Bodensee

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

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

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

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

A typical, family-owned Swabian inn, the Ochsen consists of a traditional Gasthof, and the adjoining, newly renovated Ochsen Hotel am Mehlsack featuring more modern (and pricier) rooms. — Fodor's

The charm of this vine-covered hotel in the center of town has been preserved and supplemented through time—in the hallways you'll find quaint furniture. — Fodor's

Parts of this half-timber hotel in a small village north of Überlingen date from the 17th century, setting a romantic tone that's further enhanced by the huge fireplace in the center of the restaurant. — Fodor's

Rooms at this local landmark—a centuries-old, ivy-clad tavern on Meersburg's market square—have their own corner sitting areas, some with genuine Biedermeier furniture. — Fodor's