A small university city studded with beautiful baroque and rococo buildings, Bayreuth is a magnificent destination for culture aficionados. Considered by Hitler to be amongst Germany’s most important cultural centres, the city boasts a spectacular 19th-century opera house and hosts an acclaimed annual music festival inspired by the work of longtime resident composer Richard Wagner. A wide range of accommodation options reflect the town’s popularity, with the best places to stay in Bayreuth oozing elegance and heritage charm.

Although this part of Bavaria was bombed during the Second World War, Bayreuth remains home to some superb architecture, and some marvellous 18th-century churches. Tour the town centre on foot with an expert guide for a sense of the community’s history, before visiting the Archaeological Museum and the impressive Museum of Art. The city’s catacombs are particularly fascinating, used for years to brew beer underneath Bayreuth.

Most mesmerising, however, is the hilltop Festspielhaus, built for Richard Wagner by the King of Bavaria. The composer’s legacy is felt in the annual Bayreuth Festival, held for thirty days in July and August each year. This is peak season, and you’ll find that the best places to stay in Bayreuth fill up fast. Book your trip well in advance!

The Best Places to Stay in Bayreuth

For Traditional Charm

• Goldener Anker is a beautiful 18th-century townhouse in the heart of town, with elegant en-suite bedrooms and an excellent gourmet restaurant. Sumptuous interiors feature patterned red and cream wallpapers and big wooden beds, some of which are four-posters. A great cafe and bicycle rental service adds to the appeal. A charming traditional hotel.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY HOUSE

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Nuremberg Airport, and take a 50 minute car or train ride to Bayreuth. Germany's extensive railway network making trips smooth and simple.
• Bavaria is brilliant for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car and explore beyond the boundaries of the town.
• Visit during the summer months, with temperatures averaging around 23°C between May and early September. You'll find fewer crowds and great hotel deals outside the school holidays. The town is particularly busy during the annual Bayreuth Festival, inspired by the work of Richard Wagner.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Nuremberg.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in Bavaria.
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