Looking for the best place to stay in Stuttgart?
Follow the guide, we have tested, listed and detailed for you the best districts to sleep in in Stuttgart as well as the best accommodation in this city that we love.
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Here are the best places to stay in Stuttgart, with hotels ranging from upmarket to budget. They all have excellent reviews and are in great locations!
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- Best upmarket hotel: Waldhotel Stuttgart
- Best value for money: H23 Boardinghotel ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Hayta Hotel
- Best family hotel: ApartHotel Cosy
- Best flat in a good location: Nice Apartment
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Bad Cannstatt, where to stay in Stuttgart for the first time?
Bad Cannstatt is one of the best areas to stay in Stuttgart, as it is located just outside the central districts. Although it is slightly outside the central areas, Bad Cannstatt has some of Stuttgart’s most iconic sights. Bad Cannstatt is a real tourist magnet.
Stuttgart is the famous home of the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche car industry, and Bad Cannstatt is home to both the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums. If you’re visiting Stuttgart, chances are you’ll want to check out these dazzling museums. And after a day in the museums, relax in the natural mineral springs before dinner. It’s days like these that make Bad Cannstatt one of the best places to stay in Stuttgart.
If you change direction, Bad Cannstatt is also home to Stuttgart’s biggest beer festivals. We’re talking about the Cannstatter Wasen and the Cannstatter Volksfest! These absolutely epic beer festivals are well worth planning your whole trip around. If you get the chance to visit Stuttgart during one of these festivals, stay in Bad Cannstatt and get ready for the time of your life!
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that Bad Cannstatt is also home to VfB Stuttgart, Stuttgart’s most famous football club.
Best hotels in this district of Stuttgart
- Best upmarket hotel: Waldhotel Stuttgart
- Best value for money: H23 Boardinghotel ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Hayta Hotel
- Best flat in a good location: Nice Apartment
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5 things to do and see in Bad Cannstatt
- Visit the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums
- Take a relaxing and invigorating dip in the natural mineral springs at MineralBad.
- Let the beer flow at local beer festivals such as the Cannstatter Wasen and Cannstatter Volksfest.
- Visit Wilhelma Zoo and discover adorable animals, from elephants to flamingos.
- Enjoy a lovely picnic at the Kurpark and try to catch some sun.
Degerloch, Stuttgart’s best district for families
Degerloch, just a short train ride from the city centre, is one of Stuttgart’s best districts for those travelling with the family. When you’re wondering where to stay in Stuttgart with children, look no further than Degerloch.
Discover a slice of peace and tranquillity in Degerloch, and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, while remaining easily accessible. You won’t feel isolated, but you will feel just far enough away to enjoy the silence and serenity.
As a quiet suburban neighbourhood, Degerloch has plenty of room and space for children to play. There isn’t much traffic in Degerloch either, making cycling around the area a wonderful way to explore!
Best hotels in this Stuttgart district
- Best upmarket hotel: Waldhotel Stuttgart
- Best value for money: H23 Boardinghotel ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Hayta Hotel
- Best flat in a good location: Nice Apartment
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5 things to see and do in Degerloch
- Take a charming tram to and from the city centre.
- Visit ForstBW, the forest house, for a lovely woodland walk and fun exhibitions for children.
- Enjoy a delicious traditional German meal at the Gasthaus Zum Hirsch.
- Take an easy and fun hike at Falsche Klinge.
- Stop off at the beautiful Galerie TonArt music shop and discover traditional handmade musical instruments.
Stuttgart West, the coolest place to stay in Stuttgart
Stuttgart West is one of the coolest places to stay in Stuttgart, given its abundance of restaurants, cafés and theatres, while being close, but not directly, to the hustle and bustle of the city centre. In Stuttgart West, you’ll feel a bit more like a local.
You’ll have to track down these hidden neighbourhood gems yourself, or simply follow our handy list below of some of our favourite Stuttgart West treasures. From independent boutiques to international restaurants, there’s plenty to discover!
Stuttgart West is full of students, which means plenty of events, nightlife and shopping await you. Students are always cooler, aren’t they? With the beautiful Feuersee lake and the Rot and Schwarzwild park, Stuttgart West is definitely one of the coolest places in Stuttgart.
Best hotels in this district of Stuttgart
- Best upmarket hotel: Waldhotel Stuttgart
- Best value for money: H23 Boardinghotel ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Hayta Hotel
- Best flat in a good location: Nice Apartment
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5 things to do and see in Stuttgart West:
- Relax in the Rot and Schwarzwild Park and try to spot deer wandering in their natural habitat.
- Go ice-skating on Lake Feuersee in winter, as the lake freezes over completely in the colder months.
- Take a hike to Birkenkopf, the highest point from which you can see Stuttgart below.
- Stroll through the forest and discover the Heslacher Wasserfälle, a magnificent cascading stream.
- Enjoy the delicious crepes at Lumen, the Italian culinary delights at Vapiano or the hot and spicy Turkish cuisine at Sultan Saray.
Stuttgart Ost, where to stay in Stuttgart on a reasonable budget
Stuttgart Ost is the eastern part of the city of Stuttgart. It’s only a few minutes’ walk from the city centre, but it’s where the locals live and go about their daily business. It’s certainly not overflowing with tourists. You certainly won’t feel lost in a horde of travellers. Stuttgart Ost isn’t the ideal place to visit all of Stuttgart’s iconic and popular sights either, but there are some fun things to see, from the historic Berger Church to the unique pig museum called the Schweine Museum. Best of all? This is the place to stay in Stuttgart on a budget.
This eastern district runs alongside the River Necktar and has beautifully landscaped parks. There are tons of charming restaurants to stroll around and spaces to enjoy. This is one of the best areas of Stuttgart to stay for those looking for hotel deals and discounts, without being crammed into a hostel room.
Best hotels in this area of Stuttgart
- Best upmarket hotel: Waldhotel Stuttgart
- Best value for money: H23 Boardinghotel ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Hayta Hotel
- Best flat in a good location: Nice Apartment
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5 things to do and see in Stuttgart Ost
- Sample Portuguese culinary delights at Tasca im Feui.
- Spend the afternoon strolling through the beautiful 24-hectare Villa Berg Park and visit the 19th-century Renaissance Villa Berg.
- Visit the iconic Berger Church, built in the 13th century.
- Take a photo of the historic Gaskessel Stuttgart.
- Have a curry lunch at the Indian restaurant Vinayaga.
Stuttgart-Mitte, Stuttgart’s best nightlife district
Stuttgart-Mitte is the historic city centre of Stuttgart. The name itself means city centre and is located, as the name suggests, in the very heart of Stuttgart. The city centre is bustling with activity and is definitely the place to stay if you’re wondering where to stay in Stuttgart for nightlife.
The city centre is filled with large commercial shops and office buildings. It is criss-crossed by the famous Königstrasse, one of the most popular shopping areas in the whole of Stuttgart. As well as shopping, the city centre is Stuttgart’s main cultural centre, with fine art museums and famous theatres such as the Friedrichsbau Theater. For party lovers, Mitte is Stuttgart’s best district for epic clubs and bars. From the John Cranko Lounge to the Fou Fou Cocktail Bar, Stuttgart-Mitte is the place to party.
The city centre is one of the best places to stay in Stuttgart, with plenty to see and do. From exhibitions at the historic Landesmuseum Württemberg to theatre performances at the Staatsgalerie, you’ll never feel you have enough time to see and do everything you want to in Stuttgart-Mitte. Even if you’re just looking for a place to spend a night in Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Mitte is the ideal solution.
Best hotels in this Stuttgart district
- Best upmarket hotel: Waldhotel Stuttgart
- Best value for money: H23 Boardinghotel ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Hayta Hotel
- Best flat in a good location: Nice Apartment
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5 things to do and see in Stuttgart-Mitte :
- Proton the Club
- Landesmuseum Württemberg
- Staatsgalerie.
- Fountain at Schlossplatz
- Kunstmuseum museum
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