The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ilmenau

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Ilmenau

If it's your first trip to Ilmenau, Germany for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Ilmenau. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Ilmenau. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Ilmenau for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Ilmenau beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Ilmenau for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Berg- und Jagdhotel Gabelbach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ilmenau
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Am Gabelbach 1, Berg- und Jagdhotel Gabelbach has great rooms from $146 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, parking, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms


Hotel Tanne Ilmenau

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A great place to stay is Hotel Tanne Ilmenau which has nice rooms starting at $107. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lindenstrasse 38. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


MARA Hotel Ilmenau

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

We found MARA Hotel Ilmenau to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $100. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and city views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Krohnestr. 5. You'll also find free parking, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and balconies which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Pension Am Waldesrand

Guest House with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ilmenau
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $53, Pension Am Waldesrand, at Berggrabenweg 52 provides skiing, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 3.5 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Ilmenauer Hof

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Ilmenauer Hof has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $81 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Erfurter Straße 38. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and elevators to the upper floors, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Hotel Garni Am Kirchplatz

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ilmenau
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hotel Garni Am Kirchplatz is 8.70 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and private parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $90, and it's located at Fachgraben 6. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bamberg, Eisenach, Weimar, Bayreuth, and Schweinfurt.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ilmenau, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Ilmenau, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ilmenau, Best Hotels for One Week in Ilmenau, Best Hotels for One Night in Ilmenau, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ilmenau, or Best Business Hotels in Ilmenau.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ilmenau?

Ilmenau Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$96

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Ilmenau, Germany, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $96. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ilmenau.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $146
  • 3-star hotels: $86


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