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Our top choices for Schmalkalden motels

A wooden building with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a mountain backdrop.

1. Waldhotel Ehrental

Waldhotel Ehrental
3.0 star property
Schmalkalden
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Uns hat es sehr gut in diesem Hotel gefallen auch das Frühstück war sehr gut auch das es eine tolle Kaffeemaschine mit verschiedenen Geschmacksrichtungen gab."
Germany
Gabriela
The price is SAR 449
SAR 480 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Waldhotel Ehrental
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and umbrellas outside.

2. Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen
4.0 star property
Schmalkalden
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"I had a pleasant experience with the hotel. The staff was speaking good English and the wellness area gave a nice break in my road trip. I will be back to enjoy the silence and the good food in quiet surroundings."
Norway
Rune
The price is SAR 600
SAR 641 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen
A traditional European hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof

Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof
3.5 star property
Floh
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Mycket bra standard på rum och allmänna utrymmen. Bra och trevlig restaurang och frukost. Fina omgivningar. Rekommenderas varmt för vandrare, cyklister och genomresande."
Sweden
Carl-Gustaf
The price is SAR 586
SAR 627 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof
A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a large mirror.

4. Hotel Herzog Georg

Hotel Herzog Georg
4.0 star property
Bad Liebenstein
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"A nice a spacious flat with two bedrooms . Friendly staff"
Denmark
Jesper
The price is SAR 369
SAR 395 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hotel Herzog Georg
A classical building with a central dome and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-manicured garden.

5. Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

Kulturhotel Kaiserhof
Bad Liebenstein
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (277 reviews)
"Everything was amazing "
United States
KONNY
The price is SAR 435
SAR 466 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Kulturhotel Kaiserhof
A river flanked by dense trees and a clear sky.

6. Bürgerhaus Zum Paradies - Pension

Bürgerhaus Zum Paradies - Pension
Wasungen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Picobello sauber. Sehr gute Lage zum Bahnhof, zur Werra und zur Altstadt. Ladestation fürs eAuto nur 200m entfernt"
Germany
Lothar
The price is SAR 291
SAR 312 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Bürgerhaus Zum Paradies - Pension
A buffet table with various food items and a vase of sunflowers.

7. Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center

Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center
Tambach-Dietharz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (41 reviews)
"The hotel stay was pleasant. Very clean, convenient free parking right at the hotel, breakfast was plenty. Optional dinner on most days. You can start your hikes right at the hotel. I liked the guest kitchen with microwave, coffeemaker and filled refrigerator. The hotel takes the risk counting on honest guests. I really felt good about it. I like to give a shoutout for Renate who was very helpful and professional and friendly all through my stay. Only downturn for me was that I booked the...
United States
Katja
The price is SAR 401
SAR 429 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center
A buffet with multiple food stations, wooden beams, and chandeliers in a rustic interior.

8. Hotel-Restaurant Brückenmühle

Hotel-Restaurant Brückenmühle
Meiningen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Great for walking or bike riders. Easy drive to dozens of historic towns in Thüringen for daily trips. Impressive staff all around. 5 star service received. Great food, all top level. Worth a revisit."
United States
William
The price is SAR 432
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel-Restaurant Brückenmühle
A breakfast setting with plates of food, a fruit tray, and a basket of bread.

9. Waldhotel Friedrichroda

Waldhotel Friedrichroda
3.0 star property
Friedrichroda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Gutes Essen, freundliches Personal, alles sehr angenehm "
Germany
Andrea
The price is SAR 377
SAR 433 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Waldhotel Friedrichroda
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

10. Hotel im Kaiserpark

Hotel im Kaiserpark
Meiningen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (167 reviews)
"The hotel had very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was good and was included with the room. It made my visit ti Meiningen a pleasant experience."
Germany
David
The price is SAR 373
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hotel im Kaiserpark
A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa with red cushions, a small table, and a TV on the wall.

11. Pension am Schloss

Pension am Schloss
Meiningen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Stort og fint Rom og Bad. Det eneste vi savnet var et frokosttilbud, Meiningen anbefales!!"
Norway
Tore
The price is SAR 366
SAR 391 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Pension am Schloss
A lush garden with a pond, seating areas, and a gazebo.

12. Hotel Waldmühle

Hotel Waldmühle
3.5 star property
Zella-Mehlis
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"Wunderschön eingerichtete Zimmer.. Eine Super Saunaoase mit Aussenanlage.. Spitzenpersonal in Bezug auf Freundlichkeit und Fachwissen"
Germany
Thomas
The price is SAR 504
SAR 540 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Waldmühle
A modern interior with a circular wall feature, a seating area, and a projection screen.

13. AKZENT Hotel Zur Post

AKZENT Hotel Zur Post
4.0 star property
Tabarz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"venlig personale, rent og pænt, flot natur"
Denmark
Steen
The price is SAR 524
SAR 590 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
AKZENT Hotel Zur Post
A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

14. Altstadthotel An Der Werra

Altstadthotel An Der Werra
3.5 star property
Meiningen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Sympathischer Betrieb, wirkt wie familiengeführt. Große Zimmer. Leise und sehr sauber. Gute Auswahl beim Frühstück; Buffet wird sehr schnell nachgefüllt. Allesamt sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit!"
Germany
Anonymous traveler
The price is SAR 590
SAR 631 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Altstadthotel An Der Werra
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, glass shelves displaying wine bottles and glasses, and a view of the outdoor garden through large windows.

15. Aktivhotel Inselsberg

Aktivhotel Inselsberg
Tabarz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Very clean and modern accomodation. You can start your walk in the wood direct from hotel. Very good balance price quality ."
Belgium
Walter
The price is SAR 493
SAR 557 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Aktivhotel Inselsberg
A traditional half-timbered building with a river in the foreground and lush greenery.

16. Landhotel Der Distelhof mit Scheunencafé

Landhotel Der Distelhof mit Scheunencafé
Dillstädt
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Great breakfast, fun location. Was there for work so I didn’t get to spend much time in the area but would love the chance to be back in summer with evenings to explore."
United States
Sean
The price is SAR 397
SAR 425 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Landhotel Der Distelhof mit Scheunencafé
A buffet table with various food items and a large window with a view of greenery.

17. Hotel Rodebachmühle

Hotel Rodebachmühle
3.0 star property
Georgenthal
7.4 out of 10, Good, (62 reviews)
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Germany
Steffen
The price is SAR 436
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Rodebachmühle
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, skylights, and wall-mounted lights.

18. AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz

AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz
4.0 star property
Tabarz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (71 reviews)
"Big hotel with free parking. Free breakfast in the restaurant was a definite plus with many options. Indoor swimming pool was nice also"
United States
Tina
The price is SAR 614
SAR 687 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz
A traditional half-timbered building with a red-tiled roof, a courtyard with outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

19. Landhotel Zur Grünen Kutte

Landhotel Zur Grünen Kutte
3.0 star property
Dermbach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Wir waren anlässlich des Kristallmarathons hier. Da es am Wettkampftag früh los ging, hat das Hotel den Laufgästen ein frühes Frühstück angeboten. Nicht selbstverständlich und mega zuvorkommend. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Das Essen im Hauseigenen Restaurant war auch sehr lecker und ist zu empfehlen. "
Germany
Victoria-Marie
The price is SAR 519
SAR 555 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Landhotel Zur Grünen Kutte
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

20. AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda

AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda
3.5 star property
Friedrichroda
7.8 out of 10, Good, (295 reviews)
"Familie hotel. Pool is not very clean but big. There is a safe guard present. It is a big hotel and to liitle staff. If you want to an order a drink you have to wait 30 min. because there are to may guest and not enough waiters. Perhaps nice for family with kids but not for business "
Belgium
Dirk
The price is SAR 380
SAR 407 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda
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Top Schmalkalden Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kaiserhof

Hotel Kaiserhof

10/10 Excellent
"This is the best accommodation on this ongoing trip! Beautiful lobby and friendly staff! Excellent breakfast bar and facilities! A four star lodging and convenient to rail station."
Rodger 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hotel Kaiserhof

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Schmalkalden?
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What's it like to stay in a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The word "motel" was invented in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.
What are the best motels in Schmalkalden?
This is one of the motels available for your trip to Schmalkalden. Gästehaus Villa Casamia: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like heating.
What things can I to do in Schmalkalden?
Enjoy nature with a stop at Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Funpark Inselsberg, Thuringian Sea Aquarium, and Bach House. While you're checking out the area, consider visiting Schloss Wilhelmsburg, Schloss Altenstein, and Lotto Thuringia Arena am Rennsteig.
What's the weather like in Schmalkalden?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Schmalkalden to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 34°F. Average annual precipitation for Schmalkalden is 31 inches.
What are my options for getting around Schmalkalden when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Schmalkalden to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Erfurt (ERF), which is located 28.1 mi (45.3 km) away from the heart of the city. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Schmalkalden Polytechnic Station, Schmalkalden Station, or Auehütte Station.