Lesson 62: Reading Hotel and Travel Ads
In this lesson, you’ll practice reading simple hotel and travel ads in German. You already know the basic hotel words, so this lesson is not about memorizing more room vocabulary. It is about finding the important information quickly.
When you read a hotel ad, you do not need to understand every word. You need to find details like:
- What kind of room is available
- How much it costs
- Whether breakfast is included
- Where the hotel is
- Whether the room sounds quiet, central, cheap, or expensive
- Which option is better for a simple travel situation
What You’ll Learn
- How to understand simple hotel and travel ads
- How to find prices, room types, breakfast, and location
- How to compare two simple options without difficult grammar
- How to choose the best hotel for a situation
- How to understand useful ad words like inklusive, extra, and zentral
Vocabulary for This Lesson
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Die Anzeige | The ad |
| Der Prospekt | The brochure |
| Die Lage | The location |
| Zentral | Central / centrally located |
| In der Nähe | Nearby / near |
| Inklusive | Included |
| Extra | Extra |
| Pro Nacht | Per night |
| Pro Person | Per person |
| Günstig | Affordable/good value |
| Teuer | Expensive |
| Der Preis | The price |
| Das Angebot | The offer/deal |
These words help you understand short hotel descriptions, brochures, and travel offers.
Reading Hotel Ads
Hotel ads often use short phrases instead of full sentences.
You might see:
Einzelzimmer: 70 Euro pro Nacht
Single room: 70 euros per night
Doppelzimmer: 95 Euro pro Nacht
Double room: 95 euros per night
Frühstück inklusive
Breakfast included
Frühstück extra
Breakfast extra
Zentrale Lage
Central location
In der Nähe vom Bahnhof
Near the train station
These phrases are short, but they tell you a lot.
What To Look For First
When you read a hotel ad, start with the most important details.
1. Room Type
Look for:
Einzelzimmer
Single room
Doppelzimmer
Double room
2. Price
Look for:
70 Euro pro Nacht
70 euros per night
120 Euro pro Nacht
120 euros per night
50 Euro pro Person
50 euros per person
3. Breakfast
Look for:
Frühstück inklusive
Breakfast included
Frühstück extra
Breakfast extra
Ohne Frühstück
Without breakfast
4. Location
Look for:
zentral
central
in der Stadt
in the city
in der Nähe vom Bahnhof
near the train station
ruhige Lage
quiet location
Understanding inklusive and extra
Two common ad words are:
Inklusive
Included
Extra
Extra / for an additional cost
Examples:
Frühstück inklusive
Breakfast included
Frühstück 10 Euro extra
Breakfast 10 euros extra
WLAN inklusive
Wi-Fi included
You may see inklusive in ads, hotels, tours, and travel offers. It tells you that something is already part of the price.
Understanding Pro Nacht and Pro Person
Hotel ads often show prices with pro.
Pro Nacht means per night.
Pro Person means per person.
Examples:
80 Euro pro Nacht
80 euros per night
40 Euro pro Person
40 euros per person
A room can cost pro Nacht, but a travel offer or breakfast price may be listed pro Person.
Comparing Two Options
At A1, you do not need complicated comparison sentences. You can compare with short, clear statements.
Hotel A ist günstig.
Hotel A is affordable.
Hotel B ist teuer.
Hotel B is expensive.
Hotel A ist zentral.
Hotel A is central.
Hotel B ist ruhig.
Hotel B is quiet.
Then you can choose:
Ich nehme Hotel A.
I’ll take Hotel A.
Hotel A ist besser für mich.
Hotel A is better for me.
The word besser means better.
You can use it in simple sentences:
Hotel A ist besser.
Hotel A is better.
Das Angebot ist besser.
The offer is better.
Hotel Ad 1
Read this ad.
Hotel Am Markt
Einzelzimmer: 75 Euro pro Nacht
Doppelzimmer: 100 Euro pro Nacht
Frühstück inklusive
Zentrale Lage
In der Nähe vom Bahnhof
Rezeption ab 7 Uhr geöffnet
What This Means
This hotel is central. It is near the train station. Breakfast is included. The reception desk opens at 7:00.
Hotel Ad 2
Read this ad.
Hotel Sonnengarten
Einzelzimmer: 65 Euro pro Nacht
Doppelzimmer: 90 Euro pro Nacht
Frühstück 10 Euro extra
Ruhige Lage
Großer Garten
20 Minuten mit dem Bus ins Zentrum
What This Means
This hotel is quieter and cheaper, but breakfast costs extra. It is not directly in the center. You need 20 minutes by bus to get to the city center.
Comparing The Two Hotels
| Detail | Hotel Am Markt | Hotel Sonnengarten |
|---|---|---|
| Single room | 75 Euro | 65 Euro |
| Double room | 100 Euro | 90 Euro |
| Breakfast | Included | 10 Euro extra |
| Location | Central | Quiet |
| Near the train station | Yes | No |
| Best for… | City/train travel | Quiet stay |
Now you can choose based on what you need.
Ich nehme Hotel Am Markt. Das Hotel ist zentral.
I’ll take Hotel Am Markt. The hotel is central.
Ich nehme Hotel Sonnengarten. Das Hotel ist ruhig und günstig.
I’ll take Hotel Sonnengarten. The hotel is quiet and affordable.
Choosing The Best Hotel
Different people need different hotels.
Situation 1
You arrive by train and want to stay near the station.
Best choice:
Hotel Am Markt
Why?
Das Hotel ist in der Nähe vom Bahnhof.
The hotel is near the train station.
Situation 2
You want a quiet hotel and a cheaper room.
Best choice:
Hotel Sonnengarten
Why?
Das Hotel ist ruhig und günstig.
The hotel is quiet and affordable.
Situation 3
You want breakfast included.
Best choice:
Hotel Am Markt
Why?
Frühstück ist inklusive.
Breakfast is included.
Reading Practice
Sofia und Max machen Urlaub. Sie suchen ein Hotel für zwei Nächte.
Hotel Am Markt kostet 100 Euro pro Nacht für ein Doppelzimmer. Das Frühstück ist inklusive. Das Hotel ist zentral und in der Nähe vom Bahnhof.
Hotel Sonnengarten kostet 90 Euro pro Nacht für ein Doppelzimmer. Das Frühstück kostet 10 Euro extra pro Person. Das Hotel ist ruhig und hat einen großen Garten. Mit dem Bus fährt man 20 Minuten ins Zentrum.
Sofia möchte ein ruhiges Hotel. Max möchte ein Hotel in der Nähe vom Bahnhof. Sie sprechen zusammen und wählen Hotel Am Markt, denn sie kommen mit dem Zug an und möchten zentral wohnen.
