Few places on earth are as enchanting as Bavaria in Germany. With all its castles, caves, breweries and cathedrals, you're going to need more than a couple of days to take it all in. If you plan on staying in Forchheim, Germany, you have plenty of lodging choices to meet your needs and budget. This quaint, historical Franconian city has a population of 30,000 and is called the gateway to romantic Franconian Switzerland.
Located near the edge of town, this three-story hotel has 36 nonsmoking rooms which range from a simple single bed all the way up to a family suite with two separate bedrooms. All rooms include a marble bathroom, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, air-conditioning, TV, radio, safe, telephone, fax connection, minibar, large writing desk and free Wi-Fi. A salon/spa is directly across the street, so you can pamper yourself after a long day of sightseeing.
Hotel Franken is surrounded by a beautiful garden in a quiet cul-de-sac but is still near the center of Forchheim and the main train station. The colonial-styled restaurant has a beer garden and sits inside a mansion directly next to the hotel. The hotel offers 60 beds in 40 rooms, all equipped with a private bath, telephone, minibar, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. There is even a small playground for younger guests to play in.
Directly in the center of Forchheim lies Am Kronengarten Hotel, which has been in operation since 1989. This bed and breakfast has 25 rooms, each offering a cable TV with more than 40 international channels, a self-service minibar, an office desk, telephones and free Wi-Fi. All four floors are easily accessible by elevator, which could be considered a luxury in this historic town. Guests receive a breakfast buffet, access to the conference room and assigned parking spaces in the neighboring parking lot.
With only 12 rooms, the Kleines Hotel offers superior, personalized service and the quaint, quiet atmosphere of a bed and breakfast. Made to look like an English country home, each room includes a private bath with a shower and toilet, telephones, Wi-Fi, and individually controlled air-conditioning. Those looking to unwind can take advantage of the fitness center and spa, which is a short walk away.
Hotel Easy is a quiet and well-positioned hotel in downtown Forchheim, with the legendary Town Hall Square only 10 minutes away by foot. Rooms are clean and well-appointed with a full, private bathroom. A personal computer is available in the lobby, but if you have your own laptop, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. All rooms are nonsmoking, and the on-site restaurant, Al Cantuccio, serves classic Italian dishes.
