Hotel Heidelberg sits in the Kirchheim district on the Heuauer Weg, outside the historic centre but linked to it by a tram stop about fifty metres from the door. The ride to the Old Town takes roughly fifteen minutes. It is a cosy, non-smoking country-style hotel that has been in business for more than sixty years, with an air-conditioned restaurant and lounge serving German and international dishes. A generous buffet breakfast is served, and on-site parking is available. Room types include singles, standard and business doubles and a double with an extra sofa bed for a third guest, so it works for solo travellers, couples and small families.
Getting around
The tram is the key. With a stop right outside, you can reach the Bismarckplatz and the Old Town in about a quarter of an hour, and the main station is also a straightforward ride. That makes the hotel less atmospheric than staying in the Altstadt but considerably cheaper and quieter, and drivers benefit from easy parking. Check the last tram times if you plan a late dinner in the centre, and keep a taxi number handy.
The rooms
Expect straightforward, comfortable rooms with the essentials rather than design flair. Standard doubles are modest in size, so ask for a business double if you want more space, and ask about the sofa-bed room for a family of three. The restaurant and lounge are useful after a long day, so you do not have to go back into town for dinner. A buffet breakfast is available, and prices of extras like breakfast and parking should be checked when booking.
What to know
This is the hotel to choose for value and parking, particularly for drivers visiting for several days and for visitors attending events in the surrounding area. It is not the place for walking out into the lanes at night, so budget travel time into the evenings. Rates are the lowest of the five hotels on this page and tend to rise less than central hotels during the Christmas market, though they still climb on busy weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Tram stop 50 metres away
- ✓About 15 minutes by tram to the Old Town
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓On-site parking
- ✓Restaurant and lounge
- ✓Air-conditioned restaurant
- ✓Non-smoking hotel
- ✓Family room with sofa bed
Good questions
How far is Hotel Heidelberg from the Old Town?+
It is in the Kirchheim district, with a tram stop about fifty metres away and a ride of roughly fifteen minutes to the Old Town. Check the evening tram times before dinner out.
Is there parking?+
Yes, there is on-site parking, which suits drivers. Check the daily charge when you book.
Is breakfast available?+
A buffet breakfast is served, usually for an extra charge. It is a good way to start a sightseeing day.
