Hotel Die Sonne Frankenberg.

Occupying a trio of restored 16th-century buildings on Frankenberg’s historic market square, Hotel Die Sonne Frankenberg is a masterclass in blending medieval bones with contemporary polish. The property—comprising a former brewery, wine house, and civic hall—sits directly opposite the town’s iconic ten-towered town hall. Following a 2025 refresh, the 63 rooms pair half-timbered ceilings and exposed beams with sleek, modern furnishings; some feature four-poster beds and bay windows overlooking the Ederbergland. Dining is a major draw, ranging from refined regional plates at the Michelin-starred Philipp Soldan to upscale German classics at Sonne Stuben. For a change of pace, the subterranean SonneSpa offers a surprising Moroccan-themed retreat complete with a hammam and pool.