Koblenz: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 59 - 120 Hotel Weinhaus Kreuter
 This family-run hotel enjoys an idyllic location in Koblenz. It offers bright rooms, free parking, a traditional lounge and a beautiful terrace direct… MoreEUR 49 - 99 Hotel Weinlaube
 Offering an attractive outdoor pool and beer garden, this family-run hotel in Koblenz enjoys wonderful views of the Rhine valley and the Schloß Stolz… MoreEUR 44 - 68 Hotel und Gasthaus Berghof
 This cosy, family-run hotel in Koblenz lies in the Asterstein district on the left bank of the River Rhine, along the Rheinsteig hiking path, 2.5 kilo… MoreEUR 80 - 115 Hotel Stein - Schiller´s Restaurant
 This hotel offers soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TV and free parking. It stands close to the River Moselle and is a 10-minute walk from Koblenz-L… MoreEUR 47 - 82 Hotel Rheinkrone
 This quiet, conveniently located hotel enjoys wonderful views of the Rhine, Koblenz and the famous Deutsches Eck. The city centre and Kurfürstliches … MoreEUR 54 - 116 Hotel Scholz
 Occupying an ideal location in Koblenz, just a 7-minute walk from the River Moselle and 1.5 kilometres from the main train station, this recently reno… MoreEUR 38 - 109 Hotel-Restaurant Weinhaus Grebel
 This hotel offers comfortable accommodation and great food in the Güls district of Koblenz. It lies on the left bank of the Moselle, 200 metres from … MoreEUR 55 - 129 Ibis Hotel Koblenz
 This modern 2-star hotel is a 5-minute walk from Koblenz´s main railway station and old quarter. The Deutsches Eck confluence of the Rhine and M… MoreEUR 64 - 114 Trierer Hof
 This listed 3-star hotel is located directly next to Koblenz’s Stadttheater theatre, just a 5-minute walk from the Rhine and Moselle rivers and the … MoreEUR 60 - 90 Waldhotel Forsthaus Remstecken
 Formerly a forester´s house dating from 1906, this charming, refurbished hotel is surrounded by a game park and offers modern, cosy accommodatio… MoreEUR 67 - 245 Top Hotel Krämer
 This family-run, 3-star superiour hotel enjoys a central location, 500 metres from the main station. Boasting excellent public transport connections, … MoreEUR 53 - 135 Rhein-Hotel Restaurant Merkelbach
 Serving delicious seasonal cuisine, this privately run, 2-star hotel in Koblenz boasts a scenic location on the banks of the River Rhine, just a 15-mi… MoreEUR 61 - 194 Mercure Hotel Koblenz
 This 4-star hotel in Koblenz is between the Kurfürstliches Schloss palace and the Rhein-Mosel-Halle congress centre. It offers views of the River Rhi… MoreEUR 60 - 188 Mosel Hotel Hähn
 Located among scenic vineyards, this 4-star hotel and restaurant in Koblenz is a 10-minute walk from the Moselle River. It offers free Wi-Fi, spa faci… MoreEUR 47 - 67 Hotel Reinhard
 The family-run Hotel Reinhard is just a 1-minute walk from Koblenz Central Station and a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It provides cottage-styl… MoreEUR 39 - 88 Hotel National
 This family-run hotel is 300 metres from Koblenz Main Station and a 20-minute walk from the Deutsches Eck monument. Hotel National offers rooms with c… MoreEUR 70 - 95 Fährhaus am Stausee / Mosel
 This romantic, family-run hotel offers elegant accommodation and excellent gourmet cuisine on the banks of the River Mosel in Metternich, Koblenz, and… MoreEUR 58 - 107 GHOTEL hotel & living Koblenz
 This 3-star hotel is located directly at Koblenz Train Station, around a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It offers Wi-Fi internet, underground pa… MoreEUR 59 - 120 Diehl´s Hotel
 Featuring attractive wellness facilities, this family-run, 4-star hotel in Koblenz enjoys picturesque views of the UNESCO-listed Upper Rhine Valley wi… MoreEUR 48 - 108 Cityhotel Metropol
 Just 100 metres from the River Moselle and 500 metres from the Löhr Center Shopping Mall, this family-run, 3-star hotel in Koblenz city centre offers… MoreEUR 48 - 125 B&B Hotel Koblenz
 Located beside the Moselring road, the B&B Hotel Koblenz offers a fresh, modern design and easy access to the Old Town, exhibition hall and Deutsches … MoreEUR 51 - 71 City-Hotel Kurfürst Balduin
 This 3-star hotel lies in the heart of Koblenz, a 10-minute walk from the famous Deutsches Eck. It offers modern rooms with Wi-Fi internet and on-site… MoreEUR 64 - 135 Hotel Avantgarde
 This 3-star Superior hotel in Koblenz is set on the River Moselle, just a 10-minute walk from the Güls train station. It offers free breakfast and a … MoreEUR 41 - 110 Hotel Bastian
 Enjoying panoramic views of Koblenz, this family-run, 3-star hotel in the city´s peaceful Moselweiss district provides a friendly base from whic… MoreEUR 49 - 150 Hotel Hamm
 This family-run, 3-star hotel occupies a prime location in the centre of historic Koblenz, just 500 metres from the train station and the banks of the… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Koblenz: Guide
Koblenz is a city in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in the Federal Republic of Germany. Koblenz has approx. 108,000 inhabitants; the surrounding area accounts for approx. 400,000 people in total.
Get in
By plane
Koblenz is located within one hour travelling time of three major German airports:
Frankfurt, which is a main European hub and home of Lufthansa (rates will be comparably expensive),
Frankfurt-Hahn, which is a hub of the low-cost airline Ryanair and Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines, Blue Air, & Iceland Express.
Cologne, which is served by major airlines and low-cost carriers as HLX, Germanwings, EasyJet.
By train
Koblenz can easily be reached by train, for example from the Frankfurt/Mainz area, Cologne area or Trier. These towns are one to two hours trips and connections start early in the morning till late night.
By car
Three German motorways lead to Koblenz: A3, A48 and A61. Parking in the center of Koblenz is sometimes restricted according to time. Park and ride is available. At train station is a park garage. Park garage at Löhr Center closes after shops closed and always some tourists forget this.
By bus
Many bus companies offer trips to Koblenz for one day ore more days.
Get around
At the train station is the bus central station. From there you can reach most areas of town (bus lines run mostly from 5:30 to 23:00). To "Festung Ehrenbreitstein" you go by bus or crossing the Rhine by ship and taking a cable cab up to it. From train station to the center it is only half an hour walk.
See
Deutsches Eck. This spot (the name means German Corner in German) is where the Mosel River meets the Rhein River. The tip of the park is shaped like a ship's prow, overlooked by an enormous equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm mounted on an equally-huge stone base that you can climb for a great view of the rivers and opposite shore castle/fort. Not far from the German Corner, you can catch a little sightseeing train which will drive around & point out some of the interesting things about Koblenz.
Koblenz has a classical theater. In Germany, men wear suits and women wear gowns when going to a classic theatre. In Blaue Biwel enjoy the cabarret. For young people there KuFa (culture factory) offers nice theater plays and concerts.
A youth hostel is located at castle "Festung Ehrenbreitstein". From there you have a nice view over Koblenz (http://old.web02.djh.de/international/html/index_map.jsp?ID=9).
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Festung Ehrenbreitstein. This is a big military castle/fort in good condition. From there you have a good view over Koblenz (entry fee ca. 2 Euro). There is also one of the museum of Koblenz. It is located on the other side of the Rhine.
Militär Museum. This is a big military museum. It is located on the other side of the Mosel. In the past Koblenz was an important strategic military area. On every side of the rivers were military castles/forts. Rivers were the most important logistic routes till last century. Their possession decided win or lose of a war.
Schängler Brunnen. This is a nice little fountain near townhall. You should stand three steps in front of the fountain and in front of the figures face. Wait there three minutes. What then happens should bring fortune.Do
Watch Soccer at the Oberwerth-Stadium and see TuS Koblenz
In August watch "Rhein in Flammen". At that weekend at the "Deutsches Eck" are concerts and on Sunday evening is a big fireworks. The history for this event is, that the Germans sent burning ships down the Rhine and confused the Roman troups. So they broke through the "limes", a wall, which protected the Romans from the uncivilized wild Germans.
In September is the "Nacht der Museen". On this night of museums special busses run among points of interests which are open till midnight. Ticket for entrance and bus is ca. 16 Euros.
Boating trips on the Rhine are famous. There are castles and vineyards to see.
Forty minutes by car or by train to the south is the famous "Loreley". In past that was a dangerous part of the Rhine for ships.Buy
Koblenz has a big shopping mall(Löhr-Center) with some 130 shops, located in the city centre. There are also many downtown shops on or near Löhrstraße.
Eat
Excellent regional Wine and Food you'll find at Wirtshaus Alt Coblenz .
Drink
Koblenz is located among wine area of Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Most wines produced there are dry white wines. Dry red wines are available too. Vineyards are nice to look at on Rhine and Mosel. "Königsbacher" is one local beer brewery. Main difference between south and north German beer is the proportion of hops and malt. More hops makes beer more bitter. Using more hops for beer is in this region common.
Irish Pub down the street from the Deutches-Eck (German Corner), is a friendly pub with English speaking bar staff, occasionally music.Sleep
The -Rhein-Hotel Diehl's Terrassen is situated directly at the Rhine, below the Ehrenbreitstein castle/fort, with a view of the Deutsches Eck from every room. Unfortunately, only a few metres from a busy railway. ()Get out