Thanks to the 2000 EXPO, Hannover is spoilt for choice when it comes to World Cup hotels. The well-located youth hostel is a cheaper option, and if you like fresh air, pick from several campsites just outside the city. Whichever you choose, be quick! Hannover tourist office helps with advance bookings for World Cup hotels (+49 (0) 511 12345 111).

Next-door Neighbours: Jugendhergberge Hannover Revamped for the FIFA World Cup, this friendly youth hostel sits in the stadium's shadow, surrounded by a sports park. The modern rooms have two to four beds.
Stadtbahn Station: Fischerhof/Fachhochschule
Address: Ferdinand-Wilhelm-Fricke-Weg 1, 30169 Hannover
Phone: +49 (0) 511 131 7674
Rates: 17.60 - 24.30 (Euro)
Web: www.jugendherberge.de/jh/hannover

Lakeside Life: Camping Blauer See
Pitch your tent near the lake at this campsite west of Hannover and take a swim between FIFA World Cup matches. A special bus connects you to Hannover's underground network.
Stadtbahn Station: Waldschenke
Address: Am blauen See 119, 30823 Hannover-Garbsen
Rates: 12 - 30 (Euro)
Web: www.camping-blauer-see.de

Right There: Hotel Mercure Hannover City
This World Cup hotel is right in the city centre, just 15 minutes' walk from the stadium. Masch Park and the Town Hall are on your doorstep.
Stadtbahn Station: Aegidientorplatz
Address: Willy Brandt Allee 3, 30169 Hannover
Phone: +49 (0) 511 800 80
Rates: Single 117-358 (Euro); double 138-358 (Euro)
Web: www.mercure.com