Wiesbaden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marktbrunnen showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Kurhaus which includes heritage architecture, a garden and a fountain
Wiesbaden
Bowling Green showing a garden
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board

This “spa town” is known for its hot springs, but there are also museums, parks, architecture and shops to explore.

Wiesbaden is the capital city of the federal state of Hesse in southwest Germany. It is part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region, which is a bustling cultural and economic center in Europe. Wiesbaden translates to “meadow baths,” and it is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. Fourteen of the city’s original twenty-six Hot Springs are still flowing today. Experience the rejuvenating hot springs at thermal spas downtown or at some of the city’s hotels, which have thermal springs and therapy departments.

When you are relaxed and revitalized from the spas, the elegant Kurhaus is a perfect place to continue your visit to the city. The event venue is surrounded by historic buildings and features twelve auditoriums and salons. When you have finished admiring the Kurhaus, stroll through Kurpark Wiesbaden, which is immediately behind the event venue. You will see 19th-century English style garden landscaping in the park. Hire a boat and paddle along the pond at the park for a relaxing afternoon in the sun.

If you are interested in history and shopping, explore the Schiffchen (little ship), which is the city’s historic district. The area got its name because it is shaped like a ship’s bow. You will find wines, olive oils and spices in the district’s shops. When you’re ready for some food, head to Goldgasse in the Schiffchen. You will much to choose from with the many tapas bars, cafes, bistros, restaurants, wine bars and pizza parlors. There are a number of museums in Wiesbaden, giving visitors an insight into local history and art. But make sure you get to the most unusual museum, Harlekinaeum, which is the only museum of humor in the world.

Take the scenic Neroberg Mountain Train to the 804-foot (245-meter) high hillside estate of Neroberg. There you can visit the Russian Church and walk along the Neroberg Nature Trail where you will see beautiful views of the city.

Wiesbaden is served by public buses, which connect all city districts to downtown. There are also regular bus and rail services from the city to the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region.

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Select Hotel Wiesbaden
Georg-August-Zinn-Strasse 2, Wiesbaden, HE
The price is £77 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£77
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wiesbaden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (277 reviews)
"Hotel is quite and easy connection with everything. But room is small but good rate makes me O.K."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is £106 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£106
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,336 reviews)
Excellent choice for an airport hotel
"Super convenient and nice stay when you have an early flight out of Frankfurt. It is weird that a major hotel in one of the largest airports in the world does not have any front desk staff before 7:30 am. You have to go to the Marriott next to it. Also, more than one towel per person would be great! ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is £69 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£69
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,966 reviews)
Good stopover spot
"Last minute booking due to flight cancellation. Hotel staff were friendly and positive in trying to allow us to access a room as soon as possible given our morning flight had been cancelled. Location is not too far from Terminal 2 but with suitcases a taxi is required. Room was og a good size with ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Wiesbaden
Adina Apartment Hotel Wiesbaden
Taunusstrasse 1A, Wiesbaden
Stay at this aparthotel in Wiesbaden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Kochbrunnen and Colonnade are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
"Very easily walkable location! Clean and spacious rooms as well! You have everything you need! I appreciated the fact that I could bring my leftovers back and warm it up at night to enjoy! Thanks for the wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Wiesbaden
Houseboat villa. nautica
Houseboat villa. nautica
Mainz-Kastel, HE
Stay at this houseboat in Wiesbaden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Zollhafen Mainz and Kunsthalle Mainz are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
A Quiet and Peaceful Retreat
"The Houseboat Villa Nautica is not for everyone. My wife and I are 70 and enjoy staying in unique accommodations such as the tented camps in Kenya. We are self-sufficient and are comfortable living out of our two carry-on bags. We own property in the Rocky Mountains in Canada and love having our ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2023

Houseboat villa. nautica
GL Apartmenthouse
GL Apartmenthouse
Ostpreussenstr. 37, Wiesbaden, HE
Stay at this spa apartment in Wiesbaden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Burg Sonnenberg and Aukammtal Thermal Bath ...
Beautifully located
"Wonderful stay with all the amenities, including air conditioning."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2023

GL Apartmenthouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wiesbaden

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5/5 - Excellent

Eclair

Great variety of restaurants and cafes ( but not all cafes have card facilities ) shops closed Sundays.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely historic town with some amazing buildaings and interesting attractions. Christmas market was so so nice,

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's a pleasant little City quiet safe and easy to move around

4/5 - Good

Reisende

Pretty city, good for shopping, not that safe-feeling though.

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