Best Hotels Companies in Germany
The 81 best Hotels companies in Germany in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Tank & Rast.
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Ranked: Best Hotels companies in Germany
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tank & Rast Operator of service outlets in Germany | $1.4B | 55 mo ago | Acquired | Karl H Rolfes CEO | 1951 | — | — |
| 2 | Gorgeous Smiling Hotels Operator of hotels | $29M | 42 mo ago | Funding Raised | Andreas Erben Managing Director | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — |
| 3 | Adina Apartment Hotels Operator of standalone hotel | $19M | 45 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1982 | PythonGoogle MapsDjango+28 | — |
| 4 | Leonardo Hotels Chain of hotels | $16M | 41 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2007 | Amazon WebstoreApple iCloud MailTypeScript+34 | 1 partnership · 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 5 | Steigenberger Chains providing lodging, dining, meeting, event, and spa services | $16M | 47 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1996 | Cart FunctionalityPayPalNginx+8 | 1 launch |
| 6 | A&o Hostels Provider of hospitality services | $16M | 40 mo ago | Acquired | Michael Kluge Founder | 2000 | Google MapsBootstrapPayPal+23 | — |
| 7 | Travel Charme Provider of hotels and resorts in various locations | $12M | 59 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1993 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+9 | — |
| 8 | Precise Hotels | $12M | 42 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2007 | Cart FunctionalityElement UIAmazon Web Services+21 | — |
| 9 | arcona Management Chains providing lodging, dining, and vacation rental services to travelers | $10M | 44 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2008 | ContaoPHPUbuntu+13 | — |
| 10 | Stay Awesome Provider of hotel accommodations services | $1M | 30 mo ago | Seed | Anna Fahle Co-Founder | 2021 | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+21 | — |
Top 12 Hotels companies in Germany
#1
Funding Raised · Grunwald, Bavaria · founded 2015 · 40 employees$29.2Mraised▾
Operator of hotels
- Dec 2022Grant (prize money)$2.6M
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$26.3M
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$119.1K
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$118.2K
#2
Acquired · Bonn, North Rhine Westphalia · founded 1951 · 400 employees$1.4Braised▾
Autobahn Tank & Rast is an operator of service outlets in Germany. The company operates service outlets along the German autobahns - the motorway network. The company operates 350 gas filling stations and 390 service areas including approximately 50 hotels.
#3
Seed · Kassel, State of Hessen · founded 2021$1.1Mraised▾
Stay Awesome is a hospitality provider based in Kassel, Germany. They offer apartments and hotel accommodations through their platform.
- Dec 2023Seed$1.1M
#4
Acquired · Berlin, Berlin · founded 2000 · 27 employees$15.7Mraised▾
Company provides hospitality services. It offers affordable and centrally located accommodations in the most interesting cities. It provides innovative combination of hotel and hostel under one roof offers our guests a large variety of different room options suitable within everyone's price range
- Feb 2023Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Mar 2022Grant (prize money)$11M
- Nov 2021Grant (prize money)$2M
#5
Funding Raised · Berlin, Berlin · founded 2007 · 2200 employees$16.3Mraised▾
Chain of hotels
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$2.4M
- Nov 2021Grant (prize money)$13.9M
#6
Funding Raised · Germany · founded 2007$11.9Mraised▾
- Dec 2022Grant (prize money)$588.7K
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$513.9K
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$10.8M
#7
Funding Raised · Berlin, Berlin · founded 1982 · 346 employees$18.9Mraised▾
Operator of standalone hotel
- Aug 2022Grant (prize money)$2.3M
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$3.3M
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$13.2M
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$122.5K
#8
Funding Raised · Rostock, Mecklenburg Vorpommern · founded 2008 · 978 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Chains providing lodging, dining, and vacation rental services to travelers. They offer accommodations in hotels and vacation homes. Guests can enjoy on-site restaurants. The company focuses on providing unique experiences through design, hospitality, and cuisine. It aims to create memorable stays for guests seeking relaxation and exploration.
- Oct 2022Grant (prize money)$2.5M
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$6.7M
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$1.4M
#9
Acquired · Germany · founded 1996 · 58 employees$16.1Mraised▾
Chains providing lodging, dining, meeting, event, and spa services. They offer accommodations ranging from traditional hotels to modern design properties. Guests can enjoy culinary experiences and wellness facilities. The company focuses on providing hospitality and guest experiences.
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$2.5M
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$13.6M
#10
Acquired · Berlin, Berlin · founded 1993 · 740 employees$11.9Mraised▾
Provider of hotels and resorts in various locations. It is a hospitality company that offers accommodations for holidays, events, office meetings, and wellness services.
- Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$11.9M
#11
Funding Raised · Hamburg, Hamburg · 1200 employees—raised▾
Operator of hotels providing lodging, dining, meeting, and event services. The business offers accommodations ranging from economy to premium options. It provides venues for meetings, events, and conferences, along with related services. The business also manages restaurants and bars within its hotel properties.
#12
Funding Raised · Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg Vorpommern · founded 2012 · 53 employees—raised▾
Von der romantischen Ruheoase inmitten der Weinberge über das schicke Tagungshotel am Puls der Zeit bis hin zu afrikanischem Flair im Sauerland: Willkommen bei der halbersbacher hospitality group. Unsere eigentümergeführte Hotelgruppe umfasst 11 Hotels, deutschlandweit verteilt. Bei uns gilt: Wir sind gemeinsam, wir sind individuell. Wir sind gemeinsam individuell.
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