Must-see hotels in The Black Forest

  • Hotel am Rathaus

    Freiburg

    Right in the thick of things on Rathausplatz, this neat and tidy hotel has spacious, neutral-toned rooms with homely touches like books and CD and DVD…

  • Warteck

    The Black Forest

    In the capable hands of the Glässel family since 1894, this hotel sports modern, gleamingly clean rooms. The real draw, however, is the elegant wood…

  • Hotel Quellenhof

    Baden-Baden

    In the heart of the action and just steps from Baden-Baden's thermal baths, Hotel Quellenhof is an appealing, sensibly priced midrange choice. The rooms…

  • Hotel Barbara

    Freiburg

    A grandfather clock, curvy staircases and high ceilings give this art nouveau townhouse a nostalgic feel. It’s a homely, family-run place with old…

  • Weysses Rössle

    The Black Forest

    Rosemarie and Ulrich continue the tradition of 19 generations in this 16th-century inn. Countrified rooms decorated with rosewood and floral fabrics also…

  • Zur Mühle

    The Black Forest

    A chilled spot to pitch a tent, with lovely views over wooded hills, this campground has plenty of shade, a stream where kids can paddle and walking…

  • Hirzberg Camping

    Freiburg

    This year-round campground sits in a woodland spot 1.5km east of the Schwabentor. Pitches are quiet and scenic – if a little tight on space. It has…

  • Hotel Minerva

    Freiburg

    All curvaceous windows and polished wood, this art nouveau charmer is five minutes’ trudge from the Altstadt. The sleek, contemporary rooms feature free…

  • Landhotel Sonneck

    The Black Forest

    Immaculate, light-filled rooms with pine furnishings and balconies are features at this hotel. There are also well-equipped apartments with plenty of room…

  • Black Forest Hostel

    Freiburg

    Boho budget digs with chilled common areas, a shared kitchen, bike rental, musical instruments and a ping-pong table. There's no wi-fi but you can check…

  • Schweizer Hof

    Baden-Baden

    Sitting on one of Baden-Baden's smartest streets, this above-par hotel is a real find, with 40 dapper, recently updated rooms, chandelier-lit spaces, and…

  • Camping Langenwald

    The Black Forest

    This leafy site has a solar-heated pool and a nature trail. There's plenty to keep the kids amused, including a playground, table football and volleyball…

  • Hotel Rio

    The Black Forest

    Service can be brusque but this is still one of your best bets for spotless, contemporary quarters in Karlsruhe. Breakfast is worth the extra €6 – eggs,…

  • Campingplatz Schiltach

    The Black Forest

    Beautifully positioned on the banks of the Kinzig, this campground has impeccable eco-credentials, with recycling policies in place. For the kids, there's…

  • DJH Hostel

    Breisach

    On the banks of the Rhine, this hostel has first-rate facilities, including a barbecue hut, volleyball court and access to the swimming pool next door.

  • Acora Hotel

    The Black Forest

    Chirpy staff make you feel right at home at this apartment-hotel, featuring bright, modern rooms equipped with kitchenettes.