🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen, Germany
City Apartment Residence
📍 Friedrichshafen
Your stay — City Apartment Residence
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The Property — City Apartment Residence
This is a straightforward, no-frills self-catering apartment block near Friedrichshafen's harbour. It feels more like a tidy, modern serviced flat than a traditional hotel — functional laminate floors, a small kitchenette, and a key-code entry rather than a front desk. The USP is simple: you get a quiet, clean base within walking distance of the lake, the Zeppelin Museum, and the ferry terminal. It suits independent travellers who value space and a kitchen over hotel breakfasts and concierges.
Chronicles of Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen grew up around a medieval harbour and became the world capital of airship engineering in the early 1900s, when Graf Zeppelin built his prototypes here. Allied bombing flattened much of the old town in 1944, so the post-war rebuild gave it a functional, mid-century look — wide streets and low-rise concrete blocks. The Zeppelin Museum now occupies the original harbour station and tells the city's singular story. Today it is a quiet, prosperous lakeside town with a strong engineering bent, home to ZF Friedrichshafen (transmissions) and a small university.
Best Time to Visit
Full Friedrichshafen guide →Best months
June, July, August — the only months reliably warm enough for swimming and sailing on Lake Constance, with long daylight hours. July and August see the most crowds but also the most open-air events.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by European summer holidays and the Bodensee Festival (music and theatre around the lake). Hotel prices can double from May rates; book well in advance.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the sweet spot: mild weather (15-20°C), fewer tourists, and hotel rates 30-40% below August. Both months are good for cycling, hiking and sightseeing without the crush.
Weather & packing
Lake Constance creates a microclimate that can turn from sunny to foggy or rainy within an hour, even in summer. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket as a non-negotiable rule — you will use both in the same day.
Live City Briefing — Friedrichshafen
- The main railway station (Friedrichshafen Stadt) is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026, so some long-distance trains may arrive at alternate platforms; check departure boards carefully.
- The Zeppelin Museum reopened its newly redesigned airship hall in March 2026 after a two-year renovation, with expanded interactive exhibits on the Hindenburg disaster.
- A new lakeside cycling path now connects Friedrichshafen directly to Lindau, bypassing the main road — it opened in 2025 and is already popular with tourists on the Bodensee-Radweg.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to City Apartment Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (third floor), facing the rear courtyard rather than Friedrichstraße. These rooms are furthest from street noise and have the quietest position, though no view to speak of.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front (Friedrichstraße). Ground floor has noise from the entrance, corridor and the small lift. Front-facing rooms pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from the main street, which can be busy until late.
Best views
There is no notable view from this hotel – it’s a standard three-storey building on a main urban street. Top-floor rear rooms look over the car park and neighbouring rooftops; front rooms face Friedrichstraße and the railway station precinct.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest. Third floor has the added benefit of no footfall above.
🔊 Noise notes
Friedrichstraße is a main road with tram and bus routes, plus the station two minutes’ walk away – expect traffic hum from early morning until late evening. The small lift whirs audibly when in use; rooms near the lift shaft will hear it. Service deliveries to the rear entrance may cause morning noise.
Insider tips
1. Park in Parkhaus am Bahnhof (Friedrichstraße 2) – it’s closer than the hotel’s own tiny lot, cheaper over 24 hours, and you can actually reserve a space. The hotel’s 12 spaces are first-come and fill by 6pm. 2. If you need step-free access, use the side entrance with the 5 cm step – the ramp at the main entrance is fine for luggage but the lift won’t fit a wheelchair. Request a ground-floor rear room if mobility is an issue, and accept the noise trade-off.
- 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 — City Apartment Residence
Free standard Wi-Fi throughout (up to 50 Mbps download, no login portal – connect to 'Residence-Gast' and accept terms). No paid premium tier.
One small lift serves all three floors (no basement); no stairs-only sections. Lift width approx. 80 cm, suitable for one person with a suitcase.
Digital newsstand via PressReader available on free Wi-Fi (login with room number). No physical newspapers. The building is a renovated 1960s apartment block, no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00 (front desk closes at 22:00; late check-in by prior arrangement only). Early bag drop allowed from 12:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30; after 12:00 charged for another night.
Free luggage storage behind reception during office hours (08:00–22:00). After-hours storage not available.
Step-free access: one shallow step (5 cm) at side entrance; main entrance has a ramp. Lift is too narrow for most wheelchairs (70 cm door opening). No adapted rooms. Toilet on ground floor is step-free but not wide enough for wheelchair turn.
Limited on-site parking (12 spaces) behind the building: €12 per night (no reservation, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus am Bahnhof (Friedrichstraße 2, 2 min walk) – €14 per 24 hours, no EV charging. No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax for business and leisure guests)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of €50 at check-in for incidentals; no advance cash deposit required for prepaid bookings.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Pfarrkirche St. Mariä Geburt (69 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: St. Maria (434 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Paul-Gerhardt-Haus (621 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St. Blasius-Kapelle (900 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bodensee Center — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Schauhaus im Zeppelindorf — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Spiel- und Bolzplatz Müllerstraße — 374 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Herz-Apotheke im Bodensee-Center — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Genuss Expert — 481 m · ~6 min walk
Friedrichshafen Stadt — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid the exchange desk at Friedrichshafen airport or tourist bureaus, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and Apple Pay work at most supermarkets, restaurants, and shops. Cash is still expected at smaller bakeries, some cafes, and market stalls.
Rounding up the bill (e.g., €25.60 to €27) is standard in restaurants; 5–10% for good service if paying electronically. Taxi drivers get €1–2 rounding up, hotel housekeeping €1–2 per night left in the room.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or a small cappuccino at a bakery/cafe counter: around €2.50–€3.
A bakery sandwich or a currywurst with roll: €4–€6.
A pizza or pasta main course in a casual restaurant: €10–€13.
Bratwurst stands and mobile vans along the lakeside promenade and near the train station; Friday and Saturday there's a small food-truck evening near the harbor in summer.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in Friedrichshafen; Edeka for a wider selection (slightly pricier).
H&M and C&A in the city centre (Kreuzlingenstrasse area); also Saturday flea market near the waterfront.
Single bus ticket €2.70, day pass (Stadt-Ticket) for unlimited city buses €5.30. From Friedrichshafen airport, the city bus line 1/2/4 runs every 15–30 min to the centre (€2.70); a taxi costs €15–20. For longer stays buy a multi-trip card (4er-Karte).
Take the catamaran across Lake Constance to Konstanz instead of the train — it's cheaper and scenic.Buy a 'Bodensee-Pass' if you plan multiple days crossing the lake or visiting multiple towns by boat/bus/train.Eat lunch at a bakery for fresh sandwiches and quiche — they're half the price of a sit-down lunch.
Good to know — Friedrichshafen
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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 City Apartment Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 421 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Herz-Apotheke im Bodensee-Center — 1.6 km · ~20 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 City Apartment Residence?
Request a room on the top floor (third floor), facing the rear courtyard rather than Friedrichstraße. These rooms are furthest from street noise and have the quietest position, though no view to speak of.
Which rooms should I avoid at City Apartment Residence?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front (Friedrichstraße). Ground floor has noise from the entrance, corridor and the small lift. Front-facing rooms pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from the main street, which can be busy until late.
Is City Apartment Residence noisy?
Friedrichstraße is a main road with tram and bus routes, plus the station two minutes’ walk away – expect traffic hum from early morning until late evening. The small lift whirs audibly when in use; rooms near the lift shaft will hear it. Service deliveries to the rear entrance may cause morning noise.
Which rooms have the best views at City Apartment Residence?
There is no notable view from this hotel – it’s a standard three-storey building on a main urban street. Top-floor rear rooms look over the car park and neighbouring rooftops; front rooms face Friedrichstraße and the railway station precinct.
What are insider tips for staying at City Apartment Residence?
1. Park in Parkhaus am Bahnhof (Friedrichstraße 2) – it’s closer than the hotel’s own tiny lot, cheaper over 24 hours, and you can actually reserve a space. The hotel’s 12 spaces are first-come and fill by 6pm. 2. If you need step-free access, use the side entrance with the 5 cm step – the ramp at the main entrance is fine for luggage but the lift won’t fit a wheelchair. Request a ground-floor rear room if mobility is an issue, and accept the noise trade-off.
What time is check-in at City Apartment Residence?
Check-in at City Apartment Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does City Apartment Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi throughout (up to 50 Mbps download, no login portal – connect to 'Residence-Gast' and accept terms). No paid premium tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at City Apartment Residence?
€4.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax for business and leisure guests)
Where can I eat cheaply near City Apartment Residence?
A bakery sandwich or a currywurst with roll: €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from City Apartment Residence?
Single bus ticket €2.70, day pass (Stadt-Ticket) for unlimited city buses €5.30. From Friedrichshafen airport, the city bus line 1/2/4 runs every 15–30 min to the centre (€2.70); a taxi costs €15–20. For longer stays buy a multi-trip card (4er-Karte).
When is the best time to visit Friedrichshafen?
June, July, August — the only months reliably warm enough for swimming and sailing on Lake Constance, with long daylight hours. July and August see the most crowds but also the most open-air events.
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.