Must-see hotels in Lake Constance

  • Helvetia

    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…

  • Viva Sky

    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,…

  • Alte Post

    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…

  • Romantik Residenz am See

    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…

  • Hotel Alte Schule

    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…

  • Glückseeligkeit Herberge

    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…

  • Hotel Halm

    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…

  • Aika Seaside Living

    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…

  • Riva

    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…

  • 47°

    Konstanz

    Right on the banks of the Rhine and just a couple minutes' stroll from the lakefront, this contemporary bolthole has sleek, understated rooms in natural…

  • Hotel Barbarossa

    Konstanz

    This 600-year-old patrician house features parquet-floored, individually decorated rooms, which are bright and appealing if a tad on the small side. The…

  • Gasthof zum Bären

    Lake Constance

    Straddling three 13th- to 17th-century buildings, this guesthouse receives glowing reviews for its classic rooms, spruced up with stucco work, ornate…

  • Hotel zum Engel

    Lake Constance

    Following a recent makeover, the Engel (angel) is flying once again. The location on Marienplatz square is unbeatable, the welcome friendly and the rooms…

  • Hotel Garni Eden

    Lake Constance

    On a scenic perch above Lake Constance, this sweetly run hotel has spacious, unfussy quarters that are bright and comfortable. It's a great base for…

  • Reutemann & Seegarten

    Lake Constance

    Wow, what a view! Facing the harbour, lighthouse and lion statue, this hotel has plush, spacious rooms done out in sunny shades, plus a pool big enough to…

  • Landhaus Ödenstein

    Lake Constance

    Spectacularly plonked on a hill above vine-cloaked slopes, this family-run guesthouse has knock-out views of Lake Constance and spotless, light-filled…

  • Villa Barleben

    Konstanz

    Gregariously elegant, this 19th-century villa’s sunny rooms and corridors are sprinkled with antiques and ethnic art. The rambling lakefront gardens are…

  • Hotel Garni-Brugger

    Lake Constance

    This 18th-century hotel has bright rooms done up in floral fabrics and pine, which are comfortable enough if nothing flash. The family go out of their way…

  • Waldhorn

    Lake Constance

    The Waldhorn creaks with history and its light, appealingly restored rooms make a great base for exploring the Altstadt. Breakfast is served in the wood…

  • Gasthof Rebstock

    Lake Constance

    Geared up for cyclists and offering bike rental (€8 per day), this family-run hotel has a beer garden and humble but tidy rooms with pine furnishings. It…

  • Hotel Anker

    Lake Constance

    Shiny parquet floors, citrus colours and artwork have spruced up the charming and peaceful rooms at this central guesthouse, tucked down a cobbled lane…

  • Gasthof Obertor

    Lake Constance

    The affable Rimpps take pride in their lemon-fronted patrician house. Obertor stands head and shoulders above most Altstadt guesthouses, with spotless…

  • Hotel Restaurant Maier

    Lake Constance

    The contemporary, light-drenched rooms are immaculately kept at this family-run hotel, 5km west of Friedrichshafen and an eight-minute hop on the train…