Must-see hotels in Central Germany

  • Hostaria Del Castello

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Right in the thick of things, 50m up the hill from the Markt, this Italian-run establishment has seven rooms and a downstairs restaurant in a handsome old…

  • Mercure Erfurt Altstadt

    Erfurt

    The best thing about this above-average hotel is its prime location a few blocks from lovely Wenigemarkt and the Anger transit hub. Rooms are bright and…

  • Ibis Erfurt Altstadt

    Erfurt

    You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the 105 larger-than-usual rooms and decent bathrooms at this non-standard Ibis in a quiet, central setting opposite the…

  • Brauhaus zum Löwen

    Erfurt, Weimar & Thuringia

    Conversation flows as freely as the beer at this classic brewpub, where you can get fed and fuelled among the copper vats before retiring to boldly…

  • Ringhotel Theophano

    Harz Mountains

    Each room is decorated in individual style at this rambling, rustic hotel. Most are spacious and very comfortable, but the many staircases (no lift) and…

  • Welcome Hotel Marburg

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Just below the Altstadt, this central hotel has 151 bright, spacious rooms with large windows, desks and armchairs. Though windows are soundproofed, you…

  • Mercure Hamelin

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Just outside the city walls, this refurbished 1970s-era tourist hotel has 105 airy rooms, some with balconies and lovely views. Bonuses include the…

  • Mansfelder Hof

    Central Germany

    Behind its vine-covered, faded-green stucco facade, this hotel turns out to have modern if rather generic rooms; the quietest are those facing the rear of…

  • Deckert's Hotel am Katherinsift

    Central Germany

    This small hotel in a historic building offers a great location a few minutes' walk from the Markt, and spotless, light-filled rooms with neutral…

  • Hotel zur Goldenen Sonne

    Harz Mountains

    Both the old and new buildings of this hotel have decent rooms, but those in the old building are better furnished, have better windows and are mostly…

  • HKK Hotel Wernigerode

    Harz Mountains

    This modern 258-room conference hotel is popular with bus and tour groups. It has spacious rooms, fast free wi-fi, and a convenient location a few minutes…

  • DJH Hostel

    Central Germany

    Wittenberg’s excellent youth hostel has 40 bright rooms sleeping up to six people. Each are equipped with bathrooms, bedside reading lamps and private…

  • Das Brusttuch

    Harz Mountains

    The soft colours and smart rooms in this historic hotel, dating from 1521, make it a comfortable snooze zone. It’s very central and some rooms have double…

  • An Der Stadtmauer

    Erfurt, Weimar & Thuringia

    The tasteful fittings, comfort and old-town location make this 19-room hotel an excellent choice. Some rooms open onto a courtyard and there’s a small bar…

  • Hotel Stadt Aachen

    Central Germany

    This comfortable traditional hotel on the bustling main square is a good choice for clean, central lodgings, with a standard array of offerings and…

  • DJH Hostel

    Central Germany

    Cheerful dorms sleeping from two to seven people, each with their own bathroom. Close to the main Bauhaus sights. Take bus 11 to Ebertallee from the train…

  • Residenz Joop

    Central Germany

    Nothing is too much trouble for your hosts in this boutique hotel with very tastefully appointed rooms in a small villa. Take tram 3 or 9 to Am Fuchsberg.

  • DJH Hostel

    Central Germany

    Naumburg’s large and well-equipped hostel is 1.5km south of the town centre and features simple dorm rooms, friendly staff and a pretty, quiet location.

  • Am Schwanenteich

    Central Germany

    If it's friendly, familiar ambience and pleasant, comfortable, spotlessly clean rooms you seek, this humble Pension fits the bill. Great value.

  • DJH Hostel

    Harz Mountains

    This excellent DJH hostel offers four- and 10-bed dorms in a quiet and very central location. It’s relatively small and fills quickly in summer.

  • Hostel 37

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This modern hostel has four- and six-bed dorms, inexpensive private rooms, communal kitchen, lounge and games, and a brilliant downtown location.

  • DJH Hostel

    Central Germany

    Rooms in this large, modern hostel have shower and toilet attached and there’s a family floor with a kiddie romper room. Linen is included.

  • Hotel Zum Bär

    Harz Mountains

    Expect spacious, well-styled rooms and a good mid-priced restaurant downstairs in this traditional hotel in the heart of the old town.

  • Stadthotel Wittenberg Schwarzer Baer

    Central Germany

    The modern rooms in this 500-year-old heritage-listed building (no lift) are light and airy, with wooden floors and cork headboards.

  • Park Inn by Radisson

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This business-oriented chain hotel approximately 2.5km from downtown has 114 air-conditioned rooms with large flat-screen TVs, comfortable bedding and…

  • Teichhotel

    Thuringian Forest & the Saale Valley

    Expect plain but comfortable rooms in this ivy-clad hotel located just outside the Altstadt. There's a restaurant on-site.