🇩🇪 Sindelfingen, Germany
Krone
📍 Brunnenstraße 46, 71069 Sindelfingen-Maichingen, Germany
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Your stay — Krone
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The Property — Krone
The Krone is a sturdy, family-run 3-star in Sindelfingen’s old core, two minutes from the Marktplatz. The lobby mixes dark wood, local art and a receptionist who actually remembers your name. It suits travellers who want reliable comfort (solid breakfast, free parking) and a base for Mercedes-Benz work or Stuttgart day trips, not design thrills.
Chronicles of Sindelfingen
Sindelfingen grew from a 9th-century Alemannic village around the Martinskirche, later becoming a cloth-and-leather town. The real shift came in 1915 when Daimler built a truck plant here, turning the place into a car-industry backbone. Today the medieval core (fachwerk houses, the Rathaus) sits beside vast Mercedes factories and glass offices. Culturally, it’s a pragmatic, well-off satellite of Stuttgart with a strong Swabian identity and an excellent outdoor swimming lake.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sindelfingen guide →Best months
May to June and September are best: 20–25°C, long daylight, less rain than spring or autumn. The town feels lively but not crowded.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak, driven by summer holidays, the Sindelfingen Sommerfest (late July) and the Mercedes-Benz Museum overflow. Hotel prices can jump 30-50% on weeknights with car-industry visitors. Book early or pay more.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget months: 10–18°C, fewer business travellers, rooms 20-30% cheaper. The forests and lakes are still accessible, and the Christmas market hasn’t started.
Weather & packing
June weather here is famously fickle: a sunny 28°C morning can turn into a 15°C thunderstorm by afternoon. Pack a waterproof windbreaker plus layers (T-shirt + light jumper) and always an umbrella.
Live City Briefing — Sindelfingen
- The S-Bahn line S1 (Stuttgart–Herrenberg) has overnight track works between Vaihingen and Sindelfingen on select weekends through June 2026; check VVS.de for shuttle buses.
- The new ‘Mercedes-Benz City Walk’ path from the factory to the town centre opened in late 2025 with 12 info boards about car history; it starts just 300m from the Krone.
- Sindelfingen’s outdoor pool (Freibad) reopened in May 2026 after a full renovation: heated lanes and a new children’s area, open 08:00–20:00 daily.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Krone, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (accessible guest room) for a convenient, step-free entrance and a roll-in shower. The ground floor is also likely to be quieter due to its proximity to the front entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it serves all three guest floors and may be more prone to noise from guests and the lift's operation. Additionally, rooms on higher floors may be more susceptible to noise from the street, as Brunnenstraße 46 is a relatively busy street in Sindelfingen.
Best views
Unfortunately, there are no rooftop views available, but rooms on the upper floors may have a view of the surrounding streets.
Quietest floors
Ground floor
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the hotel is located on a moderately busy street, with potential noise from traffic and pedestrians. However, the front entrance is step-free, and the ground floor room is a good option for those seeking a quieter stay.
Insider tips
Arrive early to secure on-site parking, as spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Take advantage of the nearby Parkhaus Mercedes-Benz car park, which offers more affordable parking options (~€8 per night) and is within a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
- 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 — Krone
Free WiFi throughout, standard speed approx. 30 Mbps down; no login or registration needed.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections. Accessible via front entrance step-free.
Digital newspapers via PressReader available free on the free guest tablets at reception; no printed papers. The building is a classic 1960s functional structure with no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €20, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage at reception on day of arrival and departure.
Step-free access from street through front door; one accessible guest room on ground floor with widened doorways and roll-in shower. No lift to basement or rooftop terrace.
Limited on-site parking (€10 per night, first come first served, 12 spaces). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Mercedes-Benz (Karlsruher Str. 10, 5 mins walk) ~€8 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (overnight stay tax, not applicable for business travellers with proof of business trip)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold per night on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Laurentiuskirche (533 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Anna (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hintere Gärten — 834 m · ~10 min walk
Heimatmuseum — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Schmale Gasse — 285 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Laurentius-Apotheke — 426 m · ~5 min walk
Maichingen — 892 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers withdraw euros from a bank ATM (Geldautomat) using a debit card; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or train stations as rates are poor. Banks like Sparkasse and Volksbank offer free withdrawals with compatible cards.
Visa, Mastercard, and contactless (including Apple Pay/Google Pay) are widely accepted in chain shops, supermarkets, and most restaurants. Smaller cafes or bakeries may prefer cash, so carry some 20€ notes.
Restaurants: round up to the nearest euro or leave 5–10% for good service (pay cash to the server, not left on table). Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: 1–2€ per bag for porters, 1€ per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or cafe — about 2.50–3.00€.
A sandwich or salad from a bakery or supermarket (like Rewe's bakery counter) — about 4–6€.
A main course at a simple Italian or Turkish restaurant (e.g. pizza or döner plate) — about 9–12€.
Döner kebab shops are common along the main streets (e.g. near the old town or train station) for a filling meal under 6€.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget chains; Rewe and Edeka are mid-range but also common.
Main shopping streets (like Lange Straße) have affordable high-street chains (C&A, H&M, Takko) and occasional discount stores.
A single bus/tram ticket within the city costs ~2.80€; a day ticket for the VVS network (including Stuttgart) is ~7.50€. From Stuttgart Airport, take the local bus or S-Bahn (S2 or S3) to Sindelfingen — a day ticket is cheaper than a return.
Use a FlixBus for longer regional trips; it's often cheaper than the train.Buy groceries at Aldi/Lidl and pack a picnic for lunch rather than eating out.Get a VVS day ticket if you plan more than two tram journeys in a day.
Good to know — Sindelfingen
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Emergency Contacts
SindelfingenIn Germany, 112 covers ambulance and fire. For police, call 110. From any phone, including mobiles, these numbers are toll-free. For non-urgent medical help, dial 116117.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sindelfingen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Krone
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 423 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Laurentius-Apotheke — 426 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Stuttgart-Vaihingen station → Sindelfingen city centre (via bus connection)
💡 Not a direct option—you’ll take the U2 from Vaihingen to 'Sindelfingen Brühl' stop, then walk 15 minutes or catch bus 702 one stop to 'Zentrum'. Only worth it if you’re already near Vaihingen. The tram runs smoothly but the transfer eats up time.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Hotel garni Zielinski, Sindelfingen
💡 Pre-book a fixed-price airport transfer via the hotel or a local company like Taxi Sindelfingen to avoid surge pricing. The drive on the A8 is quick, even with light traffic.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) S-Bahn station → Hotel garni Zielinski, Sindelfingen
💡 Buy a VVS individual ticket from the machine—it covers both S-Bahn and bus. Get off the S1 at Böblingen station, then take bus 720 (direction Sindelfingen) to 'Rathaus' stop. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from there.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) bus terminal → Sindelfingen Rathaus
💡 The X60 is half the price of a taxi and almost as fast. Get off at 'Rathaus' stop, walk east on Danziger Straße for 200m. Avoid this bus during weekday rush hours—it gets packed with commuters.
Sindelfingen Rathaus → Hotel Abakus (Haltestelle: Sindelfingen Weberstraße)
💡 The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Weberstraße stop – cross the footbridge over the B464 to save time.
Sindelfingen ZOB → Hotel Krone (Haltestelle Rathaus)
💡 Buy a day pass if making two trips; single ticket is good for 90 min. Board at the rear for easier exit with luggage.
Sindelfingen Rathaus (town hall stop, from central areas) → Hotel Sonnenhof, near Rathaus stop (200m walk)
💡 The U2 is the easiest way from Sindelfingen town centre to the hotel. Get a VVS Tagesticket for unlimited trips if you're exploring Stuttgart all day.
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal → Sindelfingen, Rathaus/Böblingen
💡 Buy a TagesTicket (€6) direct from the machine by the bus stop – you can use it all day on all VVS local transport.
Stuttgart Airport, Bus Gate 2 → Sindelfingen ZOB (Central Bus Station)
💡 Direct and cheaper than train, but limited luggage space. From ZOB, Hotel Krone is a 10-min walk or a quick tram stop 1.
Stuttgart Airport (str) S-Bahn station → Pension Gann, Sindelfingen (via Böblingen)
💡 Take the S1 towards Kirchheim/Teck or Herrenberg to Böblingen station (12 min), then bus 706 to 'Sindelfingen Rathaus' stop – the pension is a 2-min walk.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Pension Gann, Sindelfingen
💡 Book via the airport taxi stand or app for a fixed rate – avoid unlicensed drivers offering rides outside arrivals.
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (central station, via S-Bahn from airport) → Sindelfingen station (then bus 701 or 10-min walk to hotel)
💡 From airport, take S2 to Stuttgart Hbf, then S60 towards Sindelfingen. Get a single-ticket Einzelfahrt – the walk from station to hotel is along Vahinger Strasse, flat pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Krone?
Request a room on the ground floor (accessible guest room) for a convenient, step-free entrance and a roll-in shower. The ground floor is also likely to be quieter due to its proximity to the front entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Krone?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it serves all three guest floors and may be more prone to noise from guests and the lift's operation. Additionally, rooms on higher floors may be more susceptible to noise from the street, as Brunnenstraße 46 is a relatively busy street in Sindelfingen.
Is Krone noisy?
Be aware that the hotel is located on a moderately busy street, with potential noise from traffic and pedestrians. However, the front entrance is step-free, and the ground floor room is a good option for those seeking a quieter stay.
Which rooms have the best views at Krone?
Unfortunately, there are no rooftop views available, but rooms on the upper floors may have a view of the surrounding streets.
What are insider tips for staying at Krone?
Arrive early to secure on-site parking, as spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Take advantage of the nearby Parkhaus Mercedes-Benz car park, which offers more affordable parking options (~€8 per night) and is within a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
What time is check-in at Krone?
Check-in at Krone is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Krone have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, standard speed approx. 30 Mbps down; no login or registration needed.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Krone?
€2.50 per person per night (overnight stay tax, not applicable for business travellers with proof of business trip)
Where can I eat cheaply near Krone?
A sandwich or salad from a bakery or supermarket (like Rewe's bakery counter) — about 4–6€.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Krone?
A single bus/tram ticket within the city costs ~2.80€; a day ticket for the VVS network (including Stuttgart) is ~7.50€. From Stuttgart Airport, take the local bus or S-Bahn (S2 or S3) to Sindelfingen — a day ticket is cheaper than a return.
When is the best time to visit Sindelfingen?
May to June and September are best: 20–25°C, long daylight, less rain than spring or autumn. The town feels lively but not crowded.
Top Attractions in Sindelfingen
💡 Bring a packed lunch and sit on the bench near the pond – the old town fountain here is less busy than the main square.
💡 Go at noon when the carillon plays. From the square, look for the small bronze model of the town – it shows how Sindelfingen looked in the 16th century.
💡 Pop in on a Wednesday afternoon when the museum is open for free. The tourist office staff give good walking map advice.
💡 Climb the tower on Saturday mornings for a panoramic view of the old town (small fee, about €2).
💡 Check inside for the painted glass – the modern windows by artist Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen are worth a slow look.
💡 The Roman stonework and medieval weaving looms are the highlights — allow just 40 minutes for the free section. The paid exhibitions change every two months.
💡 Check the museum’s calendar for free guided tours on the first Sunday of the month.
💡 Pop in during the afternoon when the organ practice is often underway — you can listen unobtrusively from the back pew.