All our heritage cities are university towns with at least 700 years of history, walkable city centers with stunning architecture, renowned museums, great food and drink, and many year-round events.
For travelers seeking to stay within a chain of accommodation options, French hotel company Accor has he strongest presence among Historic Highlights cities, with five properties spanning economy to upscale segments. Here’s an overview as of December 2025 of Accor properties that currently welcome guests in Historic Highlights cities.
Important reminder: While Historic Highlights of Germany does not endorse any specific hotel or company, we provide information about offerings for travelers to our cities. We do, however, recommend staying at least two nights in our heritage cities.
Aachen
Novotel Aachen City
- Brand: Novotel (4-star midscale)
- Location: Central Aachen, walking distance to the cathedral and old town
Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
- Brand: Mercure (3-star midscale)
- Location: Near the famous Aachen Cathedral
Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
- Rooms: 119
- Location: Near Europaplatz fountain, good transport links to city center
- Amenities: 6 modern meeting rooms, private parking
ibis Aachen Marschiertor
- Brand: ibis (3-star economy)
ibis budget Aachen City
- Rooms: 85
- Location: Immediate vicinity of the Old Town
- Amenities: Air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV
Augsburg
ibis budget Augsburg City
- Rooms: 99
- Location: 900 meters from the main train station, quick access from A8 highway
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, buffet breakfast
Bonn
ibis budget Bonn Süd Königswinter
- Rooms: 93
- Location: Near A3 freeway, approximately 12 km south of Bonn city center
- Note: This is a peripheral location—ideal for travelers with cars rather than those seeking walkable access to Bonn’s center
Erfurt
Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altstadt
- Rooms: 141
- Address: Meienbergstraße 26-27, 99084 Erfurt
- Brand: Mercure (4-star)
- Location: Right in the historic old town, near the pedestrian area and shopping street
- Highlights: Walking distance to the Old Synagogue, St. Augustine’s Monastery, and Erfurt Cathedral. Thuringian specialties served in the restaurant. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023 for its Jewish heritage.
- Amenities: Sauna, fitness center, restaurant with Thuringian cuisine, free WiFi
Freiburg
Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus
- Rooms: 219
- Address: Konrad Adenauer Platz 2, 79098 Freiburg
- Brand: Novotel (4-star)
- Location: Directly opposite Freiburg Central Station, 5-minute walk to city center
- Amenities: Indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, La Rotonde restaurant, Scotch Corner bar. Green Key certified.
Mercure Hotel Panorama Freiburg
- Rooms: 86 (all with south-facing balcony or terrace)
- Address: Wintererstraße 89, 79104 Freiburg
- Brand: Mercure (4-star Superior)
- Location: Above the rooftops of Freiburg on the forest edge, 10-minute drive to city center
- Amenities: Swimming pool, sauna, restaurant with terrace, champagne breakfast buffet, views over Freiburg
Mercure Hotel Freiburg am Münster
- Brand: Mercure (midscale)
- Location: Near Freiburg Münster cathedral
Heidelberg
ibis Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof
- Rooms: 171
- Address: Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 69115 Heidelberg
- Built/Renovated: Built 1986, renovated 2020
- Location: Right next to the main train station, 20-minute walk to Old Town and Castle
- Amenities: Soundproofed rooms, air conditioning, homemade waffles at breakfast, 3 meeting rooms, 24-hour reception
- Note: As of October 2025, Heidelberg charges a city tax of €3.50 per person per day
Aparthotel Adagio Heidelberg
- Brand: Adagio (extended-stay aparthotel)
- Location: 2 minutes walking from Heidelberg train station
Koblenz
Mercure Hotel Koblenz
- Rooms: 168
- Brand: Mercure (4-star)
- Location: Beautifully situated on the Rhine, next to Rhein-Mosel-Halle and Electoral Palace, approximately 1 km from Deutsches Eck and historic Old Town
- Renovated: 2018
- Amenities: 8 modern meeting rooms for up to 120 guests, free high-speed WiFi, steps from the main train station
ibis Koblenz City
- Brand: ibis (economy)
- Location: Central Koblenz, easy access to Rhine and Moselle attractions
Lübeck
Mercure Hotel Lübeck City Center
- Brand: Mercure (3-star)
- Location: Near the train station, walking distance to city center, 5-minute walk to the famous Holsten Gate
- Highlights: Garden terrace, breakfast buffet featuring honey from their own beehives, pet-friendly
ibis Lübeck City
- Rooms: 104 (including 12 family rooms)
- Address: Fackenburger Allee 54, 23554 Lübeck
- Location: Short walk from UNESCO World Heritage old town, direct on A1 between Hamburg and Fehmarn
- Amenities: Air conditioning, free WiFi, 24-hour reception, ample parking
ibis budget Lübeck City Süd
- Rooms: 79
- Address: Berlinerstraße 1-1a, 23560 Lübeck
- Location: Minutes from city center and A1/A20 freeways
Münster
Mövenpick Hotel Münster
- Brand: Mövenpick (4.5-star premium)
- Location: Premium hotel in Münster
Novotel Münster City
- Rooms: 117
- Address: Von Steuben Straße 4-6, 48143 Münster
- Brand: Novotel (4-star)
- Location: Prime location at the train station, steps from the city center
- Amenities: Sauna, fitness area with city views, California-inspired restaurant, 6 configurable meeting facilities
ibis Münster City
- Brand: ibis (economy)
ibis budget Münster City
- Brand: ibis budget (budget economy)
- Location: Near the train station
Osnabrück
ibis budget Osnabrück City
- Rooms: 147
- Address: Moeserstraße 51, 49074 Osnabrück
- Built: 2013
- Location: Directly at the main train station, 15-minute walk to Town Hall and Old Town
- Amenities: Non-smoking, air conditioning, Sweet Bed by ibis budget, free WiFi, 24-hour access, vending machines
Regensburg
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg enjoys excellent Accor coverage with four properties—the strongest presence of any Historic Highlights city.
Novotel Regensburg Zentrum
- Rooms: 124
- Brand: Novotel (4.5-star)
- Location: Heart of this medieval Danube city
- Amenities: Restaurant with Levantine cuisine, comfortable bar and lobby seating areas
ibis Regensburg Zentrum
- Brand: ibis (economy)
- Opened: 2020
- Location: Short walk from the main station and UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Amenities: Modern design, parking garage, 24/7 bar with snacks
ibis Regensburg City
- Rooms: 114
- Location: Few minutes’ walk from the old town, near the main train station
- Amenities: Renovated air-conditioned rooms, 4 meeting rooms, 24-hour bar with Sky TV
ibis Styles Regensburg
- Brand: ibis Styles (design economy)
- Location: On the Danube Canal, short stroll from old town, Danube cycle path at doorstep
- Theme: “Castle elegance” with vibrant colors
- Amenities: Playroom with PS4, foosball, playground, ping pong. Bikes, e-scooters, and longboards available for guests.
Trier
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
- Rooms: 106
- Brand: Mercure (4-star)
- Location: Directly opposite the famous Porta Nigra Roman gate, 500 meters from the train station
- Amenities: 4 meeting rooms for up to 200 people, Porta restaurant with views of Porta Nigra serving regional Rhineland-Palatinate cuisine, Vis à Vis cocktail bar, Spielbank Trier casino on site, gym with free sauna, underground parking
ibis Styles Trier
- Rooms: 100
- Address: Metzelstraße 12, 54290 Trier
- Brand: ibis Styles (design economy)
- Location: Historic building of the former post office, in the middle of the historic old town, few hundred meters from Porta Nigra
- Highlights: Some rooms have ceiling heights of more than 4.5 meters. Unique heritage architecture.
- Amenities: Breakfast and WiFi included, fitness room, complimentary coffee/tea/water/apples in lobby until 10 PM
Wiesbaden
Mercure Hotel Wiesbaden City
- Rooms: 235
- Brand: Mercure (4-star)
- Location: Heart of the spa town, surrounded by greenery, walking distance to main station, downtown, and RheinMain CongressCenter
- Amenities: Complimentary swimming pool, fitness, and sauna facilities. Restaurant serving regional Hessian specialties and Rheingau wines. 6 flexible meeting facilities.
- Note: Wiesbaden is known as the “Nice of the North” for its mild climate and features 26 hot springs
Würzburg
Mercure Hotel Würzburg am Mainufer
- Brand: Mercure (3-star)
- Location: At the foot of Marienberg Fortress, 2 km from center, direct access to River Main hiking trail, 500 m from Würzburg Congress Center
- Highlights: Located in the “Meeviertel” (Mainviertel), the oldest district of Würzburg. Starting point for the Romantic Road to Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Amenities: Air conditioning, free WiFi
ibis Hotel Würzburg City
- Rooms: 110
- Address: Veitshöchheimer Straße 5b, 97080 Würzburg
- Location: City center, views of Main River and Marienburg Castle from breakfast room
- Amenities: Freshly renovated rooms, Sweet Bed by ibis, air conditioning, free WiFi, bar, pet friendly