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no fear, as the swanky furnishings - from the Roman-style steam bath to the flashy piano
bar - have little in common with institutional care. High-ceilinged rooms are business
standard though display little historical charm. Bus 916 from the ZOB stops nearby.
Hotel Europa €€
( 309 3020;
www.hotel-europa-bamberg.de
; Untere Königstrasse 6-8; r €89-119)
The
Europa is a spick-and-span but unfussy affair above the town's most respected Italian res-
taurant, just outside the Altstadt. Ask for a room at the front with views of the Dom and
the red-tiled roofs of the Altstadt. Breakfast is in the restaurant or out in the sunny court-
yard.
HOTEL
Backpackers Bamberg €
( 222 1718;
www.backpackersbamberg.de
; Heilig- grabstrasse 4; dm €15-18, s/d €27/
40; )
Bamberg's backpacker hostel is a funky but well-kept affair, with clean dorms, a
fully functional kitchen and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Make sure you let staff
know when you're arriving, as it's left unmanned for most of the day. Located around
400m north along Luitpoldstrasse from the Luitpoldbrücke.
HOSTEL
Campingplatz Insel €
( 563 20;
www.campinginsel.de
; Am Campingplatz 1; tents €4-8, adult/car €5/4)
If
rustling nylon is your abode of choice, this well-equipped site, in a tranquil spot right on
the river, is the sole camping option. Take bus 918 to Campingplatz.
CAMPGROUND
Eating & Drinking
Messerschmidt €€
( 297 800; Lange Strasse 41; mains €12-25; lunch & dinner)
This stylish gourmet
eatery may be ensconced in the house where aviation engineer Willy Messerschmidt was
born, but there's nothing 'plane' about dining here. The place oozes old-world charm,
with dark woods, white linens and traditionally formal service. Sharpen your molars on
platters of roast duck and red cabbage out on the alfresco terrace overlooking a pretty
park, or in the attached wine tavern.
FRANCONIAN
