The Black Forest
This boutique stunner on Engelgasse wings you to story-book heaven. Its 16th-century exterior conceals a pure, contemporary aesthetic, where clean lines,…
Must-see hotels in Stuttgart & the Black Forest
Schwarzwaldhochstrasse
Nestled among hills ribboned with vines and orchards and producing its own wine and schnapps, family-run Rebstock Waldulm is a delight, with spacious,…
Freiburg
Wake up to Münster views at this green-shuttered hotel. The country-style rooms feature floral wallpaper, though some have recently been revamped. The…
Ulm
There was a crooked man and he walked a crooked mile…presumably to the world’s most crooked hotel. Fear not – this early 16th-century, half-timbered…
Swabian Alps Region
A charming pick behind Am Markt, this family-run hotel has rustic-chic rooms with parquet floors and granite or marble bathrooms. Most striking of all is…
The Black Forest
Nuzzling between forest and meadows, this eco-conscious spa hotel in Lauterbad, 2km south of Freudenstadt, is a terrific pick for a relaxing break, with…
Baden-Baden
Overlooking attractively tended gardens right in the heart of Baden-Baden, this hotel has retained all the grace and character of the belle époque, with…
The Black Forest
A beautiful example of a 17th-century Black Forest farmhouse, with its hip roof, snug timber-clad interior and wonderfully rural setting in the forest,…
The Black Forest
Occupying a lovingly converted half-timbered house, dating to (you guessed it!) 1604, this Schiltach newcomer has hit the ground running. In the capable…
The Black Forest
Run by the welcoming Sauter family, this streamlined hotel fuses contemporary living with traditional local materials (note the wood shingling on the…
Lake Constance
With an unbeatable location right on the lake front with a stellar view of the lighthouse, Helvetia is a superchic boutique number, with a mix of highly…
Konstanz
An arresting panorama of Konstanz' Altstadt spreads out before you from the top floor of this stylish newcomer. It might look nondescript from outside,…
Swabian Alps Region
So close to the castle you can almost touch it, this flower-bedecked hotel has dapper rooms ensconced in a 16th-century building. The hotel's cosy…
Freiburg
This ecofriendly hotel fits in neatly to Freiburg's Vauban neighbourhood, a shining model of sustainability with its PlusEnergy housing and car-free…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Schliffkopf Wellness & Nature Hotel
Schwarzwaldhochstrasse
Right in the wooded heart of the Black Forest National Park, this hilltop hotel is an appealing pick, with spacious, warm-toned rooms (some big enough to…
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…
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…
The Black Forest
On a vineyard spreading just north of Gengenbach, Pfeffer und Salz is an appealingly converted Black Forest farmhouse with pretty gardens, views and a…
Konstanz
A joyous hop and skip from the lake and Altstadt, this late-19th-century pile has warm, elegantly furnished rooms with marble bathrooms; upgrade if you…
Lake Constance
Well, it might not be the 'seaside' exactly, but Aika comes up trumps with its large, spacious, wood-floored rooms and slick, contemporary neutral-palette…
Stuttgart
While its concrete facade won’t bowl you over, inside is a different story. This five-star pad facing the Hauptbahnhof is luxury all the way with stylish…
Freiburg
The Alex stands head and shoulders above most hotels in town. Its clean, contemporary aesthetic includes lots of plate glass, blond wood, natural…
Baden-Baden
Nestling in manicured parkland, this neo-Renaissance villa is one of Baden-Baden’s most characterful five-star pads. Antiques lend old-world opulence to…
Baden-Baden
Sitting pretty in front of the Stiftskirche, this hotel, which is almost three centuries old, has 23 homey, well-kept rooms. It’s quiet apart from your…
Freiburg
Slip back to the more graceful age of art nouveau at this refined pile overlooking Colombipark, with summery rooms decorated in blues and yellows, and…
Konstanz
This ultrachic contender has crisp white spaces, glass walls and a snail-like stairwell. Zen-like rooms with hardwood floors feature perks like free…
The Black Forest
You’ll receive a warm welcome from Michael and Lisa at this riverside guesthouse. The pick of the bright, cheery rooms overlook the Schiltach. Michael…
Stuttgart
It looks pretty nondescript from outside but don't be fooled – this newcomer to Stuttgart's hotel scene is a slick, open-plan design number, with lots of…
