Hannover is the perfect city for a long weekend. Compact but brimming with culture, its attractions range from churches and museums, to modern bars and biergartens. Although many of its buildings were damaged during World War II, a number have been sensitively restored and in many neighborhoods the combination of post and pre-war architecture exists in harmony. That said being, some of the city's hotels are located on rather nondescript modern blocks. There are many options when staying in Hannover, and some of the best places to stay range from quirky design hotels to grand, palace-like five-star accomodations. Hannover is also an incredibly green city, both in its center where the Herrenhausen Gardens and Tiergarten are among the city's most famous attractions, and on its fringes, where the beautiful Lake Steinhude can easily be reached on day-trips.
Where to stay
in Hannover
Best Places to Stay for History
The best neighborhood to choose for an inaugural trip to Hannover is the attractive Old Town in Mitte, the city's center. Hotels here are a short walk from the sights of Marktplatz, where the impressive neo-Gothic Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) dates back to 1410. Parts of the Marktkirche are even older, and there are some fabulous city views from its tower. Nearby, the twelfth-century Aegidienkirche and engaging Hannover History Museum are also worth visiting. Check out the city's Red Thread route before booking a room-this self-guided walking trail links central Hannover's key monuments and historical sites.
Mitte
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Market Church and Hanover Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Waterloo U-Bahn or Markthall-Landtag U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Mitte
Where to Stay for Parks and Gardens
No visit to Hannover is complete without strolling the sprawling fountain and sculpture-filled Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen on the edge of Nordstadt. There are four separate gardens to discover here, ranging in style from renaissance to baroque. Accommodations nearby are simpler and affordable. On the other side of the city, Kirchrode's hotels are on the doorstep of the city's deer park, the Tiergarten, originally created in 1678 as a hunting ground. For more active pursuits, book a hotel in Suedstadt to the south, near Maschpark. Alternatively, book accommodations near the shores of The Maschsee, a popular inner-city lake where it's possible to paddle-boat, canoe, and sail in the summer.
Herrenhausen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Herrenhausen. You might want to make time for a stop at Herrenhausen Gardens or Sea Life Hannover.
Nordstadt
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Wilhelm Busch Museum and Georgengarten, and you can jump on the metro at Kopernikusstrasse U-Bahn or Hannover Nordstadt S-Bahn to get around the city.
Recommended hotels in Nordstadt
Kirchrode
Visitors to Kirchrode like its restaurants and parks, and Tiergarten Hannover is a sight worth a stop.
Recommended hotels in Kirchrode
Suedstadt
Suedstadt is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Geibelstrasse U-Bahn or Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn to explore sights like Maschsee.
Recommended hotels in Suedstadt
Great Neighborhoods for Beer
Like many German cities, Hannover has a long and strong brewing tradition. Summer only biergartens (beer gardens), innovative microbreweries, and cool craft beer bars are waiting to be enjoyed-and hearty dishes such as flammkuchen are the ideal accompaniment. Reserve a room in Mitte for the best range of spots to enjoy a brew and to shop for unusual beers bottled in Lower Saxony and beyond. Hotels in Suedstadt are a little further from the action, but close to the excellent Biergarten Kaiserschänke. To the north, accommodations in List are conveniently located near Lister Turm Biergarten, one of the city's biggest biergarten. This popular summer drinking spot is situated on the edge of the Eilenriede which is equally notable for being Europe's largest city forest.
Mitte
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Market Church and Hanover Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Waterloo U-Bahn or Markthall-Landtag U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Mitte
Suedstadt
Suedstadt is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Geibelstrasse U-Bahn or Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn to explore sights like Maschsee.
Recommended hotels in Suedstadt
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