We will be in Innsbruck for 3 nights (including Xmas) and are looking for accomodation suggestions. Would like either a hotel or apartment and we are on a budget so will have to steer clear of top end stuff.

I saw what looked like a fantastic hotel (Hotel Grauer Bar) but have been scared off by reviews of "bed bugs"!!!!

Ideally - within walking distance of the town centre & we are a family of 4 with older children.

Also . . . any suggestions for what to do or where to enjoy a meal on Christmas day / evening would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Hi,

While I can't help with the questions of where to stay in Innsbruck or where to go for Christmas dinner, I just wanted to share our photo's of Innsbruck's Christmas Markets. We visited them a few times in November 2010 during our stay in nearby Hall in Tirol. Innsbruck was beautiful at this time of year and while it was very cold, we simply had a great time. We hope to do it again.

www.worldisround.com/home/pja1/index.html

Paul

Hi Paul,
Thanks for sharing your photos. It looks like a wonderful place to spend Xmas. I didnt realise there were markets in Innsbruck so that will be a bonus.
Cheers!

Two very nice hotels in the Altstadt / Old City area are especially nice during the Christmas time.

Certainly nice but I would not say over the top.

With such a Holiday , it makes it extra special to walk outn into the pedestrain zone and quickly be by the Christmas market, Christmas Tree , and activities.

Goldener Adler always seems to have good food also. I would think an ideal place for a Christmas dinner .

Restaurants on the ground and first floor - first floor more festive - reserve

Close to the train station is the Ibis Hotel,this part of a regional chain - nice clean , well located and easy walking to the activities and Altstadt

www.weisseskreuz.at

www.bestwestern.at/goldeneradler

Another vote for Weisses Kreuz - great central location and good breakfast. For my photos of Innsbruck, including the view from my hotel window (nos. 25-27) see http://kwilhelm.smugmug.com/Travel/E...tria-Innsbruck - although your family wouldn't fit the rooms with the bow windows you'd still get the view from the dining room.