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Where to Stay in Stuttgart

Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips

🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: EUR 70/day🚇 Good Transit☀️ Best: Jun, Aug, Sep

Our pick for backpackers

Stay in Süd (South)

Offers more affordable accommodation and dining options while still being well-connected by public transport.

Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers

Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting Stuttgart

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Süd (South)

Budget

A diverse neighborhood blending residential areas with green spaces and cultural institutions.

familiesculturebudgetsolo travelers
  • +Access to large parks like Rosenstein Park.
  • +Good public transport connections.
  • +More affordable dining and accommodation options.
  • -Can feel spread out.
  • -Fewer high-end shopping opportunities.
🏨 Hotel Astoria am Liederpark🏨 B&B Hotel Stuttgart-Nord🏨 ibis budget Stuttgart City Nord
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Mitte (City Center)

Luxury

The bustling heart of Stuttgart, offering a mix of shopping, culture, and historical sights.

first-timerscultureluxuryfoodies
  • +Central location with excellent transport links.
  • +Abundance of shops, restaurants, and attractions.
  • +Highly walkable to major sights.
  • -Can be crowded and noisy.
  • -Accommodations can be more expensive.
🏨 Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin🏨 ARCOHOTEL Stuttgart City🏨 Hotel Unger
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West (Weststadt)

Mid-range

An upscale residential area known for its beautiful Wilhelminian-era architecture and leafy streets.

couplesculturefamiliesluxury
  • +Charming and picturesque streets.
  • +Quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than the city center.
  • +Good selection of independent shops and cafes.
  • -Slightly less central, requiring more public transport for some attractions.
  • -Fewer budget accommodation options.
🏨 Hotel am Bischofsplatz🏨 Mercure Hotel Stuttgart City Center🏨 Apartment Hotel 'Am Viktoriaplatz'
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Cannstatt (Bad Cannstatt)

Mid-range

Stuttgart's spa district, famous for its mineral springs, the Cannstatter Wasen festival grounds, and the Wilhelma.

familiesrelaxationculturefoodies
  • +Home to major attractions like Wilhelma and Wasen.
  • +Relaxing atmosphere with thermal baths.
  • +Good transport links to the city center.
  • -Can be very busy during festivals.
  • -Slightly further from the main city center sights.
🏨 Abalon Hotel Stuttgart🏨 ARCOR Hotel Stuttgart - Bad Cannstatt🏨 Hotel am Killesberg

Daily Budget (Budget)

EUR 70/day

Jugendherberge Stuttgart InternationalEUR 25
Brezel and coffee from a bakery (e.g., Backhaus Lüdtke)EUR 10
Day ticket for Zone 1 (Stuttgart city)EUR 6
Visit the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart (free entry for permanent collection)EUR 0
Walk through the SchlossgartenEUR 0
Maultaschen from a local Imbiss (e.g., Weinstube Fröhlich)EUR 8
Explore the Marktplatz and Altes Schloss exteriorEUR 0
Dinner at a traditional Swabian restaurant (e.g., Restaurant Weinstube Stuttgarter Stäffele)EUR 21
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Hidden Gems in Stuttgart

Lesser-known spots the locals love

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Markthalle Stuttgart

A historic Art Nouveau market hall, this is a vibrant hub offering a global culinary journey. Locals love exploring its diverse stalls filled with exotic fruits, fresh produce, and international delicacies.

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Bohnenviertel

FREE

Wander through this picturesque old quarter with its narrow alleys, charming courtyards, and independent boutiques. It's a delightful area for a relaxed exploration and discovering unique local shops.

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