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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 & Spa Hotel Gabelbach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (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.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Am Gabelbach 1, Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach has great rooms from $170 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 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 parking, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Tanne Ilmenau

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Hotel Tanne Ilmenau which has nice rooms starting at $90. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 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, city views, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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

Guest house with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Pension Am Waldesrand to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $77. We loved that is has skiing, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Berggrabenweg 52. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a game room, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 km from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price 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
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Mara Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ilmenau
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $138, Mara Hotel, at Krohnestr. 5 provides room service, a bar, hiking, city views, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and balconies. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Riverdam Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Riverdam Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at An Der Talsperre 1 Hotel & Steakhouse. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, family rooms, a sauna, an EV charging station, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Hotel Ilmenauer Hof

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ilmenau
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Hotel Ilmenauer Hof is 8.10 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and bicycle rental. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $88, and it's located at Erfurter Straße 38. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Erfurt, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Weimar, and Eisenach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Wurzburg, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Wurzburg, Best Luxury Hotels in Wurzburg, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Wurzburg, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Wurzburg, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Wurzburg, Best Hotels for One Week in Wurzburg, Best Hotels for One Night in Wurzburg, or Best Business Hotels in Wurzburg.


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

Ilmenau Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$113

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Ilmenau, Germany, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $113. 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: $130
  • 3-star hotels: $104


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