We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Swabian Alps, Germany. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Highly elegant. Unique. Great views. Set within a historic castle, this 5-star-superior hotel offers luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine in Salach, a peaceful town in the Swabian Alb region, 50 km south-east of Stuttgart. Guests can also enjoy a heated, panoramic outdoor pool and a modern fitness room.. Here at the Burghotel Staufeneck, you can expect elegantly furnished, spacious rooms with top-class amenities. The hotel’s stylish wellness area features a sauna, several baths, massage showers, a grotto, and a state-of-the-art fitness room. You can also choose among a wide range of massages and cosmetic treatments. Admire wonderful views of the Fils river valley as you enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. The Burghotel Staufeneck’s gourmet restaurant will spoil you with delicious cuisine and fine wines.Show full description
Hip. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. A spa area and an indoor pool are featured at the family-owned Hotel Traube Revital in the heart of the scenic Schwäbische Alb countryside. Each room offers a TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony and offer views of the garden. Guests may enjoy the daily buffet breakfast. Additional features include free WiFi access in all areas, a fitness centre and massages that can be booked at an extra cost. Ideally situated for cycling and hiking, just a ten-minute bike ride from the banks of the River Danube, the Traube offers free bike rental. From the property's location in Wurmlingen, near Tuttlingen (4 km), Lake Constance can be reached within 30 minutes by car. Free parking is available.Show full description
This is likely the coolest, most relaxing and stylish luxury hotel in Swabian Alps. It also has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Swabian Alps.
Nice style. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Located in Oberkochen, Vilotel has a fitness centre. The hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of German and European dishes. Guests can make use of the sauna. A variety of popular activities are available in the area around Vilotel, including cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport, 90 km from Vilotel.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great interior design. Situated in Aldingen, 25 km from Neue Tonhalle, Hotel Aurelia features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The hotel has a sauna and a concierge service. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast mountain views. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At Hotel Aurelia you will find a restaurant serving German and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aldingen, like hiking and cycling. Stadthalle Tuttlingen is 18 km from Hotel Aurelia, while German Clock Museum is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich, 102 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Stylish. Great value. Comfortable beds. Blue River Side is located in Blaustein. Free WiFi is provided. The units have parquet floors and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and a private bathroom. A dishwasher and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. A continental breakfast is available each morning and is served at the apartment. Ulm is 5 km from Blue River Side, while Metzingen is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Memmingen Airport, 53 km from the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Set on the banks of the River Kocher, this elegant hotel offers individually furnished rooms and exquisite cuisine in Aalen’s district of Unterkochen, amid the Swabian Alb low mountain range. The privately run hotel Das Goldene Lamm provides generously equipped, peaceful rooms featuring a country-house, purist, or Mediterranean décor. The rooms’ free internet connection (via modem) and spacious desks help you stay on top of your work. Wake up to a rich, freshly prepared breakfast buffet, and spoil yourself with the restaurant’s regional and international delicacies later in the day. The select menu includes more than 120 top-quality wines. Explore local attractions such as the market square and the Historisches Rathaus (historic town hall) with its famous Spionturm tower, or enjoy activities such as hiking and cycling in Aalen’s picturesque surroundings.Show full description
Charming. Cool. Superb interior design. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of Metzingen, a 5-minute walk from the train station and within a few minutes' walk of all designer outlet stores. On-site parking is available for an additional charge. Kitz Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is architecturally renowned and all rooms come with hospitality TV, underfloor heating, as well as water and snacks. Crossover cuisine and special drins including over 70 varieties of gin can be enjoyed in the beautiful lobby. Kitz Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is a 20-minute drive from Stuttgart Airport and Messe Stuttgart (exhibition centre).Show full description
I would describe this as the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in Swabian Alps.
Apartment hotel. Featuring city views, Alb Appartements offers accommodation with balcony, around 49 km from Castle Ehrenfels. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star aparthotel. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, the units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the aparthotel. There is a snack bar on-site. Ski storage space is available on-site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of Alb Appartements. Stadthalle Tuttlingen is 43 km from the accommodation, while State Theatre Württemberg-Hohenzollern Tübingen Reutlingen is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Stuttgart, 77 km from Alb Appartements, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Beautiful. Unique. Great views.Opened November 2020. Set in Sigmaringen, 40 km from Castle Ehrenfels, Karls Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sauna and room service. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature river views. All guest rooms in Karls Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, vegetarian and vegan options. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Karls Hotel. The nearest airport is Friedrichshafen Airport, 63 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Great location. Hotel Eislinger Tor is situated in Eislingen, 39 km from Stuttgart. The hotel has a terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel Eislinger Tor features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is featured. There is a business centre at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding, cycling and hiking. Ulm is 40 km from Hotel Eislinger Tor, while Ludwigsburg is 43 km from the property. Stuttgart Airport is 36 km away.Show full description
Great views. Great value. This strikingly designed hotel offers modern accommodation, 1 restaurants, and generous conference facilities directly next to Heidenheim’s Schloss Hellenstein palace. Located on the Schlossberg hill, the Schlosshotel Hellenstein boasts generously equipped rooms and suites which offer free wireless internet access and enjoy attractive views of the town. The Schlosshotel Hellenstein's 1 restaurants will spoil you with a variety of freshly prepared specialities. You can enjoy the elegant wine bar, live performances in the lobby bar, and cocktails in the Bar. The hotel is connected to the Congress Centrum, where business travellers will find state-of-the-art services and meeting facilities. Cocktails at the Bar.Show full description
Great location. Offering a beer garden and a restaurant with regional cuisine, Achtender is located in Metzingen. All rooms have free WiFi and Metzingen Train Station is only 900 metres away. The modern rooms at Achtender include a seating area, TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The scenic surroundings are great for hiking, and in the evenings you can relax at the hotel bar. You can also take a day trip to Stuttgart, approximately a half-hour drive away. Free parking is provided at the property.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Metzingen.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great views. The Swabian Alb is a pretty region offering relaxation and diverse leisure opportunities, as well as a beautiful landscape to explore either by foot or bike. WiFi is available in all rooms. Look forward to comfortable and tastefully decorated guest rooms and enjoy dining in the various rooms of the restaurant, which provide the perfect setting for candle-lit suppers, and for celebrating all kinds of events, such as anniversaries and private family occasions. Music and dancing can be organised in the Rössle Forellenhof courtyard. A large car park can be found in the grounds of the hotel.Show full description
Trendy. Good breakfast. Free use of the gym, free Wi-Fi and stylish rooms are offered by this design hotel. Less than a 2-minute walk from the Danube River, it enjoys a central location in Tuttlingen. The Légère Hotel Tuttlingen features spacious rooms with modern furniture, a flat-screen TV and a walk-in bathroom. Free soft drinks can be enjoyed from the minibar. A hearty buffet breakfast buffet is provided each morning in Légère Hotel’s elegant dining room with its trendy seating and chandelier lighting. In the evenings, drinks and light snacks are served in the bar. Located on the banks of the Danube, Tuttlingen’s Stadthalle cultural centre is only 50 metres from the hotel. Rental bikes are also available for exploring the surrounding countryside. Tuttlingen Train Station is 2 km from the hotel and the A81 motorway is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Lovely property. Romantic. This quietly situated hotel and brewery in Hohenstein-Ödenwaldstetten offers unique views of the village, Swabian Alb landscape and the rising sun. Participate in an entertaining beer seminar and learn how to brew your own beer, or simply treat yourself to a relaxing break from routine in the heart of the tranquil countryside. Relish the fresh air, enjoy scenic walks and your hosts’ friendly attention. No stay would be complete without the delicious regional cuisine awaiting you in the informal restaurant. . Show full description
Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Surrounded by the landscapes of the Swabian Alb, this family-run, 4-star Superior hotel on Münsingen’s market square promises a relaxing stay. Make yourself comfortable in the newly designed country style rooms boasting imaginative floral motifs. Treat yourself to invigorating excursions in the heart of the picturesque countryside. Go canoeing, cycling and make sure to visit the beautiful palaces in the area. The hotel’s appealing meeting and function rooms promise productive yet pleasant work sessions. Reward yourself with a soothing massage or cosmetic treatment in the friendly spa area. The hotel restaurant will spoil you with delicious regional cuisine and sophisticated wines.Show full description
Historic property. HGS³ offers accommodation in Schelklingen. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units have views of the mountains or city. Each room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. HGS³ features free WiFi throughout the property. A TV is provided. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Ulm is 19 km from HGS³, while Metzingen is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport, 53 km from HGS³.Show full description
I think this is the most HISTORIC luxury hotel in Swabian Alps.
Located in Uhingen, 32 km from Porsche-Arena, Gerber Park Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Gerber Park Hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Fair Stuttgart is 32 km from Gerber Park Hotel, while Cannstatter Wasen is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport, 35 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Good breakfast. The town of Steinheim is located at the famous ‘Staufer Route’ amidst the Swabian Alb and within a 15 million-year old meteoroid caldera. The Ring hotel Zum Kreuz offers many amenities and details. 29 hotel rooms, an own restaurant and terrace, and various conference and event rooms invite for recreational stays. Here, hospitality is our tradition. . Show full description
Charming. Romantic. This 4-star hotel enjoys a quiet location near the village of Sonnenbühl, south of Reutlingen. It offers modern rooms, a Michelin-star restaurant, a historic 19th-century lounge, and free parking. The individually furnished rooms and suites of the Romantik Hotel & Restaurant Hirsch include cable TV and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a balcony. A buffet breakfast is provided each morning at the Romantik Hotel Hirsch. The restaurant serves Swabian cuisine made from local, organic ingredients. The Hirsch Sonnenbühl also has a conservatory, garden and a traditional sauna. The hilly countryside of the Schwäbische Alb (Swabian Alb) surrounding the Hotel Hirsch is ideal for hiking, Nordic walking and cycling. Bicycles are available for hire.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ROMANTIC small hotels in Swabian Alps.
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