The Hilton Heidelberg stands at Kurfürsten-Anlage 1 in the Weststadt, on the ring road a short distance from the Old Town and close to Bismarckplatz and the main railway routes. It has 244 rooms, air conditioning throughout, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness room and business centre, a bar, a terrace and an on-site restaurant, Schrieder's, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a children's menu. Room service runs around the clock, there is a ballroom for events, and pets are accepted for a fee. It is a large, modern, international-standard hotel rather than a historic one, which is exactly what suits many visitors: a predictable room, good beds, a decent breakfast and no cobbles at the door. The Marktplatz and the castle are only a few minutes away by car or taxi, and the Seegarten tram stop is a two-minute walk from the entrance.
Location and getting around
The Weststadt is the area between the Old Town and the main station, with a mix of offices, shops and apartment blocks. You will not wake to a castle view, but you do have fast links: the tram stop is next to the hotel, the Bismarckplatz interchange is the gateway to the Old Town, and the Hauptstraße begins close by.
Walking to the Marktplatz is possible if you enjoy a stroll, but most guests take the tram or a short taxi ride, especially after dinner. If you arrive by car, self-parking is available for a nightly charge, and the airport shuttle runs at set hours for an extra fee.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are standard modern business-hotel layouts, with higher floors offering more light and quieter outlooks. The gym is open around the clock, which helps on a long-haul schedule, and the terrace is pleasant on a warm evening. Breakfast is a buffet that carries a surcharge on many rates, so compare room-only and breakfast-included prices before you book. Families should look at the connecting and larger room types and the children's menu in the restaurant, and light sleepers should ask for a room away from the ring road.
Who it suits
Business travellers, conference guests, families who want a reliable chain brand and drivers who would rather not negotiate old-town streets. It is a poor fit if your priority is atmosphere, because the surroundings are practical rather than picturesque, and prices can rise during trade fairs and major events. For a first visit with a focus on the sights, a smaller Old Town address may be more memorable, but the Hilton wins on convenience, space and ease, and the tram makes the Old Town a quick, cheap ride away.
Why stay here
- ✓244 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓24-hour fitness room
- ✓24-hour business centre
- ✓On-site restaurant with children menu
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Tram stop two minutes away
Good questions
How far is the Hilton from the Old Town?+
It is on the ring road in the Weststadt, a few minutes from the Old Town by car or taxi. The Seegarten tram stop is a two-minute walk, and the tram takes you towards Bismarckplatz and the Hauptstraße.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
Yes. Schrieder's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a children's menu, and there is also a bar and a terrace.
Is parking available?+
Self-parking is available for a nightly charge and an airport shuttle runs at scheduled times for an extra fee. Check the current details when you book.
