Popular places to visit
Schillerplatz
Tour a 16th-century public square and visit its renovated ancient structures including a castle, church and a gothic building.
Old Castle
Visit an ancient castle to learn about the history of the region. See Stone Age relics, crown jewels of nobility and part of a Roman soldier’s ceremonial uniform.
Market Hall
Stock up on local specialties and foods from around the world amid the art nouveau surrounds of this huge indoor market.
Stuttgart Collegiate Church
Browse displays of ancient art and climb to the top of the tower for sweeping city views at this pretty church, which overlooks the vibrant Schillerplatz square.
Charles Square (Karlsplatz)
You can find out about the history of Stuttgart with a stop at Charles Square (Karlsplatz). Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
St. Leonhard Church
After visiting St. Leonhard Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stuttgart. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore Stuttgart in 60 minutes with a Local
Stuttgart: Culinary Excursion through Bad Cannstatt
Top hotels in Rathaus
Hotel Boulevard
Courteous and helpful staff. Excellent location. Satisfying breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Ruby Hanna Hotel Stuttgart
What a neat hotel with a mall attached to it. Great location to walk to Christmas markets
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Royal
We stayed at this hotel for four nights to visit the Christmas markets in and around Stuttgart. The location is very convenient, practically in the city center. We walked to all the markets, but only drove to the Mercedes Museum. The hotel has its own paid parking, which is recommended to reserve ...
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
EmiLu Design Hotel
Lovely hotel in a prime location!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Garni am Olgaeck
Alles war prima
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
The hotel had two towers. We stayed in the second tower connected by a long underground tunnel. Which meant getting to the room took a long time. When our jet cars stopped working it made the trip to the front desk and back a bit annoying. Friendly staff. The gym was lacking in every way imaginable. ...
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathaus
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-Mitte
Museums, historic 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 Opera or Schlossplatz.
Feuersee
Appreciated for its bars and live music, you might consider exploring Feuersee. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Theater of Old Town, and jump on the metro at Feuersee S-Bahn or Berliner Platz-Hohe Strasse U-Bahn to get around the city.
Hauptbahnhof
Consider a visit to Konigstrasse and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hauptbahnhof. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arnulf-Klett-Platz U-Bahn or Stuttgart Central Station S-Bahn (tief).
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.
