4 Best Hotels in Nurnberg (Nuremberg), Franconia and the German Danube

Offering a comfortable stay in the heart of the city, these inviting open-plan apartments feature king-size beds, spacious living rooms, smart, modern bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchen units (complete with fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and more). You can cook your own food—buy frozen pizzas, snacks, and beers in the lobby, cook up a feast using your oven and hobs, then head up to the plant-filled rooftop terrace for a meal with a view—or you can treat yourself to breakfast in the restaurant. There are also drinks and snacks available each evening in the swanky Alto Bar. Descend to the lower floors to discover the on-site gym, heated indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool. There's on-site parking available for a fee, but space is limited so you might find yourself at a nearby 24-hour parking lot instead.

An 18th-century bakery has been skillfully converted into this comfortable "hotel und weinrestaurant," located on a quiet street of the old walled town and managed by the same family for four generations. The hotel's cozy, refurbished rooms are clean and comfortable, with touches of rustic Franconian style. The wood-paneled restaurant serves traditional Franconian fare, with an excellent fish menu, but it's the extensive wine options that keep people coming back.

Standing proud across the square from the central train station, this stately building has played host to kings, politicians, and celebrities since opening its doors in 1896. With "Grand Hotel" arching over its entranceway, followed by a spacious and imposing lobby with marble pillars, it certainly provides a grandiose welcome. Beyond the introduction, guests can expect luxuriously large rooms and suites with marble bathrooms, an excellent brasserie restaurant serving superior local fare, a charming and colorful cocktail bar, and a wellness area including gym, sauna, and steam rooms.