Must-see hotels in Nuremberg & Franconia

  • Hotel Deutscher Kaiser

    Nuremberg

    Aristocratic in its design and service, this centrally located treat of a historic hotel has been in the same family since the turn of the 20th century…

  • Hotel Adler

    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…

  • Hotel Sankt Nepomuk

    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 Residenzschloss

    Bamberg

    Bamberg’s grandest digs occupy a palatial building formerly used as a hospital. But have no fear, as the swanky furnishings – from the Roman-style steam…

  • Burghotel

    Nuremberg

    The mock-Gothic reception area and lantern-lit corridors (watch your head) indicate you're in for a slightly different hotel experience here. The small…

  • Art & Business Hotel

    Nuremberg

    No need to be an artist or a businessperson to sleep at this up-to-the-minute place, a short amble from the Hauptbahnhof. From the trendy bar to the…

  • Agneshof

    Nuremberg

    Tranquilly located in the antiques quarter near the St Sebalduskirche, the Agneshof’s public areas have a sophisticated, artsy touch. The 74 box-ticking…

  • Hotelpension Bärenturm

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    For those who prefer their complimentary pillow pack of gummy bears served with a touch of history, Coburg's most characterful digs started life as a…

  • Goldener Löwe

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    Outside the summer months (rates increase considerably mid-July to end of August) this is a great little deal within easy walking distance of the sights…

  • Backpackers Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Bamberg's backpacker hostel is a well-kept affair, with clean dorms, a fully functional kitchen and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere (staff stress this…

  • Five Reasons

    Nuremberg

    This crisp, 21st-century 90-bed hotel-hostel boasts spotless dorms, the trendiest hostel bathrooms you are ever likely to encounter, premade beds, card…

  • Hotel Goldener Anker

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    Bayreuth's top address since 1753 stands just a few metres from the opera house and oozes refined elegance, with many of the rooms decorated in…

  • The Square

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    What The Square lacks in character it more than makes up for in space and facilities. Each room has a kitchen, or corridor access to one, some have baths…

  • Hotel Drei Raben

    Nuremberg

    The design of this classy charmer builds upon the legend of the three ravens perched on the building’s chimney stack, who tell stories from Nuremberg lore…

  • Alt Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Often heavily discounted on popular booking websites, the no-frills rooms at this well-located, old-school hotel are digs of choice for euro-watching…

  • Hotel Europa

    Bamberg

    This spick-and-span but unfussy affair just outside the Altstadt gets kudos for its friendliness, comfy beds and opulent breakfast, served in the winter…

  • Probst-Garni Hotel

    Nuremberg

    A creaky lift from street level takes you up to this realistically priced, centrally located guesthouse, run for over 70 years by three generations of…

  • Hotel Goldener Hirsch

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    Just across from the train station, the 'Golden Reindeer' looks a bit stuffy from the outside, but once indoors you'll discover crisp, well-maintained…

  • Hotel Wohnbar

    Bamberg

    'Carpe Noctem' (Seize the Night) is the motto of this charming 10-room retreat with boldly coloured, contemporary rooms near the university quarter. Those…

  • Hotel Elch

    Nuremberg

    Occupying a 14th-century, half-timbered house near the Kaiserburg, the Elch has a boutique wing and a 21st-century reception and restaurant giving you the…

  • Hotel Drei Linden

    Nuremberg

    A cheap-ish deal, rooms here are comfortable though not at all chic. There's round-the-clock free tea and coffee but breakfast is a whopping €9.50 extra…

  • Barockhotel am Dom

    Bamberg

    The sugary facade, a sceptre’s swipe from the Dom, gives a hint of the baroque heritage and original details within. The 19 rooms have sweeping views of…

  • Fuchs

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    This central, family-run hotel, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms, adjoins a cake shop with a sunny dining area. It's convenient to a launch ramp…

  • Hotel Victoria

    Nuremberg

    A hotel since 1896, the Victoria is a solid option in a central location. With its early-21st-century bathrooms and now ever so slightly dated decor, the…

  • DJH Hostel

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    This excellent 140-bed hostel near the university has comfortable, fresh rooms, a relaxed atmosphere and heaps of guest facilities such as a multipurpose…

  • DJH Hostel

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    This comfy, 122-bed youth hostel provides pretty views of the Altstadt. As you might expect, this hostel is very peddle- and paddle-friendly.

  • DJH Hostel

    Nuremberg

    Open year-round, this impressive youth hostel is one of Germany's best and a real trip-stopper with a standard of facilities many four-star hotels would…

  • Knaus-Campingpark

    Nuremberg

    A camping ground near the lakes not far from the Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, southeast of the city centre. Take the S-Bahn to Nürnberg…

  • Campingplatz Insel

    Bamberg

    If rustling nylon is your abode of choice, this well-equipped site, in a tranquil spot right on the river, is the sole camping option. Take bus 918 to…

  • Municipal Camping Ground

    Nuremberg & Franconia

    This basic camping ground is on the northern bank of the Altmühl River, about 1km southeast of the town centre.