🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Haus Renate
📍 Friedrichshafen
Your stay — Haus Renate
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The Property — Haus Renate
Haus Renate is a functional, no-frills three-star guesthouse run by a local family for decades. The lobby is small but spotless, with a set of keys hung on a board and a distinct smell of floor polish from the tiled hallway. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean bed, a proper breakfast buffet, and straightforward access to the lakefront and Zeppelin Museum — not those expecting boutique decor or a concierge.
Chronicles of Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen grew up around the Zeppelin airship industry, founded in the early 20th century when Count Zeppelin chose the town for his workshops. Post-war reconstruction replaced much of the medieval centre with functional 1950s buildings, though the Klosterkirche remains a Gothic survivor. Today the city is a business hub for aerospace and automotive suppliers, with a lakeside promenade that still echoes its engineering heritage. Its cultural identity balances trade-fair professionalism with summer tourism, largely German and Swiss families.
Best Time to Visit
Full Friedrichshafen guide →Best months
June to August offer warm, settled weather (20-25°C) and the Bodensee at its most swimmable, with manageable crowds outside the peak events.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are absolute peaks, driven by school holidays across Germany and the Aero Friedrichshafen aviation show (usually April) plus the Sommerfest on the lake in July. Hotel prices can double; book Haus Renate by March for reasonable rates.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best shoulder months: temperatures still pleasant (15-20°C), rain less frequent, and hotel rates typically 30% lower than July.
Weather & packing
Friedrichshafen can switch from sunny to a sudden Föhn wind in an hour, dropping temperature by 10°C and whipping up whitecaps on the lake. Pack layers always: a light rain jacket and a fleece even in midsummer.
Live City Briefing — Friedrichshafen
- Railworks on the Friedrichshafen–Lindau line continue throughout 2026, with weekend bus replacements and occasional cancellations; check Deutsche Bahn app daily before travel.
- The Zeppelin Museum's temporary exhibition 'From Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst' runs until October 2026, focusing on the Hindenburg's final flight.
- A new pedestrian zone on Karlstraße (adjacent to the harbour) opened late 2025, with expanded outdoor seating and bike racks; expect denser summer traffic for cyclists.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Renate, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard or the side street. This puts you above street-level noise and away from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and those overlooking the main street or facing the entrance. Ground-floor rooms may suffer from street noise and foot traffic from the lobby.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard or quieter side street offer a peaceful outlook. Avoid rooms overlooking the main street; these have no special view and more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they are furthest from street noise and any ground-floor activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Friedrichshafen’s main roads can have morning and evening traffic. The hotel’s central location in Friedrichshafen means there may be some pedestrian and café noise on the ground floor. Ask for a room facing away from the street.
Insider tips
Check if the hotel offers parking – on-street parking can be limited in this area. Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) for the best quiet. Consider bringing earplugs if you are a light sleeper, though the hotel’s location is generally not a party zone.
- 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 — Haus Renate
Free for all guests; typical speeds around 20 Mbps download; no login constraints – open network
The hotel has one lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; a few physical German newspapers (Südkurier, FAZ) available in the breakfast room each morning
Standard check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop available from 09:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 for a €15 fee (subject to availability)
Free; ask at reception. Luggage can be left in a locked room near the lobby
Step-free access via a side ramp (main entrance has two steps). Wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor; no platform lift in bathroom. Limited to ground-level public areas and one room
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Zeppelin (0.3 km) for €2 per hour or €8 per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (city/tourist tax, collected on check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold on a credit card (or €100 cash) at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Columban (921 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Königreichsaal Jehovas Zeugen (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St. Nikolaus (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St. Petrus-Canisius (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Edeka-Baur-Einkaufszentrum — 826 m · ~10 min walk
Karl-Olga-Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
ZF Forum — 801 m · ~10 min walk
Spielplatz Östliche Uferstraße — 337 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 913 m · ~11 min walk
Apotheke am Hafen — 943 m · ~12 min walk
Al Homsi — 336 m · ~4 min walk
ZOB Hafenbahnhof — 787 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre or bank branches for the best rates; avoid the airport exchange counter and any tourist bureau – they charge high margins.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; contactless is common, but some smaller shops and cafes prefer cash, always have €20-€50 in notes.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel porters expect €1–2 per bag, and housekeeping can be left €2–3 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or Americano from a bakery or kiosk costs about €2.50–3.00.
A lunch menu (main + drink) at a bakery or Imbiss is around €8–10.
A main course at a standard restaurant runs €12–16.
Look for Döner kebab or currywurst stands along the main shopping street (Friedrichstraße) and near the train station – meals around €5–7.
Common budget chains are Lidl, Aldi Süd and Netto.
For basics and budget fashion, head to the city-centre branches of C&A or Kik on Friedrichstraße.
The cheapest way around is a day pass for the Bodensee-Oberschwaben Verkehrsverbund (bodo) zone 1 at €6.20; from Friedrichshafen Airport, Bus 759 directly to the city centre for €2.90 single.
Eat lunch out instead of dinner – same food for €3-5 less. Buy a day pass for local buses if you plan more than three trips. Fill up a water bottle at public fountains along the lake promenade.
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 Haus Renate
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 913 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke am Hafen — 943 m · ~12 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 Haus Renate?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard or the side street. This puts you above street-level noise and away from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Renate?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and those overlooking the main street or facing the entrance. Ground-floor rooms may suffer from street noise and foot traffic from the lobby.
Is Haus Renate noisy?
Friedrichshafen’s main roads can have morning and evening traffic. The hotel’s central location in Friedrichshafen means there may be some pedestrian and café noise on the ground floor. Ask for a room facing away from the street.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Renate?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard or quieter side street offer a peaceful outlook. Avoid rooms overlooking the main street; these have no special view and more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Renate?
Check if the hotel offers parking – on-street parking can be limited in this area. Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) for the best quiet. Consider bringing earplugs if you are a light sleeper, though the hotel’s location is generally not a party zone.
What time is check-in at Haus Renate?
Check-in at Haus Renate is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Renate have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speeds around 20 Mbps download; no login constraints – open network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Renate?
€1.50 per person per night (city/tourist tax, collected on check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Renate?
A lunch menu (main + drink) at a bakery or Imbiss is around €8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Haus Renate?
The cheapest way around is a day pass for the Bodensee-Oberschwaben Verkehrsverbund (bodo) zone 1 at €6.20; from Friedrichshafen Airport, Bus 759 directly to the city centre for €2.90 single.
When is the best time to visit Friedrichshafen?
June to August offer warm, settled weather (20-25°C) and the Bodensee at its most swimmable, with manageable crowds outside the peak 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.