Weserstadion

To get the full Bremen experience, stay in Mitte the commercial centre of the city. With everything from stylish bars and shops to exciting landmarks and cultural attractions, it provides some of the cities best shopping, nightlife, entertainment.

To delve deeper into the city’s history and culture, there’s nowhere better to stay than Schnoor, Bremen’s medieval Old Town. From Bremen Rathaus in Market Square to the quiet Old Town alleys, this area is fraught with history and blessed with some of Germany’s best historic architecture.

Foodies will wish to stay near the restaurant-lined waterfront, Schlachte, which sits just south of the Old Town overlooking the Weser River. Between the restaurants, pubs, and bars, it’s ideal for a more muted and casual evening out.

If you prefer edgy and industrial to whimsical and historic, head south of the Weser River to Alte Neustadt aka New Town. Built as a commercial port centre during the industrial revolution, this red-brick neighbourhood is now transformed into the city’s new-age hangout. During the day its cool coffee houses are the perfect place to chill, and at night its bars come to life with the city’s alternative crowds.

For a more refined Bremen experience, perhaps opt for Schwachhausen instead. This upscale business district is preferred by the city’s wealthier residents. Between its luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants, it will provide an exquisite stay in Bremen. Home to fun and learning-centric museums like Universum Bremen and Focke Museum, it’s also ideal for families.

With trams, buses, and Ubers aplenty, it’s explore every facet of Bremen from wherever you decide to stay in the city.