Bodensee

This small, family-run hotel stands on the site occupied by the city wall in the Middle Ages. — Fodor's

In fine weather, you can enjoy breakfast alfresco as you watch the town come alive at this friendly central hotel on the pedestrian-only Maximilianstrasse. — Fodor's

Geared up for cyclists and offering bike rental (€7 per day), this family-run hotel has a beer garden and humble but tidy rooms with pine furnishings. — Lonely Planet

On a scenic perch above Lake Constance, this sweetly run hotel has spacious, unfussy quarters that are bright and comfortable. — Lonely Planet

Shiny parquet floors, citrus colours and artwork have spruced up the charming and peaceful rooms at this central guesthouse, tucked down a cobbled lane. — Lonely Planet

Many stifle a giggle (or a shriek) upon entering this hotel and coming face to face with an enormous moose head. — Lonely Planet

This hotel offers large, comfortable, individually furnished rooms, all with kitchen facilities; book the unusual Turmsuite (Tower Suite) for an especially memorable stay. — Fodor's

This historic hotel in the heart of Old Town has been modernized inside, but such original elements as wooden support beams lend a romantic, authentic feel. — Fodor's

It's a five-minute walk to the lake from this friendly hotel, where rooms are modern, airy, and decorated in bright colors. — Fodor's

This large Bavarian-themed hotel in the Schnetzenhausen district's semirural surroundings, 6 km (4 miles) from the center of town, has a lot to offer active guests, including tennis, minigolf. — Fodor's