Hotelissimo Haberstock

Across the street from the train station, the 75-room Hotelissimo Haberstock stands at the foot of Schillerstrasse, a street crowded with hotels. The further one gets from the train station, the seedier Schillerstrasse gets. However, at the Haberstock end, things still feel mighty touristy.

The lobby isn't too impressive: furniture (mid-twentieth-century modern knock-offs) and artwork (brightly hued paintings) alike appear to have gone up in a slapdash fashion.

But the rooms are quite a treat. All of the Haberstock's rooms are outfitted with work desks, comfortable box spring beds and private bathrooms. The vast majority of the rooms have double doors to protect guests from hallway noise. Renovated in 2003, the rooms are outfitted in subdued floral window curtains and neutral shades—the appeal is the understated style.

Haberstock's bright ground-floor breakfast salon, with its wall of street-side windows, will encourage you to embark on an activity-packed day, as will the helpful staff. As an added benefit, the Haberstock welcomes pets, charging just €5 per pooch or kitty.