Where to stay in St Etienne? - Euro 2016

Discussion in 'UEFA and Europe' started by Murphalot, Feb 19, 2016.

  1. Murphalot

    Murphalot Member

    Mar 31, 2006
    This seems a bit ridiculous. The town itself has zero options!

    Any tips? What are you guys doing?
     
  2. Timanfaya

    Timanfaya Member+

    May 31, 2005
    Southampton
    Staying in Lyon!
     
  3. RichardL

    RichardL BigSoccer Supporter

    May 2, 2001
    Berkshire
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    A little bit of common sense would dictate that cities that have virtually no hotel space would not have any late evening games, giving people time to get elsewhere after the game if they wish.

    Alas, UEFA, like FIFA, only request enough accommodation for visiting dignitaries and sponsors, and couldn't give a toss about traveling supporters.
     
  4. Timanfaya

    Timanfaya Member+

    May 31, 2005
    Southampton
    Good point, it is a bit stupid that two of the four games there are 9pm kick-offs.

    However, it's only 45 minutes on the train from Lyon so it's probably not that much harder to get to than the new Lyon stadium. (And of course travelling supporters don't need to know NOW what extra trains they'll be running, do we? There's no rush, we'll just buy our match tickets and book our hotels and wait, don't worry about us.)
     
  5. RichardL

    RichardL BigSoccer Supporter

    May 2, 2001
    Berkshire
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    It's the same with Lens.

    It's only a short trip from Lille, but if you are there for a 9pm game (2 of 4 are), the last train back "handily" leaves at 8.50 pm
     
  6. db1709

    db1709 Member

    Oct 30, 2013
    Melbourne, Australia
    Club:
    Melbourne Victory
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Use Airbnb.
     

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