Today Hanover is probably best known for its business conferences and expos, but if you look beyond the suits and functional architecture, you’ll discover a wealth of museums and a fascinating cultural history. Don’t forget, it was the Hanoverians, or the Dukes of Hanover, who also ruled Britain and Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The best places to stay in Hanover are located in and around Hanover’s old town. It is here that you will find most of the luxury offerings and they are also best placed for getting around the city.

A good place to start any trip to the city is at the grand baroque royal Herrenhäuser Gärten which was inspired by the gardens at Versailles, and being 5kms from the centre of town they largely escaped the bombings of WWII. To get an idea of the city’s past, then a trip to the Neues Rathaus is a must; it has four vast models of Hanover at different times in history: 1689, 1939, 1945 and 2000. Finally, the Sprengel Museum, full of modern art, is a delight for art aficionados.

For those with time, there are some excellent day trips. The Eilenriede Forest is Europe’s largest city forest. While for culture vultures, the Schloss Marienburg, of the Hanoverian Court, is one of the most important Neo-Gothic buildings in Germany.

With so much going on in this city, to ensure a room at one of our picks of the best places to stay in Hanover, we recommend planning your trip well in advance.

The best places to stay in Hanover

For a City Break

• The Kastens Hotel Luisenhof is Hanover’s only five star hotel, an opulent, but reasonably priced choice in a classical building right by the old town.
• Just round the corner is the Grand Hotel Mussmann, another chic choice in a central and lively spot. It has 104 spacious, elegant rooms with wooden floors and leather seating, plus there’s an onsite restaurant which does an excellent breakfast.
• If you’re looking for something a bit smaller try the Hotel Savoy a smart, four star hotel with just 18 rooms just outside the centre of town. The rooms are simple with enormous windows, and there’s a pretty, flower-filled patio and an elegant restaurant serving traditional cuisine.

For great value

• The Hotel Amadeus is a contemporary hotel with 129 individually styled rooms - think feature walls and modern bathrooms - plus a restaurant serving excellent regional dishes. Rooms start from around €90 per night.

For a private apartment

• Explore the options at our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Hanover?

• Fly into Hanover Airport.
• Hanover is also an easy city to get to, with great train links to the rest of Germany and direct trains to France, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. You’re also only an hour and a half from Berlin.
• For car hire, visit our online partner Rentalcars.
• The best time to visit Hanover is from June to September when the weather is at its best.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Hanover.
• Expand your search to include all our recommendations in Lower Saxony.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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