Hotel Lindenhof in Passau

Set 2.6 km from the Austrian border, this laid-back guesthouse is also 9 km from both the baroque style St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Veste Oberhaus 13th-century fortress.The relaxed rooms and suites have balconies with views of the Bavarian forest, plus satellite TV. Upgraded rooms add flat-screens and Wi-Fi, while suites offer living rooms with pull-out sofas and access to a rooftop terrace. A 1-bedroom apartment also has a kitchen. There's no air-conditioning.Free breakfast is served in a modern dining room. There's a spa with a whirlpool tub, a sauna, and beauty and massage treatments.