Where to stay

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.