🇩🇪 Weimar, Germany
Liszt
📍 1, Lisztstraße, Weimar, 99423
Photo: official website
Your stay — Liszt
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The Property — Liszt
The Hotel Liszt feels like a well-kept secret in a quiet residential street, five minutes' walk from the Goethehaus. It's a functional, clean three-star with taupe carpet and a small breakfast room where the coffee is decent and the bread is fresh. The USP is location and price: you're trading frills for a central spot that puts you on foot to all of Weimar's classics. It suits independent travellers and couples who want a base, no fuss, good sleep.
Chronicles of Weimar
Weimar is the epicentre of German Classicism, where Goethe and Schiller lived and wrote. The city's architectural core is Baroque and Neoclassical, built up after a 16th-century fire and later shaped by the Grand Dukes. It became the capital of the short-lived Bauhaus school in 1919, and the Bauhaus Museum now marks that legacy. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site (Classical Weimar) and a quiet university town of 65,000, with a thoughtful, slightly bookish atmosphere. The 20th century's dark chapter is acknowledged at the nearby Buchenwald memorial, a necessary counterweight to the city's cultural glow.
Best Time to Visit
Full Weimar guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for cafe terraces and river walks, with manageable crowds. July and August are busier and hotter.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist months. The Weimar Summer Music Festival runs late June through August, bringing classical music audiences. Hotel prices rise by 20-30% in July-August and can be fully booked on festival weekends.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the budget shoulder months: lower room rates, cooler weather (5-15°C), thinner crowds, and still most attractions open. October has fewer tourists than September.
Weather & packing
June in Weimar can swing from 12°C rain to 30°C sun in one day. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers, plus closed walking shoes for cobbled streets and the park paths.
Live City Briefing — Weimar
- Weimar's main train station is undergoing platform upgrades through summer 2026 — check Deutsche Bahn for any last-minute platform changes, but no service disruption expected.
- The Bauhaus Museum is open as usual, but check for special exhibitions timed to the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus Dessau move (a separate site, but related events may draw extra visitors to Weimar in late June).
- The Ilm Park, behind Goethe's garden house, has new signage and a partly restored bridge over the Ilm — worth an evening stroll, as it's less crowded than the main squares.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Liszt, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room in the historic east wing on higher floors (4th floor or above) for better views of the city and reduced noise from the street. The hotel's lift serves all floors, making it easy to access rooms on higher floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor near the lift as you may hear the hum of the lift and noise from the hotel's entrance.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors of the historic east wing offer views of the city, while rooms in the west wing may look out onto the hotel's garden.
Quietest floors
The 3rd and 4th floors are likely to be the quietest as they are away from the street and the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Lisztstraße is a relatively quiet street, but you may hear some traffic noise during the day. The hotel's location in the city center means that there is some background noise from pedestrians and nearby bars.
Insider tips
Ask the hotel staff about valet parking options, as it may be a more convenient and secure option, especially for short stays. Take a short walk to the nearby Parkhaus Weimar for public parking, which is a more affordable option for longer stays.
- 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 — Liszt
free in public areas and rooms with speeds up to 300 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, including the historic east wing
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and local newspapers in the lobby
check-in from 3 PM, early bag-drop from 8 AM, late check-out until 1 PM (€20 fee after 12 PM)
available at €5 per day for small items, €10 per day for large items
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance and rooms, some structural limitations in the historic building
valet parking available on-site for €20 per night, nearest public car park at Parkhaus Weimar (€15 per day), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit and €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (178 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: FeG Weimar (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Freie evangelische Gemeinde Weimar (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kreuzkirche (751 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Goethekaufhaus — 448 m · ~6 min walk
Poseckscher Garten — 600 m · ~8 min walk
Wittumspalais — 500 m · ~6 min walk
DNT - Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Spielpunkt — 305 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 332 m · ~4 min walk
Liszt-Apotheke — 31 m · ~1 min walk
Panda — 579 m · ~7 min walk
Busbahnhof — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist areas, which take high commissions.
Contactless debit/credit cards widely accepted; smaller shops and stalls may expect cash. Mobile pay common in supermarkets and chain stores.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5–10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotels: small change for porters/housekeeping (€1–2).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or Americano from a bakery kiosk: about €1.50–2.
Döner kebab or Currywurst with chips from a stand: €4–6.
Pizza or pasta at a casual Italian trattoria: €8–12 for a main.
Near the market square and along the pedestrian zone you'll find bratwurst stalls, Döner shops, and Asian noodle stands.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
C&A and H&M on the main shopping streets; second-hand shops around the Altstadt offer cheap finds.
Day pass for bus/tram within the city: about €5. From Leipzig/Halle airport: take the FlixTrain or regional train (€15–20).
Buy a Weimar Card for discounted museum entry and free public transport. Eat lunch at a bakery (Mittagstisch specials under €5). Shop for produce at the weekly farmers' market rather than the Rewe.
Good to know — Weimar
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Emergency Contacts
WeimarWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Weimar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Liszt
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 332 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Liszt-Apotheke — 31 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Weimar Hbf → Höhe 304 (Buchenwald stop)
💡 Trams run less frequently on Sundays — use 'WeimarMobil' app for live departures. Validate ticket on board or fine is 60 EUR.
Erfurt Airport (ERF) → Höhe 304 hotel
💡 Book via +49 3643 500100 for fixed price to avoid meter surprises. Cash only with some drivers.
Erfurt Hbf (via bus from airport) → Weimar Hbf
💡 Buy a 'Deutschlandticket' for unlimited local travel. From Weimar station, take bus line 1 to 'Buchenwald Memorial' stop, then walk 5 min.
Erfurt Airport (ERF) → Weimar Hbf / Höhe 304
💡 Bus line 105 stops at Goetheplatz, a 10-min walk uphill to the hotel. Check schedule online — it’s often late.
Erfurt Airport (ERF) → Weimar Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy your ticket at the DB machine at the airport station—cash only sometimes. The ride is direct, no change needed.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Weimar Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a Sparpreis ticket online in advance for €12–18. If arriving at Leipzig airport, take the S-Bahn (€3) to Leipzig Hbf, then change to ICE. Avoid Frankfurt Airport – it adds 3 hours of travel.
Weimar Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Residenz (stop: Goetheplatz)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine on the platform—coins only, no cards. Validate it before boarding. Trams run reliably and drop you right near the hotel.
Erbenhof Hotel (stop: Goetheplatz) → Weimar Hauptbahnhof
💡 Walk 3 mins from the hotel to Goetheplatz tram stop. Buy a single ticket from the machine on the platform – coins only, unless you use the VMT app. Day tickets (€5.50) include buses and trams and are often cheaper for two trips.
Weimar Hauptbahnhof → Pension Altstadt (stop: Markt)
💡 Get off at Markt, not Goetheplatz. Exit the station, cross the forecourt, and the bus stop is on your left. Cash only on board—exact change helps.
Weimar Hauptbahnhof → Pension Altstadt (stop: Theaterplatz)
💡 Tram 2 is faster than bus 1 if your pension is near Theaterplatz—just walk two minutes south. Validate your ticket in the machine onboard, or you’ll risk a fine.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Hotel Residenz, Weimar
💡 Book at least a day ahead with a fixed-price company like Taxi Weimar or Airporttransfer-Thueringen; avoid the rank drivers who charge up to 20% more. It's a long drive but the only door-to-door option.
Frankfurt Airport → Weimar central bus stop (Goetheplatz)
💡 Cheapest option but bumpy and often late. Reserve seats early via the FlixBus app. The bus stop at Goetheplatz is a 10-minute walk to Hotel Residenz.
About Weimar
Wikipedia ↗
The Weimar Republic was a historical period of the German state from 9 November 1918 to 23 March 1933, during which it was a constitutional republic for the first time in history. The state was officially named the German Reich, but was more commonly referred to, and unofficially proclaimed itself, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Liszt?
Request a room in the historic east wing on higher floors (4th floor or above) for better views of the city and reduced noise from the street. The hotel's lift serves all floors, making it easy to access rooms on higher floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Liszt?
Avoid rooms on the first floor near the lift as you may hear the hum of the lift and noise from the hotel's entrance.
Is Liszt noisy?
Lisztstraße is a relatively quiet street, but you may hear some traffic noise during the day. The hotel's location in the city center means that there is some background noise from pedestrians and nearby bars.
Which rooms have the best views at Liszt?
Rooms on the higher floors of the historic east wing offer views of the city, while rooms in the west wing may look out onto the hotel's garden.
What are insider tips for staying at Liszt?
Ask the hotel staff about valet parking options, as it may be a more convenient and secure option, especially for short stays. Take a short walk to the nearby Parkhaus Weimar for public parking, which is a more affordable option for longer stays.
What time is check-in at Liszt?
Check-in at Liszt is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Liszt have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas and rooms with speeds up to 300 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Liszt?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Liszt?
Döner kebab or Currywurst with chips from a stand: €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Liszt?
Day pass for bus/tram within the city: about €5. From Leipzig/Halle airport: take the FlixTrain or regional train (€15–20).
When is the best time to visit Weimar?
May, June and September: warm enough for cafe terraces and river walks, with manageable crowds. July and August are busier and hotter.
Top Attractions in Weimar
💡 Check the notices board for free lunchtime organ recitals (usually Thursdays at 12:15). The crypt is open during services but locked otherwise; ask the verger for a quick peek.
💡 Check the noticeboard for free organ recitals, often Saturday afternoons at 15:00. Sit in the front pews left of the altar for the best acoustics.
💡 Enter via the Frauenplan gate to start at Goethe’s Garden House (free entry to the garden, but house interior costs €8). The best picnic spot is by the Ilm weir near the Roman House.
💡 Check the noticeboard for free organ recitals, often on Saturday afternoons. The crypt costs €2 but skip it unless you're a Herder fan.
💡 Tours in English run at 2pm on Saturdays; book at the tourist office the day before. No bag checks so bring small bags only.
💡 Visit at dusk for fewer crowds and the best light on the classical buildings.
💡 Walk uphill behind Goethe's garden house for a view over the whole park. Take a picnic—there are benches by the river near the Schillerbogen bridge.
💡 Check for free organ recitals on Saturday afternoons. The church is quieter mid-morning.