Hotels in Hannover

Hotels in Hannover: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Hannover for less

In Hannover prices depend mostly on the trade fairs, so they swing harder than elsewhere. February is the cheapest, a quiet month outside the fair season, when rates drop well below the average. November is the priciest, when the Messe halls fill with exhibitors and prices can multiply. There is an unusual twist with the day of the week too: in Hannover Saturday tends to be the cheapest and Tuesday the most expensive, because fair and business guests arrive midweek. For a regular trip, book about 82 days ahead, and for a fair date even earlier.

What a stay costs by property type

Hannover has a wide spread of prices, so a bed in a budget motel and a family room in the centre are quite far apart. The cheapest sleep is in one and two-star places; you pay the most for five stars by the station. Below are indicative nightly rates, outside fair dates.

Indicative rates for a double room, outside fair dates. In Hannover the gap between a quiet February and a fair-season November can be huge, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

The most popular area among guests is Linden-Limmer west of the centre, a district of cafes and nightlife where prices stay moderate. The heart of the city is the historic Altstadt with the Marktkirche and half-timbered houses, while the List district is the trendy alternative with boutiques and restaurants. The cheapest sleep is on the outskirts in Bothfeld-Vahrenheide, where a room can be about half the price of the centre. The Nord district, by contrast, runs above the average. The U-Bahn, S-Bahn and trams reach the centre in a quarter of an hour, so a base further out is still convenient.

Which stay in Hannover suits whom

• First time in Hannover. The Altstadt or near the main station is the easiest base. From here it is a few minutes to the Marktkirche, the Herrenhausen Gardens and Lake Maschsee.
• For families. Family rooms in mid-range hotels near the zoo and Lake Maschsee, where you can go boating in summer. Easy to mix sightseeing with a break in the Eilenriede forest.
• For couples. Linden-Limmer and List with cafes, bars and restaurants, and a daytime walk through the baroque Herrenhausen Gardens. Most attractions are close from there.
• With breakfast. Many hotels by the station and in the centre include a buffet in the rate, which helps you set off early for sightseeing or for the fair. Handy on a short stay.
• Near the airport. Hotels by Hannover-Langenhagen airport suit an early flight or a layover. The S-Bahn runs from the airport to the centre without a change.
• For the trade fair. Hotels near the Messe grounds and by the station are the handiest during exhibitions. For those dates, book much earlier than usual.

Example hotels in Hannover with prices

From a budget hotel by the station to five stars in the centre, a few Hannover names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in November and on fair dates.

From prices for a double room. In Hannover the same hotel can differ a lot between a Saturday and a Tuesday, and climbs the most during the fairs, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Hannover is more expensive

Prices rise above all during the trade fairs. They drive the rates the most, and November can be the priciest month of the year. Beyond the fairs the city also comes alive in summer: July brings the Hannover Schützenfest, the world's largest marksmen's festival, with events by Lake Maschsee. Autumn brings the Oktoberfest, and winter the Christmas market in the centre. On those dates rooms in the centre go fastest, so it is worth booking early.