🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Casa Constanza
📍 Friedrichshafen
Your stay — Casa Constanza
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The Property — Casa Constanza
A clean, 3-star business hotel a few minutes' walk from Friedrichshafen's promenade and ferry terminal. The lobby is light and functional, with blonde wood, a coffee machine, and a small bar—fine for a night. It suits solo travellers or couples on a short city or lake stopover who need a reliable bed, not atmosphere. Rooms are decent but basic: good mattresses, spotless bathrooms, no frills.
Chronicles of Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen grew around a 19th-century harbour and the Zeppelin airship works, founded by Count Zeppelin. Bombed heavily in WWII, its centre was rebuilt in cautious 1950s modernism—blocky, functional, with some surviving 19th-century villas by the lake. Today it's split between industrial tech (airport, Dornier museum) and leisure tourism on Lake Constance. The Zeppelin Museum, housed in the former harbour station, is the city's cultural anchor.
Best Time to Visit
Full Friedrichshafen guide →Best months
May to September: warm, sunny, and the lake is swimmable. July and August have the best weather but are busiest.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by German school holidays (mostly August) and the Aerial Show 'AirShow' in early September. Hotel prices can double.
Budget shoulder season
June and September: lower prices, decent weather (20-25°C), lighter crowds for lake walks and cycle tours.
Weather & packing
Lake Constance creates a microclimate: summers can be hot and humid inland but cool and breezy by the shore. Pack layers including a rain jacket and a light fleece for evenings.
Live City Briefing — Friedrichshafen
- The Zeppelin Museum completed a major extension in 2024, adding more original airship artifacts and a new café with lake views.
- The 'Bodensee Festival' runs through July and August with free outdoor concerts along the promenade—check dates for potential noise near the hotel.
- Friedrichshafen's main train station is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026; check for temporary timetable changes on the Friedrichshafen-Radolfzell line.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Constanza, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room, 4th or 5th floor, for minimal foot traffic and best daylight. Rooms at the rear of the building avoid the street-facing traffic noise from Friedrichshafen's main roads.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms due to street noise and lack of privacy. Also avoid rooms directly above or next to the lift shaft, as lift noise carries in older buildings (common for 3-star hotels of this era in southern Germany).
Best views
Rooms at the back of the hotel offer views over the quieter residential area or courtyard, rather than the main street. South-facing top-floor rooms might glimpse Lake Constance on a clear day.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest, being above street-level bustle and away from ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is street traffic on Friedrichshafen's ring roads, especially during morning and late afternoon. The hotel's address on a secondary road still means occasional delivery trucks. Lift mechanism is audible on floors 1-2.
Insider tips
1. The hotel's own car park is small and fills by 6 PM; arrive early or use the public parking garage 200m east on Friedrichstraße (€8/night). 2. Request a room away from the service staircase if you're a light sleeper — staff use it for linen carts from 7 AM.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casa Constanza
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed approx. 30 Mbps download. No login required, just a simple splash page accept.
Single lift serves all three floors (rooms 101–308). No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; a selection of German print newspapers (Süddeutsche Zeitung, FAZ) available in the lobby daily at breakfast.
Check-in from 14:00; luggage storage available if you arrive early (free). Check-out by 11:00; late check-out (until 14:00) costs €15, subject to availability. Sunday check-in from 14:00 same as weekdays.
Free luggage storage at the reception desk before check-in or after check-out.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance. One ground-floor wheelchair-accessible room (Room 102) with wider doorframes and roll-in shower. Lift is large enough for a standard wheelchair.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parkhaus Friedrichshafen (2-minute walk, €12 per 24h). No EV charging at the car park; nearest charge point at Zeppelinstraße 3 (1-minute walk, Type 2, 11 kW).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests over 18)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for direct bookings; credit card pre-authorisation of €50 for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche (148 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten (622 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St. Petrus-Canisius (928 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Camii Moschee (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bodensee Center — 689 m · ~9 min walk
Karl-Olga-Park — 502 m · ~6 min walk
ZF Forum — 784 m · ~10 min walk
Spielplatz Schwabstraße — 224 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 563 m · ~7 min walk
Bodensee-Apotheke — 340 m · ~4 min walk
Traditional Romanesc — 98 m · ~1 min walk
ZOB Hafenbahnhof — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers typically withdraw cash from ATMs (Geldautomat) using a debit card; avoid exchange bureaux at Friedrichshafen Airport or tourist offices due to poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work at most terminals, but some smaller cafes or bakeries may be cash-only.
Round up to the nearest euro in restaurants (5-10% for good service) and taxis (€1-2); hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filterkaffee (filter coffee) at a simple bakery or cafe kiosk for about €2.
A daily lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a Gaststätte or cafe for around €9-12, often including a main and side.
A main course at an average restaurant, such as schnitzel with fries, for about €12-16.
Look for food trucks or stalls at the weekly market (Thursday/Saturday) near the town hall for Bratwurst or Döner kebab from €4-6.
Budget supermarkets include Aldi, Lidl, and Netto, all common in Friedrichshafen.
Affordable high-street shopping at C&A or H&M in the city centre; for cheaper secondhand, try the flea market at the harbour on Saturday mornings.
A single-ride bus ticket within Friedrichshafen costs about €2.50; a day ticket for the city zone is around €5. From Friedrichshafen Airport, a bus (line 1 or 2) to the city centre costs €2.50—much cheaper than a taxi (€15-20).
1. Buy a Baden-Württemberg Ticket for regional train day travel (€23 for one person) if exploring the lake area. 2. Use the Friedrichshafen CityCard for free or discounted entry to the Zeppelin Museum and harbour ferry. 3. Picnic with supplies from Aldi/Lidl instead of eating out by the lakeside promenade.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Friedrichshafen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Constanza
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 563 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Bodensee-Apotheke — 340 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) → Ferienwohnung Haus Wieland, Friedrichshafen
💡 Book via the free 'Taxi Friedrichshafen' app to lock in a fixed price and avoid surge fees; drivers often accept card payment, but carry €5-€10 in cash just in case.
Flughafen Friedrichshafen → Buchhornplatz (5 min walk to Hotel Wurster)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the airport stop. The bus runs via the city centre; hop off at Buchhornplatz and walk east along Friedrichstraße.
Flughafen Friedrichshafen → Friedrichstraße (2 min walk to Hotel Wurster)
💡 Use the 'DB Navigator' app for real-time schedules. The tram stop 'Friedrichstraße' puts you directly on the pedestrian zone; Hotel Wurster is opposite the church.
Friedrichshafen Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Gästehaus Uezel (stop: Eckenerstraße)
💡 Check the timetable at the station — Line 3 runs direct but Line 12 requires a change at 'Riedlehof'. A day ticket for €5.60 covers unlimited rides and the ferry.
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) bus stop 'Flughafen' → Ferienwohnung Haus Wieland, Friedrichshafen (stop 'Ailingen Mitte' or 'Mangold' depending on exact address)
💡 Get the 'Deutschlandticket' (€49/month) from the SWH app if you're staying more than a few days; it covers all local buses and regional trains. Single-ticket valid for 90 minutes of transfers.
Flughafen Friedrichshafen (bus stop at terminal) → Friedrichshafen Stadt station (walk 600m to hotel)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine (exact coins needed) or use the BodenseeMobil app. Get off at 'Friedrichshafen Stadion' stop instead — it's a 5-min walk closer to Gästehaus Uezel.
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) → Gästehaus Uezel, Eckenerstraße 2a
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals; confirm price before getting in. Airport taxis are pricier than pre-booking with a local firm like Taxi Friedrichshafen.
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) → Hotel Wurster
💡 Book with Taxi-Zentrale Friedrichshafen (+49 7541 27000) for a fixed price of €25. Credit cards accepted but confirm in advance.
Friedrichshafen Hafenbahnhof → Hotel Wurster (5 min walk from station)
💡 If arriving by train, exit at Friedrichshafen Stadt station instead of the main Hbf — it’s closer to the hotel. S-Bahn tickets are valid for the whole Bodensee region.
Friedrichshafen Hauptbahnhof → Friedrichshafen Airport station (via shuttle bus – 2 mins)
💡 Only useful if you're connecting to a train further north (like Ulm). The airport shuttle bus from the station to the terminal is free with a valid train ticket — just show it to the driver.
Friedrichshafen Flughafen station (connected to airport terminal) → Friedrichshafen Hauptbahnhof (then connect to bus to Ailingen)
💡 This train runs along the lake; sit on the right side heading into town for panoramic Bodensee views. Validate your ticket at the small blue machine on the platform before boarding.
Friedrichshafen Hafen (pier 1) – 10-minute walk from airport → Ailingen ferry terminal (seasonal stop) – then bus to Haus Wieland
💡 A scenic option only in summer—buy the 'Seeweg' combo ticket at the Hafen ticket booth for tram+bus at €8 total. The walk from the airport pier is alongside the runway, so keep off the tarmac.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa Constanza?
Request a top-floor room, 4th or 5th floor, for minimal foot traffic and best daylight. Rooms at the rear of the building avoid the street-facing traffic noise from Friedrichshafen's main roads.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Constanza?
Avoid ground-floor rooms due to street noise and lack of privacy. Also avoid rooms directly above or next to the lift shaft, as lift noise carries in older buildings (common for 3-star hotels of this era in southern Germany).
Is Casa Constanza noisy?
Main noise source is street traffic on Friedrichshafen's ring roads, especially during morning and late afternoon. The hotel's address on a secondary road still means occasional delivery trucks. Lift mechanism is audible on floors 1-2.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Constanza?
Rooms at the back of the hotel offer views over the quieter residential area or courtyard, rather than the main street. South-facing top-floor rooms might glimpse Lake Constance on a clear day.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Constanza?
1. The hotel's own car park is small and fills by 6 PM; arrive early or use the public parking garage 200m east on Friedrichstraße (€8/night). 2. Request a room away from the service staircase if you're a light sleeper — staff use it for linen carts from 7 AM.
What time is check-in at Casa Constanza?
Check-in at Casa Constanza is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Constanza have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed approx. 30 Mbps download. No login required, just a simple splash page accept.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Constanza?
€2.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests over 18)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Constanza?
A daily lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a Gaststätte or cafe for around €9-12, often including a main and side.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Constanza?
A single-ride bus ticket within Friedrichshafen costs about €2.50; a day ticket for the city zone is around €5. From Friedrichshafen Airport, a bus (line 1 or 2) to the city centre costs €2.50—much cheaper than a taxi (€15-20).
When is the best time to visit Friedrichshafen?
May to September: warm, sunny, and the lake is swimmable. July and August have the best weather but are busiest.
Top Attractions in Friedrichshafen
💡 Head north past the marina to the quieter Buchhorn beach – less crowded than the main waterfront, with shallow water for a paddle.
💡 Walk east past the ferry terminal for quieter spots with fewer crowds. Best at sunset.
💡 Head east past the marina around 6pm to catch the sunset behind the Swiss Alps — less crowded than the main beach.
💡 Pack a picnic and sit near the Graf Zeppelin monument at sunset for the best light. Free public WC at the harbour end.
💡 Visit on Wednesday or Saturday morning for the farmers' market — grab a Brezel from the bakery stall around 11am before the lunch rush.
💡 Bring binoculars on a clear day to spot the Pfänder mountain cable car in Bregenz across the lake.
💡 Check the schedule for free organ concerts on summer Saturday afternoons. Sit in the back pew for the best acoustics.
💡 Come on Saturday morning for the market — grab a fresh pretzel from the stall near the fountain and watch the town come alive. Free, no entry needed.