Stuttgart

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Esslingen featuring outdoor eating and a river or creek
Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart which includes heritage architecture and a city
Porsche Museum featuring interior views

Nature and technology, history, festivals and performing arts make this one of the most popular cities in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region.

Stuttgart’s many attractions are varied and showcased with passion, from museums and cars to vineyards and festivals. The city has a big network of urban parks in its southwest Germany location, surrounded by the lush Württemberg wine region.

From the main square, Schlossplatz, you can easily walk to the baroque-style New Castle (Neue Schloss), centuries-old Old Castle (Altes Schloss) and Königstrasse shopping district.

Rent a bike to explore Stuttgart’s series of connected green spaces called Das Grüne U (the Green U). The name refers to the shape the park network forms as seen from the air. Take in the city views from the observation tower in Killesbergpark to get your bearings. Have a picnic among the flower beds in the Schlossgarten and admire the rose gardens in Rosensteinpark. The exotic plants and animals at nearby Wilhelma Zoo are worth a visit too.

Car enthusiasts will appreciate the interactive Porsche Museum and Mercedes Benz Museum, dedicated to the two famous automobile companies that were founded in Stuttgart.

Learn about regional history at the Landesmuseum, located in the Old Castle, or see works by Picasso and other masters at the Staatsgalerie. One night each spring, shuttle buses operate between 90 museums and galleries for the Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of the Museums). Visit them all with just one ticket!

Enjoy a performance by the internationally acclaimed Stuttgart Ballet in the Staatstheater, which also has opera and dramatic performances.

Stuttgart has festivals year-round. Sample regional wines and food during the Stuttgart Wine Festival in the summer. Don’t miss the Stuttgart Spring Festival, one of the seasonal fairs held at the Cannstatter Wasen festival grounds. Another huge event is the autumn Cannstatter Volksfest, which features fun rides and beer. In winter, learn the true meaning of the German word “gemütlich” (cozy) at the Stuttgart Christmas Market.

Stuttgart has an efficient public transportation system. The Stadtbahn light rail and walking are the best options for short trips to major inner-city attractions.

Where to stay in Stuttgart

Schlossplatz which includes street scenes

Stuttgart-Mitte

Situated on the banks of the Neckar, this central borough boasts landmarks like the Old Castle and Staatsoper Stuttgart, as well as art-rich museums such as the Old and New State Galleries.

Stuttgart-Mitte
Mercedes Benz Museum which includes street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Bad Cannstatt

As the oldest and most populous borough in Stuttgart, this historically significant town boasts the MHPArena, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, and Porsche-Arena.

Bad Cannstatt
Lovely American tenderloin ! Perfectly done medium! Service is a bit slow but there were few wait staff. The restaurant was unbearably hot the night we were there in February. Small beer list but nice wines.

Hauptbahnhof

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Konigstrasse and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hauptbahnhof. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arnulf-Klett-Platz U-Bahn or Stuttgart Central Station S-Bahn (tief).

Hauptbahnhof
Porsche Museum which includes modern architecture

Zuffenhausen

Home to Porsche's headquarters and its fascinating museum, Zuffenhausen boasts excellent connectivity with Stuttgart S-Bahn lines S4, S5, S6, and S60 serving the area.

Zuffenhausen
Market Hall which includes markets, a city and street scenes

Rathaus

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Rathaus. Top attractions like Market Hall and Old Castle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Osterreichischer Platz U-Bahn or Stadtmitte Station to see more of the city.

Rathaus
Banana Nutella crepe

Vaihingen

The spas and forests are a few things visitors like about Vaihingen. Check out Corso Cinema International while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Schillerplatz U-Bahn or Vaihingen U-Bahn to get around town.

Vaihingen
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
Seidenstr. 34, Stuttgart, BW
The price is CA $119 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2025

Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
Hotel Boulevard
Hotel Boulevard
Marienstraße 3b, Stuttgart, BW
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Stay at this hotel in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Cheap hotel in heart of town Somewhat dated but excellent free breakfast"

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

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ARCOTEL Camino
ARCOTEL Camino
4.5 out of 5
Heilbronner Strasse 21, Stuttgart, BW
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very close from landmarks and train stations, Nice room size and ery neat spaces ad kind staff. No complaints"

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2025

ARCOTEL Camino
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Rioca Stuttgart Posto 4
Rioca Stuttgart Posto 4
Salzwiesenstraße 7, Stuttgart, BW
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (359 reviews)
"The hotel really committed to their theme. They also just had a great hotel."

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2025

Rioca Stuttgart Posto 4
CLOUD No7 LOFTS
CLOUD No7 LOFTS
Strombergstr. 15, Stuttgart
Stay at this apartment in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
No AC
"The lofts were beautiful, the amenities perfect, and the location very good. There is no AC or fans in the lofts and we were there in temperatures above 30°C and the rooms were unbearably hot until the middle of the nights once the windows opened and sun went down."

Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2025

CLOUD No7 LOFTS
Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart
Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart
KOPENHAGENER STRASSE 3, Stuttgart
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8.8/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
Great overnight stay at quality hotel.
"Excellent accommodation for 9 friends mixed couples. staff were fantastic. Comfortable, clean, professional and attentive staff."

Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart
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Reviews of Stuttgart

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots to do, easy to use the trains, I’ll go back

5/5 - Excellent

JH

Close to Christmas market.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Definitely worth visiting!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There was a LOT OF CONSTRUCTION in Stuttgart so some inconvenience but there are nice parks in the city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots to see and do. But the city is very dirty and covered with alot of Graffiti

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Schillerplatz and Esslingen were nice places to visit.

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