Hauptbahnhof Travel Guide
Stuttgart
Visit Hauptbahnhof
Popular places to visit
Porsche Museum
Appreciate the power, technology and aesthetic qualities of Porsche’s renowned racing and sports cars, with more than 80 vehicles on display at this museum.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Discover over 100 years of automobile history with a tour of some of the earliest, most famous and technologically advanced cars.
Stuttgart Trade Fair
Learn about the events happening in Stuttgart Trade Fair during your trip to Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Schlossplatz
Framed by historical buildings, scattered with monuments and home to open-air concerts, this central square is one of the city’s favorite social gathering places.
Wilhelma Zoo
Discover thousands of exotic animals and plant species at this zoological and botanical garden located in the grounds of a former royal retreat.
Cannstatter Wasen
Enjoy an outing to Cannstatter Wasen during your stay in Stuttgart. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Stuttgart: Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket
Stuttgart: Bean District Walking Tour with Swabian Food
Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart
Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hauptbahnhof
Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
"A spotlessly clean, modern and stylish hotel just a short walk (<5 mins) to the main (HBF) train station, which was perfect for transport on to the Porsche and Mercedes museums. Location is great, and not as hard to find as some reviews have suggested due to the ongoing renovations of the HBF main ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
"The room was large and well appointed. My wife really liked that the bathroom had both a tub and shower. The only issue is that the AC fan is noisy and doesn’t move much air so took awhile to cool the room."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
"Great location near train station and city center."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
PLAZA INN Rieker Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
"Amazing Reception staff, very welcoming & caring. This hotel is conveniently located for the Central Station."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hotel Unger
"The hotel needs an update. Location is good but we got attitude at check in. Were told no air conditioning available when we asked at bedtime. We tried to sleep with window open but street noise made sleeping impossible. Way too warm in room to be comfortable! If air conditioning is conditional, ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
"Nothing to complain (which is rare for me), so enjoy your stay in Stuttgart."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hauptbahnhof
Stuttgart-Mitte
Museums, historical sites and gardens highlight some notable features of Stuttgart-Mitte. Make a stop by Schlossplatz or Konigstrasse while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Schlossplatz U-Bahn or Friedrichsbau U-Bahn to get around town.
Vaihingen
Noted for its spas and forests, there's plenty to explore in Vaihingen. Top attractions like Corso Cinema International and Computermuseum der Informatik are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Schillerplatz U-Bahn or Vaihingen U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Bad Cannstatt
You might enjoy the museums while in Bad Cannstatt. Wilhelma Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Kursaal U-Bahn or Uff-Kirchhof U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Zuffenhausen
Consider exploring the interesting museums in Zuffenhausen. If sightseeing is on the list, Porsche Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Zuffenhausen Station or Kirchtalstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the area.
Rathaus
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Rathaus. Top attractions like Market Hall and Old Castle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Osterreichischer Platz U-Bahn or Stadtmitte Station to see more of the city.
