Hotel Krokodil

Hotel Krokodil is a three-star hotel at Kleinschmidtstraße 12 in the Weststadt district of Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Weststadt is a largely residential and mixed-use area between the Hauptbahnhof and the Altstadt, known for its late nineteenth-century apartment blocks, tree-lined streets and neighbourhood cafés. The address places the hotel within reasonable reach of the Hauptbahnhof and of Bismarckplatz, the central tram and bus interchange, and the pedestrian zone of the Hauptstraße begins at Bismarckplatz. The Marktplatz, the university squares and the castle funicular at Kornmarkt can be reached by a walk of about twenty to thirty minutes, or more quickly by tram or bus.

The hotel belongs to the mid-priced category, with typical rates around EUR 85-170 per night. The atmosphere is that of a quiet, neighbourhood city hotel, well suited to travellers who prefer a calmer residential setting over the busier old-town lanes and who do not mind a short ride into the centre.

Listed room types are Single, Double and Twin rooms. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a reception desk and a breakfast service, with breakfast served on site. For other meals, the Weststadt has local restaurants and bakeries, and the Altstadt and Bergheim offer a very wide range of dining, from student cafés to wine taverns serving regional dishes. No spa, pool or fitness room is listed for the property.

The service character is relaxed and practical, with reception staff able to provide directions, public transport advice and ideas for day trips to Speyer, Schwetzingen and the Neckar valley. The hotel suits visitors who want somewhere calmer, including business travellers who visit companies and institutions in the western districts, and leisure guests who plan to use public transport. Parking in residential streets is generally easier than in the old town, though availability and any charges should be confirmed when booking. The hotel's website, krokodil-heidelberg.de, offers current rates and details.