Value for Money Officially the cost of living, including eating out, hotel prices and the cost of attractions is lower in Germany than the European average. In addition the quality of accommodation and hotels in Germany is exceptionally high.     Hotel Prices Just like the stock market, the cost of a hotel room can vary by the hour, depending largely on the principle of supply and demand. For tourists, with flexibility, this principle can be a great price advantage, especially when avoiding business events or conferences.   Events Trade Fairs, folk festivals and public holidays are usually the main causes of inflated hotel prices. In case of events, early bookers are usually rewarded with the best choice and hotel prices. Sometimes, especially during trade fairs, it may be advisable to commute and to book a hotel in a neighbouring town. Public transport connections can be checked at www.bahn.co.uk      Last Minute Travellers or holiday makers wishing to book a hotel room during the low or off peak seasons may find the best hotel rates at the last minute. Discounts of 25% to 50%, and sometimes more, are not uncommon when hotels are struggling to sell all their availability or rooms.       Walk-in Rates The worst deals are usually opportunist walk in rates, it is therefore always advisable to book a hotel room in advance, even if it is only a few hours before arriving.

Hotels in Germany Looking for accommodation or a hotel in Germany? Whatever your destination or budget might be, there’s a huge choice of hotels to choose from. Ranging from low cost budget hotels to some of the world's best luxury hotels, Germany has it all! Some hotels are housed in ancient castles or romantic historic buildings, others are modern and offer all the latest facilities one could wish for. Whether you want a city break, a motoring holiday, time out in a spa resort or a retreat into Germany's breath taking scenery, this website will have all the information you need to make booking a hotel in Germany easy and for the best possible price..   If you are looking for a budget B&B, a private Pension or a typical German Gasthaus please see our star rating section.

Booking Hotels in Germany The internet is a great tool for booking and for checking the availability of German hotels and hotel rooms in Germany. For the widest choice of hotels in Germany on the internet we suggest any of the following online reservation services. To get the best deal it pays to compare hotel rates with as many hotel booking engines as possible.

German Hotel Tax If you have recently stayed in a hotel in Germany you may have noticed that VAT has been slashed from 19% to only 7%.  The aim of the German government was to encourage more visitors to visit Germany and hopefully getting them to stay a bit longer. The VAT change was introduced at the start of 2010.   If you are planning to stay in a spa town or health resort you may be asked to pay a local "Kurtaxe" even if you have paid for your hotel or accommodation in advance. The local tax rate can vary from town to town but is typically around €3 to €5