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( 372 336;
www.mozartfest-wuerzburg.de
;
Jun)
Germany's oldest Mozart festival
takes place at the Residenz throughout June.
CULTURE
Africa Festival
( 150 60;
www.africafestival.org
; late May)
Held on the meadows northwest of the
river at Mainwiesen, complete with markets, food stalls and, if it rains, lots of mud.
Hoffest am Stein
(
www.weingut-am-stein.de
;
early Jul)
Wine and music festival held in the first half of
July at the Weingut am Stein.
WINE & MUSIC
Sleeping
Sleep in Würzburg comes slightly cheaper than in other Bavarian cities.
Hotel Rebstock €€
( 309 30;
www.rebstock.com
;
Neubaustrasse 7; s/d from €101/120; )
Don't
be misled by the Best Western sign out front: Würzburg's top digs, in a squarely renovated
rococo town house, has 70 unique, stylishly finished rooms, impeccable service and an
Altstadt location. The list of illustrious former guests includes Franz Beckenbauer and
Cliff Richard. Bike rental available.
HOTEL
Babelfish €
( 304 0430;
www.babelfish-hostel.de
; Haugerring 2; dm €17-23, s/d €45/70)
With a
name inspired by a creature in Douglas Adams' novel
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy
, this uncluttered and spotlessly clean hostel has 74 beds spread over two floors, a
sunny rooftop terrace, 24-hour reception (2nd floor), wheelchair-friendly facilities and
little extras like card keys and a laundry room. The communal areas are an inviting place
to down a few beers in the evening and there's a well-equipped guest kitchen.
HOSTEL
Hotel Zum Winzermännle €€
( 541 56;
www.winzermaennle.de
; Domstrasse 32; s €56-70, d €86-100; )
This
former winery in the city's pedestrianised heart was rebuilt in its original style after the
GUESTHOUSE
