Must-see hotels in Germany

  • Green City Hotel Vauban

    Freiburg

    This ecofriendly hotel fits in neatly to Freiburg's Vauban neighbourhood, a shining model of sustainability with its PlusEnergy housing and car-free…

  • Landhotel Bierhäusle

    The Black Forest

    A winner for families, this enticing chalet-style guesthouse has dreamy views over forested hills, and immaculate country-style rooms done out in florals…

  • Alte Post

    Lake Constance

    This 300-year-old coaching inn was once a stop on the Frankfurt–Milan mail run. Well-kept, light and spacious, the newly revamped rooms (including those…

  • 25hours Hotel Das Tour

    Düsseldorf

    Part of new Le Quartier Central, a reurbanised freight yard about 2km north of the Hauptbahnhof, this hip new contender is an ironic marriage of French…

  • Romantik Residenz am See

    Lake Constance

    Sitting with aplomb on the promenade, this romantic hotel is a class act. The higher you go, the better the view from the warm-hued rooms facing the…

  • Ketschauer Hof

    German Wine Route

    Start your stay with a glass of Riesling at this one-time winemaker’s mansion, which has been turned into a romantic 17-room hotel that blends traditional…

  • Opera Hostel

    Erfurt

    This upmarket hostel in an 18th-century hotel scores big with wallet-watching global nomads, especially as reception's open round the clock and there's no…

  • Becker's Boutique Hotel

    Ulm

    The Münster bells are your wake-up call at this supercentral new boutique hotel. There are just seven rooms, tastefully done out in crisp whites, blues…

  • nhow Berlin

    Friedrichshain

    This riverside behemoth bills itself as a 'music and lifestyle' hotel and underscores the point by offering two recording studios and e-guitar rentals…

  • Hopper Hotel St Antonius

    Cologne

    History and high-tech mix nicely at this 54-room retreat in a historical journeyman's hostel with plenty of eye candy for the style-conscious. The…

  • Fleming’s Hotel

    Frankfurt am Main

    Classic 1950s elegance stretches from the stainless steel, neon and black-and-white marble of the lobby all the way up to the panoramic 7th-floor…

  • Neubierhäusle

    The Black Forest

    Big forest views, piny air and pastures on the doorstep – this farmhouse is the perfect country retreat. Dressed in local wood, the light-filled rooms are…

  • Schlosshotel Lübbenau

    Spreewald

    Lübbenau's poshest digs occupy the local palace, idyllically surrounded by a tranquil park. Rooms don't skimp on space, are warmly furnished in natural…

  • Brickstone Hostel

    Ulm

    We love the homely vibe at this beautifully restored art nouveau house in Neu-Ulm. The high-ceilinged rooms are kept spotless and backpacker perks include…

  • Hotel Königshof

    Munich

    Over-the-top luxury and obsessive attention to detail make the 'King's Court' a real treat if you like that sort of thing. Rooms range from better-than…

  • Romantik Hotel Goldener Karpfen

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Family-run since 1904, the 'Golden Carp' is an elegant historic hotel offering both traditional and designer rooms in a handsome 18th-century townhouse…

  • Rathausglöckel

    Baden-Baden

    Right in the thick of things, this super-friendly family-run hotel occupies a 16th-century townhouse. The attractively renovated rooms (some with rooftop…

  • Circus Hotel

    Berlin

    At this supercentral budget boutique hotel, none of the compact, mod rooms are alike, but all feature upbeat colours, thoughtful design touches, a tea…

  • Hotel Honigmond

    Berlin

    This delightful hotel scores a perfect 10 on our ‘charm-o-meter', not for being particularly lavish, but for its familiar yet elegant ambience. The…

  • Heger's Parkhotel Flora

    The Black Forest

    This luxe spa hotel has beautiful views of the wooded hills from its gardens and outdoor pool, a lounge warmed by an open fire and modern, generously…

  • Hotel-Pension Funk

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This charismatic B&B in the home of silent-movie siren Asta Nielsen takes you back to the Golden Twenties. Stuffed with art-nouveau furniture and decor,…

  • Heiligenstein

    Baden-Baden

    It’s worth going the extra mile (or seven) to this sweet hotel overlooking vineyards. Pared-back, earthy-hued rooms come with balconies, and guests can…

  • Mittendrin

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This sweet retreat close to primo shopping is a fantastic find for those who value individual service over fancy lobbies or rooftop bars. All four rooms…

  • Hotel Alte Schule

    Lake Constance

    A recent makeover has brought this hotel bang up to date. Housed in a listed 15th-century building, the themed rooms zoom in on different places around…

  • East

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    In an old iron foundry, East's bold and dramatic design never fails to impress. The walls, lamps and huge pillars of this hotel’s public areas emulate…

  • Hotel Restaurant Löwen

    Ulm

    It’s amazing what you can do with a former monastery and an eye for design. Exposed beams and stone add an historical edge to streamlined rooms with…

  • Waldhotel

    Stuttgart

    A serene hideaway just a short U-Bahn hop from the centre, the Waldhotel snuggles up to the forest on the fringes of Stuttgart. Many of the bright,…

  • Kastens Hotel Luisenhof

    Hanover

    This grand dame still looks pretty good in spite of being over 150 years old. Myriad wellness offerings include massages and an upper-level spa and…

  • Almodóvar Hotel

    Friedrichshain

    A certified organic hotel, Almodóvar is perfect for keeping your healthy ways while travelling. A yoga mat is a standard amenity in the 60 rooms with…

  • Vila Vita Rosenpark

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Marburg's swankiest digs occupy a lovely spot on the Lahn River, a short stroll from the station. If you're going to splurge, superior double rooms and…

  • Arabella Sheraton Pelikan

    Hanover

    Fat beds with thick mattresses and plump cushions dominate the rooms of this luxury hotel, where high ceilings alleviate any feeling of being cramped. Set…

  • Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof

    Frankfurt am Main

    Dating from 1876, this palatial hotel is a truly monumental place to rest your head. In addition to its 261 luxurious rooms and 42 even more luxurious…

  • Hotel Residenzschloss

    Bamberg

    Bamberg’s grandest digs occupy a palatial building formerly used as a hospital. But have no fear, as the swanky furnishings – from the Roman-style steam…

  • Die Halde

    The Black Forest

    On a quiet perch above the rippling hills of the Black Forest, Die Halde is a rustic-chic retreat, with an open fire crackling in the bar, calm rooms…

  • Honigmond Garden

    Berlin

    Despite its location on a busy thoroughfare, this 20-room guesthouse built in 1845 is an utterly sweet retreat. Reach your comfortable, classically styled…

  • Hotel La Principessa

    Fairy-Tale Road

    The cast-iron balustrades, tiled floors and gentle Tuscan pastels of this Italian-themed hotel in a handsome 18th-century townhouse make it an attractive…

  • Glückseeligkeit Herberge

    Konstanz

    What a sweet deal this little guesthouse is. Housed in a period building in the Altstadt, it shelters petite but attractively decorated rooms. The attic…

  • Hotel Goldenes Kreuz

    Regensburg

    Surely the best deal in town, the nine fairy-tale rooms each bear the name of a crowned head and are fit for a kaiser. Huge mirrors, dark antique and…

  • 25hours Hotel HafenCity

    Hamburg

    Offbeat decor, an infectious irreverence and postmodern vintage flair make this pad a top choice among global nomads. Sporting maritime flourishes, the…

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