423 Best Hotels in Germany

Opened in 1841, Munich’s best-known hotel is a unique combination of luxury, history, and modernity. Accommodations range from minimalist-chic, earth-toned rooms created by star designer Axel Vervoordt to those with more traditional interiors, while the top-floor suites offer outdoor space and fantastic city views. Its six bars and five restaurants include the two-Michelin-star Atelier. The Nightclub offers live music and a Jazz festival in the summer time.

This stately and exclusive hotel on the Lichtentaler Allee is one of Germany's most celebrated and storied retreats—a favorite of royalty, from Queen Victoria to Czar Alexander II, and their contemporaries— that today features individually decorated rooms and suites with both modern and antique furnishings, good-sized balconies, and grand marble bathrooms. From a romantic escape (book a private spa suite) to a golf getaway, the hotel goes above and beyond to cater to the interests of its well-heeled guests. The Villa Stephanie comprises a five-story spa with saunas, plunge pool, gym, hammam, and treatment rooms overlooking the gardens; it offers various healthcare programs and medical treatments, including a detox retreat for those so inclined, plus rooms and suites for a complete wellness retreat. The Wintergarten restaurant offers German cuisine with a modern twist, while Fritz & Felix serves up eclectic global specialties.

History meets contemporary style in the heart of Berlin, in a building that once housed the Royal Danish Embassy and still retains governmental grandeur—from the classical facade to the dramatic entry staircase—now mixed with warming touches like cozy nooks designed by Patricia Uriquola. Public spaces showcase the leafy neighborhood through walls of windows and the photography of noted shutterbugs like Helmut Newton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Diane Arbus. The 80 rooms are spread out over the historic or new wings, and feature views of the courtyard, nearby park, or the zoo. Some have balconies or terraces, or perks like curved bathtubs, but all feature a decor of streamlined furnishings, high ceilings, dark wood floors, and amenities like free Wi-Fi, premium TV channels, and HD Apple entertainment systems. Michelin-starred Catalonian chef Paco Perez oversees two on-site eateries—one casual, one fine dining—that draw upon the Mediterranean flavors of his homeland, while the zoo-view bar-and-tapas lounge serves everything from cocktails of the 1920s and '30s to a list of 400 German and Spanish wines. A well-equipped gym, swimming pool, Finnish sauna, and holistic-minded spa help relax both the leisure and post-meeting crowds.

The Adlon's prime setting adjacent to the Brandenburg Gate, wonderful spa, and highly regarded restaurants (including Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon) make this one of the top addresses to stay in Berlin.

The hip 25hours chain adopts a French theme with its Düsseldorf property, located in a glassy tower offering fantastic city views. Rooms are chic and homey, with retro-style furnishings, clever design details, and nice touches like a complimentary minibar. 

Housed in a former post office opposite the city's main train station, this boutique hotel features plenty of fun, funky design touches, like refurbished typewriters and faux mounted deer heads in the lobby. Individually decorated rooms have a cool industrial vibe, softened by plush furnishings. 

This historic hotel's central location—sandwiched between the Alte Kapelle and Dom St. Peter, attached to the city's best beer garden, and within 10 minutes' walk of all Regensburg's other big-ticket attractions—is what makes it such a draw. But that's far from all it has to offer. The simply but smartly decorated rooms are comfortable and spacious, with marble bathrooms and Nespresso coffee machines. One of them—the vast Presidential Suite, with its large lounge and dining room, multiple bathrooms with rain showers and baths, preserved historic features, and stunning cathedral views—may be the best hotel room in Regensburg. The breakfast buffet will set you up well for a day of sightseeing, while evening meals of traditional Bavarian food can be enjoyed in the attached Weltenburger am Dom beer garden.

A much-loved luxury hotel founded by Hermine Bareiss in 1951 (and now presided over by his grandson, Hannes), this is one of the top hotels in Europe and one of the very best in Germany. With a three-star gourmet restaurant inside, the Bareiss helped put Baiersbronn on the map as a gourmet village and has made an art of what they call the half-pension \"culinary vacation.\" Rooms are the size of suites, and the buildings center around the spa and sauna area with multiple indoor and outdoor pools. Families are especially well catered to, with a circus wagon, treehouse, petting zoo, and playgrounds, activity programs, and childcare.

In this charming property right on the lake and just a short drive from the busy town, guests can take a dip in the water from the private beach or relax in the sauna or steam room cleverly built inside wine barrels. Most of the Alpine-style wood-lined guest rooms with beamed ceilings have balconies overlooking the lake. Meals are served in the cozy restaurant downstairs with views onto the lake; dinner features specialties like duck breast with carrots, celery, and pomegranate. The hotel has a small pool inside plus the wine barrel areas outside.

Your host at this antiques-filled hotel with comfortable, modern rooms is the present Baron of the Burg Hornberg. Try for one of the tower rooms overlooking the valley, but there are equally stunning views from the heights of the terrace and glassed-in restaurant ($$)—housed in the former Marstall, or royal stables. Fresh fish and game are specialties, as are the estate-bottled wines, including good riesling wines and the rarities Traminer and Muskateller—also sold in the wine shops in the courtyard and at the foot of the hill.

At this exquisite little hotel most rooms have a stunning, wide-angle view into the romantic Tauber Valley, and they also have plush furnishings, with antiques or fine reproductions, including four-poster beds. There are three family apartments available for rent that are separate from the hotel. Breakfast is served on the terrace on top of the town wall in good weather, offering a grand view of the surroundings. The Steinway Cellar holds a grand piano, and there is a small spa area for all guests.

Considering it's set within an imposing hilltop castle that dates back to the 12th century, the bedrooms in this hotel are surprisingly modern; each one, from the most basic Comfort room up to the signature Gallery suite, is individually decorated and features comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and rain showers. Breakfast is served in the attached restaurant, Puricelli, which also provides fresh, seasonal German cuisine every evening (and at lunchtime during summer). The castle museum is well worth a visit for its beautiful period rooms, collections of decorative cast-iron slabs (from ovens and historical room-heating devices), hunting weapons and armor, and paintings—non-hotel guests can also visit for €11 per person.

A stay in medieval history-filled rooms, including an old library, chapel, and prison tower, is an unforgettable experience at this vineyard-fringed hotel within the 12th-century Schönburg Castle complex. Each romantic room and suite offers all the things you want from a historic hotel, including curtained four-poster beds, antique furniture, chandeliers, thick carpets, and recessed windows. The fine-dining restaurant is a treat, with its €75 four-course menu served in historic dining rooms or (even better) out on the Rhine-view terraces. For lighter bites—and the daily hotel breakfast—head to the Burg-Bistro.

For an appealing mix of one-of-a-kind rooms individually designed by artists and an über-central location steps from the Brandenburg Gate, this vibrant hotel inside two historical buildings dating from 1850 and 1910, refreshed by renowned British architectural firm David Chipperfield, can’t be beat. Charming guest rooms, with herringbone parquet floors and oak furnishings, each feature art from different artists, including custom beds, paintings, or video installations; the art extends to the hotel’s hallways and other public spaces. Restaurant Château Royal offers up Mediterranean cuisine with a special focus on wine, or you can partake in a top-notch cocktail at the bar, which relocates to the rooftop during summer months.

Situated on 13 hectares (32 acres) of land just over halfway between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald, this spectacular mountain retreat was commissioned in 1913 by the English aristocrat Mary Portman. Today, the original house retains the feel of a historic English country manor, while the modern Garden Wing perfectly complements the surrounding nature, creating plenty of room to spread out and relax in the midst of the Karwendel mountains. Three outdoor pools—a 21-meter-long swimming pool, a saltwater bath, and a heated Japanese onsen—along with indoor pools, an extensive spa and wellness area, a meditation house, and a gourmet restaurant all combine to create a luxury resort atmosphere. For a special treat, rent out the treehouse or gatehouse as a private hideaway. Pick-up from the nearby Klais train station can be arranged in advance, or you can drive and park for free (though you'll have to pay a €5 toll on the approach road). The room rates are extremely high, but they include a \"superior half board\" package featuring breakfast and a six-course dinner, plus a light lunch buffet and afternoon cake.

Not content to limit itself to merely being a place to sleep, this chic landmark hotel combines a buzzing cocktail bar with a similarly trendy sushi and steak restaurant to create one of the hottest spots in town. The inside of this former iron foundry is full of curvy, funky shapes and forms and open spaces of deep oranges, dark browns, and creams. The effect is one of almost immediate comfort and a sense of escape from the frenetic nighttime activity of the nearby Reeperbahn.

The prime location between the Reeperbahn and the harbor, the clever use of space and light, and a top-floor cocktail joint, 20up, that attracts thousands every weekend make this a favorite with locals and out-of-towners alike. White-walled guest rooms feel spacious and airy, and most have river views. Dark-wood banquettes replace traditional desks, and pocket doors lead into the bright bathrooms. Even though the hotel is three short blocks from the center of the Reeperbahn, there is little noise.

Some claim that this beautiful 19th-century town house on the edge of the Binnenalster is the best hotel in Germany. Antiques—the hotel has a set of near-priceless Gobelin tapestries—fill the public rooms and accentuate the stylish bedrooms; fresh flowers overflow from massive vases; rare oil paintings adorn the walls; and all rooms are individually decorated with superb taste. With 10 different places for dining and drinking within its premises, you don't necessarily need to stay overnight to get a taste of the Vier Jahreszeiten's famous luxury.

On the shores of Lake Alster and surrounded by a park, this upscale hotel built in 2018 combines sculptural architecture, a classic yet modern interior, two restaurants, and a rooftop bar with outstanding views. The Fontenay is an oasis for rest and relaxation thanks to the spa rooms offering full treatment with premium organic products. It also offers a sauna, infinity pools, and a library with more than 1,000 books. Nearly all rooms have a glass-fronted balcony for a bright and spacious feel as well as the latest technologies and luxury amenities.

Younger sibling to Hotel Lauterbad, stylish Fritz brings a fresh, design-focused perspective to a property originally from 1896. The hotel has two buildings, one still in an older style and one with a refreshed look, with more expensive rooms; the newer earth-toned rooms have wood floors, forest views, large bathrooms with rain showers, and balconies. The restaurant focuses on creative dishes using local ingredients. In addition to the outdoor pool, the spa includes three saunas plus relaxation areas. Guests can access hiking trails directly from the property or partake in fitness classes in the well-equipped gym.

A converted water mill, dating back over three centuries and adjoining the English Garden, is the setting for this charming hotel that lacks some modern amenities despite the high prices. The old-fashioned rooms (all without TVs) are in the main building, some of which have shared bathrooms. 

Flowers cascade from the windowsills of this 250-year-old half-timber inn in the heart of town. Exposed beams add rustic charm to the airy rooms, while the bright bathrooms are modern and three rooms have private saunas. The inviting restaurant has a dome-shaped tile stove and natural stone walls. A courtyard and a vine-shaded terrace provide outdoor seating.

In a former redbrick high school behind a pear orchard, you'll find a surprisingly elegant country-style hotel. The rooms are spacious, with wood floors and modern work spaces and amenities. The restaurant Eucken serves game (from its own hunter) and German country cooking such as Husum shoulder of ox slow cooked for 48 hours on red wine sauce with pea purée.