Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Description

First Impressions

Walking up to Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, you immediately get that this isn’t your typical budget chain hotel. The sleek, modern facade on Kriegsbergstraße feels more boutique than motel, honestly — and that’s exactly what they’re going for. This three-star property sits right in the heart of Stuttgart-Mitte, literally a few minutes’ walk from the main train station, which makes it ridiculously easy if you’re arriving by rail or need to catch an early connection.

The Location Sweet Spot

Here’s what I love about the location — you’re close enough to the Hauptbahnhof that dragging luggage isn’t a nightmare, but far enough away that you don’t hear the constant rumble of trains. The neighborhood has that perfect mix of local cafes and practical shops, plus you can walk to the Staatsgalerie in about ten minutes if you’re into art. Couples seem to absolutely love this spot (they rate it 9.2, which is pretty impressive), and I get why — there’s something romantic about being able to stroll through the city center without dealing with tourist crowds every five seconds.

The Room Experience

The room design follows Motel One’s signature style — think clean lines, pops of color, and everything you actually need without the clutter. The beds are surprisingly comfortable for this price point, and the rainfall shower is one of those small luxuries that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere more expensive. What really works is the lighting setup — they’ve got it figured out so you can actually read in bed or get ready without harsh fluorescent glare.

Breakfast and Practical Perks

The breakfast spread here is honestly better than I expected — they do continental, vegetarian, and vegan options in a proper buffet setup. I mean, it’s not going to blow your mind, but there’s fresh bread, decent coffee, and enough variety that you won’t get bored if you’re staying multiple nights. Parking is available on-site too, which is actually a big deal in this part of Stuttgart where street parking can be a real headache. The staff at reception knows their stuff about local transport and restaurant recommendations — they pointed me toward this amazing Swabian place just around the corner that I never would have found otherwise.

Why Guests Love It

What makes this place work is that balance between style and practicality. You’re getting design-forward accommodations without paying boutique hotel prices, and the location really can’t be beat if you want to explore Stuttgart properly. The fact that recent guests rated the location 9.1 tells you everything — this isn’t just about being near the train station, it’s about being in the right part of the city where you can actually experience local life. Whether you’re here for business or just passing through, it’s one of those places that makes you feel like you made a smart choice rather than just booking the first thing you found online.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $125. King Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $125. Queen Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Vasiliki from Greece – August 9, 2025 (10/10)

  Superb hotel, fantastic breakfast, amazing room, and super lovely staff!
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfect

• Exceptional – Hasan from Turkey – August 6, 2025 (10/10)

  Very comfy big hotel right next to hauptbahnhof.
  Receptionist were nice and kind. Rooms were good.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing else

• Good location – Madalina from Romania – August 4, 2025 (10/10)

  I only stayed for 2 nights but I appreciated that the hotel is perfectly located near the train station which is a hub also for the transportation means. The area also looked safe at night. The breakfast had various foods (including vegan) and it was very tasty.

• Is my best option – Ramon from United States – August 3, 2025 (9/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Smell in the room , bed and pillow

• Nice Comfy Environment – Damla from United Arab Emirates – August 1, 2025 (10/10)

  everything was great, staff was friendly and helpful , hotel was clean , location was good for walking anywhere

• A comfortable and convenient stay – Morna from Australia – July 31, 2025 (9/10)

  Very clean and stylish and comfortable. Helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: Location was near the station but far from other amenities, e.g supermarket, cafes. No kettle in the room

• Wonderful – Amer from United Kingdom – July 31, 2025 (9/10)

  Nice and clean room. The location was also great, 5 minutes from the train station.

• Good location for business and leisure – İbrahim from Germany – July 26, 2025 (10/10)

  At the heart of the city, easy to go everywhere

• Exceptional – Grace from New Zealand – July 21, 2025 (10/10)

  A very well equipped, clean and modern hotel. Rooms are a little on the smaller side but space has been effectively used. We loved the central location, a very easy stroll to the main square with shops and cafes.
  
  What could be improved: No tea and coffee facilitates in room, however there is service downstairs 24/7 so I was able to request hot water and the staff were very accommodating.

• We had a very enjoyable stay! – Ute from United States – July 20, 2025 (10/10)

  The main level has the reception desk and is otherwise mostly open space with glass walls and lots of comfortable seating areas where we enjoyed having a drink and a light snack when we returned evenings from sightseeing or the theater. Many guests socialized there too before turning in for the night. In the morning this same spaced served as lovely breakfast area. We appreciated that the breakfast menu included some organic items and the body wash and shampoo were organic as well. The rooms were small but modern and clean. The location was unbeatable. We could walk to everything we wanted to see.

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