Must-see hotels in Stuttgart & the Black Forest

  • Die Reichsstadt

    The Black Forest

    This boutique stunner on Engelgasse wings you to story-book heaven. Its 16th-century exterior conceals a pure, contemporary aesthetic, where clean lines,…

  • Hotel Oberkirch

    Freiburg

    Wake up to Münster views at this green-shuttered hotel. The country-style rooms feature floral wallpaper, though some have recently been revamped. The…

  • Hotel Schiefes Haus

    Ulm

    There was a crooked man and he walked a crooked mile…presumably to the world’s most crooked hotel. Fear not – this early 16th-century, half-timbered…

  • Hotel Scholl

    Swabian Alps Region

    A charming pick behind Am Markt, this family-run hotel has rustic-chic rooms with parquet floors and granite or marble bathrooms. Most striking of all is…

  • Hotel Grüner Wald

    The Black Forest

    Nuzzling between forest and meadows, this eco-conscious spa hotel in Lauterbad, 2km south of Freudenstadt, is a terrific pick for a relaxing break, with…

  • Hotel am Sophienpark

    Baden-Baden

    Overlooking attractively tended gardens right in the heart of Baden-Baden, this hotel has retained all the grace and character of the belle époque, with…

  • Gasthaus Staude

    The Black Forest

    A beautiful example of a 17th-century Black Forest farmhouse, with its hip roof, snug timber-clad interior and wonderfully rural setting in the forest,…

  • Adler 1604

    The Black Forest

    Occupying a lovingly converted half-timbered house, dating to (you guessed it!) 1604, this Schiltach newcomer has hit the ground running. In the capable…

  • Hotel Bären

    The Black Forest

    Run by the welcoming Sauter family, this streamlined hotel fuses contemporary living with traditional local materials (note the wood shingling on the…

  • Helvetia

    Lake Constance

    With an unbeatable location right on the lake front with a stellar view of the lighthouse, Helvetia is a superchic boutique number, with a mix of highly…

  • Viva Sky

    Konstanz

    An arresting panorama of Konstanz' Altstadt spreads out before you from the top floor of this stylish newcomer. It might look nondescript from outside,…

  • Hotel am Schloss

    Swabian Alps Region

    So close to the castle you can almost touch it, this flower-bedecked hotel has dapper rooms ensconced in a 16th-century building. The hotel's cosy…

  • Green City Hotel Vauban

    Freiburg

    This ecofriendly hotel fits in neatly to Freiburg's Vauban neighbourhood, a shining model of sustainability with its PlusEnergy housing and car-free…

  • Landhotel Bierhäusle

    The Black Forest

    A winner for families, this enticing chalet-style guesthouse has dreamy views over forested hills, and immaculate country-style rooms done out in florals…

  • Alte Post

    Lake Constance

    This 300-year-old coaching inn was once a stop on the Frankfurt–Milan mail run. Well-kept, light and spacious, the newly revamped rooms (including those…

  • Romantik Residenz am See

    Lake Constance

    Sitting with aplomb on the promenade, this romantic hotel is a class act. The higher you go, the better the view from the warm-hued rooms facing the…

  • Becker's Boutique Hotel

    Ulm

    The Münster bells are your wake-up call at this supercentral new boutique hotel. There are just seven rooms, tastefully done out in crisp whites, blues…

  • Neubierhäusle

    The Black Forest

    Big forest views, piny air and pastures on the doorstep – this farmhouse is the perfect country retreat. Dressed in local wood, the light-filled rooms are…

  • Brickstone Hostel

    Ulm

    We love the homely vibe at this beautifully restored art nouveau house in Neu-Ulm. The high-ceilinged rooms are kept spotless and backpacker perks include…

  • Rathausglöckel

    Baden-Baden

    Right in the thick of things, this super-friendly family-run hotel occupies a 16th-century townhouse. The attractively renovated rooms (some with rooftop…

  • Heger's Parkhotel Flora

    The Black Forest

    This luxe spa hotel has beautiful views of the wooded hills from its gardens and outdoor pool, a lounge warmed by an open fire and modern, generously…

  • Heiligenstein

    Baden-Baden

    It’s worth going the extra mile (or seven) to this sweet hotel overlooking vineyards. Pared-back, earthy-hued rooms come with balconies, and guests can…

  • Hotel Alte Schule

    Lake Constance

    A recent makeover has brought this hotel bang up to date. Housed in a listed 15th-century building, the themed rooms zoom in on different places around…

  • Hotel Restaurant Löwen

    Ulm

    It’s amazing what you can do with a former monastery and an eye for design. Exposed beams and stone add an historical edge to streamlined rooms with…

  • Waldhotel

    Stuttgart

    A serene hideaway just a short U-Bahn hop from the centre, the Waldhotel snuggles up to the forest on the fringes of Stuttgart. Many of the bright,…

  • Die Halde

    The Black Forest

    On a quiet perch above the rippling hills of the Black Forest, Die Halde is a rustic-chic retreat, with an open fire crackling in the bar, calm rooms…

  • Glückseeligkeit Herberge

    Konstanz

    What a sweet deal this little guesthouse is. Housed in a period building in the Altstadt, it shelters petite but attractively decorated rooms. The attic…

  • Weinhotel Pfeffer und Salz

    The Black Forest

    On a vineyard spreading just north of Gengenbach, Pfeffer und Salz is an appealingly converted Black Forest farmhouse with pretty gardens, views and a…

  • Hotel Halm

    Konstanz

    A joyous hop and skip from the lake and Altstadt, this late-19th-century pile has warm, elegantly furnished rooms with marble bathrooms; upgrade if you…

  • Aika Seaside Living

    Lake Constance

    Well, it might not be the 'seaside' exactly, but Aika comes up trumps with its large, spacious, wood-floored rooms and slick, contemporary neutral-palette…

  • Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin

    Stuttgart

    While its concrete facade won’t bowl you over, inside is a different story. This five-star pad facing the Hauptbahnhof is luxury all the way with stylish…

  • The Alex

    Freiburg

    The Alex stands head and shoulders above most hotels in town. Its clean, contemporary aesthetic includes lots of plate glass, blond wood, natural…

  • Hotel Belle Epoque

    Baden-Baden

    Nestling in manicured parkland, this neo-Renaissance villa is one of Baden-Baden’s most characterful five-star pads. Antiques lend old-world opulence to…

  • Hotel am Markt

    Baden-Baden

    Sitting pretty in front of the Stiftskirche, this hotel, which is almost three centuries old, has 23 homey, well-kept rooms. It’s quiet apart from your…

  • Park Hotel Post

    Freiburg

    Slip back to the more graceful age of art nouveau at this refined pile overlooking Colombipark, with summery rooms decorated in blues and yellows, and…

  • Riva

    Konstanz

    This ultrachic contender has crisp white spaces, glass walls and a snail-like stairwell. Zen-like rooms with hardwood floors feature perks like free…

  • Zur Alten Brücke

    The Black Forest

    You’ll receive a warm welcome from Michael and Lisa at this riverside guesthouse. The pick of the bright, cheery rooms overlook the Schiltach. Michael…

  • Aloft

    Stuttgart

    It looks pretty nondescript from outside but don't be fooled – this newcomer to Stuttgart's hotel scene is a slick, open-plan design number, with lots of…

  • Gasthof Jägerhaus

    The Black Forest

    High in the forested hills, the chalet-style Jägerhaus offers modern-rustic rooms, with solid wood furnishings and Christmassy red and green colours…

  • Action Forest Active Hotel

    The Black Forest

    You can't miss this green-fronted guesthouse, snuggled up against the forest. It's run by a friendly family and contains spacious, light-filled rooms …