German hotels, especially city hotels, offer reasonable rates, especially on weekends. Many hotels also have special deals during the off-peak season. InterCity Hotels, member of the Steigenberger Group, offer a discounted rate for seniors called the "65+ rate" as well as a "fixed price offer" which includes at least one overnight stay and a roundtrip ticket on the German Rail.
Another affordable option - with prices starting at $ 45 per night - is a stay at one of the budget hotels such as MotelOne, Formule1 or Ibishotels.
An alternative to the large hotel groups are guesthouses as well as private bed & breakfasts, which both offer a more informal atmosphere as well as good-value accommodation.
For an unforgettable, romantic overnight that doesn't break the bank you can even choose a castle stay. In addition, manor houses and palaces along the Fairy Tale Road and the Castle Road are a superb way to sleep like royalty without spending a fortune as some of them have been turned into youth hostels, providing a pleasant, historic and inexpensive getaway for individual travelers or the whole family. Suitable for both short and longer stays, these youth hostels are clean and comfortable with a bed for the night normally costing less than $30. Travelers can sleep in single and double rooms or in larger dorms. Hostels are not only open to backpackers and young travelers, but also to families as some apartments come equipped with a kitchen.
