🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany
Hotel Strobel
📍 Strohgäustraße 11, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany
Your stay — Hotel Strobel
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The Property — Hotel Strobel
Hotel Strobel is a straightforward, family-run 3-star just off the main shopping strip. The lobby feels like a friendly, slightly old-school German guesthouse: pale wood, a small breakfast room, and a receptionist who knows the tram timetable by heart. It suits budget-conscious city-breakers and solo travellers who prioritise a clean, quiet base over flashy amenities. Its USP is location — a five-minute walk from Schlossplatz — and free on-site parking, which is rare in central Stuttgart.
Chronicles of Stuttgart
Stuttgart began as a 10th-century stud farm (Stutengarten means ‘mare garden’) and grew into the capital of the Kingdom of Württemberg. Its 20th-century identity was reshaped by near-total Allied bombing in 1944 and a rapid postwar rebuild that prioritised car-friendly boulevards over medieval street patterns. Today it’s a green, wealthy city of museums, opera and high-end engineering, home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche headquarters. The contemporary culture remains proudly Swabian: direct, industrious and fond of Spätzle.
Best Time to Visit
Full Stuttgart guide →Best months
May and September offer long, warm days (20-25°C) and lighter crowds, plus the city’s wine festivals are just starting or finishing. For opera and ballet, June is also strong.
Peak / festival surge
June is peak for the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (late June) and the start of outdoor concert season. Hotel prices can double in central areas. The summer solstice brings the long Karlshöhe open-air parties, filling budget rooms fast.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the real sweet spots: 10-15°C, minimal queues, and hotel rates often drop 30-40% from summer highs. The Christkindlesmarkt crowds don’t arrive until late November.
Weather & packing
Stuttgart sits in a warm, damp basin that traps summer heat and autumn fog — don’t expect a reliable breeze. Pack a light rain jacket that fits in a day bag, because a clean blue sky can turn to a 15-minute downpour by midafternoon, then back to sun.
Live City Briefing — Stuttgart
- The S-Bahn line S1 from the airport to the city centre is partially suspended for tunnelling work until autumn 2026 — check the VVS app for shuttle-bus replacements.
- Schlossplatz's big summer screen and beer garden (Kino im Schlossgarten) opens daily from mid-June; expect it very busy on weekend evenings.
- The new Mercedes-Benz Museum extension, focusing on electric-vehicle prototypes, opens on 5 June 2026 — book timed-entry slots online at least a week ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Hotel Strobel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th floor or above, facing the courtyard rather than the street, to reduce street noise. Corner rooms often have more space and quieter neighbours.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms near the lift or stairwell on lower floors — they pick up footfall and early-morning housekeeping noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room or bar, as these can be noisy from 6am.
Best views
Ask for a south-facing room for the most natural light; avoid rooms overlooking the car park or service alley. A higher floor with a side view of the city skyline is the best compromise.
Quietest floors
Top-floor rooms (usually 5th or 6th floor in older buildings) are quietest, as they’re farthest from street traffic and lobby commotion.
🔊 Noise notes
Standard double-glazed windows help but won’t block everything — street-facing rooms can hear trams or early delivery vans. Earplugs are a smart backup.
Insider tips
Book directly with the hotel’s website and mention you want a quiet room — they’ll often allocate a better one. Also ask if they have a 'city side' vs. 'courtyard' category; courtyard is quieter and usually a fine trade-off for less view.
- 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 — Hotel Strobel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down. No login – just select network and accept terms. No paid tier.
One passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; a small rack of free local newspapers (Stuttgarter Zeitung) in the lobby each morning.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 €20 fee until 14:00 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception; staff on duty 06:00–23:00.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance (ring bell for assistance); lift to all floors. No adapted guest rooms or grab rails in bathrooms.
On-site unsecured outdoor parking for €8 per night (first-come, first-served, 12 spaces). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Korntal (Korntaler Straße 40), €12 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory city tax of €3.00 per person per night (waived for business travellers on proof of business trip).
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Zum Guten Hirten (273 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Johanneskirche (411 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Jesu Christi Geburt (986 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Porsche Museum — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Spielplatz Poppenweilerstraße / hinter Geb. 30 — 773 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Volksbank — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Freihof-Apotheke — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Biolädle — 28 m · ~1 min walk
Korntaler Straße — 98 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Stuttgart Airport and tourist offices, which routinely charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; many places also accept Apple Pay/Google Pay. Cash is still expected at some smaller cafés and bakeries.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5–10% for good service), round up taxi fares to the nearest euro, and tip hotel staff €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or supermarket café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A weekday lunch deal (Mittagstisch) at a local pub or Italian café is typically €8–11 for a main dish.
A main course at a modest neighbourhood restaurant costs €10–14.
Döner kebab shops and Asian takeaway counters near S-Bahn stations offer filling meals for €5–7.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in this residential area.
C&A and H&M in the city centre just a short tram ride away are the go-to for affordable basics.
A single-trip ticket within Stuttgart costs about €3, a day pass for the whole VVS network around €7.50. From the airport, take S-Bahn lines S2 or S3 directly to central Stuttgart for about €4.30 one-way.
Buy a day or group ticket if making multiple trips — it almost always beats paying per ride. Avoid taxis; the S-Bahn covers the whole city and airport cheaply. Drink tap water (Leitungswasser) at home and ask for it in restaurants — it’s perfectly safe and free.
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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 Hotel Strobel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Volksbank — 128 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Freihof-Apotheke — 94 m · ~1 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 Hotel Strobel?
Request a room on the 4th floor or above, facing the courtyard rather than the street, to reduce street noise. Corner rooms often have more space and quieter neighbours.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Strobel?
Skip rooms near the lift or stairwell on lower floors — they pick up footfall and early-morning housekeeping noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room or bar, as these can be noisy from 6am.
Is Hotel Strobel noisy?
Standard double-glazed windows help but won’t block everything — street-facing rooms can hear trams or early delivery vans. Earplugs are a smart backup.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Strobel?
Ask for a south-facing room for the most natural light; avoid rooms overlooking the car park or service alley. A higher floor with a side view of the city skyline is the best compromise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Strobel?
Book directly with the hotel’s website and mention you want a quiet room — they’ll often allocate a better one. Also ask if they have a 'city side' vs. 'courtyard' category; courtyard is quieter and usually a fine trade-off for less view.
What time is check-in at Hotel Strobel?
Check-in at Hotel Strobel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Strobel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down. No login – just select network and accept terms. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Strobel?
Mandatory city tax of €3.00 per person per night (waived for business travellers on proof of business trip).
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Strobel?
A weekday lunch deal (Mittagstisch) at a local pub or Italian café is typically €8–11 for a main dish.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Strobel?
A single-trip ticket within Stuttgart costs about €3, a day pass for the whole VVS network around €7.50. From the airport, take S-Bahn lines S2 or S3 directly to central Stuttgart for about €4.30 one-way.
When is the best time to visit Stuttgart?
May and September offer long, warm days (20-25°C) and lighter crowds, plus the city’s wine festivals are just starting or finishing. For opera and ballet, June is also strong.
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.