A place in the sun

We love it here because no time is wasted and you can enjoy the Baltic Sea beach feeling with beach chairs and deckchairs

If you need to cool off on a hot day, just walk around the corner to the green former ramparts - Wallanlagen - or directly to the city harbour on the Unterwamow.

We love it here because you’re in the heart of Munich and yet surrounded by green – and right by one of Munich’s bedrocks, the Nockherberg.

If you need to cool off on hot days, you don’t have far to go: you can get to the Isar, or more precisely the bathing spot on the eastern side of the Reichenbach Bridge, in next to no time.

We love it here because you can find your spot here whether you’re a sun worshipper or you prefer a bit of shade – and you can hardly get any closer to the Vienna Prater.

If you need to cool off on hot days, then get yourself down to one of the most beautiful natural bathing spots in Vienna – the Kaiserwasser (close to U-Bahn station ‘Kaisermühlen VIC’).

We love it here because our outdoor lounge is a true oasis of calm in the heart of the capital city of Europe. The newly redesigned gardens and the relaxing sound of the fountain lend a special atmosphere to your time in the open air. 

If you need to cool off on hot days, we recommend a scoop of ice cream – or even two – from the Bargello ice cream parlour, just five minutes’ walk from our Motel One.

We love it here because…postcard-perfect Alpine panorama. Immediately and without any effort.

If you need to cool off on hot days, the only right thing to do is get up early, head up the mountain (you can also take the Nordkettenbahn cable car) and enjoy the cool mountain air at higher altitudes.

We love it here because not only are you closer to the sun on our roof terrace, you also have an exceptional view over Augustusplatz.

If you need to cool off on hot days, you’re spoilt for choice. Lakes Zwenkau, Hain, Schladitz and Cospuden make up Leipzig’s Neuseeland lake district, and are sure to keep water lovers happy. 

We love it here because it doesn’t get much more laid-back than this: in our courtyard surrounded by typical British brick buildings, it’s easy to find rest and relaxation. 

If you need to cool off on hot days, then Newcastle lets you see the sea: the sandy beaches of Tynemouth are just 30 minutes away on the metro.

We love it here because we can enjoy a drink on our roof terrace with a breezy view of Barcelona.

If you need to cool off on hot days, then of course ¡Vamos! to the sea. After all, Barcelona has over 4 kilometres of sandy beach! The city beach Barceloneta is about a 20-minute walk away.

We love it here because you're right in the centre of the action - but also somehow not. The view of the market hall without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle - that's something!

If you need to cool off on hot days and can surf: At RiF010 Urban Surf, you can conquer an artificial wave right in the centre of the city. Or, of course, watch from the comfort of the beach bar.

We love it here because you can nestle so cosily in the middle of the city.

If you need to cool off on hot days, Lake Zurich is only 10 minutes away. Visits to lidos - or ‘Badi’ - are a must in Zurich, there is something for every taste: open-air pools, lakeside pools, river pools...