213 Best Hotels in Germany

Housed in a historic villa that's an easy walk from the Schanzenviertel, this friendly, modern little hotel attracts a young, cosmopolitan crowd, families, and business travelers. Guest rooms can sometimes be on the small side, but they are all tastefully outfitted with wooden shutters on the windows and black slate in the bathrooms. Despite the minimal style, the hotel has an obvious warmth; staffers are helpful, and there are special rates if you're under 27.

Individually furnished rooms lend character to this historic hotel, whose ivy-covered facade, with its characteristic steeple, hasn't changed much over the centuries. Built in 1605 and incorporating 13th-century Gothic foundations, the building was an important staging point for Germany's first postal service. The restaurant (closed Monday and Tuesday) is rustic in an uncluttered way; people travel from afar to enjoy the rack of lamb. Some rooms are furnished with Bodensee antiques and brightly painted rustic wardrobes. Try to book Room 23 or 13: Both have semicircular alcoves with armchairs and windows overlooking the marketplace.

This charming "Moselromantikhotel" comes with friendly service and a splendid terrace overlooking the Mosel. Some rooms have a balcony facing the river, though rooms at the back of the hotel are quieter. In addition to arranging wine tastings and hikes in Calmont, Europe's steepest vineyard, the staff can also help you plan fishing trips and lunch in the vineyard of hotel owners the Saffenreuther family.