Kiel-Schwedenkai Hotel   

In central Kiel, a design hotel with bold maritime vibes sits steps from the Old Town and the Kiel Fjord. Walk to Holstenstraße, the Schwedenkai ferry terminal and Alter Markt. Address: Holstenbrücke 26.

Harbor-inspired décor—fishing nets on mirrors, fish-scale bed frames and sprat-motif plates—runs through 148 rooms. Rooms offer air conditioning, private bathrooms, cable TV and in-room safes, with cribs available on request. Many rooms have views of the old boat harbor and the Kiel Fjord, so expect true Baltic-Sea atmosphere.

On-site restaurant and bar, a fitness center with included access, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe-deposit box. Pet-friendly on request (extra charge) and family-friendly with crib options. Parking is available nearby (extra charge); note the hotel entrance is in a pedestrian zone—use the adjacent Foerde car park. Coffee, tea and water are available in the lobby until 10 p.m.

Business center, express check-in/out and wireless internet access throughout the property.

Savour local and international dishes in the hotel restaurant and unwind with drinks at the bar. Breakfast can be added to your stay (around €15 per person per night).