Heidelberg

Small, modern lodgings midway the length of Hauptstrasse with an attractive restaurant and outdoor terrace. Try Number 18 which opens to a quiet courtyard. Small, modern lodgings midway along the length of Hauptstrasse with a very attractive restaurant and outdoor terrace. The hotel's name comes from the dwarf court jester, Perkeo, who was able to down an amazing amount of wine from Heidelberg Castle's gigantic (221,726 liters) wine cask, the Grosses Fass.

Built in 1891, Perkeo has been continually renovated and now has thoroughly updated public and guest rooms. Some of the moderately-priced rooms are on a narrow side street. A few are without private facilities. Number 18, which opens on to a quiet courtyard, is of average size, with dark wood furniture, shower, French-style double bed and rents for 160 DM ($114) double. Room Number 10, on the Hauptstrasse, has no private toilet or shower and is 125 DM ($89).