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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Heidelberg

14 stays · 7 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments work well in Heidelberg, a university city where visitors range from tourists seeing the castle to academics, medical visitors and business travellers who need a base for several weeks. A kitchen and separate living space are useful for a longer stay, and the compact layout means most daily needs are close to a tram or bus stop. Wikipedia gives Heidelberg a population of about 156,000, roughly a quarter of them students, and says it is about 78 km south of Frankfurt. See also serviced apartments for relocation.

14 stays

Where to stay in Heidelberg

Altstadt

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • walking

The old town is the city's main sightseeing area. Wikivoyage describes the Hauptstraße as reputedly the longest pedestrian shopping street in Germany, and the city tourism office lists the Old Bridge, the Market Square and the Old University among the highlights. The lower funicular station is at Kornmarkt.

Castle and Königstuhl slopes

  • views
  • hiking
  • quiet stays

Wikipedia says Heidelberg Castle has Gothic and Renaissance elements, and that lightning in 1764 ended attempts at rebuilding it. The Bergbahn funicular's lower section opened in 1890 and runs from Kornmarkt via the castle to Molkenkur, while the upper section reaches the Königstuhl, which the tourism office gives as 567 m. Wikivoyage also lists the Philosophers' Walk for views of the castle.

Neuenheim

  • long stays
  • families
  • residential feel

Wikipedia lists Neuenheim among the 15 neighbourhoods of Heidelberg. It lies north of the Altstadt and suits guests who want a more residential base with the old town still within reach. Check the nearest tram or bus stop for the address you are considering.

Bahnstadt

  • modern stays
  • business travel
  • rail access

Wikipedia says construction of the Bahnstadt, or railway town, started in 2010 on the former freight yard and the operations depot. It is a newer district and suits business visitors and anyone arriving by train, though it is further from the castle.

Stays in or near Bahnstadt

Around Hauptbahnhof

  • train travel
  • transport links
  • business travel

Wikipedia says the station is about two kilometres west of central Heidelberg and serves ICE trains to Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart, as well as Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn lines. A tram stop sits immediately north of the entrance building. This is the practical area for rail commuters and for visitors travelling on to Mannheim.

Stays in or near Around Hauptbahnhof

Getting around Heidelberg

Wikivoyage names Frankfurt Airport as the nearest international hub and says Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof has direct connections to Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Mannheim and Frankfurt. Wikipedia says the station opened in its present form in 1955 and is a node on the Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn, which began operating in December 2003. Wikipedia adds that the core section between Ludwigshafen, Mannheim and Heidelberg is served by four overlapping lines with a half-hourly frequency.

Within the city, Wikivoyage describes an effective tram and bus system, and the HeidelbergCARD tourist pass includes public transport and museum access. The Heidelberger Bergbahn is operated by Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn AG, which also runs the city's buses and trams according to Wikipedia. The lower funicular section takes about five minutes and the upper about nine.

Living in Heidelberg for longer

With about a quarter of residents being students, the city has a steady rhythm of term-time activity, and Wikivoyage notes about 28,000 students. For longer stays, the Altstadt keeps you close to the sights, Neuenheim offers a more residential setting, and Bahnstadt and the Hauptbahnhof area suit rail commuters.

Look for an apartment with a washing machine and check how far the nearest tram or bus stop is, because the Hauptstraße in the Altstadt is a pedestrian street. The tourism office's figure of 70 per cent woodland and green space means walks and rides are never far away.

When to visit Heidelberg

Wikipedia describes an oceanic climate with mild winters in which snow is rare, and notes that Heidelberg was the warmest place in Germany in 2009. That makes spring through autumn the natural season for walks to the castle and the Philosophers' Walk.

The tourism office lists the Heidelberg Wine Village in October, and a Christmas Market and ice rink from late November. Wikivoyage says hundreds of thousands of tourists visit each year, so the Altstadt is busiest in the warmer months.

Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is described by Wikipedia as Germany's oldest, and the castle, which Wikipedia says blends Gothic and Renaissance styles, remains the city's best-known landmark. The city tourism office adds that 70 per cent of the urban area consists of woodland and green space, which makes walking and cycling easy to fit into a stay. The larger neighbour Mannheim is a short rail journey away.

Long-stay tips for Heidelberg

Of the 14 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 6 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 5 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 32 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Heidelberg

Several aparthotel brands operate here, including Candlewood Suites (1) and Adagio (1).

Other cities in Germany

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt/Main, Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Nürnberg and Dresden.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Heidelberg?

The Altstadt is best for first-time visitors, Neuenheim for a residential feel, and Bahnstadt or the Hauptbahnhof area for rail travel and business stays.

How do I get from Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg?

Wikivoyage names Frankfurt Airport as the nearest international hub and lists direct trains between Frankfurt and Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof. Check Deutsche Bahn for current connections.

How do I reach Heidelberg Castle?

Walk up from the old town or take the Bergbahn funicular, whose lower section runs from Kornmarkt via the castle to Molkenkur, according to Wikipedia.

Is Heidelberg connected to Mannheim by train?

Yes. Wikipedia says the Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn serves the corridor between Ludwigshafen, Mannheim and Heidelberg with four overlapping lines.

How many aparthotels are there in Heidelberg?

We currently list 14 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Heidelberg.

Do aparthotels in Heidelberg have kitchens?

14 of the 14 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Heidelberg have a washing machine?

3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Heidelberg?

Candlewood Suites and Adagio.

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