Must-see hotels in 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…

Pretty Plumbohms is a smart, family-owned affair offering a selection of classy, eco-chic guest rooms and recently renovated apartments decorated to a…

There's very little not to like about this boutique hotel in the heart of the Altstadt, parts of which are over 500 years old. Operating as a mint in a…

This wonderfully romantic hotel off the Markt exemplifies traditional style and elegance, and has warm, accommodating staff, but it's not for everyone…

If staying in quaint-but-quirky antique houses isn't your thing, these six smart, modern, fully self-contained apartments come highly recommended. There's…

This six-room boutique Pension in the hills above Wernigerode could be one of the town's best-kept secrets. A short walk from the Altstadt, it has views…

Schiefer brings a touch of the modern to ancient Goslar, in a prime Markt location. Its air-conditioned rooms and maisonette apartments are tastefully…

Well-appointed, spacious rooms and suites are individually and classically styled in this impressive boutique hotel on the outskirts of the Altstadt. The…

The ‘Hof’ toys with the idea of being an art hotel (kids will love the piece near the foyer with the cindered toy cars), and has bright rooms that are…

This magnificent 500-year-old former merchant-guild building has tasteful rooms and a good restaurant open daily from 6am to 11pm. Insomniacs should head…

Tasteful features and the wellness area (including a Finnish sauna, steam bath and whirlpool) of this hotel in a restored Renaissance-era residence make…

Located in a lovely, elevated spot just above the town centre by the city park, this pleasant, well-managed, private hotel occupies a handsome, historic…

This no-frills official DJH youth hostel is open year-round and is located a few minutes' walk from the start of the Goetheweg trail for hikes to the top…

This hostel has two-, three- and four-bed dorms with bathrooms, as well as a sauna and solarium. The large Brockenbad swimming complex is nearby. It's…

If you're coming to town to soak in the waters or bake in the sauna, this is the only hotel with direct access to the town's famed pools. Rooms vary in…

This pretty hostel on the road to the Rammelsberg Museum & Besucherbergwerk has excellent facilities, with single and twin rooms and six- to eight-bed…

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…

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…

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…

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…