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An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and umbrellas outside.

A spa room with two massage tables, a stone wall, and a wooden floor.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard with a forest view, and bedside lamps.

A person lying in a hammock on a grassy area with a table and two glasses of wine in front.

1. Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen

Schmalkalden

Markus

€159

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden building with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a herringbone wood floor, green upholstered chairs, and a central table set for a meal.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden railing.

2. Waldhotel Ehrental

Schmalkalden

Gabriela

€119

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional European hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A pool area with a clear sky, a large tree, and a building with a red roof.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, shelves with glassware, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Herzlich Willkommen," and a modern interior design with pendant lighting.

3. Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof

Floh

Carl-Gustaf

€149

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a large mirror.

A hotel patio with outdoor seating and a wooden pathway.

A large stone building with multiple windows and a garden with a fountain.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table set with breakfast, and a large mirror.

4. Hotel Herzog Georg

Bad Liebenstein

Philip

€101

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A river flanked by dense trees and a clear sky.

A reception desk with a wooden cabinet above it, holding keys and a potted orchid. There are brochures on the desk and a framed photograph on the wall.

A breakfast buffet setup with various food items, beverages, and a decorative wall.

A hotel room with two single beds, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Bürgerhaus Zum Paradies - Pension

Wasungen

Lothar

€74

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A classical building with a central dome and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-manicured garden.

A sauna with wooden benches and a heated floor.

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a piano, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

6. Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

Bad Liebenstein

KONNY

€111

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A buffet table with various food items and a vase of sunflowers.

A multi-pane window with a view of a residential area, including houses with red roofs and a forested hill in the background.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

7. Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center

Tambach-Dietharz

"The hotel stay was pleasant. Very clean, convenient free parking right at the hotel, breakfast was plenty. Optional dinner on most days. You can start your hikes right at the hotel. I liked the guest kitchen with microwave, coffeemaker and filled refrigerator. The hotel takes the risk counting on honest guests. I really felt good about it. I like to give a shoutout for Renate who was very helpful and professional and friendly all through my stay. Only downturn for me was that I booked the...

Katja

€102

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A buffet with multiple food stations, wooden beams, and chandeliers in a rustic interior.

A wooden-framed bed with a floral bedspread, two windows with orange curtains, a wooden nightstand, and a radiator.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a low brick wall.

8. Hotel-Restaurant Brückenmühle

Meiningen

William

€110

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and hairdryer.

A conference room with tables set for a meeting, equipped with water bottles and glasses.

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-maintained hedge along the street.

9. Hotel im Kaiserpark

Meiningen

Gerald

€101

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A breakfast setting with plates of food, a fruit tray, and a basket of bread.

A double bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a folded towel on the bed.

A large, multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "FRIEDRICHRODA".

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, covered by umbrellas with 'Thuringer WaldQuell' branding, and surrounded by greenery.

10. Waldhotel Friedrichroda

Friedrichroda

Andrea

€103

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa with red cushions, a small table, and a TV on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

11. Pension am Schloss

Meiningen

Tore

€90

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional half-timbered building with a river in the foreground and lush greenery.

A riverside view with traditional buildings, a picnic area, and lush greenery.

A double bed with white bedding, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork of a deer head.

A corridor with wooden beams and large windows.

12. Landhotel Der Distelhof mit Scheunencafé

Dillstädt

Sean

€117

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A lush garden with a pond, seating areas, and a gazebo.

A waiting area with lounge chairs, a reception desk, and a large window with plants.

A snow-covered lodge with a prominent triangular roof and a lit sign reading "HOTEL WILFENMILE".

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a fireplace.

13. Hotel Waldmühle

Zella-Mehlis

Thomas

€128

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet table with various food items and a large window with a view of greenery.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs and white walls.

A bedroom with a wooden staircase, a bed with white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a traditional architectural style with a steeply pitched roof, and multiple windows.

14. Hotel Rodebachmühle

Georgenthal

Steffen

€111

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern interior with a circular wall feature, a seating area, and a projection screen.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with glasses, and a sign indicating 'Friedhofstraße'.

A bar with a brick counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

15. AKZENT Hotel Zur Post

Tabarz

Steen

€147

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A multi-level indoor staircase with metal railings and stone steps, surrounded by potted plants and artwork.

A reception area with a counter, a staircase, and a seating area with a red sofa and a coffee table.

A two-story building with a balcony and a sign that reads "AUSGANG".

16. Altstadthotel An Der Werra

Meiningen

Anonymous traveller

€150

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, glass shelves displaying wine bottles and glasses, and a view of the outdoor garden through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A modern reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and two small tables with magazines.

A multi-story hotel with a red-tiled roof, a garden with a paved path, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

17. Aktivhotel Inselsberg

Tabarz

Walter

€202

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional half-timbered building with a red-tiled roof, a courtyard with outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

A modern room with a round table, two leather chairs, a tufted sofa, and a wooden accent wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large scenic mural.

18. Landhotel Zur Grünen Kutte

Dermbach

Victoria-Marie

€138

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, skylights, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern lobby with red seating, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A building with a red-tiled roof and a glass conservatory.

A modern restaurant with a central wooden counter, multiple seating areas, and a clean, tiled ceiling.

19. AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz

Tabarz

Tina

€163

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A buffet table with various food items and a wicker basket.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a TV on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "VergiBmeinnicht" at night, featuring a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel with a large sign reading "Vergieblichkeit" and a covered outdoor seating area.

20. Haus Vergißmeinnicht

Oberhof

Lisa

€116

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Schloss Wilhelmsburg

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Wander through the half-timbered medieval old town before exploring the Renaissance splendour of Schloss Wilhelmsburg palace. Hiking trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park offer spectacular views while the historic marketplace reveals where Protestant princes once formed their famous league.

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Top Schmalkalden Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kaiserhof

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best accommodation on this ongoing trip! Beautiful lobby and friendly staff! Excellent breakfast bar and facilities! A four star lodging and convenient to rail station."

ACHAT Hotel Suhl

8/10 Good

"1. The wash rooms need better cleaning . All taps , handles , flush seat had feel of soap remains , more cleaning required . 2. At Breakfast if an item is finished was not replenished . 3 . Beds of 506 are in poor state , sinking deep . 4 . Pillows in poor state 5. Staff is good and friendly . 6. Location is best located at SUHL"

Hotel Haus Hainstein

10/10 Excellent

"All excellent"

B&B Hotel Eisenach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay and enjoyed the city! The room had everything we needed and was comfortable and clean."

Braunschweig

8/10 Good

"Was great for the one night we stayed there."

Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean. Staff was very friendly and bilingual. Room was very large and had a massive window over looking the city. No AC in the hotel but the large windows open and the cool night air was enough to cool off the bedroom at night. Would definitely stay again. The town was magnificent."

Hotel Der Lindenhof

8/10 Good

"Restaurant was not open, advertised as 4 star with this but was too late to find another "

Best Western Hotel Erfurt-Apfelstaedt

10/10 Excellent

"Room is very clean, Staff is really kind and helpful. "

More cheap stays in Schmalkalden

ibis Erfurt Altstadt

Barfuesserstr. 9 Erfurt TH

€79

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (320 reviews)

Landgasthaus zum Seysingshof

Reussengasse 20 Heldburger Unterland Thuringia

€97

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (18 reviews)

Parkhotel Altenburg

August-Bebel-Straße 16-17 Altenburg TH

€106

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (42 reviews)

Akademiehotel Jena

Am Stadion 1 Jena

€119

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Schmalkalden?

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Best Western Hotel Erfurt-Apfelstaedt and Sunday Hotel Friedrichroda & SPA. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Schmalkalden.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Schmalkalden has to offer?

New vacation home with indoor pool in the beautiful Thuringian Forest on the Rennsteig: This holiday home rental outside of Schmalkalden is located in the mountains, and has an indoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. It offers a terrace, a garden and a selection of games so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Schmalkalden.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Schmalkalden, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Schmalkalden.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Schmalkalden?

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Schmalkalden.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Schmalkalden?

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers 2 restaurants and a full-service spa for its human guests. Waldhotel Ehrental is another good choice for a stay with your pet. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Schmalkalden.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Schmalkalden?

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is a top hotel with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. View all hotels with pools in Schmalkalden.

What is the best spa hotel in Schmalkalden?

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is a top spa hotel featuring a health club and an indoor pool. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub or hot stone massage at the on-site spa. See all spa hotels in Schmalkalden.

What is staying in Schmalkalden like?

Visitors to Schmalkalden will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Schmalkalden, there are 15 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Schmalkalden.

What should I see while I'm in Schmalkalden?

The picturesque setting of Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Funpark Inselsberg and Schloss Altenstein in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Schmalkalden guide.

How can I get around Schmalkalden?

If you want to travel outside the area, hop on a train from Schmalkalden Polytechnic Station, Schmalkalden Station or Auehütte Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Schmalkalden for your journey.

What's the seasonal weather in Schmalkalden?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 1°C. Average annual precipitation for Schmalkalden is 798 mm.

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Our top choices for Schmalkalden hotels

1. Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen

2. Waldhotel Ehrental

3. Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof

4. Hotel Herzog Georg

5. Bürgerhaus Zum Paradies - Pension

6. Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

7. Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center

8. Hotel-Restaurant Brückenmühle

9. Hotel im Kaiserpark

10. Waldhotel Friedrichroda

11. Pension am Schloss

12. Landhotel Der Distelhof mit Scheunencafé

13. Hotel Waldmühle

14. Hotel Rodebachmühle

15. AKZENT Hotel Zur Post

16. Altstadthotel An Der Werra

17. Aktivhotel Inselsberg

18. Landhotel Zur Grünen Kutte

19. AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz

20. Haus Vergißmeinnicht

Stay near popular Schmalkalden attractions

Schloss Wilhelmsburg

Learn more about Schmalkalden

Top Schmalkalden Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kaiserhof

ACHAT Hotel Suhl

Hotel Haus Hainstein

B&B Hotel Eisenach

Braunschweig

Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach

Hotel Der Lindenhof

Best Western Hotel Erfurt-Apfelstaedt

More cheap stays in Schmalkalden

ibis Erfurt Altstadt

Landgasthaus zum Seysingshof

Parkhotel Altenburg

Akademiehotel Jena

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