2 Best Hotels in Augsburg, The Romantic Road

Just around the corner from Augsburg's cathedral, this snug, quiet hotel has personality to spare, with a long history of hosting official church visitors, and a recent renovation that's provided good modern amenities. Ask for one of the attic rooms, where you'll sleep under beam ceilings and wake to a rooftop view of the city. Or try for one of the rooms on the top floor that have a small terrace facing the cathedral. A garden terrace borders the old city walls, and in summer you'll have your breakfast in the garden under old chestnut trees.

Formerly the Steigenberger Drei Mohren, this continues to be a five-star hotel where kings, princes, Napoléon, and the Duke of Wellington have enjoyed more than 300 years of attentive service. Rooms have been modernized and a spa area added without detracting from the 500-year-old building's traditional luxury. Though some rooms are on the small side, modern furnishings make this a top-notch choice for both business and leisure travelers. Dining options include the gourmet restaurant Sartory, with one Michelin star, and the bistro Maximilian's, with an open kitchen and a popular Sunday brunch. There's also a lobby bar, 3M.