🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany
bensons hotel
📍 3, Bahnhofstraße, Aachen, 52064
Your stay — bensons hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to bensons hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (4th-5th) for a quieter experience due to potential street noise from the Bahnhofstraße. Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) as they may be more prone to noise from the street and nearby businesses.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms facing the Bahnhofstraße (front side of the hotel) may be noisier due to traffic and pedestrian activity. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance or lift may experience more noise from staff and equipment.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors (4th-5th) may offer a view of the city, but this is not guaranteed as the hotel's address is on a busy street.
Quietest floors
4th-5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Noise from traffic and pedestrians on Bahnhofstraße may be a consideration for light sleepers. However, as a 3-star hotel, Bensons Hotel likely has some noise-reducing measures in place to minimize disturbance.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to secure a room on a higher floor. Additionally, consider requesting a room with a double bed for a more comfortable stay.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — bensons hotel
free, 512 kbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, historic sections with stairs
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on desktops only
14:00, 08:00 early bag-drop, 12:00 Sunday to Friday, 13:00 Saturday; late check-out until 14:00 for 10€
available for 2€ per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair ramp at entrance, level access to some rooms
on-site parking for 15€ per night, nearest public car park: Bahnhofstraße 27, 52064 Aachen, 5€ per hour; EV charging available for 3€ per hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.90€ per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: 20€ advance deposit, 100€ incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: GoB City Church (63 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: St. Marien (280 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kirche zur heiligen Tamara, Zarin von Georgien (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Hoffnung für Alle (438 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Elisengalerie — 774 m · ~10 min walk
Kurpark Burtscheid — 710 m · ~9 min walk
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum — 749 m · ~9 min walk
Franz — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Jägerstraße — 430 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 50 m · ~1 min walk
Aquis-Apotheke — 340 m · ~4 min walk
Kiosk am Kreishaus — 605 m · ~8 min walk
Aachen Hauptbahnhof — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and main train station as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common; some small cafes and bakeries may still prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill by 5-10% is standard in restaurants; for taxis, round up to the next euro; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at the counter in a bakery or café: a regular filter coffee or espresso costs around €2.50-3.00.
A takeaway Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a snack shop costs about €5.00-6.50; many bakeries offer lunchtime soup or quiche for under €5.00.
A main course at a simple Italian or Greek restaurant (like spaghetti or gyros plate) typically runs €10-14.
The area around Aachen central station has several kebab and Asian noodle stalls; the weekly market at the cathedral square on Saturdays offers local bratwurst and baked goods.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the cheapest supermarket chains; Rewe is slightly pricier but has a bigger selection.
Primark and H&M near the main shopping street (Krämerstraße) offer budget clothing; the weekly flea market at Pontdriesch occasionally has second-hand clothes.
A single bus/tram ticket within Aachen costs about €2.90; a day pass for the city zone is around €5.50 and covers all buses and trams; from the airport (e.g., Cologne/Bonn), take the regional train (€22-25 one-way) rather than the direct airport shuttle bus (near €40).
Buy a day pass for public transport if making more than two journeys; fill up a water bottle at public fountains (Pfennigbrunnen near the cathedral has drinkable water); avoid eating directly on the main market square — walk a street or two away for better prices.
Good to know — Aachen
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AachenWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aachen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at bensons hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 50 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Aquis-Apotheke — 340 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Aachen central bus station (Kaiserplatz) → Hotel Buschhausen, Aachen
💡 Use ASEAG buses line 33 or 6. Validate your ticket in the machine on the bus – drivers won't remind you.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) train station → Hotel Buschhausen, Aachen
💡 From Aachen Hbf take bus line 33 to 'Amstelbach' stop – two-minute walk to hotel. Buy a Rheinisches SchönerTag-Ticket if you have company.
Aachen Hbf → Hotel Buschhausen, Aachen
💡 Fun for a scenic ride, but don't rely on it for early or late connections – it's seasonal. Get off at 'Ronheide' and walk 5 min.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Buschhausen, Aachen
💡 Book with Taxi Aachen (Tel. +49 241 4441) for fixed rates; avoid meter-only casual cabs at the rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at bensons hotel?
Request a room on the higher floors (4th-5th) for a quieter experience due to potential street noise from the Bahnhofstraße. Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) as they may be more prone to noise from the street and nearby businesses.
Which rooms should I avoid at bensons hotel?
Rooms facing the Bahnhofstraße (front side of the hotel) may be noisier due to traffic and pedestrian activity. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance or lift may experience more noise from staff and equipment.
Is bensons hotel noisy?
Noise from traffic and pedestrians on Bahnhofstraße may be a consideration for light sleepers. However, as a 3-star hotel, Bensons Hotel likely has some noise-reducing measures in place to minimize disturbance.
Which rooms have the best views at bensons hotel?
Rooms on the higher floors (4th-5th) may offer a view of the city, but this is not guaranteed as the hotel's address is on a busy street.
What are insider tips for staying at bensons hotel?
Arrive early for check-in to secure a room on a higher floor. Additionally, consider requesting a room with a double bed for a more comfortable stay.
What time is check-in at bensons hotel?
Check-in at bensons hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does bensons hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 512 kbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at bensons hotel?
1.90€ per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near bensons hotel?
A takeaway Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a snack shop costs about €5.00-6.50; many bakeries offer lunchtime soup or quiche for under €5.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from bensons hotel?
A single bus/tram ticket within Aachen costs about €2.90; a day pass for the city zone is around €5.50 and covers all buses and trams; from the airport (e.g., Cologne/Bonn), take the regional train (€22-25 one-way) rather than the direct airport shuttle bus (near €40).
Top Attractions in Aachen
💡 Bring an empty bottle. The water tastes strongly of egg; locals swear by its health benefits. Best visited at dusk when the building is lit up.
💡 For a dirt-cheap lunch, try the currywurst at Imbiß am Büchel (€3.50). The square usually has free live music on warm Friday evenings from May to September.
💡 Arrive just after morning mass (around 8:30am) to avoid tour groups. The treasury is worth the €5 if you're interested in medieval relics.
💡 Follow the spiral path near the café up to the top—less steep than the main steps. Pair with a visit to the nearby Bismarckturm if you want views.
💡 The ground floor pharmacy is the highlight. Ask at the desk about the guided 20-minute audio tour included in the ticket—it's not obvious.