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Where to stay in Konstanz comes down to a choice between the historic Altstadt, the lakeside Seerhein district of Petershausen and the cheaper eastern suburbs. A mid-range double runs €120-180 a night in summer and half that in winter, while lakeside luxury starts around €250. Use the best neighborhoods in Konstanz guide for the full area breakdown, then pick from the hotels below, and browse the Konstanz travel guide for the full picture.
Where to Stay in Konstanz: Altstadt (Old Town)
The Altstadt puts you on the doorstep of the minster, the Marktstätte and the harbour, with restaurants and shops outside the door. It’s the best choice for a first visit without a car, though summer weekends can be noisy. Check the Konstanz weather by month guide to time your visit around the lake season.
Suggested Hotels in the Altstadt
Steigenberger Inselhotel
A five-star hotel set in a former 13th-century Dominican monastery on its own island off the old town, reached by a short footbridge, with lake-facing rooms, a sauna and two restaurants including the Seerestaurant. Best for couples wanting a landmark stay on the water. Check rates and availability
Romantik Hotel Barbarossa
A four-star townhouse at Obermarkt 8-12 in the pedestrian centre, with a small spa, a Weinstube restaurant and an 9.4-rated breakfast, 250 metres from the Marktstätte. Best for travellers who want a central, characterful mid-range stay. Check rates and availability
Hotel Graf Zeppelin
A three-star hotel in a 19th-century building a five-minute walk from the station and ten from the lake, known for its strong breakfast and family rooms. Best for budget-conscious travellers who still want to be central. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Konstanz: Petershausen and the Seerhein
Petershausen, north of the Seerhein, holds Konstanz’s modern lakeside hotels with open water views and easy access to the Herosé-Park and the riverside path. It suits business travellers and anyone who prefers a new-build room over an old-town one, with easy access to the things to do in Konstanz sights in the centre.
Suggested Hotels in Petershausen
RIVA – Das Hotel am Bodensee
A five-star lakeside villa on the Seestrasse with a rooftop pool, a spa and the Michelin-starred OPHELIA fine-dining restaurant, 15 minutes’ walk from the centre. Best for a luxury lake-view escape with a focus on food. Check rates and availability
HARBR. hotel Konstanz
A three-star Radisson Individuals hotel on the Seerhein at Hans-Sauerbruch-Strasse 2, with a river-facing bar, the Spelunke restaurant and a location beside Herosé-Park. Best for couples and business travellers who want modern comfort near the water. Check rates and availability
ibis budget Konstanz
The city’s main no-frills option, about 2 km from the centre with straightforward double and twin rooms, free parking and a budget breakfast. Best for road-trippers and solo travellers watching costs. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Konstanz: Lakefront Near the Station
The Benediktinerplatz area between the old town and the lake blends a beach directly opposite the hotels with a short walk to the station, splitting the difference between central and scenic, handy for the Konstanz events and festivals at the harbour.
Suggested Hotels Near the Lakefront
ibis Konstanz
A three-star hotel at Benediktiner Platz 9, a five-minute walk from the lake and the old town with a beach directly opposite, plus a rooftop-honey breakfast and a parking garage next door. Best for a dependable mid-range base with lake access. Check rates and availability
Hotel Graf Zeppelin
Also a short walk from the station and the lake, this 19th-century hotel works as a second central pick if you want a quieter, family-oriented alternative to the big chains. Best for families needing triple and quad rooms. Check rates and availability
For transport connections, border-crossing rules and money tips, read the Konstanz travel tips and FAQ guide, and check the best time to visit Konstanz page to time your booking for lower rates.
