Aachen
The rate reflects the basic decor and amenities, but this 16-room budget special near the Hauptbahnhof should do in a snap. It shares ownership with the…
Must-see hotels in Germany
Hamburg
The grandeur of the building's facade and some of the public areas isn't quite matched here by the carpeted rooms, which are a little tired, if otherwise…
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…
Hamburg
A mix of families and slightly more grown-up backpackers inhabit these sparkling rooms (with private bathrooms), and self-catering apartments. Staff are…
Aachen
Though on a busy street, this well-run place has 33 quiet, uncluttered rooms reached via art-filled floors. Fuel up with a generous breakfast served…
Trier
Right on the Moselle, 1km northeast of the tourist office, this 228-bed hostel has spick-and-span rooms with bathrooms and a maximum of just four beds…
Rhine Valley
Watch boats and barges glide along the mighty Rhine from this bright, welcoming waterfront hotel: of its 19 plain but perfectly comfortable rooms, 15 have…
Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
A traditional atmosphere, friendly service, modern bathrooms, comfy beds and outsized photos on the walls make this 60-room hotel a great-value choice…
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…
Northern Germany
Handy for both the train station and the town centre, this friendly hostel has bunk-bed rooms that double as dorms if the need arises. It's fairly modern…
Berchtesgaden
This basic hostel above a Burger King is actually attached to the railway station, making it good for arrival and departure as well as for accessing buses…
Regensburg & the Danube
This convenient and well-equipped camping ground around 500m north of Zwiesel train station has cabins for rent. The tariff includes service charges and a…
Münster
Good basic accommodation is the hallmark of this five-storey hotel on the busy main pedestrian street and close to the Hauptbahnhof. Rooms are large,…
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…
Eastern Saxony
This vast and modern hostel behind a historic facade is squarely aimed at groups. While it does boast an excellent Altstadt location, plenty of public and…
Bremen City
This cosy family-run hotel in a leafy neighbourhood filled with 1900s apartment buildings has real character, from the wonderfully old-fashioned breakfast…
Munich
Only a stumble away from the Oktoberfest meadow, this stately four-storey house conceals a cosy, family-run guesthouse that makes a serene base for…
Koblenz
This long-time budget favourite, with a lobby that feels like someone’s living room, offers exceptional value. No surprise, then, that its 17 cute,…
Heidelberg Region
In a superb location facing the south side of the Dom, this 126-bed hostel has spick-and-span rooms with private bathrooms. There are four lounge areas, a…
Passau
A bright, colour-splashed, family-run pension on the southern side of the Inn. Rooms have small kitchenettes and there's a supermarket next door…
Gästehaus Flussbad Gartenstrasse
Around Berlin
Right on the Dahme River, this idyllic retreat has simple, cosily furnished rooms with views of the water, a sandy beach and a popular restaurant.
Frankfurt am Main
While the decor won't make you swoon, the excellent value just might, especially the freebies: minibar, breakfast, phone calls within Germany, and coffee,…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This shiny, low-cost hotel in the centre of town is Hildesheim's newest and best-value option, with bright, fresh everything, splashes of vivid colours…
Moselle Valley
In the same family for three generations, this welcoming hotel 50m east of the tourist office, bang in the centre of Traben, has a handy lift and 33…
Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
Artist-owned Hotel Stadt Hamburg has 24 rooms decorated with colourful original watercolours, oils and collages. It can be noisy at night due to the cafes…
Hanover
Though church-owned, this hotel has no qualms about welcoming unmarried or gay couples. Large, spartan rooms make interesting use of space to create a…
Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
This basic, 128-bed hostel has a superb setting on the shores of the Grosser Woog lake, 1km east of the city centre (there's no direct public transport)…
Mannheim
Centrally situated just two blocks north of the Schloss, the Arabella has 18 bright, spacious, ultra-budget rooms with shared bathrooms (and no breakfast)…
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…
Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania
The beach is less than 10 minutes’ stroll from this handsome 19-room guesthouse – rooms are large and light-filled. There’s a supplement if you stay less…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Facing the Ahrtor, one of Ahrweiler’s landmark town gates, this unpretentious, welcoming family-run hotel has 14 spacious rooms with freshly updated baths…
Lübeck
Most of the 66 rooms at this family-run hotel in a quiet side street are compact, but the opulent breakfast buffet, friendly service and little extras …
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Tucked away in one of the few quiet streets between the Reeperbahn and Schanzenviertel, this 36-room hotel is a favourite with business people for its…
Cologne
This cute, contemporary and intimate hotel in the heart of the Altstadt has 18 rooms with hardwood floors, warm colours and lots of wood. Outside of…
Heidelberg
In a fantastic location just a block from the Marktplatz, this hotel is low on frills but great value. Behind its baroque facade, the 20 rooms are…
Kiel
This large harbourside hotel is as good as things get in Kiel – it's a comfortable, modern four-star place aimed at business travellers, with perfectly…
Trier
This laid-back indie hostel has a piano, well-equipped self-catering kitchen and attractive, spacious rooms, most with private bathrooms. Breakfast costs …
Bavarian Alps
A relaxed, 200-bed chalet-hostel with commanding views of the Allgäu Alps. Take bus 1 from the bus station in front of the Hauptbahnhof to the Reute stop;…
Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania
The balcony-clad exterior of this hotel manages to be somewhat attractive (an accomplishment locally). Inside, you’ll find uninspiring but otherwise…
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…
