213 Best Hotels in Germany

Two of the suites in this traditional hotel on Kobern-Gondorf's market square, 6½ km (4 miles) from Winningen, are across the courtyard, in what might be Germany's oldest half-timber house (1321), but direct online bookings are not available at this writing. Light fare is served in the Weinstube, which has an open fireplace, and in warmer months there's a beer garden.

This small hotel right next to the train station has several rooms with lake views and some with a balcony.

This stately villa is a landmark building, in a quiet residential area, with newly renovated, modern rooms that are quite large and can accommodate three people. 

Frankfurt's first eco-hotel features modern, natural-wood furniture, including canopy beds, and organic cotton sheets and towels. Rooms are decorated in warm tones of orange and blue, and have spacious bathrooms, some with free-standing tubs. The high-ceiling lobby and breakfast room of this 1914 villa are decorated with modern art. The organic breakfast is served on a terrace in good weather, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and a library includes some English-language books. Rates are lower on weekends.

This comfortable hotel is on a quiet side street a five-minute walk from the Konigstrasse pedestrian mile and the museums around Schlossplatz. It attracts mostly business people during the week, and theater goers and shoppers on weekends, in part for the free hotel parking so close to the heart of downtown and discounted weekend room rates. Rooms are clean and modern. There is a lobby bar and a restaurant open for lunch on weekdays (no dinner), and the hotel offers printed jogging, and biking maps for the nearby Schlosspark.

A small, family-run hotel in the city center features helpful service and delicate touches that lend the modern place warmth. Renovated (though carpeted) rooms are simple and tasteful, with a woodsy orange-and-brown color scheme and spacious bathrooms.

Rooms at this local landmark—a centuries-old, ivy-clad tavern on Meersburg's market square—have their own corner sitting areas, some with genuine Biedermeier furniture. The welcoming restaurant with pine-paneling serves regional and seasonal specialties, notably a tasty stew of local fish.

Passau's most historic hotel, which faces the town hall on the waterfront market square, dates from the 11th century. Whether you book into a basic single, a superior double, or a lavish suite, you'll be sleeping on beds of carved oak beneath shining chandeliers and richly stuccoed ceilings. Breakfast is served in the elegant Adalbert-Stifter-Saal each morning (expect more chandeliers), though only 8 am through 10 am, and a direct booking includes free entry to the attached Glasmuseum.

This hotel has pleasantly modern, recently updated rooms, across the square from the S-bahn station. 

Centrally located but tucked away on a side alley, this charming hotel and restaurant has quiet, comfortable rooms and very friendly staff, making it a great base for city exploring or for business travelers. The house restaurant features typical German cuisine with no fanfare; dishes include Spätzle alongside a sausage salad.

Located on the ring between the Dom and the Market Square, this pleasant hotel is an interesting mix of medieval house and modern interior. The rooms are nicely appointed with exposed woodwork and marble bathrooms. The cozy restaurant offers down-to-earth regional cuisine

This historic town house in the heart of the city is Lübeck's most charming hotel with small, modest, well-kept guest rooms for up to five people on two floors. Comfortable beds, bright birchwood furniture, a quiet setting, and a great (not to mention nutritious) German breakfast buffet make this a perfect choice for budget travelers looking for romance.

On the Old Town's pedestrian zone, Hotel zur Krone has a terrace that lets you watch locals coming and going, and afternoon coffee here is a summer delight. The hotel's half-timber architecture, dating from 1645, fits in nicely with the romantic surroundings. The rooms in the older section are on the small side, but some have old-fashioned touches like beams from the 17th century.

Not far from the Andechs Monastery, everything about this B&B is Bavarian country style—clean and functional, with solid-pine furnishings. 

In fine weather, you can enjoy breakfast alfresco as you watch the town come alive at this friendly central hotel on the pedestrian-only Maximilianstrasse. All rooms and interior spaces at the Insel-Hotel have benefited from a recent refurbishment; the location is superb and the service is warm.

From the heavily trafficked street, the huge "InterConti," the epitome of old West Berlin, evokes the Louvre with its glass pyramid entrance. In the rooms, modern gray, black, and beige furnishings are offset by pops of color and a rotating wall unit that allows you to watch TV while soaking in a tub. The Club rooms on the seventh and eighth floors have a private check-in area, and come with their own lounge, meeting rooms, and other extras. The spa's saunas and the 14th-floor restaurant, Hugo's, are incentives to stick around the hotel.

Renaissance windows punctuate the green facade of this historic city mansion, but the rooms are 20th-century modern. Try for one with a view of the cathedral, which stands directly across the street. Breakfast is served beneath the high-vaulted ceiling of a 14th-century chapel.

A renovated abbey directly on Lake Seeon—just a quick drive to the boat dock on Seebruck on Chiemsee, or 20 minutes to the boat docks at Prien—provides a unique, quiet atmosphere that is also child-friendly. Near hiking and biking trails, the abbey organizes concerts and art events in an otherwise sleepy but beautiful area.

This bright and breezy Alpine hotel may be run by the Benedictine order, as evidenced by the exquisite religious carvings and motifs that adorn the walls, but there's little monastic about it. Backed by rocky mountains, the hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms, suites, and apartments full of solid furniture (made, like many of the religious carvings, in the monastery's carpentry shop), as well as a wellness area with an indoor pool, saunas, and steam room. Enjoy sturdy fare and monastery-brewed beer in the vaulted Gaststuben for a rustic, Bavarian atmosphere, or out in the beer garden or sun terrace to soak up the sun. Café 1330, situated in the hotel's inner courtyard, is a pleasant stop for coffee and cake.

This unpretentious, rustic country inn in a village a few miles northeast of Überlingen has a blue-and-white half-timber facade, scrubbed wooden floors, maple-wood tables, and thick down comforters on the beds. There are also 10 apartments in a separate house for families at very affordable rates and a large playground. The food is simple and delicious; trout is a specialty, as are several vegetarian dishes, such as potato gratin with fennel.

This bright, modern country house set in vineyards outside of St. Martin has stylish rooms and apartments decorated with both antiques and modern furnishings and is close enough to walk into town. Some rooms have balconies with a view of the Hambacher Schloss. The Christmann family are also local winemakers and tastings of their wines can be arranged in the vaulted wine cellar.

Bärbel Berkes runs this lovingly restored country inn in Osthofen, 10 km (6 miles) northwest of Worms. You can linger over a meal or a glass of wine in its pretty courtyard, the hub of the 18th-century estate. Like the rooms, the restaurant is light, airy, and furnished with sleek, contemporary furniture. Regional favorites are served as well as dishes with international touches. The selection of local wines is exemplary.

This small, family-run boutique hotel in the Old Town offers comfortable rooms furnished in a modern Scandinavian style, most of which are well-suited for people with restricted mobility. There is a small courtyard with benches and chairs in the back. Breakfast is included in the room price, including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options. 

Standing proud across the square from the central train station, this stately building has played host to kings, politicians, and celebrities since opening its doors in 1896. With "Grand Hotel" arching over its entranceway, followed by a spacious and imposing lobby with marble pillars, it certainly provides a grandiose welcome. Beyond the introduction, guests can expect luxuriously large rooms and suites with marble bathrooms, an excellent brasserie restaurant serving superior local fare, a charming and colorful cocktail bar, and a wellness area including gym, sauna, and steam rooms.

This upscale European chain is known for value and convenient locations; this hotel in a quiet residential area offers ample parking, making it a good choice for both business and leisure travelers.  Décor is contemporary and comfortable, with bright colors instead of the muted tones in most hotels, and there's a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a bar, sauna, and gym. If you're driving, there's easy access to the A5 highway. Pets are welcome for an additional per-day charge.

A dose of hygge in Berlin, this eco-friendly, sustainable outpost of the boho-chic Danish chain effortlessly blends sleek Scandinavian design with exotic Balinese accents, bringing a wholly unique look to the loft-style rooms.

This pleasant and elegant family-operated hotel in the middle of the lively Sachsenhausen quarter has recently renovated rooms that are modest but comfortable and includes a substantial breakfast buffet in its nightly rates. The restaurant, Doepfner's im Maingau, is pricey, but is also one of Frankfurt's best. There are extra daily charges for children or pets (but only one pet per room). 

A modern hotel in the center of town, the Marburger Hof has comfortable, updated rooms that still carry some charm, but not all rooms have been updated. Spacious baths, balconies in some rooms, and an on-site restaurant have made it a favorite with travelers. On the first floor, the chandelier-adorned breakfast room with outside terrace is a cheery place to start the day.

At the luxurious showpiece of the Maritim chain, guests can breakfast beneath frescoed ceilings and enormous chandeliers in a stunning 18th-century orangery overlooking Fulda Palace Park. Guest rooms housed in a modern wing with a large central atrium are standard for the chain; the hotel's Dianakeller restaurant is inside an impressive cavern of centuries-old vaulted arches. Based on location alone, this is the best place to stay in Fulda.

Within walking distance to the town center, this well-maintained chain hotel offers free admission to the Salinarium water park and spa next door, where there are indoor and outdoor pools and wellness treatments. Rooms are rather basic but comfortable, and the superior guestrooms have pleasant balconies.