Must-see hotels in Schleswig-Holstein

  • Hotel Hafen Flensburg

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Now here's something special. The main heritage waterfront building has been painstakingly and artfully restored with stunning, light-filled rooms which…

  • Hotel Anno 1216

    Lübeck

    The name at this excellent hotel isn't fanciful, as parts of this beautifully gabled brick building date back 800 years. The rooms have high ceilings and…

  • Bundersand

    Schleswig-Holstein

    The 21st-century architecture is almost as stunning as the views at Sylt's most luxurious hotel. Many rooms have terraces with their own gardens where you…

  • niu Rig

    Lübeck

    Due to open in late 2018, this stunning new hotel opposite the train station may even have us doubting that the best hotels in town are in the old city…

  • Klassik Altstadt Hotel

    Lübeck

    Each of the 29 rooms at this elegantly furnished boutique hotel are dedicated to a different, mostly German, writer or artist, such as Thomas Mann or…

  • Hotel Haase

    Lübeck

    Gorgeous rooms with exposed brick walls and polished hardwood floors inhabit this beautifully restored 14th-century home in the heart of town. The public…

  • Kamps

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Inside a traditional thatched-roof house in oh-so-quaint Keitum, this eight-room guesthouse plus apartments surprises with colours as bold as a Sylt…

  • Strandhotel Glücksburg

    Schleswig-Holstein

    The fabled 'white castle by the sea' counts Thomas Mann among its former guests. Rooms at this resplendent and sprawling beachfront villa (which dates to…

  • Village

    Schleswig-Holstein

    A thatched fantasy of a boutique hotel with a mere 15 rooms but service standards worthy of a palace. Discretion is the rule here, whether it's at the…

  • Rackmers-Hof Hotel Garni

    Schleswig-Holstein

    It might not be by the sea, but this wonderful suites-only place in a restored traditional home has lovely rooms, excellent service, a sauna, stunning…

  • Hotel Alte Post

    Schleswig-Holstein

    An excellent place in the town centre, the Alte Post has slick new rooms with a white-and-wood look, as well as a handful of original themed rooms that…

  • Haus Marinas

    Schleswig-Holstein

    These appealing A-frame, two- to four-person apartments down by the harbour have a lovely whitewashed, contemporary look about them. Everything feels new…

  • Ual Öömrang Wiartshüs

    Schleswig-Holstein

    At the northern end of the island in the hamlet of Norddorf, this welcoming place gets consistently good reviews from travellers. Most rooms are simple…

  • Hotel zur Alten Stadtmauer

    Lübeck

    With pine furniture and splashes of red and yellow, this simple 24-room hotel is a great place to wake up. Back rooms overlook the lakes and three are in…

  • Zollhaus

    Schleswig-Holstein

    After a day sightseeing, you'll enjoy the refined yet relaxed atmosphere and comfortable rooms at this 200-year-old customs house. The 10 rooms have a…

  • Hotel Strandschlösschen

    Schleswig-Holstein

    With a name like this you might expect a stately, 19th-century castle, but the look here is clean and contemporary, with a tastefully nautical theme…

  • Thomas Hotel

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Muted colours and supremely comfortable beds are the calling cards at this cool and contemporary hotel right next to Husum's inner harbour. The rooms with…

  • Hotel an der Marienkirche

    Lübeck

    This small, good-value hotel exudes a hint of cheery, contemporary Scandinavian flair and is equipped with top-quality hypo-allergenic mattresses and…

  • Pension Sturmmöwe

    Schleswig-Holstein

    This enduringly popular pension has quiet, lovingly maintained rooms and friendly service – you'll need to book months in advance if you're to find a room…

  • Ringhotel Jensen

    Lübeck

    This attractive three-star hotel has a terrific location – some rooms have views across the river to Salzspeicher and Holstentor. Some of the rooms have…

  • Rucksackhotel

    Lübeck

    This 30-bed family-run hostel has a relaxed atmosphere and good facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and round-the-clock access. The decor is…

  • Hotel Ekke Nekkepenn

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Prim pine-and-wicker rooms and attractive grounds add up to an excellent Amrum base. It's in Nebel, close to the island's east coast.

  • Campingplatz Rantum

    Schleswig-Holstein

    In a natural area of rolling dunes south of Westerland; great facilities include a bakery, restaurant and sauna.

  • DJH Hostel Dikjen Deel

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Set amid the dunes, Westerland’s 114-bed hostel is a 45-minute walk from the Bahnhof. Alternatively, take bus 2 in the direction of Rantum/Hörnum to the…

  • Hotel Alter Kreisbahnhof

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Some of the spacious rooms at this hotel-restaurant, based in a turreted former railway station, have water views. All have a modern decor that's…

  • Baltic Hotel

    Lübeck

    This rambling older hotel is one of many close to the bus and train stations. It's clean, and run by helpful staff. Rooms vary greatly in size, but the…

  • Hotel Lindenhof

    Lübeck

    Most of the 66 rooms at this family-run hotel in a quiet side street are compact, but the opulent breakfast buffet, friendly service and little extras …

  • Atlantic Hotel

    Kiel

    This large harbourside hotel is as good as things get in Kiel – it's a comfortable, modern four-star place aimed at business travellers, with perfectly…

  • Landhaus Bode

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Simple, well-priced rooms with polished floorboards (the attic rooms have carpeted floors) make this place a good choice. It's a few blocks back from the…

  • Best Western Theodor Storm Hotel

    Schleswig-Holstein

    In a prime location in the heart of town, the Theodor Storm won't win any style awards, but the rooms are bright, modern and spacious. It all adds up to…

  • Hotel Dittmer’s Gasthof

    Schleswig-Holstein

    This flower-festooned historic inn spans two buildings and is between the train station and the harbour, close to the Rathaus. Run by the same family for…

  • Campingplatz Schönböcken

    Lübeck

    This modern camping ground is a good bet for its grassy sites, kiosk, restaurant, entertainment room and children’s playground. It’s a 10-minute bus ride…

  • Park Hotel am Lindenplatz

    Lübeck

    Inside a well-preserved art nouveau building, this small, intimate hotel has 24 low-lit, neutral-toned rooms that offer respite after a day tackling the…

  • Friesenhof Nieblum – Hotel Garni

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Simple but colourful rooms with pine furniture and floral curtains won't win any style prizes, but the verdant grounds are appealing and the service warm…