4 Best Hotels in The Rhineland, Germany

Considering it's set within an imposing hilltop castle that dates back to the 12th century, the bedrooms in this hotel are surprisingly modern; each one, from the most basic Comfort room up to the signature Gallery suite, is individually decorated and features comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and rain showers. Breakfast is served in the attached restaurant, Puricelli, which also provides fresh, seasonal German cuisine every evening (and at lunchtime during summer). The castle museum is well worth a visit for its beautiful period rooms, collections of decorative cast-iron slabs (from ovens and historical room-heating devices), hunting weapons and armor, and paintings—non-hotel guests can also visit for €11 per person.

This designer hotel with classic modern furnishings has a strong following among artists and art dealers, as well as with the musicians who come to play at the nearby Stadtgarten venue. 

A short walk to the Aachen cathedral and close to major sites and transportation, this budget hotel is a good value.

A renovated neoclassical building dating from 1916, this grand hotel features rooms with high ceilings and tasteful, neutrally decorated rooms, plus perks like a heated indoor pool.