Stuttgart

Travel Guide

Esslingen showing a river or creek and outdoor eating
Stuttgart-Mitte featuring a park and modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Esslingen which includes farmland and tranquil scenes
Stuttgart showing heritage architecture and a city
Porsche Museum featuring interior views

This German city offers visitors wilderness adventures, world-class theaters, museums and galleries as well as a thriving food and wine scene.

From museums, historical cars and vineyards, to beautiful hiking and biking trails and picturesque landscapes, Stuttgart’s attractions are varied and diverse. Located in southern Germany, Stuttgart’s natural beauty ranges from the dramatic scenery of the Black Forest to downtown woodland and parks. To get a sense of the beautiful urban green spaces, go to Schlossgarten, which is the start of a series of interconnecting parks that locals call Das Grüne U (The Green U) because of the shape it forms around the city. Schlossgarten, home to the Neues Schloss (New Palace), merges with Rosensteinpark. A short distance to the west of Rosensteinpark is Killesberg park. Cycling on a rented bike is a fun way to explore these parks. On your ride, look out for beer gardens, and the botanical gardens and zoo at Wilhelma. Whilst Stuttgart charms with abundant outdoor adventures, the city also has plenty of indoor attractions. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the exhibits at the museums of Porsche and Mercedes. Learn about the region’s history at the Landesmuseum and admire the work of famous artists like Picasso at the Staatsgalerie. Don’t miss the chance to watch the world-famous Stuttgart Ballet, which is based at the Staatstheater, along with the city’s opera and drama companies. Food and drink plays a healthy role in Stuttgart life. Germany’s biggest wine-producing region surrounds the city. At the Stuttgart Wine Festival you can sample around 500 different wines, including riesling and trollinger. Meanwhile, beer lovers meet at Cannstatter Volksfest, which is sometimes called the Stuttgart Beer Festival.Stuttgart has an efficient public transport system and is easy to get around. The Stadtbahn is the best option for short distances and it stops at most of the places you’ll want to visit. Most major attractions are just a short walk from Schlossplatz. These include the baroque-style Neues Schloss, Altes Schloss (Old Palace) and the shopping district on Königstrasse.

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(64 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
Market Hall which includes markets, a city and street scenes

Rathaus

4/5(23 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
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
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart

Maritim Hotel Stuttgart

Seidenstr. 34, Stuttgart, BW
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$86 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
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"This is a nice hotel near Stuttgart University. It was nice to cool off in the pool after a day of touring."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
Hotel Boulevard

Hotel Boulevard

Marienstraße 3b, Stuttgart, BW
$74 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
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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! (1,000 reviews)
"No air conditioner in room a little warm if you closed the window otherwise for the price ok. Staff are very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Hotel Boulevard
Parkhotel Stuttgart Messe - Airport

Parkhotel Stuttgart Messe - Airport

4.5 out of 5
Filderbahnstrasse 2, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, BW
$66 nightly
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"This property is on the S2 line to the airport and downtown Stuttgart. Great location with food options within walking distance."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Parkhotel Stuttgart Messe - Airport
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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! (373 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"We had an amazing stay here, the area is lovely and quiet and within a 2 minute walk of a train stop which made getting from and to the airport, town centre and Mercedes museum dead easy and the Porsche museum is only a 10 minute walk away, friendly and really helpful staff, lovely bar area, the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Rioca Stuttgart Posto 4
Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart

Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart

KOPENHAGENER STRASSE 3, Stuttgart
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8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
"Fair and fine place"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart
CLOUD No7 LOFTS

CLOUD No7 LOFTS

Strombergstr. 15, Stuttgart
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8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
"it's our 2nd time here and its a great place to stay in Stuttgart."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

CLOUD No7 LOFTS
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