Passau
The most characterful place to sleep in Passau, this 800-year-old medieval palace by the Inn River conceals a soothingly tranquil boutique hotel,…
Must-see hotels in Germany
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Reindl's may not look worthy of its five stars from street level, but this elegant, tri-winged luxury hotel is stacked with perks, a wine bar and a top…
Hamburg
Imagine yourself aboard a luxury ocean liner in this grand 252-room hotel, which opens onto Holzdamm. Built in 1909 for passengers departing for America,…
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…
Northern Germany
Central old-town location, excellent modern rooms at reasonable prices, and friendly guesthouse feel – what more could you want? The only drawback is the…
Lübeck
The name at this excellent hotel isn't fanciful, as parts of this beautifully gabled brick building date back 800 years. The rooms have high ceilings and…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
In a converted Baroque palace, much of this luxury hotel has been extensively refurbished to the highest modern standard. Executive double rooms exude…
Schleswig-Holstein
The 21st-century architecture is almost as stunning as the views at Sylt's most luxurious hotel. Many rooms have terraces with their own gardens where you…
Hamburg
Part of the upscale Marriott chain, and very much in keeping with Neustadt's refined sense of sophistication, the Renaissance is a terrific deal. It…
Saxon Switzerland
This charmingly located hotel occupies an impressive mock castle on a hilltop above Rathen. There are romantically decked-out rooms, a great restaurant…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
A romantic place to spend the night is the striking Klever Tor, a 14th-century town gate that's been converted into modern holiday flats with kitchens…
Regensburg & the Danube
The most eye-catching feature of rooms at this exciting design hotel, 2km northeast of the city centre, is the painted ceilings, each one a slightly saucy…
Rostock
Part of an excellent new chain which punches well above its weight when it comes to price-quality ratio, the Motel One has four-star rooms at three-star…
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…
Saxon Switzerland
Ferdinands Homestay is a small and friendly riverside hostel and camping ground in a secluded, remote spot on the northern bank of the Elbe, with some…
Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania
Wismar’s most-charming hotel has a dozen artistic rooms, a little garden and wonderfully idiosyncratic touches – such as a light show to classical music…
Nuremberg & Franconia
A superb ambience reigns in this ornate 300-year-old building, Eichstätt's top digs. Sleeping quarters are bright and breezy, and the generous breakfast…
Lübeck
Due to open in late 2018, this stunning new hotel opposite the train station may even have us doubting that the best hotels in town are in the old city…
Hotel Motel One Hamburg am Michel
Hamburg
Part of an excellent chain of 'Budget Design' hotels, the Hamburg Am Michel is proof that you don't need to pay over the odds to appreciate style and…
Bamberg
Aptly named after the patron saint of bridges, this is a classy establishment in a half-timbered former mill right on the Regnitz. It has a superb…
Hotel Mandarin Oriental Munich
Munich
These magnificent neo-Renaissance digs lure the world's glamorous, rich, powerful and famous with opulently understated rooms and top-notch service. Paul…
Dresden
Revamped as a boutique hotel a few years ago, the stunning Gewandhaus, an 18th-century trading house of tailors and fabric merchants that burned down in…
Lübeck
Each of the 29 rooms at this elegantly furnished boutique hotel are dedicated to a different, mostly German, writer or artist, such as Thomas Mann or…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Behind its historic frontage on the central market place, this luxury hotel reveals a surprisingly large interior, with a flagstone-floored atrium…
Hamburg
The handsome four-star Madison is wonderfully located close to the water, and the spacious rooms, which range from studios to suites and apartments,…
Northern Germany
Down by the water, with rooms that range from small singles to doubles and suites with exposed wooden beams and hints at period furnishings, this…
Lübeck
Gorgeous rooms with exposed brick walls and polished hardwood floors inhabit this beautifully restored 14th-century home in the heart of town. The public…
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…
German Wine Route
In a story-book gabled building dating from the 16th century, this renowned hotel has 28 individually decorated, ultra-spacious rooms (the smallest are 25…
Northern Germany
Overlooking the Pfaffenteich, this regal 1901-established hotel has 33 elegant rooms with black marble bathrooms, a library warmed by an open fire, and a…
Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania
Wonderfully atmospheric rooms and suites overlooking the yacht harbour are decorated with maritime nostalgia and high levels of comfort. It's an expensive…
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…
Füssen
Although traditional looking from outside, this Altstadt favourite offers an unexpected design-hotel experience within. Themed rooms feature everything…
Leipzig
Somewhere between a hotel and a designer Airbnb loft, this selection of minimalist but style-conscious rooms is inside a massive converted factory that…
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…
Munich
Fans of retro design will strike gold in this central lifestyle hotel. Things kick off in reception, with its faux-'70s veneer and dangling '60s ball…
Hanover
This top-choice chain hotel in one of Hanover's most beautiful neighbourhoods is one street back from the Eilenriede forest and a hop, skip and a jump…
Cologne
A waxen monk welcomes you to this former monastery that now sports 50 stylish, minimalist rooms with eucalyptus floors, cherry-wood furniture and marble…
Hanover
With a lovely terrace bar-restaurant overlooking Ernst-August-Platz, this small but well-maintained independently owned hotel (family-owned for three…
Munich
At this charming art hotel next to a little park, creaky wooden stairs (no lift) lead to 25 rooms that transport you to the Caribbean, Africa, Morocco and…
