Hotels in Stuttgart

Vibrant, historic Stuttgart is renowned for being a big city with a small-town atmosphere, so you’ll get to enjoy all the landmarks and activities that come with a larger destination, but with a friendly, ‘local’ feel. Located in the south-west of Germany, the stunning capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg is a good size for exploring and taking in the sights, whether you’re here for a weekend or longer. Popular attractions include fascinating museums like the Staatsgalerie, fun festivities and fairy-tale castles, plus plenty of lively spots for wining and dining. 

Wherever you explore in the city, you’ll be within easy reach of a comfy, great value Premier Inn hotel. We have stylish rooms in the city centre as well as at the airport, so you can pick whichever of our Stuttgart hotels works best for you. 

If you’re looking for a similar experience to Stuttgart, you can take your pick from history-packed destinations like laid-back Freiburg, dynamic metropolis’ like Berlin, or the cosy leafy green atmosphere of Hannover, to name a few. Whichever of these unique spots you choose to visit, you can always rest easy in one of our German Premier Inn hotels. 

Perfect for colder days, Stuttgart’s wide variety of museums means you’ll be sure to find an interesting spot to visit. Motoring fans in particular will love the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums that are housed in stunning, modern buildings. Art lovers can head to the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, a contemporary art museum in the city centre. Or, for something completely different, you can head to the quirky SchweineMuseum Stuttgart, the world’s largest pig museum!  

From modern structures to historic palaces, Stuttgart is filled with incredible landmarks and architectural designs to discover throughout weekend breaks in Stuttgart. Perhaps the most famous is Ludwigsburg Palace, a stunning Baroque residence just north of the city which, with its huge chandeliers, lofty ceilings and gorgeous gardens, is considered to be Germany’s answer to Versailles. Other key landmarks to check out include Schlossplatz (Castle Square) – a stunning green space that's surrounded by palaces, galleries and shops – the Stuttgart TV Tower, which you can ascend for incredible views of the city, and the Stadtbibliothek library with its futuristic design that looks like it’s straight out of a science fiction movie! 

If you’re heading to the city in late September or early October, then you should definitely head over to Cannstatter Volksfest, Stuttgart’s annual beer festival and travelling funfair. While not quite as big as Oktoberfest in Munich, it’s certainly an impressive event to visit. Almost all attendees dress in traditional Lederhosen and Dirndl dresses, the stalls sell various flavours of classic German wurst sausages and the local beers are served in huge frothing mugs. Enjoy the live acts and join in with well-loved local drinking songs around long wooden benches – Prost!

Stuttgart is the capital of the Baden-Württemberg region in south-west Germany, on the Neckar river, located around a two hour drive away from the gorgeous Black Forest.

Stuttgart has a very long and famous history within the automotive industry, which is why you’ll find the headquarters for both Porsche and Mercedes-Benz located here, each with their own popular museums. It’s also the German city with the largest vineyard area, so you can try out some of Germany’s best wines in the region. But it’s mostly well known for its historic landmarks, like the incredible Ludwigsburg Palace and Schlossplatz area. 

Children of all ages will have a fun time spotting over 1,200 species of animals and more than 6,000 different plants from around the world at Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden. They can learn about the history of some of the most famous car makes in the world at the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums, be wowed by the breath-taking beauty of Ludwigsburg Palace, or enjoy all the adventure of SENSAPOLIS, the largest indoor adventure park in Germany, complete with a fairy-tale castle, science zone and climbing wall.

Whether you’re after a taste of traditional Swabian cuisine or want to branch out for some international dishes, you’ll have plenty of dining options to choose from in Stuttgart. You could try heading to Erbachstüble for their incredible fresh schnitzel, and in the mornings, you can look forward to waking up to a famous Premier Inn breakfast at one of our hotels in Stuttgart. 

Stuttgart has one airport located near Leinfelden-Echterdingen - from here, you can easily take a train, tram or bus for the 30-minute journey into the city. The bus terminal (SAB) is located right next to the airport and provides connections to most major cities in Europe, making this an excellent stop as part of a multi-centre trip. 

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to nightlife in Stuttgart - its vibrant cafe, bar, club and entertainment scene means you’ll be able to find the perfect evening’s activities, whether you’re a lover of dancing, theatre or live music. The city is particularly famous for jazz music, which you can sample at Jazz Hall or Bix Jazzclub. We highly recommend checking out some of the traditional German pubs (kneipen) which are spread throughout the city for some local beers. Theodor-Heuss-Straße in particular is a popular street for nightclubs and dancing, and for quiet nights in, you could always head back to one of our hotels in Stuttgart for a drink or two at the bar.