🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany
campus boardinghouse
📍 519, Vaalser Straße, Aachen, 52074
Your stay — campus boardinghouse
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs with a Maestro or Visa logo for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Aachen's Hauptbahnhof or tourist offices as they add fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless via card or phone works in most places, though smaller cafes may be cash-only.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; tip taxis by rounding to the next euro; give hotel staff a euro or two for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café costs around 2-3 EUR.
A sandwich or salad from a bakery or supermarket with a drink costs about 5-7 EUR.
A main course in a standard restaurant (e.g. Schnitzel, currywurst) is around 10-14 EUR.
Look for food stalls near the Markt or at the Wochenmarkt on a Saturday for cheap bratwurst and crepes.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common budget supermarkets in the 52074 area.
High-street chains (C&A, H&M, Zara) in the city centre; weekly flea market at Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt area in season.
A single ASEAG bus ticket within the city is about 3 EUR; a day pass for unlimited travel in Aachen costs around 6 EUR. From Cologne/Bonn Airport, take the RE1 train to Aachen Hbf (about 15 EUR one-way).
Bring a reusable bottle to fill at public fountains; walk or cycle—the 52074 area is compact and hilly but bike-friendly; buy groceries at Aldi/Lidl instead of eating out.
Good to know — Aachen
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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 campus boardinghouse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 time is check-in at campus boardinghouse?
Check-in at campus boardinghouse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near campus boardinghouse?
A sandwich or salad from a bakery or supermarket with a drink costs about 5-7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from campus boardinghouse?
A single ASEAG bus ticket within the city is about 3 EUR; a day pass for unlimited travel in Aachen costs around 6 EUR. From Cologne/Bonn Airport, take the RE1 train to Aachen Hbf (about 15 EUR one-way).
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.