🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany
the niu Mesh
📍 16, Vor dem Lauch, Stuttgart, 70567
Your stay — the niu Mesh
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Ulrich (689 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Bonhoefferkirche (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Auferstehungskirche (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ladenzentrum Salzäcker — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
SchwabenQuellen - Außenbereich — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Stage Apollo Theater — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spielplatz Fasanenhofstraße Ost — 269 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 619 m · ~8 min walk
Laralex Apotheke Fasanenhof — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
EnBW City — 159 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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Emergency Contacts
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 the niu Mesh
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 619 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Laralex Apotheke Fasanenhof — 1.2 km · ~15 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 time is check-in at the niu Mesh?
Check-in at the niu Mesh is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near the niu Mesh?
A currywurst with fries or a Döner kebab from a takeaway stand: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from the niu Mesh?
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.
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.