Best Urban Hotels in Germany

With more than four hundred spacious and colourful rooms to choose from, the Sofitel Hotel Munich Bayerpost provides guests with plenty of choice. This modern establishment is conveniently located close to the Oktoberfest’s Theresienwiese station as well as a whole host of historic attractions. Guests will want to make sure that they secure one of the 57 modern suites that are especially spacious and come with a wide range of modern conveniences. Taking the time to choose the perfect sleeping companion from the pillow menu is a real treat, while guests are also treated to huge picture windows and very comfortable living areas that will make them real right at home.

Radisson RED makes its German debut with the opening of Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm, a bold lifestyle hotel located just steps from Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s iconic shopping and cultural boulevard. Following a complete refurbishment, the hotel features 133 rooms designed in soft tones with signature red and black accents, offering everything from cosy single rooms to junior suites with sofa beds. All rooms include rain showers, USB-C ports, coffee machines, streaming TVs, and plush bathrobes in select categories. The vibe is creative and eclectic, blending velvet, wood, steel and stone in an art-led design concept. Signature Bar doubles as a co-working hub by day and a DJ-led social space by night, with garden terrace seating, hammocks, and a summer barbecue on weekends. A breakfast restaurant, 24/7 snack kiosk, and gym complete the offer. Ideally located for exploring Berlin’s galleries, nightlife, and historic landmarks, the hotel brings fresh energy to the city’s hospitality scene.

Located just off Kurfürstendamm, SANA Berlin Hotel blends cosmopolitan design and warm Portuguese hospitality in the capital’s vibrant west side. With 166 rooms, 42 suites, and 17 long-stay apartments, the hotel caters equally to leisure and business travellers seeking comfort, flexibility, and understated style. Interiors are defined by clean lines, dark wood finishes, and warm neutral tones, while upper floors offer sweeping views across Berlin’s skyline.

Dining at RESTAURANT F8, where Mediterranean flavours meet Berlin’s modern culinary scene, while Lobby Bar & Lounge provides a relaxed spot for cocktails and light dining. The hotel also features a wellness area with an indoor pool, sauna, and gym.

Perfectly situated near the Berlin Zoo, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and KaDeWe department store, SANA Berlin Hotel captures the city’s rhythm — stylish, international, and effortlessly relaxed.

Transformed from a midcentury family hotel into a 52-bedroom cosmopolitan boutique property, the Mauritzhof features architecture by Kresings, with sophisticated Scandi interiors by Lambs & Lions in collaboration with Kathrin Bade. It is found in a prime location on the city’s green promenade, with a terrace extending from the restaurant. Inside, you’ll find herringbone parquet floors, glass chandeliers, earthy colours and a warm welcome. All bedrooms come with Linari bath products and balconies, but for the best view in the house, book the penthouse, with its own fireplace, steam room and a 10-meter-long floor-to-ceiling glass wall.

September 2023 saw the launch of this new Marriott property, situated in the sought-after west end of the city. Its location’s industrial past has informed the design of public areas, which incorporate warm metals and brick finishes, while 398 bedrooms contain motifs nodding to the area’s heritage. Amenities include four dining spaces, a roof growing herbs and mushrooms on-site for the restaurants and introducing rooftop beehives and water collection systems. a terrace, the Greatroom Lobby, M Club (for those staying in higher grade rooms and for Elite Marriott Bonvoy members), a gym and 20 meeting/events rooms. The hotel is a little over 10 10-minute drive from the city centre and just over 30 minutes to the airport.

Situated in the heart of beautiful Baden-Baden, the Homage Hotel Maison Messmer is the perfect place from which to immerse yourself in the city’s delights. This luxurious and grand hotel is the pinnacle of German luxury as it seamlessly blends modern luxury with traditional grandeur. The hotel’s various rooms and suites have all the amenities one might desire with some rooms even boasting exceptional views of the city and surrounding countryside. The hotel is home to a decadent  Spa which offers guests all the treatment options one might want. Thus, the Maison Messmer is not only the height of luxury but the height of relaxation. The hotel’s centrepiece restaurant, JB Messmer was frequented by the Russian Imperial family and Queen Victoria. It still stays true to its imperial grandeur and serves some of the finest and most exquisite dishes to be found anywhere in Germany.

With the historic old town just 400 meters away and boasting a location on one of the city’s most prominent shopping streets, the Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf offers guests a fantastic location. In addition to a large and lovely room, guests over the age of 18 are treated to full access to the Holmes Place Health & Fitness Club, which can be found right next door. Bar 59 is the perfect place to unwind in the evening, while the Vintage wine room is a classy establishment where guests can sample wine from all over the world.

Located within The ONE, a striking skyscraper in Frankfurt’s financial district, nhow Frankfurt redefines modern luxury with its finance-inspired design and cutting-edge digital art. The hotel boasts 375 rooms and suites, all adorned with oversized financial-themed murals by David Zuker, alongside amenities such as rain showers, Nespresso machines, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic city views.

The NFT Skybar, Germany’s highest rooftop bar, blends blockchain technology with a vibrant cocktail experience, offering unparalleled skyline views. Guests can unwind at the VIP Insider Lounge, indulge in a curated cocktail menu, or utilise the gym and wellness facilities, which include a sauna and high-tech massage chairs.

Featuring a robotic room service assistant, co-working spaces, and a 5 pm Sunday checkout option, nhow Frankfurt is a dynamic, art-infused hub for both business and leisure travellers.

Set right in the heart of Hamburg, this hotel is perfect for business travellers who like to surround themselves with luxury. In addition to just under two hundred spacious and very comfortable guest-rooms, there are six function rooms to make use of, each of which features a wide range of modern communications equipment. The picturesque Binnenalster Lake can be found just a hundred metres from Barceló Hamburg and guests who secure one of the lake facing rooms on the upper floors will be treated to stunning views of the city. However, it is worth venturing out to enjoy a meal in the hotel’s celebrated 1700 restaurant.

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne is located off the beaten track within the city of Cologne but is still conveniently located near local attractions and transport hubs. The hotel offers a selection of modern and spacious guestrooms and suites and featuring the two-storey, three-person King Duplex Suite. The hotel’s dining options include an on-site restaurant, private dining and room service options with a tempting buffet breakfast at Wintergarten. The highlight of the hotel’s gastronomic offerings has to be Bar Botanik, a 360-degree rooftop bar which provides unique panoramic views over Cologne in a unique setting. There is a spa with wellness facilities and treatments for guests to take advantage of in addition to the 24-hour fitness centre. The hotel is also pet friendly.

Interior designer Frank Kassner has created a cool, yet fun feel in this 118-bedroom hotel. Touches such as fresh green planting outside, coloured Moroccan cement tiles, printed motifs, wooden parquet floors, oak floorboards, ash wood-panelling and velvet textiles provide a sense of grounding; while the designer’s own Basquiat-inspired artwork and graffiti pieces by Patrik Wolters (aka BeNeR10 bring a funky vibe to the wall spaces. Hotel FREIgeist Göttingen Innenstadt’s Intuu restaurant offers Peruvian-Japanese fusion Nikkei cuisine Nobu style and The Herbarium Bar serves herbal libations by Drinksology. There’s also a gym and sauna onsite.