3 Best Hotels in Konstanz, The Bodensee

With its original cloisters intact, this former 16th-century monastery, filled with spacious and stylish bedrooms with lake views, is now the most luxurious lodging in town. But in earlier days, the church reformer Jan Hus was held prisoner here, and later, Graf Zeppelin was born here. Bedrooms are more like those of a private home than a hotel. The formal terrace restaurant has superb views of the lake, while the Dominikanerstube is smaller and more intimate. Both restaurants feature regional specialties. For drinks, there's the clubby, relaxed Zeppelin Bar and Rothaus Biergarten, which also has great water views.

This historic hotel in the heart of Old Town has been modernized inside, but such original elements as wooden support beams lend a romantic, authentic feel. Rooms are individually furnished, with several having been redecorated. The stained-glass windows and dark-wood paneling give the restaurant a cozy, warm atmosphere. Fish and game in season are the specialties. Enjoy sunshine and views over the city from the rooftop terrace.

It's a five-minute walk to the lake from this friendly hotel, where rooms are modern, airy, and decorated in bright colors. Try for the rooms on the top floor, which have good views.