🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany
ABC Hotel
📍 19, Steinstraße, Konstanz, 78467
Il tuo soggiorno — ABC Hotel
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La proprietà — ABC Hotel
The ABC Hotel in Konstanz is a comfortable and unassuming 3-star option, boasting a modern aesthetic with clean lines and minimalist decor. The lobby area is bright and airy, with a small reception desk and a few scattered seating areas. This hotel is well-suited for solo travellers and couples looking for a no-frills base in the city. The hotel's proximity to the city centre and lake shore makes it an attractive choice for those who want to explore the area. The hotel's staff are friendly and accommodating, even if the service can be a bit slow at times.
Cronache di Konstanz
Konstanz has a rich history dating back to Roman times, when it was a key trade hub along the Rhine River. The city's medieval old town, with its well-preserved half-timbered houses and picturesque alleys, still retains much of its original charm. In the 15th century, Konstanz became a major centre of the Reformation, with Martin Luther attending the city's famous Diet of 1541. Today, Konstanz is a thriving university town with a strong cultural scene, hosting numerous festivals and events throughout the year. The city's unique blend of medieval and modern architecture reflects its complex history and cultural identity.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Konstanz →I migliori mesi
June and September are ideal months to visit Konstanz, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds. The summer months are perfect for swimming and water sports on Lake Constance, while the shoulder season is ideal for exploring the city's cultural attractions without the peak-season prices.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the peak tourist month in Konstanz, with the city hosting the Konstanz Festival, a popular music and cultural event that draws large crowds. Hotel prices tend to increase significantly during this time, and it's essential to book well in advance. The festival features a range of performances, from classical music to jazz and rock, and attracts visitors from across Europe.
Stagione di spalla
April and May are great shoulder months for budget-conscious travellers, with mild temperatures (10-18°C/50-64°F) and fewer crowds. The hotel prices are lower during this time, and the city's attractions are less busy, making it an ideal time to explore the old town and its many museums.
Meteo e imballaggio
Konstanz's climate is influenced by its location on Lake Constance, which can lead to sudden temperature drops and rain showers. Pack layers for your visit, and be prepared for potential rain showers, especially in the afternoon.
Briefing della città — Konstanz
- The Konstanz public transport system has been upgraded, with new buses and trams connecting the city centre to the nearby airport and surrounding towns. The Konstanz Museum of History and Art has reopened after a major renovation, featuring a new exhibit on the city's medieval past. The Konstanz Lake Promenade has been renovated, offering improved walking and cycling paths along the lake shore.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ABC Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may be more prone to street noise from Steinstraße. Additionally, rooms on the east side of the hotel might get morning sun, which could be a plus.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be more susceptible to noise from the street and potential service entrance activity.
Best views
River Konrad or Lake Constance views from rooms on the higher floors, especially on the east side
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Steinstraße can be moderately busy, especially during rush hour, so it's worth noting that rooms on the west side might be noisier due to the street traffic.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby parking garage, as street parking can be limited. Don't miss the hotel's restaurant, which serves a range of local specialties and has a cozy atmosphere.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — ABC Hotel
free, 500MB per day; additional 1GB tier for €5, no login constraints
serves all floors, with some stairs-only access to historic upper floors
no physical newspapers; digital newsstand access via PressReader
14:00-22:00; early bag-drop from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €30
available at €5 per bag per day
step-free access to main entrance and some rooms; wheelchair accessible rooms available upon request
onsite parking €20 per night; nearest public car park 'Lago' €12 per night; EV charging available at €10 per session
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Buddhist temple: Buddhistisches Zentrum Konstanz (412 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Petrus- und Paulusgemeinde (447 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Gebhardskirche (557 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Katharina (Kirche des ehemaligen Klosters Zoffingen) (852 m · ~11 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Lago — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Rheinstrandbad — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Archäologisches Landesmuseum — 567 m · ~7 min walk
Theater Konstanz — 886 m · ~11 min walk
Georg-Elser-Platz — 746 m · ~9 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 808 m · ~10 min walk
Bodan Apotheke — 491 m · ~6 min walk
Reformhaus Wirth — 626 m · ~8 min walk
Konstanz-Petershausen — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Change money at a bank or Postbank counter in central Konstanz; avoid the paltry rates at Konstanz main station or the airport in Friedrichshafen.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless and Apple/Google Pay are common. Some smaller cafes or bakeries still prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service is standard in restaurants; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the next euro; hotel staff: 1-2 euros per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A simple filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or cafe counter: typically around €2.50.
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a pub or bistro: €9-12 for a main dish, often with a drink.
A doner kebab or pizza from a takeaway – around €7-9 for a main.
Near the old town (Niederburg) and around the harbour there are clusters of food stalls and kebab shops; the market on the square at the cathedral sells fresh local bites on Saturdays.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are the budget supermarket chains; for a wider range try a larger Edeka or Rewe in the outskirts.
High-street chains like C&A and H&M are in the Lago shopping centre; the weekly Flea market by the main station is good for second-hand clothes and vintage.
A single day pass for Konstanz's buses (Stadtwerke) costs about €4.50; the cheapest way from the airport (Friedrichshafen) is the regional train (€12) with a Baden-Württemberg ticket if shared among two or more.
Buy a BahnCard 25 if arriving by train – it pays for itself in one return journey from the airport. Eat at the university canteen (Mensa) on campus for excellent value lunches (€4-5). Pack a picnic from Aldi/Lidl for island trips.
Buono da sapere — Konstanz
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Konstanz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ABC Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 808 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Bodan Apotheke — 491 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Konstanz Fernbusbahnhof
💡 Bus stop is outside Arrivals 1, exit door 4. Buy tickets on the app for 5 EUR less; seat 4A has extra legroom.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof (central station) → Waldhaus Jakob stop
💡 Buy a 24-hour ticket (6 EUR) if you plan multiple trips. Bus 11 runs along the lake promenade—quick and scenic. The stop is literally outside the hotel. For late returns, night bus N1 runs hourly until 03:00.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → UnternehmensServices
💡 Get off at 'Fischmarkt' stop, then walk 3 min south past the cobbler shop. Buy a single ticket from the machine—coins only, or use the 'VVO' app.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Waldhaus Jakob, Konstanz
💡 Pre-book with a local Konstanz firm like Taxi Müller; they often charge a flat rate of 210-250 EUR instead of meter. Avoid Zurich taxis at the rank—they double the price.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → UnternehmensServices, Konstanz
💡 Book via Taxi Zentrum Konstanz (+49 7531 92000) a day ahead to avoid surge pricing. Pay in euros at the border if you ask nicely.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Konstanz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Take IC 66 to Constance; change at Winterthur if delayed. Sit on the left side from Zurich for lake views. Validate your ticket at the platform—fine is 90 EUR.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Zurich HB → Konstanz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Get a direct IC from Zurich Airport to Konstanz; no change needed. Buy a Sparbillett in advance online from SBB for half price. From the station, city bus 9 or 11 stops 200m from Waldhaus Jakob—get off at 'Waldhaus Jakob' stop.
Zurich Airport (bus stop outside terminal) → Konstanz Döbeleplatz
💡 FlixBus routes vary; check if it stops at 'Konstanz Döbeleplatz' or 'Konstanz Busbahnhof'. From Döbeleplatz it's a 25-min walk uphill to Waldhaus Jakob or take bus 11 to 'Waldhaus Jakob'.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Ferienwohnung Katein, Konstanz
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Konstanz for a flat rate around €140. Cheaper than Uber if you have 3–4 people. Tip: 5-10%.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Scheffelhof
💡 Book via Konstanz Taxi (+49 7531 22555) for a flat €140 daytime rate. Uber works but can surge across the border.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Scheffelhof (stop: Schänzle)
💡 Day ticket (€4.50) covers all zones. Use the Konstanz+ app to buy and scan. Hotel is a 200m flat walk from the stop.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → Ferienwohnung Katein (Haltestelle Sternenplatz)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver with cash or use the Konstanz App. The stop is a 3-minute walk from the flat.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at ABC Hotel?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may be more prone to street noise from Steinstraße. Additionally, rooms on the east side of the hotel might get morning sun, which could be a plus.
Which rooms should I avoid at ABC Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be more susceptible to noise from the street and potential service entrance activity.
Is ABC Hotel noisy?
Steinstraße can be moderately busy, especially during rush hour, so it's worth noting that rooms on the west side might be noisier due to the street traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at ABC Hotel?
River Konrad or Lake Constance views from rooms on the higher floors, especially on the east side
What are insider tips for staying at ABC Hotel?
If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby parking garage, as street parking can be limited. Don't miss the hotel's restaurant, which serves a range of local specialties and has a cozy atmosphere.
What time is check-in at ABC Hotel?
Check-in at ABC Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ABC Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 500MB per day; additional 1GB tier for €5, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at ABC Hotel?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near ABC Hotel?
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a pub or bistro: €9-12 for a main dish, often with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ABC Hotel?
A single day pass for Konstanz's buses (Stadtwerke) costs about €4.50; the cheapest way from the airport (Friedrichshafen) is the regional train (€12) with a Baden-Württemberg ticket if shared among two or more.
When is the best time to visit Konstanz?
June and September are ideal months to visit Konstanz, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds. The summer months are perfect for swimming and water sports on Lake Constance, while the shoulder season is ideal for exploring the city's cultural attractions without the peak-season prices.
Principali attrazioni a Konstanz
💡 Aim for the 'Haus zur Kunkel' at Niederburgerstrasse 19—a well-preserved 14th-century house with a free exhibition on its history. Quietest on weekday mornings.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light on the lake and mountains. There are a few benches and you can see the Imperia statue clearly from above.
💡 Take the small alley ‘Kreuzlinger Gasse’ – it cuts through to the waterfront and has a quiet courtyard cafe halfway.
💡 Climb the tower late afternoon for fewer crowds and golden light on the lake—costs about €2, well worth it.
💡 Take the path along the old city wall (Stadtmauer) from Schnetztor to Rheintorturm – it's quiet and gives you a genuine sense of medieval Konstanz.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid tour groups. The choir stalls have intricate medieval carvings worth a close look.
💡 The spire climb costs a few euros, but the main church interior and crypt are free. Go early to avoid queues.
💡 Go at sunset for good light and fewer crowds. The view back toward the old town from the harbour wall is better than the statue itself.