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.
MHP Arena
Support the famous VfB Stuttgart soccer team, take a tour of this innovative stadium and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Stuttgart: Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket
Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart
Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Stuttgart: Culinary Excursion through Bad Cannstatt
Stuttgart: Stuttgart Wine Museum Wine Tasting
Top hotels in Hauptbahnhof
Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
"This hotel is really nice. The atmosphere is modern yet comfortable. The staff is really friendly and the breakfast bar is nice. I had a balcony which was spacious and nice to have a great view!"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
"Ok"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
PLAZA INN Rieker Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
"Excellent location, very polite staff"
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
"Close to the train station which worked well for us. Quiet rooms and good cocktails at the bar."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
"Nice and cosy"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
ARCOTEL Camino
"The location of the hotel is excellent and is a short 7 to 9 min walk to the Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (if one knows how to navigate your way out of the station with the ongoing construction). Also, the Stadtbibliothek U-bahn station is a short 3 min walk away with Stuttgart Airport access on the U6 ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hauptbahnhof
Europaviertel
Discover Europaviertel, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Europaviertel include Public Library Stuttgart and Milaneo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Budapester Platz U-Bahn.
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.
Oberer Schlossgarten
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Oberer Schlossgarten. You might want to make time for a stop at Schlossplatz or Stuttgart National Theater.
Kernerviertel
Consider a visit to Konigstrasse and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Kernerviertel. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Neckartor U-Bahn or Staatsgalerie U-Bahn.
Neue Vorstadt
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Neue Vorstadt. Top attractions like Konigstrasse and Stuttgart Art Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rotebuhlplatz Stadtmitte U-Bahn or Friedrichsbau U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Stuttgart-Nord
Stuttgart-Nord is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Killesberg U-Bahn or Stadtbibliothek (Handwerkskammer) U-Bahn to explore sights like Weissenhof Museum.
