Must-see hotels in Central Germany

  • Schlosshotel Münchhausen

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Palatial Schlosshotel Münchhausen, 12km southwest of Hamelin, occupies a baronial castle built in 1570. Stylish, contemporary rooms in the main wing have…

  • Hardenberg Burghotel

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This lovely Relais & Chateaux hotel, 13km north of Göttingen, sits on Count von Hardenberg’s estate, beneath the ruins of Hardenberg castle. The spacious…

  • Komfort-Hotel Garni Christinenhof

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Historic outside, modern within, this superwelcoming hotel has a tiny swimming pool in the vaulted cellar, a sauna, and compact (but pleasant and…

  • Rad-Hof

    Erfurt

    Sigrid and Dieter, the owners of this cyclist-friendly guesthouse next to the Augustinian monastery, have gone the extra mile in renovating the building…

  • Hotel Brühlerhöhe

    Erfurt

    This Prussian officers' casino turned chic city hotel gets high marks for its opulent breakfast spread (€12.50) and smiling, quick-on-their-feet staff…

  • Hotel Gothisches Haus

    Harz Mountains

    The warm Tuscan colours and thoughtful design of this luxury hotel make it literally a very attractive option, and the wellness area is hard to beat, with…

  • Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe

    Fairy-Tale Road

    You can't stay closer to Schloss Wilhelmshöhe and the other delights of Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe than this luxurious spa-hotel, set in an idyllic garden…

  • Plumbohms Bio Suiten Hotel

    Harz Mountains

    Pretty Plumbohms is a smart, family-owned affair offering a selection of classy, eco-chic guest rooms and recently renovated apartments decorated to a…

  • Hotel Alte Münze

    Harz Mountains

    There's very little not to like about this boutique hotel in the heart of the Altstadt, parts of which are over 500 years old. Operating as a mint in a…

  • Hotel am Hoken

    Harz Mountains

    This wonderfully romantic hotel off the Markt exemplifies traditional style and elegance, and has warm, accommodating staff, but it's not for everyone…

  • Grüne Zitadelle

    Central Germany

    Housed inside the Green Citadel, a design by the Austrian architect Friedenreich Hundertwasser, this hotel has bold colours, organic shapes and all…

  • Bauhaus ‘Prellerhaus’

    Central Germany

    One for the architecture and design purists, who'll first need to come to terms with the fact that all rooms share showers and toilets. If you can swallow…

  • Hotel Graf von Mansfeld

    Central Germany

    Eisleben’s premier in-town hotel is a classic outpost of charm and tradition. Although over 500 years old, it has seriously slicked-up rooms with four…

  • Altstadt Apartments

    Harz Mountains

    If staying in quaint-but-quirky antique houses isn't your thing, these six smart, modern, fully self-contained apartments come highly recommended. There's…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Stadt Hannover

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Run by four generations of the same family, this charmer advertises its class with an art-nouveau etched-glass door and quaint entrance hall. Beyond, you…

  • DJH Hostel

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This clean, well-run youth hostel is located 500m south of the centre on the river and the Lahntal Radweg (Lahntal Bike Route). Staff can help plan…

  • Hotel-Pension Haus Fuhrhop

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This charming Pension in the centre of town has 16 spacious and comfortable rooms with a modern, stylish character. The breakfast buffet features homemade…

  • Helmarshausen DJH Hostel

    Fairy-Tale Road

    In an imposing stone and fachwerk (half-timbered) building, this well-run hostel is situated at the start of forest trails 3km from Helmarshausen. There…

  • Camping & Ferienpark Teichmann

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Right on the cusp of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, this family-oriented campground comes alive in summer, with water sports aplenty alongside mini…

  • Re4Hostel

    Erfurt

    If you’ve ever spent a night in a police lock-up, staying in this former police station might give you flashbacks. Run by an energetic, clued-in crew, you…

  • Evangelisches Augustinerkloster zu Erfurt

    Erfurt

    Erfurt's venerable Augustinian monastery offers an unusual retreat from the rat race of everyday life – a bible, but no television, telephones or internet…

  • Schlossidyll

    Harz Mountains

    This six-room boutique Pension in the hills above Wernigerode could be one of the town's best-kept secrets. A short walk from the Altstadt, it has views…

  • Herrenkrug Parkhotel an der Elbe

    Central Germany

    Rise to chirping birds at this riverside mansion, then start the day with a wake-up stroll through the lush surrounding park. Rooms are spacious and…

  • Hotel Krämerbrücke

    Erfurt

    This bright hotel, in a brilliant spot near a willow-fringed arm of the Gera River, gets a thumbs-up from design-minded travellers impressed by a thorough…

  • Schiefer

    Harz Mountains

    Schiefer brings a touch of the modern to ancient Goslar, in a prime Markt location. Its air-conditioned rooms and maisonette apartments are tastefully…

  • Hotel zum Schwan

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Dating to 1760, Landgrave Freidrich II's former hunting lodge is now one of the better hotels in town, with views of the Hafen (harbour) and a rococo…

  • NH Dessau

    Central Germany

    This modern hotel done up in white-grey tones is set in the pedestrianised strip leading to the Rathaus (town hall) and tourist office. Wrap up a day on…

  • Freizeit In

    Fairy-Tale Road

    More than 200 rooms, all comfortable and stylish, 24-hour reception, numerous dining options, an enormous day spa and wellness centre and a truly lavish…

  • Romantik Hotel am Brühl

    Harz Mountains

    Well-appointed, spacious rooms and suites are individually and classically styled in this impressive boutique hotel on the outskirts of the Altstadt. The…

  • Dorint Charlottenhof Halle

    Central Germany

    Check in to the Dorint Charlottenhof for large, comfortable rooms of an international standard, free wi-fi, impeccable service and stylish hotel amenities…

  • Pentahotel Kassel

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Spread over six floors, this slick hotel has 137 compact, stylish rooms with ambient lighting, arty design elements and free high-speed wi-fi. There's a…

  • Niedersächsischer Hof

    Harz Mountains

    The ‘Hof’ toys with the idea of being an art hotel (kids will love the piece near the foyer with the cindered toy cars), and has bright rooms that are…

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Fürst Leopold

    Central Germany

    Dessau-Rosslau’s grandest hotel offers excellent facilities and value, with a bar, restaurant, fitness area and beauty spa. Prices vary by demand, but…

  • Alte Canzley

    Central Germany

    This lovely boutique hotel is located in a 14th-century building opposite the Schlosskirche. Each of the eight spacious units are furnished in dark woods…

  • Dormero Rotes Ross

    Central Germany

    This four-star hotel boasts lots of marble, dark woods, heavy curtains and old-world-style furnishings. It has excellent amenities, including a sauna and…

  • Kurpark Hotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe

    Fairy-Tale Road

    In an excellent location near the Unesco-listed Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe train station, this stylish hotel offers well-appointed…