Elha Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Elha Hotel? It’s tucked away on Ulmer Straße in this quiet residential part of Stuttgart that most tourists never see – and honestly, that’s part of its charm. I mean, you’re still technically in the city (Bad Cannstatt district, if you want to get specific), but it feels like you’ve stumbled into a local neighborhood where actual Stuttgarters live and work. The building itself is pretty understated – no fancy facade trying too hard to impress – just this solid, clean-lined structure that fits right in with the surrounding apartment blocks and small businesses.

The 8.4 rating makes total sense once you’re inside. Look, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble lobbies or concierge services, but what they do, they do really well. The rooms are genuinely comfortable – not just marketing-speak comfortable, but actually sleep-well-and-wake-up-refreshed comfortable. The beds are firm (thank god, none of that squishy hotel mattress nonsense), and the bathrooms are modern enough that you won’t be wrestling with ancient fixtures. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re on a main street. German windows are no joke – they actually block out sound when closed. Parking was surprisingly easy too, which anyone who’s driven in Stuttgart will tell you is basically a miracle.

Here’s the thing that really won me over: the staff actually knows the area. When I asked about getting to the Mercedes-Benz Museum, the guy at the front desk didn’t just hand me a generic map – he explained which S-Bahn stop to use and mentioned that Wednesdays are less crowded. That kind of local insight you can’t fake. The breakfast (when I bothered to get up early enough) was solid German hotel fare – good bread, proper coffee, nothing revolutionary but definitely fuel for a day of wandering around. And speaking of wandering, you’re actually perfectly positioned here. Sure, you’re not stumbling out your door into the tourist center, but the public transport connections are legit, and honestly? After a day of fighting crowds at Königstraße or dealing with the chaos around the Hauptbahnhof, coming back to this quieter corner of the city feels like a relief. It’s the kind of place where you can grab a beer at the Turkish restaurant next door, walk off dinner along the tree-lined streets, and feel like you’re seeing how Stuttgart actually works – not just its postcard version.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $95. Double Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $95. Double Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Twin Room with 2 twin beds for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Triple Room with 3 twin beds for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $115. Family Room with 1 bunk bed and 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $79. Single Room with 1 twin bed for Max. people: 1

Reviews

• Very Good – Daryl from Germany – July 23, 2025 (8/10)

  Good value for money, easy to reach location despite being a bit far from the main station
  
  What could be improved: Receptionists may not speak English fluently

• Very good – Amygdalou from Greece – May 23, 2025 (9/10)

  Very helpful staff and ready to address your needs

• Good – Kotomanidi from Greece – April 16, 2025 (7/10)

  Wery clean 👌
  
  What could be improved: Staf is straggling in English language

• Very Good – Samira from Sweden – December 27, 2024 (8/10)

  The personnel were very helpful and kind. Breakfast was good with traditional tea. Parking was good and easy to access with the elevator.

• Wonderful – Danny from United States – October 14, 2024 (9/10)

  The rooms were well maintained and cleaned. It was easy getting to the hotel from the stop.

• Very Good – Shannon from United States – October 3, 2024 (8/10)

  Easy parking, large room and very close to transportation ( tram)
  
  What could be improved: Not close to anything

• Amazing staff, very clean and comfortable. – Arne from Spain – July 21, 2024 (8/10)

  The staff are beyond attentive, superb. The rooms are spacious and flawlessly clean. Well equipped too. Breakfast is good quality and the location is excellent, right in front of the tram and a 15-min walk from Mercedes-Benz Museum.
  
  What could be improved: Could do with a renovation.

• Wonderful – Justin from Singapore – June 29, 2024 (9/10)

  Clean, comfortable; was a pleasant stay overall

• The staff is very nice, friendly, and helpful, everything is fine, and the room is large; the only t – Ahmed from United Kingdom – June 22, 2024 (7/10)

  the room size
  
  What could be improved: the buliding little old

• Wonderful – Nicole from United Arab Emirates – June 20, 2024 (9/10)

  It is a cute facility and in lovely caring hands. We paid over but therefore got walking distance to the Mercedes Benz Arena. All was easy and smooth.

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