Hotels in Hannover

Hannover, sometimes styled as ‘Hanover’, is the capital and largest city of the Lower Saxony region of Germany. Once renowned as an industrial hub, the city is now also well-known and loved for its many beautiful parks and gardens. Despite most of the city centre being destroyed during World War II, including many of the city’s most historic buildings, Hannover has been carefully rebuilt over the years and is now a popular tourist destination for couples and families alike. 

Whether you’re heading to the city on business trips or short breaks, staying in a Premier Inn Hannover hotel means you can enjoy comfy rooms, great food and free Wi-Fi near top attractions!  

You’ll find our great-value Premier Inn hotels in many other major German towns and cities. You could head to Braunschweig, a nearby city in Lower Saxony with fascinating sights and museums to explore. Nuremberg is another German city that’s well worth a visit, or for a city-sized destination with a local feel, you could head to Stuttgart, which is the capital of the south German state of Baden-Württemberg.

Whether you’d like to learn more about the natural world, art or even Hannover itself, you’ll find the city’s many museums will keep you entertained, whatever the weather! Among the many favourites is the Sprengel Museum, a must-visit for modern art lovers thanks to its incredible collection of contemporary and 20th century creations. The Hannover Museum of History (Historisches Museum Hannover) is an excellent destination for learning about the city’s past, from its foundation in 1100 right through to the present day. Plus, the State Museum (Landesmuseum Hannover) is home to a captivating mix of archaeology, natural history and art from across the ages. 

Where several of the city’s main streets converge, and home to many of Hannover's best shops, dining options, and sights like the Opera House, Kröpcke square is considered the new heart of the city. Close to the main railway station, the area’s iconic green clock makes for an ideal meeting spot and photo opportunity. The shops stay open late in summer and in winter you’ll find cosy, traditional Christmas markets here - perfect for sipping hot Gluhwein and enjoying the festivities.

While Hannover might not be as famous for its landmarks and tourist spots as the likes of Berlin or Hamburg, there’s still plenty of beautiful, entertaining and historic spots to explore. Some of the most popular locations include the Great Garden of Herrenhausen (Herrenhäuser Gärten), Marienburg Castle or Schloss Marienburg as it’s known in German and the Nanas sculptures along the high bank of the Leine river. Plus, for the best city views, the top of the Neues Rathaus is unbeatable!

Hannover city is particularly proud of its many parks and gardens, with the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, the treasured Eilenriede urban city forest, the beautiful Leine river and the Maschsee lake all offering scenic outdoor areas for recreation and relaxation. It’s also known for hosting fairs and festivals, including the International Fireworks Competition and CeBIT annual computer show. Thanks to its central location in the middle of both Germany and Europe, and excellent public transport links, it’s a popular business and trade destination for visitors from around the world.

While Hannover isn’t always the most obvious tourist destination in Germany, it’s home to fascinating history, architecture, museums, galleries and recreation areas, ideal for weekend breaks. The beautiful gardens, parks and festivals make for a lovely atmosphere, ensuring Hannover is an enjoyable city to visit any time of year. 

If you’re interested in tasting some of the local cuisine, then sauerkraut, sausages, bratwurst and pommes fritte style chips are some of the most popular dishes you’ll find throughout the city. Schlachtplatte is a favourite meal, usually consisting of boiled pork belly with spicy sausages, served with sauerkraut fermented cabbage. For afters, you should try welf pudding (Welfenpudding) - a traditional two-layered dessert made from stiffly whipped egg white, cooked milk and vanilla sauce.

Keep things simple in the evenings by buying a drink from one of the kiosks on the Limmerstraße and going for a stroll around the area to soak up the atmosphere. Hannover Old Town not only looks enchanting when lit up at night, but is also a vibrant spot offering bars, beer halls and nightclubs among historic surroundings. For a cultural evening, you could head to the grand State Opera of Hannover to catch a performance, or the Stadthalle Hannover Municipal Hall, which hosts concerts and events under its beautiful, restored dome. 

Located just on the outskirts of the city, around 11km from the city centre, Hannover Airport handles many major European airlines. From here, it’s easy to reach the city centre by train (S-Bahn), bus or taxi. 

As well as all the well-known sightseeing spots, there’s plenty more to see and do in Hannover with the family. Maschsee is a large artificial lake that offers water sports, Georgengarten is a beautiful park with a fun play area and recreational lawns, and Hannover’s Erlebnis Zoo is a great spot for animal lovers who fancy visiting hippos, lions, apes and polar bears.