🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany
Hotel Leonardo
📍 221, Krefelder Straße, Aachen, 52070
Your stay — Hotel Leonardo
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks like Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Aachen station or in tourist areas as they take high commissions.
Cards (EC-Karte, Visa, Mastercard) and contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; keep some cash for small bakeries, market stalls, and some taxis.
Restaurants: round up the bill to the nearest euro or tip 5-10% for good service – say 'stimmt so' when paying. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or €2-5 for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a neighbourhood bakery, around €2.00-2.50.
A belegtes Brötchen (filled roll) and a soft drink from a bakery or Imbiss, about €5-7.
A main course like Schnitzel or pasta at a simple Gaststätte, roughly €10-15.
Aachen's weekly markets (e.g., on Kaiserplatz) offer cheap bratwurst, Pommes, and fresh baked goods; also look for Döner kebab stands near the city centre for €5-6.
Aldi and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets; Rewe and Netto are also common.
High-street chain stores (H&M, C&A, Zara) and occasional flea markets around the city centre offer affordable clothing.
A single ASEAG bus ticket within the city is about €2.80; a day ticket (Stadt-Ticket) is around €5.50. The cheapest way from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) is the Deutsche Bahn regional train (RE1 or RE9) with a VRS ticket for about €20 one-way – avoid the airport fare rip-off at kiosks.
Bring a reusable water bottle – tap water is safe and free. Eat at the self-service 'Mensa' of RWTH Aachen (open to public) for a full meal under €5. Walk or use the city's free parking on Sundays for street parking.
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 Hotel Leonardo
🕒 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 Hotel Leonardo?
Check-in at Hotel Leonardo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Leonardo?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled roll) and a soft drink from a bakery or Imbiss, about €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Leonardo?
A single ASEAG bus ticket within the city is about €2.80; a day ticket (Stadt-Ticket) is around €5.50. The cheapest way from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) is the Deutsche Bahn regional train (RE1 or RE9) with a VRS ticket for about €20 one-way – avoid the airport fare rip-off at kiosks.
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.