A small resort town on the outskirts of the Black Forest built its fame on thermal springs, which so successfully found a way out right in the center of the settlement. It was here that the most famous and promoted of German health resorts - the incomparable Baden-Baden - grew up. For a long time, the rich and aristocrats from all over the world rested here, and after centuries the tradition has not become outdated: the resort is still loved by the wealthy public, and dozens of respectable hotels shower tourists with offers of where to stay in Baden-Baden. What to give preference to and what to rely on when choosing a home and it's time to figure it out.
Despite the worldwide fame, the appearance of the town has changed little since the past centuries - its original streets are filled with old mansions and villas with a typical European gloss. The territory has not grown much either - Baden-Baden can be bypassed in a couple of hours of leisurely stroll, and a little more than fifty thousand inhabitants live here.
In this regard, it does not really matter which of the resort areas to give preference to - from any corner you can get to the right place quickly and easily, and the town knows what traffic jams are only by hearsay.
Nevertheless, tourists prefer to settle closer to the historical center, where the main attractions of the resort are located - the baths of Caracalla and Friedrichsbad, the Baden casino, as well as museums, theaters and galleries. It is in the center that the tourist life is in full swing, consisting of restaurants, pubs, shops. The most luxurious, pretentious and fashionable hotels, including world chains, are also located here. Accommodation rates are predictably the highest, which is offset by the opportunity to live in historic buildings, chic furnishings and the highest level of service.
Central hotels: Hotel am Friedrichsbad, Goldenen Löwen, HELIOPARK Bad Hotel, Radisson Blu Badischer, Dorint Maison Messmer, Quellenhof Sophia, Löhr, Schweizer Hof - Superior, Haus Reichert, Rathausglöckel, Aqua Aurelia Suitenhotel, Hotel am Sophienpark.
Where is the best place to live
The resort has always been a symbol of prosperity, so there are no extra-budget accommodation options such as hostels. The resort assortment of accommodation includes: hotels, apartments, guest houses. None of the types of establishments needs introduction, the leadership in them belongs to apartments, since the wealthy public increasingly prefers home comfort and independence to hotel luxury. Fully equipped apartments in the city center will cost 70-150 €, vacation homes can be rented for 250-300 € per day. There are also more expensive options for the most demanding taste.
In the hotel, a double room costs about 100 €, the specific price depends on the level of the establishment. The most affordable type of accommodation is guest houses, where you can stay in Baden-Baden for two for 60-70 € per day.
The main thing that affects prices is the season. The tourist surge in the resort occurs in May and continues until October, when the weather favors walks, excursions and, of course, swimming.
Since the end of October, the flow of tourists has been decreasing, and with it prices are falling, becoming closer to the people. Budget and budget-conscious tourists prefer to come here during these months, and the resort excitement noticeably decreases, eliminating the need to stand in queues, book tables in advance in restaurants and crowd around iconic attractions.
During this period, you can rent a room 10-20% cheaper. The exception is Christmas holidays and New Year's holidays - another tourist season, albeit a short one.
Which hotel to choose
Baden-Baden offers accommodation options for all tastes and tastes should be considered when choosing a hotel. Some hotels lure tourists with the presence of a pool, others attract with specific rooms or free parking. Based on the preferences of most tourists, one can distinguish:
- Hotels with parking.
- Hotels with meals.
- Hotels with a swimming pool.
- SPA hotels.
- Family hotels.
- Pet Friendly Hotels.
Hotels with parking
Having your own parking lot for cars is very important for a resort town. Many tourists are not averse to driving around the neighborhood in a rented car, and if you are traveling by your own transport, then the problem of where to leave the car is doubly urgent. Therefore, the availability of such an option as a private parking at the hotel is not the last factor when choosing a place to stay in Baden-Baden.
Many establishments offer free parking for guests, but there are also those where parking will cost 8-10 € per day.
Hotels: Löhr, Quellenhof Sophia, Haus Reichert, Magnetberg, Neuer Karlshof, Rebstock, Radisson Blu Badischer, Athos, Beek, Der Kleine Prinz, Leonardo Royal, Deutscher Kaiser, Atlantic Parkhotel, Hotel am Sophienpark.
Hotels with meals
The availability of meals in the form of breakfast or full board is not the most important service, but if you do not want to waste time looking for a suitable cafe, and tables in popular establishments are in short supply during the season, accommodation with meals will become a real lifesaver.
Most hotels in Baden-Baden offer breakfast to guests, usually a rich buffet. Additional meals - lunch and dinner - are offered to guests for an additional charge. The menu is presented with European delights and specialties of the region, which gives guests a good chance to get acquainted with the local cuisine without a long search and wandering around the resort eateries.
Hotels: Löhr, Rebstock, Alte Laterne, Beek, Leonardo Royal, Landgasthof Hirsch, Merkur - Superior, Haus Reichert, Boutique Hotel Societe, Hotel zum Goldenen Löwen, Römerhof, Schwarzwaldhotel Sonne, Holiday Inn Express, Tannenhof, Rathausglöckel Blucher, Hirscher, Atlantic Parkhotel.
Hotels with pool
On a fine hot day, sometimes you really want to swim, and if there is no sea at hand, hotel pools will always come to the rescue. Where to stay in Baden-Baden for a refreshing refreshment in the cool, clear water at any time?
Several suitable establishments are at your service at once. The entrance to the territory is open to anyone who is willing to pay for an hourly subscription. But for hotel guests there is a pleasant exception - the use of the pools is already included in the stay.
However, you should not count on bathing in mineral water - the water in the pools is ordinary chlorinated, but heated and always at a comfortable temperature. This option is especially appropriate in the winter season, when one can only dream of lake beaches.
Hotels: Dorint Maison Messmer, Radisson Blu Badischer, Roomers Baden-Baden, Leonardo Royal, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa.
Family hotels
There are no family hotels in Baden-Baden in the usual sense, but there are several establishments focused on the rest of large companies and tourists with children. These guests are offered large, spacious family-type rooms with a seating area and several bedrooms. For the little ones, there are cots, high chairs and other furniture.
The restaurant at the hotel will carefully offer delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner so that vacationers do not have to wander the streets of the resort with their children in search of a suitable institution. And, of course, there will always be dishes on the menu to suit the taste of young tourists. Children of a certain age usually receive free accommodation or discounts. Additional services include a nanny, game rooms and other animation. Often, rooms have a separate entrance, kitchen and other "home" elements. These hotels are ideal for those who are looking for where to stay in Baden-Baden with maximum comfort and for any length of time.
Family hotels are not necessarily expensive five-star complexes with exorbitant prices, there are quite decent "triplets" with excellent service and superbly equipped rooms.
Hotels: Ferienwohnungen in der Villa Carola, Dorint Maison Messmer, Der Kleine Prinz, Hotel & Restaurant Weinberg, Barbarossa, Hotel am Friedrichsbad, Aqua Aurelia Suitenhotel, Merkur - Superior, Ochsen, Hotel zum Goldenen Löwen, Hotel Restaurant Erbprinz, Schlosshotel Natparkruhehotel Holzwurm, Hotel zur Linde.
SPA and wellness
It is no secret that the bulk of tourists come to Baden-Baden in search of health and healing. The thermal springs of Baden-Baden are widely known all over the world, so many are not averse to settling in a hotel with their own treatment center or at least a spa-salon, in order to have a great rest and for such desirable health did not have to go far. And hoteliers are happy to try, offering guests the full range of services.
Vacationers are tempted by the sauna, swimming pools, massages, gyms and, of course, mineral baths. Also, the prices include wraps, solarium, hot tubs, all kinds of masks and other procedures.
Hotels where you can stay in Baden-Baden: Roomers Baden-Baden, Radisson Blu Badischer, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Leonardo Royal, Dorint Maison Messmer.
Hotels for guests with pets
Considering that a large proportion of tourists are family or elderly people who are not used to parting with pets, hotels whose doors are open to animals will always be relevant. And there are many such tolerant establishments in Baden-Baden.
Hotels: Magnetberg, Belle Epoque, Dorint Maison Messmer, Haus Reichert, Hotel am Sophienpark, Römerhof, Quellenhof Sophia, Der Kleine Prinz, Gasthaus Auerhahn, Radisson Blu Badischer, Beek, Hotel am Friedrichsbad, Löhr, Hotel & Weinberg, Atlantic Parkhotel Hotel zum Goldenen Löwen, Boutique Hotel Societe, Alte Laterne, Rebenhof, Holiday Inn Express.
