🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Holiday Inn Express
📍 79, Allmannsweilerstraße, Friedrichshafen, 88046
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Your stay — Holiday Inn Express
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The Property — Holiday Inn Express
This is a modern, clean, no-fuss Holiday Inn Express on the edge of Friedrichshafen’s industrial zone, a ten-minute drive northeast of the old town and lakefront. The lobby is bright and efficient, with laminate floors and a 24-hour coffee machine, and the vibe is squarely that of a business traveller’s stopover. It suits someone who needs a solid bed, free breakfast and easy parking before a flight from nearby Friedrichshafen Airport or a conference at the Messe. You’re not here for charm; you’re here for convenience.
Chronicles of Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen emerged in the 19th century when King Friedrich I of Württemberg built a harbour on Lake Constance, merging the fishing villages of Buchhorn and Hofen. The city became famous as the birthplace of the Zeppelin airships, founded by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in 1908, and much of its early 20th-century architecture was shaped by the needs of aviation and industry. Heavy Allied bombing in 1944 destroyed over 90% of the old centre, so the rebuilt city is largely post-war concrete and glass, with a few surviving Jugendstil buildings near the waterfront. Today, Friedrichshafen is a quiet hub for engineering firms (Zeppelin GmbH, MTU), summer tourism on Lake Constance, and the biennial Aero Friedrichshafen air show. Its identity is pragmatic, lakeside, and proudly air-minded, with the Zeppelin Museum as its cultural anchor.
Best Time to Visit
Full Friedrichshafen guide →Best months
May and June: warm enough for lake activities but before the full school-holiday crush; September: similar weather, quieter beaches, and harvest events along the Bodensee.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season for summer holidays on Lake Constance, with packed promenades, high hotel prices, and frequent thunderstorms. The June 2026 date falls just early enough to avoid the worst of it, but the Aero Friedrichshafen (April) and the Zeppelinfest (first weekend of August) also spike demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer the best balance: typically 15-22°C, fewer queues for the ferry to Lindau or Konstanz, and hotel rates can be 20-30% lower than July.
Weather & packing
Lake Constance creates its own microclimate, with sudden fog banks rolling in from the water even on warm afternoons. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and layered tops, regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Friedrichshafen
- The final section of the long-running B31 roadworks around Eriskirch has been completed, cutting travel time from the hotel to Friedrichshafen city centre to about 10 minutes.
- A new direct ferry route from Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn (Switzerland) started in March 2026, reducing the crossing to 40 minutes. Useful for a day trip.
- In June 2025, the city council approved extended summer terrace licences along the Seestrasse promenade, meaning more outdoor seating at lakeside cafés.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Holiday Inn Express, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor for easy access to the accessible room and amenities. These rooms are likely to be quieter due to their proximity to the car park and less traffic noise from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the upper floors (2nd and 3rd) if you're a light sleeper, as the sound of the lift and potentially the street noise from the nearby Allmannsweilerstraße might disturb you.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address doesn't offer any notable views, given its location in a residential area.
Quietest floors
Ground floor
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is situated on a relatively quiet street, but you might hear some traffic noise from the nearby road. The nearby Parkhaus Altstadt might also contribute to some background noise.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room close to the lift for easy access to the parking area and amenities. If you're driving, be aware that the nearest public car park (Parkhaus Altstadt) is about 850m away and costs €12/day.
- 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 — Holiday Inn Express
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; average speed around 25 Mbps download (adequate for streaming and video calls). Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital news stand (PressReader) free on guest devices; no printed newspapers.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 12:00 (no fee). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €25 (if available).
Free luggage storage behind the front desk for same-day arrivals/departures.
Step-free access from car park to lobby and lift; one accessible room on ground floor. However, pool and sauna are not wheelchair-accessible (down a few steps).
Free on-site outdoor parking for approx. 40 cars. No valet. Nearest public car park (Parkhaus Altstadt, 850m) costs €12/day. No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (tourism tax, charged at check-in, covering public transport in Friedrichshafen for the stay)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 security hold on a credit card at check-in is standard for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Freie Christengemeinde "Foyer" (172 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Haus der islamischen Jugend e.V. (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Baptisten Friedrichshafen (Evangelisch-freikirchliche Gemeinde) (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Erlöserkirche (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bodensee Center — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Dornier-Museum — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Spiel- und Bolzplatz Neulandstraße Allmannsweiler — 822 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 748 m · ~9 min walk
Apotheke im Marktkauf — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Löwental — 1.6 km · ~20 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 Holiday Inn Express
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 748 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke im Marktkauf — 1.3 km · ~16 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 Holiday Inn Express?
Request a room on the ground floor for easy access to the accessible room and amenities. These rooms are likely to be quieter due to their proximity to the car park and less traffic noise from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Holiday Inn Express?
Avoid rooms on the upper floors (2nd and 3rd) if you're a light sleeper, as the sound of the lift and potentially the street noise from the nearby Allmannsweilerstraße might disturb you.
Is Holiday Inn Express noisy?
The hotel is situated on a relatively quiet street, but you might hear some traffic noise from the nearby road. The nearby Parkhaus Altstadt might also contribute to some background noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Holiday Inn Express?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address doesn't offer any notable views, given its location in a residential area.
What are insider tips for staying at Holiday Inn Express?
Consider requesting a room close to the lift for easy access to the parking area and amenities. If you're driving, be aware that the nearest public car park (Parkhaus Altstadt) is about 850m away and costs €12/day.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express?
Check-in at Holiday Inn Express is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Holiday Inn Express have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; average speed around 25 Mbps download (adequate for streaming and video calls). Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Holiday Inn Express?
€2.50 per person per night (tourism tax, charged at check-in, covering public transport in Friedrichshafen for the stay)
Where can I eat cheaply near Holiday Inn Express?
A bakery sandwich or soup of the day with a drink for €6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Holiday Inn Express?
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?
May and June: warm enough for lake activities but before the full school-holiday crush; September: similar weather, quieter beaches, and harvest events along the Bodensee.
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.