Hotels in Mannheim

Regarded as a major industrial and commercial centre, Mannheim is also a university city with a fascinating cultural heritage, so there’s plenty here to interest visitors from all over the world. Located in the Baden-Württemberg region in south-west Germany, this historic city sits where the rivers Rhine and Neckar meet, and offers excellent links to nearby Frankfurt and Stuttgart. 

Whether you’re visiting the area for business or pleasure, you can enjoy comfort and great value-for-money in prime, central locations with a stay in our Premier Inn Mannheim hotel.   

If you love the university city feel of Mannheim, then why not visit  the quaint, historic city of Freiburg? Its lively vibe is complemented by traditional architecture and delicious local beers! Other similar cities to explore include Hannover and Cologne – and all of the above can be explored easily with a stay at one of our German Premier Inn hotels. 

The Friedrichsplatz is really the centre point that the city of Mannheim is built around, and consists of scenic neo-Baroque gardens and paths surrounded by some of the city’s best known landmarks. A trip here rewards visitors with a beautiful central fountain of criss-crossing jets that light up at night, while the Mannheim Water Tower hovers above. This is a beautiful spot for relaxing away from the buzz of the city. 

Mannheim’s Baroque Palace (Schloss Mannheim) is a vast, fascinating historic residence, with a huge facade and courtyard that together span a total floor area of six hectares. Despite experiencing severe damage during the Second World War, this beautifully restored architectural wonder is still filled with treasures and artwork gathered throughout the palace’s varied history. 

Mannheim city centre is often referred to as ‘the chessboard’ thanks to the city’s structured, intersecting formation of streets, all of which are given grid references rather than names. One of the best ways to appreciate this lattice-like network – as well as the greenery and industrial surroundings of the city – is from above. That’s why we recommend taking a trip up Mannheim’s 200-metre-high telecommunications tower - from here you’ll see all the way across the Rhine plain to the Odenwald forest, and can even enjoy a meal in the revolving Skyline restaurant as the city stretches out below. 

Mannheim is particularly well known for being one of Germany’s key industrial and commercial hotspots, leading the way in mechanics, metals and textiles. This has led to the area also being well regarded for innovation - the car, the bicycle and the tractor all originated here. It’s a university town too, so draws a diverse variety of young, creative visitors. 

Some of the best Mannheim activities and attractions include the Luisenpark – a 41-hectare park in the city centre, with a small botanic garden and zoo – the Kunsthalle contemporary and modern art museum featuring over 860 works of sculpture, art and installations, and the Schloss Mannheim - one of Europe’s largest royal residences! The Mannheim Water Tower on Friedrichsplatz is one of the city’s best loved landmarks, and once housed all of the city’s fresh water supply! Plus, days out in Mannheim wouldn’t be complete without visiting the Telecommunications Tower - take an elevator to the top and soak up the stunning sights of the city below.

There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained in the city. Animal lovers will adore Tiergarten Worms, a zoo with a miniature railway, as well as the city’s lovely bird park. Mannheim is also home to countless museums for families looking for fun indoor activities – the Technoseum highlights some of the city’s incredible historic technological discoveries, or you can encounter the stars, planets and galaxies at the Mannheim Planetarium.  

If you want a true taste of Mannheim, then you need to visit one of its many pretzel stands - you’ll find all kinds of fillings and flavours, which make for a perfect bite on the go. You can also sample a range of traditional German cuisines at spots like Die Metzgerei. Plus, when you’re looking for great places to eat breakfast in Mannheim, you won’t even have to leave our hotel in the mornings! 

Mannheim can be easily reached in about 30 minutes from Frankfurt airport - just hop on the ICE train straight to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof station! Mannheim is served by Eurolines (Deutsche Touring) with overnight long-distance services to destinations in France, the UK and other neighbouring countries. 

As a thriving university city, it’s easy to find a lively variety of entertainment and nightlife in Mannheim. The city’s harbour district, Jungbusch, used to be a red-light area, but now it’s the trendy, go-to spot for a night out. Alternatively, our Mannheim hotel has a stylish on-site bar to enjoy!