Hotels in Germany

Hotels in Germany: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Germany cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually December, while September, in the trade-fair and Oktoberfest season, is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Germany: most popular cities

Germany splits into metropolises, port cities and mountain resorts. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Berlin. The capital with a rich history, museums and nightlife. A wide choice of hotels in every standard.
• Munich. The capital of Bavaria, a base for the Alps and the Oktoberfest city. Plenty of hotels, pricier in the trade-fair season.
• Hamburg. A northern port city, one of the most searched destinations, with the HafenCity and Speicherstadt districts.
• Frankfurt am Main. A business hub with the country's largest connecting airport.
• Stuttgart. A car-industry city in the south, the cheapest stays among the big cities.
• Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A mountain resort in the Alps, the priciest stays, popular for skiing and trails.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Germany

Germany combines cities, castles and nature, so it is easy to match a trip to the region and the season.

• Berlin. Remains of the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island, a city that keeps retelling its story.
• Events. Oktoberfest in September, Christmas markets in December and the Berlinale film festival in February.
• Neuschwanstein Castle. A fairy-tale castle near Fussen, about an hour by train from Munich, the inspiration for the Disney castle.
• The Black Forest. Green hills, trails and a classic rail route in the south-west.
• Food. Regional sausages, beer and local specialities are part of any trip.

How much does a trip to Germany cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are typical of Western Europe. A restaurant meal is about 10-45 €, a monthly transport pass about 70 € and a museum ticket from 1 to 15 €. In many places cash is still preferred, though cards are increasingly common. The currency is the euro.

When is the best time to visit Germany

Summer and early autumn are warm and full of events, and also the price peak, especially in September. December tends to be the cheapest month for stays, despite the Christmas markets. Spring and autumn suit city visits best, and winter brings skiing in the Alps.

Getting to and around Germany

Most cities have their own airports, and flights from outside Europe mainly land in Frankfurt. Within the country, rail is the most convenient option, including high-speed ICE trains, often faster than domestic flights. Big cities have the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams and buses, with a day ticket in Berlin from about 7 €. The motorway network is dense. Germany is part of the European Union and the Schengen Area.

Example hotels in Germany

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof and Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz in Berlin (from approx. 90 €).
• Holiday Inn Munich-South and Hilton Munich Airport in Munich (from approx. 90 €).
• Sheraton Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt (at the airport, from approx. 140 €).