'There is only one way that a man can connect to the higher power, and that is through being healthy and hale. Those who can't, sadly just end up missing that boat in my opinion.
Christian Paullini, a noted physician and philosopher of the 17th century, was a staunch supporter of maintaining one's health to achieve a greater goal of personal as well as national scales. Born in Eisenach, Paullini was one of the most influential of German intellectual of his times, and if the words of his that are quoted above are anything to go by, it's not a surprise why that turned out to be the case.
Besides Paullini, masters of various other walks of life have been created and nourished by Eisenach over one millennium of its recorded history. Eisenach of today, however, is best known as a quaint city that chooses to fly undetected, at low altitudes, just to be sure that its safe haven of solitude and tranquillity is not shattered.
But it's a real disappointment, considering the kind of tourism potential Eisenach seems to possess. From Bach to Martin Luther, many luminaries have graced her with their presence, at times with their love, and that lingering spirit of affection still flourishes somewhere in this city. That should be good enough a reason to convince our readers (most of whom are pretty much always up for exploring new places and learning about new tourism ideas). In that way, this short and simple article describing what you should be expecting from hotels in Eisenach will be of some iota of help!
Budget Hotels in Eisenach
As we have mentioned many times in a number of our travel articles, Germany is generally considered to be one of the most expensive cities in Europe to travel to. Strong currency and a host of performing assets (real estate and businesses, for example) mean that the economy of Germany is in the pink of its health, creating a positive atmosphere that's conducive for growth in all quarters.
No wonder then that real estate prices in Germany are a notch or two higher above the European average, and cost of living in Germany is about 15% above and beyond the European counterpart. So, it should be expected while travelling to Eisenach that finding cheap hotels is going to be a task of no respite and no reprieve. But that's well and fine, because to spare you that hard-work, we have already reviewed a bunch of promising cheap hotels here in Eisenach, in order to shortlist two of them for your consideration!
Ibis Budget Eisenach and Hotel Seine Eisenach are two extremely elegant and value for money options, as far as Eisenach hotels are concerned. Spacious rooms coupled with good, homely food mean that your stay in the either of these will be full of comfort and relaxation.
Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Spas in Eisenach
Being a well-developed city means that Eisenach is surely not without its fair share of luxury resorts that can help tourists and visitors hang their shoes for a while and have a swell time in the company of truly world-class facilities and amenities.
A common misconception regarding luxury hotels in Eisenach is that a good number of these are actually just ordinary choices, made more pompous by hefty price tags they carry. While it's not for us to pass the word of judgement, we would certainly try our best to shortlist 3 of the best choices of luxurious, lavish and extravagant Eisenach hotels just for the use of our readers!
Pentahotel Eisenach, without much competition, ranks right at the top of this list, scoring impressively in every relevant department. Actually, the goodwill among tourists that Pentahotel the Brand carries is sure enough to thrust its scale even higher and higher in coming years.
Hotel Villa Anna is an offbeat choice in this category. It is not really a ˜hotel' per se, but more like a serviced apartment where you can live your days in Eisenach away at peace and quietude. Of course, prices charged to you per night will be in accordance with the heavy dose of luxury and regal life you will be enjoying!
Alternative Lodging Options in Eisenach
Apart from traditional ones, there are a handful of alterative lodging options in Eisenach that tourists can avail of, should they feel the need to swerve from the normal trajectory of landing-booking-checkout.
If the duration of your stay in Eisenach is going to exceed a modest mark of one week, it would be very much reasonable for you to think of saving a bit of money along the way. For short stays, this whole exercise might not make much sense, but for long stays, staying at a boutique or independent hotel can surely save you a huge chunk of your travel budget!
There are guest houses, holiday rentals and homestays in the business district of Eisenach, and most of them are readily available for rent, provided that you are well-stocked on necessary documentation and paperwork.
Hotels Near Eisenach Airport
The closest airports to Eisenach are Erfurt (around 70 km) and Frankfurt (around 200 km). Most tourists arrive in Eisenach by train, either from Frankfurt or from Berlin.
While it would make no sense whatsoever to find good options for lodging near these airports, tourists can choose to look for decent and budget friendly lodges and inns near the train station, in order to save some time and money that would otherwise be just frittered away on commute!
Ideal Time to Visit Eisenach
Like most German cities, the best time to visit Eisenach is during the months of May and June.
You will find that the city is at its cheeriest during these months, as a number of art and food festivals grace the city. Furthermore, aggregable weather of high summer ensures that everyone is always in the brightest of spirits, turning the whole mood “ we are talking about the entire city “ into a jovial frenzy.