Hotels in Lubeck

Walk through Lubeck’s UNESCO-listed Holstentor Gate into a city full of wonders. As the former capital of the Hanseatic League –a medieval confederation of market towns –history and culture abound. The earliest seat of global trading in Europe, you can learn all about the city’s heritage at the European Hansemuseum or just soak it up in the winding streets of the Old Town. Take time out to enjoy the city’s famous Café Niederegger, which has a free museum upstairs dedicated to its famous marzipan. Plus, once you’ve finished discovering the city’s past, Lubeck’s centre is just a few kilometres from beautiful, sandy beaches! 

Wherever your travels take you, staying at a Premier Inn hotel in Lubeck will help you make the most of your visit. After a busy day of sightseeing, you can relax and enjoy a great night’s sleep in our stylish, super-comfy rooms. 

Lubeck is a great place for history buffs, but it’s not the only German town brimming with culture. Regensburg has its own UNESCO Site and 2,000 years of history written into its Roman, medieval and Gothic architecture. Hannover has a charming Old Town and lush, well-kept gardens to get lost in, while Braunschweig is popular for its traditions. But no matter which of these cities you choose to visit, there’ll be a German Premier Inn hotel ready and waiting, so you can rest easy between adventures.

Lubeck’s Altstadt is a fascinating place to visit. Strolling the narrow, cobbled streets and hidden passageways, you can just imagine its heyday as the principal city of the Hanseatic League, made up of a number of towns along the Baltic Sea during medieval times. Severely damaged during World War II, it’s been restored to its Gothic red-brick glory and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by water, the Old Town has seven tall steeples that could be spotted by sailors, assisting their navigation to the port.

Perfect for cooler days, Lubeck has a fine collection of museums. The European Hansemuseum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to the history of the Hanseatic League, which it brings to life with cleverly staged historical scenes. You can also visit the houses of two German authors - Thomas Mann, who wrote the 1901 novel Buddenbrooks about a wealthy Lubecker family, and Gunther Grass. But don’t forget to pay a visit to Café Niederegger’s marzipan museum, where you can see recreations of historical figures made out of the city’s famous sweet treat!

Music-lovers flock to Lubeck in the summer for the Schleswig-Holstein Festival. Then every two years in June, the HanseKulturFestival takes over one of Lubeck’s Old Town districts and transforms it into a celebration of colour, with street art, acrobatics and cabaret. And if you’re in the city from the end of November or throughout the whole of December, you’re in for a real treat. Lubeck calls itself the ‘Christmas City of the North’ for good reason - there’s a fairy-tale market, a craft market and a traditional market to enjoy!

Lubeck is the second largest city of the Schleswig-Holstein region in northern Germany. North-east of Hamburg, it’s situated close to the Baltic Sea, just a few kilometres from some beautiful coastline. In fact, a 20-minute train ride from Lubeck takes you to the charming seaside resort of Travemünde which has 1.7km of white sand beach.

Lubeck is well-known for its red-brick Gothic architecture and for being the medieval capital of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation. The true symbol of the city is the Holstentor, a towered brick gate built to defend the Old Town. And while Lubeck’s Old Town is rightfully famous as Germany’s most extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is probably best known for its marzipan. Given protected status back in 1996, Lubeck marzipan is held in high esteem because of the quality of its ingredients. 

There is a regional airport located 8km south of Lubeck in the town of Blankensee which provides internal flights to Munich and Stuttgart. The nearest international airport is in Hamburg, which is 70km away and takes an hour and a half to reach by train. 

Children of all ages will have a fun time climbing up the Marienkirche (St Mary’s Church) tower for magnificent views of the city. You can take the whole family on a cruise on the waterways surrounding the Old Town, or why not head to the beach? Just 20km from the city centre, you’ll find Timmerdorfer Strand with its 7km of soft sand, an aquarium and water sports. 

Love German comfort food? Head to Schiffergesellschaft – the oldest restaurant in town – where traditional dishes are served up with a side order of history. Founded in 1535, its name translates to “seafarers’ company” as back then, it was a bar for people working at sea. Today, it’s a well-renowned restaurant serving favourites such as Labskaus (beef stew with chopped salted herring) and pork specialties. For a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, stay at one of our Premier Inn hotels and enjoy hot dishes like sausages, eggs and bacon or cold foods like fruit, yogurt, meats, cheese, cereals and more.

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to nightlife in Lubeck. From bierkellers to bars, cosy pubs to clubs, you’ll be able to find the perfect evening’s activities, whatever you’re into. In the city in the summer? Head to Drehbrückenplatz! This trendy open-air spot by the water plays host to musicians and outdoor parties.