Germany Guide
Thuringia
Accommodation
1 Camping Jena 2km east of the centre at Am Erikönig off Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse (A7) 
03641/66 66 88 
www.camping-jena.com A great campsite, which makes up in laid-back vibe what it lacks in mod cons – take tram #2 or #4; reception is in the old tram carriage.
2 Ibis Hotel City am Holzmarkt Teichgraben 1 03641/81 30 www.ibishotel.com The usual identikit modern rooms from the chain, and on the snug side to boot, but keenly priced for the location. Price: €61-80
3 IJH Jena Am Herrenberge 3 03641/68 72 30, www.jena.jugendherberge.de . The town's "international youth hostel" is in a far-flung GDR-era apartment block in the southwest suburbs, best treated as a last resort after private rooms; take buses #10, #13 or #14 towards Beutenberg and alight at "Zeiss-Werk". Price: €24
4 Schwarzer Bär Lutherplatz 2 03641/40 60 www.schwarzer-baer-jena.de Good-value accommodation in a traditional, enjoyably old-fashioned four-star created from a central inn – former guests include Martin Luther in his Jünker Jorg disguise. The hotel's restaurant is renowned for traditional dishes revived from old cookbooks – game is a speciality. Price: €81-100
5 Steigenberger Esplanade Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4 03641/80 00 www.jena.steigenberger.de Large, central hotel of the prestige Steigenberger chain that's canopied by a spectacular glass roof to bring a light, airy feel. The modern business style is more welcoming than usual, too. Price: €101–200
6 Zur Noll Oberlauengasse 20 03641 597 70 www.zur-noll.de Pleasant rooms above a restaurant with an unrivalled location in the heart of the Altstadt. Price: €81-100
7 Zur Schweiz Quergasse 15 03641/520 50 www.zur-schweiz.de Comfy, old-fashioned family-run place, well located off Jena's bar-strip Wagnergasse. Price: €61-80