Checking into a Hotel (Im Hotel)

Whether you are staying at a luxury hotel in Munich, a guesthouse in the Black Forest, or a budget hostel in Berlin, this lesson gives you all the vocabulary and phrases you need to check in, make requests, report problems, and check out in German.

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Accommodation Types

German	English
das Hotel	the hotel
die Pension / das Gästehaus	the guesthouse / B&B
die Jugendherberge	the youth hostel
das Hostel	the hostel
die Ferienwohnung	the holiday apartment
das Ferienhaus	the holiday house
der Gasthof	the inn (often with restaurant)
der Campingplatz	the campsite
das Zimmer	the room
die Reservierung / die Buchung	the reservation / booking

Cultural note: In Germany, a Gasthof or Gasthaus is a traditional inn that typically offers both accommodation and a restaurant serving local cuisine. They are especially common in rural Bavaria, the Black Forest, and wine regions.

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Room Types and Features