Hotels in Kristall Palm Beach
Kristall Palm Beach is a family pool and sauna complex in Stein, on the western edge of Nuremberg in Bavaria. Most visiting families either stay a short walk from the pool in Stein itself or base themselves in greater Nuremberg and travel out for the day.
Hotels near Kristall Palm Beach split into two clear camps. A small handful of pensions and apartments sit inside Stein itself, an easy walk from the pool gates and the parish Kirche that anchors the village center. A much bigger pool of hotels spreads into greater Nuremberg instead, a short taxi or public transport ride away, trading pool-side convenience for easier access to Nuremberg Airport, the Altstadt and sights like Lorenzkirche and the Germanic National Museum. Families chasing a quiet pool weekend do best in Stein; families pairing the pool with a city break usually pick Nuremberg and accept the transfer out. Either way, book early once Bavarian school holidays are confirmed, since the closest Stein addresses are the first to sell out.
Kristall Palm Beach in numbers
Family SuitesHoliday Inn - the niu, Leo Nuremberg by IHG
Near the WaterparkExcelsior Hotel Nürnberg Fürth, a member of Radisson Individuals
Family SuitesPLAYMOBIL-Hotel
Family SuitesHotel zum Rednitzgrund
Near the WaterparkThe Cloud One Hotel Nürnberg
Near the WaterparkBIOHOTEL Kunstquartier
Near the WaterparkPension Geiger
Near the WaterparkLe Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg
Spa & WellnessSheraton Carlton Hotel Nuernberg
Near the WaterparkNOVINA HOTEL Südwestpark Nürnberg
BudgetHampton by Hilton Nuremberg City Centre
Near the WaterparkPremier Inn Nürnberg City Opernhaus Hotel
Near the WaterparkNovotel Nuernberg Centre Ville
Spa & WellnessNOVINA HOTEL Tillypark Nuremberg
Near the WaterparkPark Plaza Nuremberg
Near the WaterparkHoliday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Family SuitesHotel Elch
Near the WaterparkHotel Knorz
Near the WaterparkHotel Motel One Nuremberg-Plärrer
Near the WaterparkHotel NH Collection Nürnberg City
Family SuitesNo.5 - Apartmenthaus in Stein - One-Bedroom Apartment
Family SuitesB&B Hotel Nuremberg Central Station
Near the WaterparkBest Western Hotel Nürnberg City West
Breakfast Includedbomonti hotel Nürnberg-West
Near the WaterparkBurghotel Nuremberg
Near the WaterparkFive Reasons Hotel & Hostel
Family SuitesNo. 5 Apartments Stein
Spa & WellnessPark Inn by Radisson Nürnberg
BudgetPremier Inn Nürnberg City Centre Hotel
Near the WaterparkSAN REMO Fine.Food.Hotel
Near the WaterparkScandic Nürnberg Central
Near the WaterparkSORAT Hotel Saxx Nuremberg
Family SuitesZirndorf Sweet Home - Two-Bedroom Apartment
What to expect
- Pensions and apartments a short walk from the pool in Stein
- A wide Nuremberg hotel scene a taxi or tram ride away
- Nuremberg Airport within a 15-40 minute transfer of most addresses
- Altstadt sights like Lorenzkirche and the Germanic National Museum nearby
- PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in neighboring Zirndorf as a second family day out
Local tips
- ✓Stay in Stein itself if the pool is the whole point of the trip; it keeps transfers to a walk instead of a taxi fare.
- ✓Base in central Nuremberg if you're combining the pool with a city break; the Altstadt hotels put Lorenzkirche and the museums on your doorstep too.
- ✓Book well ahead of Bavarian school holidays — the closest Stein pensions and apartments have very few rooms and sell out first.
- ✓If you're flying in, check the airport transfer time before booking; it ranges from roughly 15 minutes to over an hour depending on the address.
- ✓Pair the pool day with PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in nearby Zirndorf for a second family outing without changing hotel base.
- ✓Ask whether breakfast is included before you book; several central Nuremberg hotels charge for it separately.
Where to stay
FAQ
Where should we stay for Kristall Palm Beach with young kids?
Stein itself is the simplest base — a few pensions and apartments are a short walk from the pool, so there's no transfer with tired, wet kids. If those are full, look at addresses on the western edge of Nuremberg with a shorter taxi ride out.
How far is Nuremberg Airport from hotels near Kristall Palm Beach?
It varies widely by address, from around 15 minutes for hotels close to the airport side of Nuremberg to over an hour by public transport from village addresses in Stein. Check the specific hotel's transfer time before booking if you're flying in.
Is it better to stay in Stein or in central Nuremberg?
Stein suits a pure pool trip — you're a walk from the water and skip the transfer entirely. Central Nuremberg suits families combining the pool with the Altstadt, Lorenzkirche and the museums, at the cost of a taxi or tram ride out to Stein each day.
Are there family suites or apartments near Kristall Palm Beach?
Yes — several apartment-style stays in Stein and nearby Zirndorf offer kitchens and multiple bedrooms, useful for longer stays or larger family groups who want to self-cater between pool sessions.
What else can families do near Kristall Palm Beach besides the pool?
PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in neighboring Zirndorf is the obvious pairing and is close enough to combine with a Stein stay. Central Nuremberg adds the Altstadt, Lorenzkirche and the Germanic National Museum for a city-break day.
When should we book hotels near Kristall Palm Beach?
Book as early as you can once Bavarian school holiday dates are set. The handful of pensions and apartments actually inside Stein are small and limited, and they are consistently the first rooms to disappear for peak dates.