasonable choice of places dotted around the old town, though don't expect great value for money. When planning your visit, it's important to note that once a month the European Parliament is in session for three or four days, bringing its hundreds of MPs and their entourages into town. This puts all the city's facilities under pressure, especially hotel accommodation - even the hostels are affected. Though parliamentary sessions are irregularly spaced, dates are fixed well in advance and can be checked with the tourist office.