A brief introduction and history of the town is available here in English. Information in German can be found here and here . Click here to see beautiful snaps of Konstanz and the area around Bodensee. Hotel Reservations Accommodation tends to be a problem in Konstanz because of its great attraction for tourists.
Online reservations are no more possible.
You could however send an email to the Konstanz Tourist Information to make a reservation. Here is a brief description on how to get to Konstanz. The university is situated on a hill away from the town center. There are therefore no restaurants located at a convenient distance. The Mensa and Cafeteria run by the Studentenwerk provide warm food, salats, snacks, and beverages at a reasonable price.