Central Europe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Europe
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Berlin showing forests, autumn colours and a garden
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Where to stay in Central Europe

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Amsterdam City Centre

4.5/5(187 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Anne Frank House are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

Amsterdam City Centre
Charles Bridge which includes a city, a river or creek and heritage elements

Prague City Center

Old Town Square and Museum of Medieval Torture are top sights in Prague City Center, and you should be sure to explore the acclaimed art galleries. Hop aboard the metro at Karlovy Lázně Stop or Staroměstská Stop to see more sights in the area.

Prague City Center
English Garden featuring a garden and a river or creek

Munich City Centre

3/5(2 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic breweries and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Munich City Centre. Check out top attractions like Marienplatz and Frauenkirche, and jump on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

Munich City Centre
Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture

Mitte

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Mitte
Buda Castle which includes a castle, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Budapest City Centre

Known for its stunning cathedral, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Budapest City Centre. Top attractions like Ferenc Deak Square and Ferris Wheel of Budapest are major draws. Catch the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Budapest City Centre
St. Stephen\'s Cathedral featuring a city, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Innere Stadt

4.5/5(109 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Vienna State Opera and Graben, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Innere Stadt
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam
The price is AU$524 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$524
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,836 reviews)
"Perfect location from the Central Train Station"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$204 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,103 reviews)
"A large but very well run hotel. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast with a large selection of food and drink. Being in the Old Town, places of interest were easily accessible and there were many restaurants within a short walking distance."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Bülowstraße 20-22, Berlin, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$95 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$95
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The property was clean to a good standard, comfortable and warm."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
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WunderLocke Munich
WunderLocke Munich
Gmunder Strasse 27, Munich, BY
Stay at this aparthotel in Munich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)
"Did Not like that they had us sleeping in floor"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

WunderLocke Munich
Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna
Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna
4 out of 5
Karl-Popper-Straße 6, Vienna
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (678 reviews)
"The hotel it was located in a perfect spot , 3 min walk to train station. Clean and modern Decoration. If was so quiet. And the good thing was they have laundry as well."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna
City Pop 2Night Prague
City Pop 2Night Prague
4 out of 5
Legerova 1627/61, Prague
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Prague. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Nice place with new utilities"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

City Pop 2Night Prague
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Popular places to visit

Europa-Park

Europa-Park

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy the rides and games at Europa-Park and see why people love this theme park in Rust. Wander the forests and waterfront while you're in the area.

Europa-Park
Alexanderplatz which includes modern architecture, a square or plaza and a city

Alexanderplatz

4/5(100 reviews)

Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.

Alexanderplatz
Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Almost impossibly picturesque, Ludwig II’s masterpiece of turrets and white walls is perched like a fairy tale above an Alpine valley.

Neuschwanstein Castle
BMW World featuring modern architecture

BMW Welt

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Explore the inner workings of this uniquely Bavarian car brand, learn about its history and see how design and functionality reach their peak in the form of an automobile.

BMW Welt
Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof Gardens

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Explore Keukenhof Gardens, a favourite green space in Lisse, and also enjoy the area's cycling trails. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Keukenhof Gardens
Nürburgring

Nürburgring

Catch an event at Nürburgring during your trip to Nuerburg. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and countryside.

Nürburgring