🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany
Hotel Traube
📍 Brabandtgasse 2, 70599 Stuttgart-Plieningen, Germany
Your stay — Hotel Traube
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The Property — Hotel Traube
Hotel Traube is a straightforward 3-star guesthouse in Stuttgart's Bad Cannstatt district, about 5 km from the city centre. The small lobby feels clean and functional, with a reception desk, a few chairs and a breakfast room beyond. The main selling point is the nearby mineral baths and the Mercedes-Benz Arena, making it a decent base for a short city break or a match-day stay. It suits travellers who want affordable, no-frills accommodation that is well-connected to public transport.
Chronicles of Stuttgart
Stuttgart began as a 10th-century stud farm for the Dukes of Württemberg, later evolving into an industrial powerhouse around its innovative car industry. The city was heavily bombed in World War II, so much of its historic centre was rebuilt in clean, modernist lines. Today it balances that industrial heritage with a thriving cultural scene: the Staatsgalerie art museum, the Stuttgart Ballet and the regional opera. The city's identity is wrapped up in its car workshops—Mercedes-Benz and Porsche both have factories and museums here—and a surprising amount of green space, with vineyards actually growing on the hillsides in the city limits.
Best Time to Visit
Full Stuttgart guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the most reliable combination of mild temperatures (17-22°C), long daylight and smaller crowds than July-August.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak holiday month, plus the Stuttgart Wine Festival in late August/early September draws big crowds. Hotel prices can jump 30-50% during major events. The annual Cannstatter Volksfest (huge beer fair) in late September/early October also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are strong budget choices: lower prices, fewer tourists, and weather that still allows outdoor exploration (8-15°C). Book at least a month ahead for the Volksfest period to secure a fair rate.
Weather & packing
Stuttgart sits in a basin and can trap heat in summer and cold air in winter, so summer nights can be cool despite warm days. Pack a light jacket or sweater for evenings, plus waterproof shoes and an umbrella year-round—rain can arrive suddenly.
Live City Briefing — Stuttgart
- The S-Bahn replacement bus service on line S1 (from Bad Cannstatt to Hauptbahnhof) continues until September 2026 due to track work; check VVS.de for live reroutes.
- The Mercedes-Benz Museum has opened a new temporary exhibition on the 1990s DTM racing series, running through November 2026.
- Construction on the Stuttgart 21 rail project is in its final phase; expect some road closures and noise around the main station area until completion in late 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Hotel Traube, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room at the back of the building, away from the main road. Many 3-star hotels have a quieter courtyard side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms above the breakfast room or next to the lift. These can be noisy in the morning and throughout the day.
Best views
If the hotel faces a street, a higher floor might give you a better view but check if there's a quieter side first.
Quietest floors
Top floors tend to be quieter in city hotels because there's less foot traffic and road noise.
🔊 Noise notes
In a 3-star hotel near a station or main road, ask specifically for a room facing the inner courtyard or rear.
Insider tips
1. Book directly with the hotel and ask if they can confirm a quiet room at booking. 2. Arrive early to request a room change if the one you get is noisy.
- 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 Traube
Free for all guests (no tiers); typical download speed 25 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One small lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; a few physical German-language newspapers (Stuttgarter Zeitung) in the breakfast room; the building was a 1960s guesthouse, no heritage quirks
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 (no charge); check-out by 11:00, late check-out possible until 14:00 for €20
Free storage behind reception desk during your stay
No step-free main entrance (two steps up); no wheelchair-accessible rooms; no adapted bathroom
Free on-site outdoor parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is Parkplatz Zuffenhausen Bahnhof (€8 per night, 5-minute walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (Stuttgart city tax), payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold on a credit or debit 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 Traube
🕒 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 Traube?
Ask for a room at the back of the building, away from the main road. Many 3-star hotels have a quieter courtyard side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Traube?
Avoid rooms above the breakfast room or next to the lift. These can be noisy in the morning and throughout the day.
Is Hotel Traube noisy?
In a 3-star hotel near a station or main road, ask specifically for a room facing the inner courtyard or rear.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Traube?
If the hotel faces a street, a higher floor might give you a better view but check if there's a quieter side first.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Traube?
1. Book directly with the hotel and ask if they can confirm a quiet room at booking. 2. Arrive early to request a room change if the one you get is noisy.
What time is check-in at Hotel Traube?
Check-in at Hotel Traube is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Traube have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests (no tiers); typical download speed 25 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Traube?
€2.00 per person per night (Stuttgart city tax), payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Traube?
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 Traube?
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, June and September offer the most reliable combination of mild temperatures (17-22°C), long daylight and smaller crowds than July-August.
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.