Top 11 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Kiel, Germany - Updated 2024

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Kiel, Germany is a city on the Baltic Sea in Northern Germany. Kiel is a city with a lot of history to it, and many of its attractions display elements of Kiel’s past. The Laboe Naval Memorial was built in 1936 and is a memorial dedicated to honour German World War I sailors. Kiel is one of the only places in the world to have a former, active German U-Boat on display. The U-995 is a historical museum about World War II. The Old Botanical Garden is a botanical garden with a fountain, seating areas, and a restaurant next to it. Because of Kiel’s location to water, it has played a huge part in its past and continues to be a part of its present. The Kiel Maritime Museum displays information about Kiel’s maritime history. Kiel Canal is a 98 km (60.8 miles) area of freshwater used for sailing. Kieler Forde space contains the marina, lighthouse, and a seaside resort. Take a look at the Airbnb vacation rentals listed below to stay in Kiel, Germany!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.

1. Comfy flat near Holtenauer Straße (from USD 40)

Inside an old building located directly across the stunning Schrevenpark lies this one-bedroom flat that can sleep up to two guests. With an equipped kitchen and a peaceful garden, the home guarantees a comfortable place to stay after a long day of touring. Also, its location is only a five-minute walk from the famous Holtenauer Straße and is 20 minutes away from Kieler Förde. The cozy rental is also conveniently close to many bars, restaurants, bakeries, and other commercial shops.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
1.62 km (1.1 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
299 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
everything as i expected bengt is a very friendly person coffee machine in the kitchen :-)
lovely bright airy and spacious room with very comfortable bed and sofa
Cleanliness:
very nice and clean apartment
the room is clean quiet and spacious
the room was clean calm and nice
the apartment itself is very comfortable clean and quiet
most of all it was bright and clean which i am particular over
Host:
pleasant host and room
the host was super welcoming friendly and helpful
great host thanks bengt :)
bengt is a great host; i wish i could speak german better
bengt was a great host
Location:
the location was nice close to a large park in a calm post of town
also bengt pointed out a nice place to eat close to his house
great room in a nice area close to the city center and a beautiful park
schrevenpark some 2 minutes walk away was beautiful
very nice flat close to the university of kiel 20 minutes walk to the centrum of kiel
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2. One-bedroom apartment near a market

This rental is the one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with a small kitchen. The rental is located near the aquarium and just a 7-minute walk from a weekly market. The rental includes everything to make guests feel at home during their stay like Wi-Fi, a washer, linens/bed sheets, bathroom essentials, heating and living necessities.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
828 meters (0.6 ft) from Aquarium GEOMAR
544 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
everything you might need is available even free wifi
i like the chair in de bedroom and the modern bathroom
Cleanliness:
stylish clean just outstanding
perfectly clean and nicely decorated
the apartment was clean and comfortable and very cosy
the apartment was very nice and perfectly clean
the apartment was spotlessly clean and everything was perfect
Host:
sönke was a really helpful host
very nice host and place
sonke was really kind and helpful
pia and sönke were very kind hosts thank you for a pleasant stay
sönke was a really friendly host who although we didn't require it was available almost all the time
Location:
walking distance to the bus station and market i recommend
great walk to the water
totally recommendable apartment perfect location for a stay in kiel
location was ideal in an area we already know well only 20mins walk into the centre
fantastic quiet gorgeous place in kiel that is close to a lot of shops and in a great neighborhood
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3. Nice and bright private room (from USD 40)

This private room in an apartment is conveniently located and near Schrevenpark. The neighbourhood around the rental has two bakeries, bars, and restaurants. Guests are allowed to use the host’s kitchen, bathroom, and garden. Wi-Fi, heating, access to a washer, linen/towels bathroom essentials, and free street parking are available to guests during their stay.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
1.62 km (1.1 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
299 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
everything as i expected bengt is a very friendly person coffee machine in the kitchen :-)
lovely bright airy and spacious room with very comfortable bed and sofa
Cleanliness:
very nice and clean apartment
the room is clean quiet and spacious
the room was clean calm and nice
the apartment itself is very comfortable clean and quiet
most of all it was bright and clean which i am particular over
Host:
pleasant host and room
the host was super welcoming friendly and helpful
great host thanks bengt :)
bengt is a great host; i wish i could speak german better
bengt was a great host
Location:
the location was nice close to a large park in a calm post of town
also bengt pointed out a nice place to eat close to his house
great room in a nice area close to the city center and a beautiful park
schrevenpark some 2 minutes walk away was beautiful
very nice flat close to the university of kiel 20 minutes walk to the centrum of kiel
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4. Centrally located apartment

Restaurants, shopping, city attractions, the ferry, and the train station are all within walking distance from this private room in an apartment. Guests will appreciate the convenience of this rental to in the city. Wi-Fi, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, access to a washer/dryer, kitchen, and elevator are all provided by the host. The room is furnished with a double bed, and guests can use a shared bathroom.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
1.84 km (1.2 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
71 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
lucie's apartment was simply perfect
Cleanliness:
cheap clean and bright
the room was clean and spacious
the flat was clean and lovely
it is a wonderful room very clean and comfortable
clean confortable an bright you have everything you need
Host:
friendly and welcoming hosts
lucie is a very nice host
lucie was an excellent host
however communication with the host was excellent when checking in and checking out
nice and cosy placeslucie is really sweet host
Location:
excellent location if you are travelling by bus or train
super nice place with amazing location
it is also really near the central train station which is really good
this place is ideally situated--it is very close to the train station and in walking distance to the ferries
very central location friendly hosts
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5. Private room in Kiel (from USD 30)

This private room in a flat is within walking distance from a supermarket, restaurant and shopping centre. The room available for booking has a sleeping sofa, desk, small wardrobe, and access to a shared bathroom. Guests will have Wi-Fi, heating, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, and access to a kitchen, bathtub, and washer during their booking dates.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
1.46 km (1.0 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
123 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
small room but comfortable big bed with lovely bathroom
the room is small but nice you can regulate the heating if you feel cold in the night
Cleanliness:
we had separate clean room with own key
the bathroom is very big and clean
all the flat was clean
so nice place clean fast internet
Host:
hosts easygoing and friendly
it was easy to communicate with the host
lara is a friendly and open minded person ready to help and to give some tips
Location:
great location - five minutes walk to rathaus
great value for the location
great place in the middle of the city i recommend it
lara's room is in a perfect position near the train station but in a quiet street
good location good hosts and affordable
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6. Large, private room (from USD 40)

This private room in an apartment is in a renovated, older building. Nightlife, clubs, restaurants, cafes, and university student bars are located within walking distance of the rental. Nearby the room is a cinema, the university, university hospital, and opera house. Guests can use the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and balcony of the apartment. Conveniences included with the booking are cable TV, Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, and extra pillows and blankets. Long-term stays are allowed at this rental.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
1.01 km (0.7 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
414 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
mostly clean apartment - a lot cleaner than other apartments we have been to
her flat is very nice organized and clean
clean close to the center and the port
Host:
lovely lovely home and host
just a great host
great host very cool house
imke was a very good host
cozy place and lovely host
Location:
awesome location in the city
good location near the lake
adoreable place and great location
its on a good cetral location
great place central stylish and very well equipped
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7. Attic apartment near the beaches (from USD 103)

This beautiful, newly renovated apartment is in the attic of a four-storey building. The rental is directly above the locks of the Kiel-canal. The studio is located between Kiel’s City Centre and family-friendly beaches. Guests can use the garden and barbecue grill in the backyard of the house. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, cable TV, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, ethernet connection, free street parking, and access to a kitchen. Long-term stays are allowed at this rental.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
210 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire loft 4 Beds 6 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean and comfortable apartment in a historic building with modern touches and amenities
Host:
beautiful apartment wonderful hosts would love to return
really nice palace helpful and friendly host strong recommendation
Location:
the place was very cozy the location was postcard perfect
we had a great stay in the appartment very good location near kiel's harbour
the place looks great is easy to access and is in a great location
we loved the decorations and the general layout of the place
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8. Comfortable private room

This private room is in an apartment that is conveniently located near restaurants, bars, and shops. The rental is not far from the city centre and the river. The comfortable private room includes free parking, Wi-Fi, access to cable TV, a washer, and kitchen, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, and free parking.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
1.84 km (1.2 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
77 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the room is perfect with a lot of space with just the warm you need during the cold winter
we hired a bicycle and there were secure bike racks inside the apartment courtyard
such a wonderful room and such a hospitable and honest hostress
Cleanliness:
very clean and hospitable family
the room was clean and comfortable
it was a very nice experience to stay in amai's place perfect location clean comfortable sweet- just like home
Host:
great friendly and accommodating host
amai and her family are very friendly kind and welcoming people
very nice place with friendly people
amai was a great host would definitely stay here again when in kiel
best airbnb-hosts ever amai and yamastine are so nice and their little daughter is just adorable
Location:
close to the center and free parking
it was super close to the university and high street with nice restaurants and stuff to do
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9. Centrally located one-bedroom apartment

This one bedroom, one bathroom apartment is centrally located. It’s near the train station and the Kiel Fjord. Guests can you take a scenic walk around the riverfront that’s nearby the rental. Its location is a great spot for exploring Kiel. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants are within walking distance from the apartment. Its space includes a kitchenette with the microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, TV, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, and living necessities.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
2.14 km (1.4 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
265 reviews  
Entire apartment 0 Beds 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
a small clean apartment in downtown
really nice apartment with clean and modern interior
the room was small but clean and cosy and had nice touches
this apartment is very well equiped and really clean
the apartment isn't that large but it had everything we needed and were very clean and tidy
Host:
benni has been a perfect host very helpful and kind
the hosts were also very responsive and helpful
the hosts are incredibly generous of their time always ready to help and give info about their neibourghood
benni and lissa were super hospitable provided every help and gave very useful advice
benni and lisa are very good hosts and made us a warm welcome
Location:
the location is great
great stay easy walking distance from kiel central station
this location brings things like bars restaurants or supermarkets very close
the room near the train station was very helpful
small but well organized and very close to the city center
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10. Private room and bathroom

This quiet rental is in a peaceful neighbourhood, but still close to the city centre. The rental space is a private room and bathroom in a house. The house has a terrace and small garden that guests are free to use during the warmer months. Amenities like Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, heating, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, and kitchen are available for guests to use during their booking time. A supermarket and train station are within walking distance from the rental.

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Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
3.07 km (2.0 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
46 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

11. Private room near Kiel attractions

This private room in an apartment includes access to a shared bathroom. The rental has a nice location and is near many of Kiel’s top attractions like the city centre, university, and the Kiel Fjord. Kiel’s most popular shopping street is just steps away from the rental. Guests will have amenities like Wi-Fi, TV, access to a washer/dryer, and kitchen, linen/towels, bathroom essentials, and living necessities during their stay. This rental accepts long-term guests.

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1.31 km (0.9 mi) from Aquarium GEOMAR
227 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
bathroom and kitchen are tidy wifi is strong
andre made the checkin easy and the apartment had good vibes
the room was comfortable and modern
i had a very good week in andré's apartment
Cleanliness:
clean and the bed is comfy
a nice room a beautiful cat and the clean bathroom leaves me deep impression
andré has a nice and clean apartment
the apartment is comfy clean and as described
the appartement is super clean with nice neighborhood and good location
Host:
andré is a very nice host
andré is an amazing host
the host was very friendly and always able to able to help with any questions that were arisen
he was very helpful and accommodating
andré is really kind and helpful on whatever you need
Location:
the apartment is really well located you can find whatever you need near to you
great location lovely bedroom and quiet neighborhood
it is located conveniently close to the lively holtenauer straße
i love the room and the location was perfect
clean and organized great location close to markets pharmacy bus stop very friendly host would go back again
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Kiel cuisine

It’s the age-old question, “What do you want to eat?” In Kiel, the cuisine is influenced by its climate and location. The meals tend to be heavy and filling. Long ago. meals had to be filling so the people of the area could protect themselves against the harsh weather. Popular dishes include ham, stews, and seafood. These main proteins are often made with cabbage, kale, and potatoes, and kale. Ratskeller am Alten Rathaus is a local restaurant that’s in the centre of Kiel and offers delicious local and national cuisine. Kieler Brauerei serves up some of the best beer in the city. Seafood eaters will be curious to try Kieler Sprotte, a fish similar to herring that are smoked. Now, when you’re asked the question, “What do you want to eat?” In Kiel, you’ll have the answer! Reserve your Airbnb to stay in Kiel, Germany!

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Susanna Carlson is a freelance writer from Wisconsin. She enjoys traveling, art, reading, and outdoor activities in her free time.

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