This gem of a B&B is located in a small side street in the most beautiful district of Stuttgart, the Heusteigviertel. What can we say? We fell in love right away. Upon arrival, you enter a small and friendly reception area with a couch and behind it a kitchen that smells of coffee and freshly baked cake. Outside, a few locals whiz by on their city bikes on their way to work. Everything about this house is just as you would wish for from a Pretty Hotel in a city: small, fine, creative, and cozy from the very first moment.
the Idea
Das Edith is the creation of Claudia Edith Otterbeck. She grew up in Stuttgart and knows the city like the back of her hand. She had always dreamed of opening such a B&B, but as it often happens with opportunities – timing is everything. Claudia truly loves beautiful hotels, and in 2023, she undertook major renovations in an old building to bring Das Edith to life.
The rooms
There are only five cozy rooms, one of which—the suite—is also suitable for families with two children, as it consists of two rooms. We had the privilege of staying in the Grand Suite, a 40-square-meter vintage room with plenty of space and a couch that can also serve as a comfortable sleeping spot for a child. Unique and somewhat reminiscent of New York are the “sleeping boxes” made of wood. They frame the bed and give you the cozy feeling of being protected. Additionally, they contain a TV, so you don’t have to watch the evening news from 17 meters away around the corner.
Culinary
Honestly, at The Edith, you feel like living in a well-organized shared apartment. During the day, the kitchen is open to everyone and you will find an honesty bar where you can help yourself to a beer, a glass of wine, and snacks. In the morning, Claudia serves an excellent breakfast with everything you could wish for. Granola, scrambled eggs from an organic farm, and fresh sourdough bread anyone? Just a little reminder here: If you want to have breakfast, just let them know upon arrival.
Ideal for
Anyone looking for a kind of second home in Stuttgart, those who don’t need a large hotel, and those who don’t need to keep a checklist of things they absolutely need in a hotel.
Special
There are a few special offers. For example, a weekend with the kids in the suite. Discover the city for two nights. On sunny days, take a bike tour to Rosenstein Park. On rainy days, visit a museum. For instance, the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum, Staatsgalerie, and Kunstmuseum. And, of course, the major event, the Jazz Open with Sting & Co.
Edith Rec 2
For dinner Claudia sent us to Vetter restaurant. It’s as good as it gets and an absolute gem for Pretty Hotels fans. It’s best to book a table for your stay in advance (Tel: +49 711 241916).
Edith Rec 2
There are great train connections between Stuttgart and Paris. The train leaving Stuttgart at 10:21 AM takes 3 hours and 21 minutes, so you can have a leisurely breakfast at Claudia’s, read about 77 pages of a good novel, watch the Champagne region and Reims pass by towards the end, and check into your hotel in Paris in the afternoon. It’s worth it even for just one night.
Prices
Doubles from around 120 euros. Breakfast is extra and upon request.
Booking & Contacts
Das Edith
Claudia Edith Otterbeck
Heusteigstraße 34
70180 Stuttgart
Germany
