I am thinking about where to stay. The 3 major hotels within walking distance of the arena are either too expensive for me or are not taking reservations at this time. I really want to secure a reservation asap, and think that there must be pleasant areas with hotels closer to the city center on the M2, but I have no idea which areas are safe, better for quick meals, which areas to avoid, etc., and my guide books don't have this info. Any information about the general areas upstream (so to speak) from Assago, feasibility of using the M2 (especially later at night for a single older woman), even hotel recommendations or what to avoid, I would be very thankful to learn!