4 Best Hotels in Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley, Germany

In a historic building in the heart of the Altstadt (Old Town), this stylish hotel has spacious rooms and suites, including three- and four-bed junior suites that are perfect for families. Each is individually decorated with themes such as Namibia or Sumatra, and modern amenities combine well with antique furnishings. The Stalinger family also runs the Reinbach, a restaurant about a mile from town, and will take you there by shuttle service.

Two adjoining Beaux Arts buildings just outside the Old Town have been converted into a modern hotel that has been fully renovated and transformed (it was formerly a Crowne Plaza), reopening in 2024.  The stylish modern decor includes a lovely lobby restaurant under a glass atrium, serving both American and German favorites such as ribeye steak and schnitzel. The expensive on-site parking garage also has EV charging stations.

This upscale European chain is known for value and convenient locations; this hotel in a quiet residential area offers ample parking, making it a good choice for both business and leisure travelers.  Décor is contemporary and comfortable, with bright colors instead of the muted tones in most hotels, and there's a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a bar, sauna, and gym. If you're driving, there's easy access to the A5 highway. Pets are welcome for an additional per-day charge.

One of the city's largest hotels offers spacious modern rooms and individually controlled air-conditioning, still a rarity in Germany. Although accommodations are now called "apartments," they are still regular hotel rooms or suites, although with fully equipped kitchenettes (refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher), which makes this an ideal choice for families or for longer stays. There are four barrier-free rooms for guests with disabilities.