German Lodging Types Explained
- Gasthof / Landgasthof: Traditional family-run inns in Bavaria, Franconia, and the Rhine Valley with a cozy wood-paneled restaurant downstairs and hearty buffet breakfast included.
- Burghotel / Schlosshotel: Authentic medieval castles and manor houses converted into atmospheric hotels along the Middle Rhine, Moselle, and Romantic Road.
- Doppelbett Note: A traditional German double bed (Doppelbett) features one king frame with two individual side-by-side mattresses and two separate single duvets—which most travelers end up loving!
- City Visitor Tax (Beherbergungssteuer / Kurtaxe): Expect a small municipal tax of €2.00–€5.00 per person per night (or 5%–7.5% in cities like Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg), often unlocking a free regional transit card in resort areas.