World Cup hotels cluster around the train station and historic centre. If you don't mind sharing rooms, hostels are a safe bet, and Nuremberg's prime camping ground is conveniently located next to the stadium. Early booking is essential; Nuremburg's tourist office helps with World Cup hotel reservations (+49 (0) 911 2336 121).

Sleeping Beauty: Jugendherberge Nürnberg
Sleep in a castle! North of the Old Town, Nuremburg's modern youth hostel has 309 dorm beds with great views over the city centre.

U-Bahn Station: Lorenzkirche
Address: Burg 2, 90403 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 230 9360
Rates: 18.90 - 26.50 (Euro)
Web: www.jugendherberge.de/jh/nuernberg

Clever Camping: Knaus Campingpark Nürnberg
Just 10 minutes' walk from the FIFA World Cup stadium, this well-equipped campsite, surrounded by lush forest and near the public swimming pool, is a winner.

S-Bahn Station: Frankenstadion
Address: Hans-Kalb-Str. 56, 90471 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 981 2717
Rates: 11 (Euro)
Web: www.knauscamp.de/nuern/nuern_index.htm

Central Digs: Hotel Maritim
Next to the main train station and just a short walk from Nuremburg's Old Town, this vast hotel with all mod cons is a perfect base.
U-Bahn Station: Hauptbahnhof
Address: Frauentorgraben 11, 90443 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 236 30
Rates: single 99 - 259 (Euro); double 126 - 308 (Euro)
Web: www.maritim.de