Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the five-star option right on Weimar's market square, with a location guests rate 9.8 out of 10. If value matters more than address, our other two picks scored close to it for about half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury choice in Weimar. It is a five-star hotel, a rating estimated by the accommodation itself, and it sits on the market square. It suits travellers who want to walk out of the door and be among the main sights within minutes, and who value attentive service. It is tagged as pet friendly and lists a gym, a restaurant, air conditioning, a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Skip it if you are counting every euro. The most common complaint is price: guests mention high costs for parking, breakfast and the nightly rate compared with what they got. A spa tag appears in the data, but no spa is named in the facilities list, so confirm it before you book if that is the draw.
Location and getting around
The address is Markt 19, in the area listed as the top-rated area in Weimar. Guests give the location 9.8 out of 10, and the praise is consistent: a central spot on the market square within walking distance of the main sights.
Schloss Weimar and St. Peter und Paul are each about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. The Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar is about 0.4 km, around 5 minutes. These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified, but they show you will not need transport for the centre.
What guests say
The overall score is 8.8 out of 10 from 1,245 reviews, the joint top score among the 4 hotels we compared. Guests like two things above all. First, the location. Second, the staff, who are described as friendly, professional, attentive and helpful.
On the negative side, value comes up. Some guests feel parking, breakfast and room rates are high for the experience. Breakfast is listed as American and buffet; check whether it is in your rate.
Price compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put the Elephant at €192.50 per night. The median for the hotels we sampled was €114.08, so you pay a clear premium. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Leonardo Hotel Weimar, was €88.65 per night with four stars and an 8.1 score. Our Best Value pick, Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof, was €93.50 with four stars and 8.7, only 0.1 below the Elephant. In plain terms, you pay about €99 more per night for five stars and the market square address.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Weimar. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels get priority, and a four-star fallback would need at least 8.5. The Elephant has five stars, shares the top guest score in our sample and has the strongest location score, which made it the clear upscale choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate details closely, since breakfast and parking are where guests feel the extra cost.
If you drive, ask for the parking price in advance. Check gym and restaurant opening times and any fees for your dates, and confirm the pet policy if you travel with an animal.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Where is Hotel Elephant Weimar?
At Markt 19, on the market square. Schloss Weimar is about 3 minutes away on foot as a straight-line estimate.
How much does Hotel Elephant Weimar cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €192.50 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
Not confirmed. Breakfast is listed as American and buffet, but guests say it can be expensive, so check whether your rate includes it.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Not confirmed. A spa tag appears in the data, but the facilities list names a gym, restaurant, garden and terrace, not a spa. Ask the hotel directly.
Is it worth paying more than the Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof?
Only if the market square address and five stars matter to you. The Russischer Hof scored 8.7 at €93.50 per night against 8.8 at €192.50 here.