🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen
📍 Ailinger Str. 128, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Your stay — Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen
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The Property — Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen
Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen is a functional, contemporary 3-star aimed squarely at business travellers and short-stay tourists. The lobby feels clean, minimal and efficient—more coworking space than lounge, with a small bar area and check-in kiosks that suggest a no-fuss approach. Its USP is a central location 200 metres from the lakefront and ferry terminal, ideal if you want a practical base without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen grew from a fishing village into a transport hub after the Bavarian king granted it city status in 1811 and the railway arrived in the 1840s. The Zeppelin airship factory, founded in 1899, made it an early centre of aviation, and the modernist Zeppelin Museum now occupies the old harbour station. Much of the city was rebuilt after heavy bombing in World War Two, giving it a functional mid-century look alongside surviving 19th-century buildings. Today it balances industrial engineering—home to ZF Friedrichshafen—with tourism, pulling visitors for the lake, the airship history and the annual Aero Expo in spring.
Best Time to Visit
Full Friedrichshafen guide →Best months
June and July offer consistently warm weather (20–25°C) for lake swimming and outdoor cafes; September retains pleasant warmth but with thinner crowds after the school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season: lake tourism, family holidays and the Friedrichshafen Stadtfest (late July) push hotel rates up 20–30% from the shoulder season. Book early for these months.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best shoulder months: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, and hotel prices often 15–25% below peak. The lake’s still swimmable in early September.
Weather & packing
Friedrichshafen sits in a Föhn wind alley, so clear skies can flip to stormy in an hour. Pack a waterproof layer and a sweater even in summer—the lake breeze drops temps sharply at dusk.
Live City Briefing — Friedrichshafen
- The Friedrichshafen–Romanshorn car ferry has added an extra late sailing at 22:00 from June to September, handy for day-trippers returning from Switzerland.
- A new shared e-scooter zone launches in the city centre from 1 June 2026, covering the stretch from the station to the lake promenade—check the Tier app for pricing.
- Parts of Karl-Benz-Strasse, the main approach from the A96, will have overnight resurfacing works from 15–30 June; allow 10 extra minutes if driving in after 10pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the back of the building (facing away from Ailinger Str.). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and offer a quieter night.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those overlooking the front or side entrance — they pick up foot traffic, door sounds, and any street noise. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift on any floor (the lift mechanism is audible).
Best views
Rooms at the rear (away from Ailinger Str.) overlook a quieter residential area. The front-facing rooms see a main road, so no real view worth asking for.
Quietest floors
First and second floors are quieter. The ground floor is noisiest due to entrance and ramp access.
🔊 Noise notes
Ailinger Str. is a busy road — expect traffic noise, especially during daytime. The lift shaft and side entrance ramp can generate clatter. The nearby public car park (Parkhaus Friedrichshafen Mitte) is a short walk but not audible from the hotel.
Insider tips
If you’re driving, book a space at Parkhaus Friedrichshafen Mitte (Karlstr. 6) ahead online — €12/night flat rate 18:00–08:00, and it’s a 5-minute walk. The hotel has free WiFi with no password, so just select ‘HeyLou’ from your device. For peace, ask for a back-facing room on floor 1 or 2 at check-in.
- 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 — Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen
Free WiFi throughout. Typical speed around 30 Mbps download. No login or password required — just connect to the SSID 'HeyLou'.
One lift serves all three guest floors (ground, first, second). No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. They offer a digital newsstand via the hotel's app with about 20 German and international newspapers (e.g. FAZ, Süddeutsche, The Guardian).
Check-in from 15:00 (standard); you can drop bags from 07:00 if your room's not ready. Check-out until 11:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €25, if available.
Free storage at reception both before check-in and after check-out, in a locked back room.
Step-free access from the street via a ramp at the side entrance. The lift fits a standard wheelchair. All public areas and one accessible room (on ground floor) are wheelchair-friendly. No hearing-loop or braille signage in common areas.
No on-site hotel parking. The nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Friedrichshafen Mitte' at 6, Karlstraße, 0.4 km away, €12 per night (flat rate 18:00–08:00). No EV charging at the hotel. There is a public charging point at 'Ladesäule Ailinger Straße' about 200 m south.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests from age 6)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; at check-in they place a €50 pre-authorisation on your credit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Baptisten Friedrichshafen (Evangelisch-freikirchliche Gemeinde) (295 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Haus der islamischen Jugend e.V. (608 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Erlöserkirche (643 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Zum Guten Hirten (784 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bodensee Center — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Johannespark — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Schauhaus im Zeppelindorf — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spielplatz Wiggenhausen Süd — 231 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse Bodensee — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Apotheke im Marktkauf — 696 m · ~9 min walk
shop in — 947 m · ~12 min walk
Löwental — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Best rates at any bank ATM (Sparkasse or Volksbank); avoid airport or railway station exchange bureaux due to poor rates and fees.
Debit and credit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay common; small cash still needed for some market stalls or cafés.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the next euro; hotel porters about 1–2 euros per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café kiosk around €2.50–3.00.
A bakery sandwich or soup of the day with a drink for €6–8.
Pizza, Döner kebab or currywurst with chips for €8–10 for a main.
Friedhofstraße pedestrian zone and the harbour area near the Zeppelin Museum have weekly food stalls and kebab/burger stands.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto and Rewe (discounter tier) are all in the area, with Aldi and Lidl cheapest.
H&M, C&A and Takko on the main shopping street (Friedrichstraße); plus occasional market stalls on Saturdays.
Single bus/train ticket within the city zone costs €2.40; a day pass (Tageskarte) for the Bodensee-Oberschwaben region is €6.50. From Friedrichshafen airport, take bus 758 to the city centre (€2.40) rather than a taxi (€15+).
Eat from the lunch menu (Mittagstisch) at restaurants between 11:30 and 14:00 for a few euros off. Avoid eating or buying drinks directly on the lake promenade – walk one block inland for fair prices. Buy a BahnCard 25 if staying over three days and using regional trains.
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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 Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse Bodensee — 633 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke im Marktkauf — 696 m · ~9 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 Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the back of the building (facing away from Ailinger Str.). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and offer a quieter night.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those overlooking the front or side entrance — they pick up foot traffic, door sounds, and any street noise. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift on any floor (the lift mechanism is audible).
Is Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen noisy?
Ailinger Str. is a busy road — expect traffic noise, especially during daytime. The lift shaft and side entrance ramp can generate clatter. The nearby public car park (Parkhaus Friedrichshafen Mitte) is a short walk but not audible from the hotel.
Which rooms have the best views at Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
Rooms at the rear (away from Ailinger Str.) overlook a quieter residential area. The front-facing rooms see a main road, so no real view worth asking for.
What are insider tips for staying at Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
If you’re driving, book a space at Parkhaus Friedrichshafen Mitte (Karlstr. 6) ahead online — €12/night flat rate 18:00–08:00, and it’s a 5-minute walk. The hotel has free WiFi with no password, so just select ‘HeyLou’ from your device. For peace, ask for a back-facing room on floor 1 or 2 at check-in.
What time is check-in at Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
Check-in at Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Typical speed around 30 Mbps download. No login or password required — just connect to the SSID 'HeyLou'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
€3.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests from age 6)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
A bakery sandwich or soup of the day with a drink for €6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hey Lou Hotel Friedrichshafen?
Single bus/train ticket within the city zone costs €2.40; a day pass (Tageskarte) for the Bodensee-Oberschwaben region is €6.50. From Friedrichshafen airport, take bus 758 to the city centre (€2.40) rather than a taxi (€15+).
When is the best time to visit Friedrichshafen?
June and July offer consistently warm weather (20–25°C) for lake swimming and outdoor cafes; September retains pleasant warmth but with thinner crowds after the school holidays.
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.