Nuremberg hotels

Nuremberg is in the Bavarian region of Franconia in southern Germany, about 170km north of Munich. It sits on the river Pegnitz and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. 

This historic city in Bavaria is well-known for its beautiful architecture – thanks to landmarks like the Imperial Castle – as well as its local delicacies, and trips to Nuremberg wouldn’t be complete without trying a Nürnberg Rostbratwurst and a sweet Lebkuchen!

Nuremberg has its own airport (Flughafen Nürnberg), and the U-Bahn (Nuremberg’s metro system) takes you from here to the city centre in just 12 minutes. Or catch a train from Munich – it takes just over an hour and the main train station is located right next to the Old Town. You can even get to Nuremberg by boat. The port of Nuremberg is about 6km southwest of the Old Town and over 500 cruise ships stop here each year!

If you’re looking for a similar experience to Nuremberg, Germany has more history-packed places to visit. Cologne is filled with museums, while Stuttgart has a beautiful central square for open-air concerts and festivals. Or you could just sample the laid-back lifestyle of Hanover with its year-round calendar of cultural events. But whichever of these unique destinations you choose to visit, you’ll be able to enjoy them all from the comfort of our German Premier Inn hotels. 

Children of all ages will love visiting the Tiergarten Nuremberg. Experience life in the Amazon (complete with rainfall), see dolphins and sea lions and even pet cute animals at the Kinderzoo. Or there’s the Toy Museum, with exhibits from the Middle Ages to the present, as well as lots of activities for kids to enjoy. Little trainspotters should head to the Deutsche Bahn railway museum, but if they’ve had their fill of culture, the PLAYMOBIL®-Fun Park is the perfect place to let off steam. It’s one of Germany’s top theme parks, and there’s playgrounds full of interactive structures for kids to explore.

You can’t leave Nuremberg without trying its famous Bratwurst. Tourists from all over the world visit just to experience this famous taste. Bratwurst is so important that it even has protected status and by law must be made out of minced pork which must not contain more than 35% fat. But where to go for the best ones? The Bratwursthäusle bei St. Sebald at Rathausplatz is a traditional wooden tavern selling Bratwursts in every variety - grilled, sour, smoked or “naked”. 

Traditional venues, cocktail bars, nightclubs…whether you’re out for the night or want one for the road, Nuremberg has a venue to suit any kind of mood. Warm summer nights were made for a beer garden and Hexenhäusle is one of the best. With a name that means ‘witch’s house’ and a fairy-tale-like grotto area, it’s a great place to enjoy a Nuremberg Red Beer or Rotbier. 

Take a stroll around the Altstadt where you can enjoy a laid-back drink overlooking the river, see the shops and take in the architecture. Despite having been severely damaged in the war, many of the medieval buildings have been painstakingly restored to their former red-sandstone glory. Most of the top attractions in Nuremberg are located within its historic city walls, including the skyline-dominating Imperial Castle. Considered to be one of the most important surviving medieval fortresses in all of Europe, it was once the home of all German kings and emperors from 1050 to 1571.

Shopping is a favourite pastime in Nuremberg. The retail action starts at Karolinenstraße, a 300m long pedestrian street in the Old Town. Here, you’ll find designer brands and department stores, as well as a cool choice of bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you could head to Kaiserstraße, Nuremberg's elegant shopping promenade for luxury goods. Or for something quirky, the Breite Gasse attracts a young crowd with trendy, eccentric brands.

If you’re in town towards the end of November, you can’t miss the famous Christkindlesmarkt, one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world. Dating back to the 16th century, it takes over the Hauptmarkt until Christmas Eve with festive stalls selling everything from traditional wooden toys to Christmas decorations. Foodie treats that can’t be missed include gingerbread snacks and the famous Nuremberg Bratwurst – small, tasty sausages enjoyed with sauerkraut or potato salad.

Great value hotels in top locations, super-comfy beds in every room and flexible booking rates for peace of mind – you can look forward to all this and more when you book with Premier Inn!

From booking to check-out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Benefits for business travellers include exclusive, flexible rates through Premier Inn Business – our free online booking tool – plus free cancellations, stylish hotel rooms, free Wi-Fi, and of course, our famous unlimited Premier Inn breakfast

We serve our great value unlimited Premier Inn breakfast buffet with hot and cold options at most of our German hotels. In the evenings, you can also order from our bar and restaurant menu on-site!

At most Premier Inn hotels in Germany, breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 10:30am, and on weekends from 7am to 11am.

Most of our German Premier Inn hotels offer great value Accessible rooms. Some of our hotels have also received the nationwide “Reisen für alle” certification.

We’re proud to say that all of our German Premier Inn hotels are bike-friendly. Depending on the location, we offer different storage options. Please speak to our reception team upon arrival to find out which options are available for you on site. If your tires need cleaning after a ride, feel free to ask our team for cleaning supplies.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at our hotels, with the exception of assistance dogs.

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