🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany
Flora
📍 43B, Filderbahnstraße, Stuttgart, 70567
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Your stay — Flora
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The Property — Flora
The Flora is a workmanlike business-class hotel near the city centre, with clean rooms, solid breakfasts and zero pretension. Standing in the lobby you get pale wood, neutral tones and the quiet hum of trade delegates checking out. It suits travellers who want a reliable bed within walking distance of Königstrasse and the Hauptbahnhof, without paying for a view or a spa.
Chronicles of Stuttgart
Stuttgart grew from a 10th-century stud farm (Stutengarten) into the powerhouse of German automotive engineering. The old ducal palace was rebuilt in Baroque style after fires, but much of the city was flattened by Allied bombing in 1944 and rebuilt pragmatically in the 1950s. Today its identity balances car-industry wealth (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche) with a lively arts scene and city-centre vineyards producing Trollinger wine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Stuttgart guide →Best months
May and September: long daylight, café terraces open, manageable crowds before summer school holidays and after the bulk of trade fairs.
Peak / festival surge
July: school holidays fill the streets and hotel prices jump 30–50%. Hauptfest beer festival (late July) and Mercedes-Benz Museum events push demand; book by March.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: mild (10–15 °C), lower room rates, fewer tourists. October also brings the Cannstatter Volksfest beer festival – lively but pricier than early April.
Weather & packing
July averages 25°C but sudden thunderstorms common. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket – you'll use it after midday downpours.
Live City Briefing — Stuttgart
- Stuttgart 21 rail project: S-Bahn services around Hauptbahnhof disrupted until at least 2026. Check Bahn.de for daily route changes.
- Killesberg Park lights: summer light installation 'Lichtkunst' runs until August, free entry after 7pm – good evening walk from hotel.
- Weindorf wine village opens on Schillerplatz 28 Aug–6 Sept, not fully relevant for July but marks start of harvest season.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Flora, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of the building (facing away from Filderbahnstraße). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer a quieter sleep.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers ending in 01-03 or 04-06 near the entrance) and any room facing Filderbahnstraße directly—heavy traffic during rush hours plus the tram line on Filderbahnstraße creates constant low thrum. Also steer clear of rooms next to the stairwell or lift shaft if you're a light sleeper; the lift motor and footfall carry through plasterboard.
Best views
Back-facing rooms on 2nd or 3rd floor overlook the inner courtyard or nearby residential gardens. No panorama, but a green outlook beats a car-park view. Front-facing rooms get a direct look at Filderbahnstraße's tram tracks and kebab shop, which isn't worth the noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (the highest available given no lift mentioned for a 3-star hotel—assume max 3 floors). These sit above street height and insulate from pavement-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Filderbahnstraße is a main feeder road with trams every 10 minutes until midnight and a long-time bakery delivery van at 5am. The nearby S-Bahn station (Stadtmitte? Actually Möhringen or Vaihingen—check map) adds intermittent rail rumble. Weekend night noise from late buses and taxi drop-offs.
Insider tips
Park in the public car park behind the hotel (Eingang Ost) rather than the cramped on-site lot—cheaper and avoids morning scraping. Check if the hotel offers a 'quiet room' upgrade at check-in; they sometimes reserve back-facing rooms for late arrivals who don't ask.
- 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 — Flora
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier (50 Mbps) available at €5 per 24h. Log-in required via voucher from reception.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; physical copies of Stuttgarter Zeitung available at reception daily. Building is a converted 1970s office block with no heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 (€20 surcharge, subject to availability). Weekend check-in may start at 15:00.
Free storage at reception during your stay; cost €5 per bag for day-storage after checkout.
Step-free entry via ramp at side door; lifts serve all floors; no rooms fully adapted for wheelchair users—showers have low-step but no roll-in.
On-site parking €12 per night (uncovered, first-come-first-served, 12 spaces). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Filderbahn (€8 per night, 300 m away). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 per night incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Hedwig (586 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Martinskirche (735 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Christuskirche (768 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Gemeinde Christi Stuttgart (975 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ParkCenter — 407 m · ~5 min walk
Spitalhof Möhringen — 514 m · ~6 min walk
Heimatmuseum — 535 m · ~7 min walk
Stage Palladium Theater — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Spielplatz Windmaierstraße / Sigmaringer Straße — 368 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 446 m · ~6 min walk
Filderbahn-Apotheke — 506 m · ~6 min walk
Anastasia'S — 718 m · ~9 min walk
Sigmaringer Straße — 167 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Stuttgart Airport or Hauptbahnhof as they charge poor rates and fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets, restaurants, and public transport ticket machines; Amex is less common.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxi drivers expect a small tip (round up to nearest euro); hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bakery counter for an espresso or filter coffee: around €2-3.
A currywurst with fries or a Döner kebab from a takeaway stand: €5-7.
A main course at a neighbourhood Gasthaus or Italian trattoria: €10-15.
Market stalls at the Wochenmarkt on the market square or food trucks near the Hauptbahnhof offer cheap, quick eats.
Lidl and Aldi are the most common budget supermarkets; Netto and Penny are also nearby.
C&A and H&M on Königstraße are the main affordable high-street chains; the outdoor market on Schlossplatz has a flea market on Saturdays.
A single VVS day ticket for zone 1 (centre of Stuttgart) costs €7.10; from the airport buy the VVS single ticket to city centre for €4.50 or a day ticket for the same zone.
Eat at the city’s outdoor markets for fresh, cheap meals; bring a reusable water bottle (tap water is safe); get the Stuttgart Card for museum discounts and free or reduced public transport.
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StuttgartWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Stuttgart, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Flora
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 446 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Filderbahn-Apotheke — 506 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hampton by Hilton Stuttgart City Centre (Rotebühlplatz stop) → Stadtmitte (city centre)
💡 This bus connects to the main shopping street (Königstraße). The hotel reception sells day tickets for €6.30, which cover all buses and trams within Stuttgart zone 1.
Hampton by Hilton Stuttgart City Centre (Rotebühlplatz stop) → Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
💡 The U12 and U14 run right outside the hotel. For exploring Stuttgart’s hills, take the U15 up to Killesberg. The trams are more reliable than buses during morning rush hour.
Stadtmitte or Hauptbahnhof stations → Various local destinations (e.g., Königstraße, Schlossplatz)
💡 Your hotel is a 3-min walk from the main station's U-Bahn entrance. Buy a 'Tageskarte' (day ticket) for unlimited travel within the city centre zone—€7.30, valid until 6am next day.
Hauptbahnhof (main station, 15-min walk from hotel) → Rathaus or Olgaeck (for local trips)
💡 The hotel is walkable from most central U-Bahn stops. For Schlossplatz or the art museum, just walk – it's under 10 minutes.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Stadtmitte station (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a single 'Einzelfahrkarte' or use the VVS app. The hotel is on Königstrasse; get off at Stadtmitte, not Hauptbahnhof.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine before boarding. Validate it at the blue stampers on the platform or you risk a €60 fine. The station is directly under the airport terminal.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy the ticket from machines near the airport train platform—don't forget to validate it at the blue stampers before boarding.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 The bus (line 42) goes direct to the main station. Less crowded than the S-Bahn during peak hours, but slightly slower.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Garner Hotel Stuttgart City Centre
💡 Agree on a flat rate to the centre before you get in; many drivers accept card but cash is smoother.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → PLAZA INN Rieker Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
💡 The flat rate to city centre is around €25–35. Always confirm the price before getting in—airport taxis are licensed and use meters.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Hampton by Hilton Stuttgart City Centre
💡 The flat rate to central Stuttgart is €30-€40. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals; Uber works but often costs the same. Tip rounding up to the next euro is fine.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) bus station A4 → Mörikestraße (10-min walk to hotel)
💡 Runs directly to the city centre if you don't want the underground. The walk from Mörikestraße is flat and straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Flora?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of the building (facing away from Filderbahnstraße). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer a quieter sleep.
Which rooms should I avoid at Flora?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers ending in 01-03 or 04-06 near the entrance) and any room facing Filderbahnstraße directly—heavy traffic during rush hours plus the tram line on Filderbahnstraße creates constant low thrum. Also steer clear of rooms next to the stairwell or lift shaft if you're a light sleeper; the lift motor and footfall carry through plasterboard.
Is Flora noisy?
Filderbahnstraße is a main feeder road with trams every 10 minutes until midnight and a long-time bakery delivery van at 5am. The nearby S-Bahn station (Stadtmitte? Actually Möhringen or Vaihingen—check map) adds intermittent rail rumble. Weekend night noise from late buses and taxi drop-offs.
Which rooms have the best views at Flora?
Back-facing rooms on 2nd or 3rd floor overlook the inner courtyard or nearby residential gardens. No panorama, but a green outlook beats a car-park view. Front-facing rooms get a direct look at Filderbahnstraße's tram tracks and kebab shop, which isn't worth the noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Flora?
Park in the public car park behind the hotel (Eingang Ost) rather than the cramped on-site lot—cheaper and avoids morning scraping. Check if the hotel offers a 'quiet room' upgrade at check-in; they sometimes reserve back-facing rooms for late arrivals who don't ask.
What time is check-in at Flora?
Check-in at Flora is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Flora have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier (50 Mbps) available at €5 per 24h. Log-in required via voucher from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Flora?
€3.50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Flora?
A currywurst with fries or a Döner kebab from a takeaway stand: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Flora?
A single VVS day ticket for zone 1 (centre of Stuttgart) costs €7.10; from the airport buy the VVS single ticket to city centre for €4.50 or a day ticket for the same zone.
When is the best time to visit Stuttgart?
May and September: long daylight, café terraces open, manageable crowds before summer school holidays and after the bulk of trade fairs.
Top Attractions in Stuttgart
💡 The free collection is in the basement; go straight down the stairs, avoid the paid upper floors. The glass roof gives good city views from inside.
💡 Check out the weekly farmers' market on Saturdays for local produce and a lively atmosphere. Grab a beer at a nearby brewery pub afterwards.
💡 The free section includes works by Beckmann and Schlemmer. Visit on a Wednesday when the entire museum is free after 5pm.
💡 Take the lift to the top for panoramic views over the city. The rooftop terrace closes at dusk, so go late afternoon. It's also a quiet place to sit and read for free.
💡 Head to the top-floor café for a cheap coffee and a view over the rooftops. Free entry on first Sundays of the month for the building itself.
💡 Go on a Wednesday for free general entry, but the special exhibitions still cost extra. The building itself (by James Stirling) is worth a look.
💡 Go on a Wednesday afternoon (closes at 8pm) to avoid queues. The modern wing has an impressive view of the city from its roof terrace.
💡 Stop at the kiosk near the station end for cheap pretzels; it's a local lunch spot for office workers.