What are the best hotels in Erlangen?

2,669 reviews rated Select Hotel Erlangen with an average score of 8.0/10. It may also be worth looking into the Holiday Inn Express Erlangen, which received a rating of 8.3/10 from 2,349 reviews. B&b Hotel Erlangen-tennenlohe could also be a good option, with a score of 7.5/10 from 2,065 reviews.

What is a good hotel near Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?

Holiday Inn Express Erlangen is a popular hotel near Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.3 across 2,349 reviews.

What is a good hotel in Erlangen near Orangery?

Holiday Inn Express Erlangen is a hotel near Orangery that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.3 from 2,349 reviews.

Is there a good hotel near Castle Erlangen?

If you’re planning to stay near Castle Erlangen, you should consider Holiday Inn Express Erlangen, which has a score of 8.3 from 2,349 reviews.

Are there any hotels in Erlangen close to Nürnberg?

The closest hotel to Nürnberg is Select Hotel Erlangen, which is located 3.4 mi away from the city center.

What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Bavaria?

In addition to Erlangen, travelers opt to visit Munich when visiting Bavaria. Nuremberg is also a popular choice to visit.

How many hotels are there in Erlangen?

In total, there are 147 hotels to choose from in Erlangen, compared to 40,307 properties in Bavaria.

Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Erlangen?

In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 1 hostels, 3 apartments, and 12 vacation rentals in Erlangen.

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Erlangen?

The most popular landmark in Erlangen is Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg located in Erlangen, followed by Orangery and Castle Erlangen, located in Erlangen and Erlangen, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Erlangen, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Erlangen?

The cheapest day to stay in Erlangen is Saturday ($75). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $125.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Erlangen?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Erlangen is November ($56). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Erlangen is October ($137).

Erlangen Hotels: 147 Cheap Erlangen Hotel Deals

Cheapest month:	November
Most expensive month:	October
Average price in Erlangen:	$97/night
Cheapest price found:	$30/night
Cheapest day:	Sunday
Most expensive day:	Tuesday

Erlangen combines centuries of academic excellence with a passion for cutting-edge research, technology and innovation. Stroll around the historic university district and get a feel for student life at one of the oldest and most prestigious campuses in Germany. Beautiful parks and gardens, along with a scenic setting on the Regnitz River, add to the picturesque atmosphere.

Things to do in Erlangen

Walk around the Old Town and admire handsome Baroque architecture and half-timbered houses. The Town Hall stands proudly over Marktplatz and houses a fantastic local history museum. Learn about everything from the founding of the university in the 1700s to the Industrial Age and 21st-century tech revolution.

Erlangen is home to Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU), one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Germany. Walk around the historic campus and admire landmarks like the Baroque-style Kollegienhaus and ivy-covered Old University Library. Tree-filled Schlossgarten is a beautiful green space loved by students. Stroll along flower-lined paths and relax on sprawling green lawns.

Botanical Garden Erlangen is a two-hectare sanctuary filled with plants from around the world. It’s maintained by the university and features themed gardens inspired by everything from tropical climates to alpine ecosystems. Explore the cactus greenhouse, see plants that thrive in the Arctic tundra biome and learn about medicinal herbs used since medieval times.

From trendy student cafes to rustic taverns, Erlangen offers a wide range of culinary experiences. Settle into a cosy dining room and order Franconian specialties like Nuremberg minced pork sausages and “krenfleisch” boiled beef topped with horseradish. Wash it all down with a glass of Franconian beer.

Getting around Erlangen

Erlangen is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot or by bicycle. The town is in Bavaria, 2.5 hours from Frankfurt by car or train. Nuremberg is a 25-minute drive away and 15 minutes by train. Frankfurt International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.

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