Leipzig

Luxury hotel in an elegant mansion with a 200-year history of seamless service. — Rough Guide

Set in the heart of the city, adjacent to Markt U-Bahn station, the popular pedestrian district and superlative shopping, this hotel was built more for business than pleasure. — Star Service

Two über-cool apartments for up to six people in former factory buildings of the Spinnerei arts complex. — Rough Guide

The building oozes old-world flair but the roomy apartments with full kitchens above an organic supermarket are state-of-the art and pack plenty of modern design cachet. — Lonely Planet

A new building (2011) sees Leipzig’s oldest hostel move upmarket to be more hotel in some style. Great modern dorms... (women-only dorms available) and seven spacious apartments. — Rough Guide

The German budget design chain comes up trumps again, both for its modest hipster style at an impressive price, and most of all for an unrivalled location in the heart of the Altstadt. — Rough Guide

If you're interested in exploring Leipzig's alternative scene, then this is a great option, in the western district of Plagwitz, a fast up-and-coming, young and arty slice of town. — Lonely Planet

A tiny B&B hiding in the courtyard of a large Stalin-esque edifice on Rossplatz, Gwuni Mopera is a subtly atmospheric option with creaky wooden floors, retro-styled furniture and art on the walls. — Lonely Planet

Never mind the bland facade, as this merely conceals Leipzig's most design-conscious hotel, whose mega-cool lobby leads to 436 luxurious rooms. — Lonely Planet

There's something comfortably stuffy about this venerable abode behind a stately Art Nouveau facade. — Lonely Planet

Rooms are harmonious. elegant and individually styled, while the restaurant is modern and tastefully decorated. — Michelin Guide

A few steps from the central train station, this hotel is primarily geared to the business traveler. — Fodor's

Spotless, well-maintained and near the Hauptbahnhof. — Lonely Planet

On a quiet, residential street in the southern part of the city... awaits this modern and immaculate hotel that delivers four-star comfort at three-star prices. — Lonely Planet

Saxon hospitality is alive and well at this mother-and-son operation in the southern suburb of Connewitz. Rooms are older but in great shape... The city centre is only a quick tram ride away. — Lonely Planet

Karl Mar Slept here in 1874, and you can stay in the same rooms. Others rooms at this villa-style hotel are smaller and less fancy but still tastefully furnished. — Michelin Guide

A makeover in 2009 has revamped this boring business-chain member into a funky style number. — Rough Guide

— Michelin Guide

Located halfway between the city centre and the trade fair grounds, this hotel was clearly designed with the suit brigade in mind, although it's also a decent base for city explorers. — Lonely Planet

— Michelin Guide