🇩🇪 Aschaffenburg, Germany
Primacasa
📍 2, Christian-Schad-Straße, Aschaffenburg, 63743
Your stay — Primacasa
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The Property — Primacasa
Primacasa is a straightforward, no-frills three-star hotel a ten-minute walk from Aschaffenburg's main train station. The lobby feels more like a clean, efficient business lounge than a cosy retreat – laminate floors, a small reception desk, and a vending machine for snacks. It suits solo travellers or couples who need a solid base for a night or two, not a resort experience. The USP is location: you're right on the edge of the old town, with Schloss Johannisburg and the river within easy walking distance.
Chronicles of Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg grew from a Roman settlement called 'Ascapha' into a key residence of the Prince-Bishops of Mainz from the 13th century. Its architectural heart is the Renaissance Schloss Johannisburg, built between 1605 and 1614, which dominates the skyline above the Main River. The city was heavily bombed in World War II, so much of its historic core was rebuilt in the 1950s, mixing post-war pragmatism with restored landmarks. Today it's a regional cultural and administrative centre, known for its parks, wine festivals, and as the 'Bavarian gateway to the Spessart'.
Best Time to Visit
Full Aschaffenburg guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the most pleasant weather – temperatures around 20-25°C – with lower humidity than July and fewer tourists than summer.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by the Aschaffenburg Summer Festival and German school holidays. Hotel prices, including at Primacasa, typically rise 20-30% above shoulder season levels. The city gets busy with day-trippers visiting the Schloss and riverside beer gardens.
Budget shoulder season
September and early October are the best budget shoulder months: the weather stays mild, crowds thin out, and hotel rates drop. You also catch the tail-end of the wine harvest in the surrounding Franconia region.
Weather & packing
Aschaffenburg sits in the Main valley, which can trap humidity, making July afternoons feel stickier than the forecast suggests. Pack a light rain jacket (evening showers are common) and a pair of comfortable walking shoes – much of the old town is pedestrianised cobblestone.
Live City Briefing — Aschaffenburg
- As of July 2026, the city's main train station (Aschaffenburg Hbf) is midway through a platform renovation project – expect some last-minute platform changes and slightly delayed regional trains on the Frankfurt-Würzburg line.
- The new 'Mainuferpark' greenway along the riverbank, connecting Schloss Johannisburg to the city harbour, opened in late 2025 and is now fully landscaped with benches and a pop-up cafe.
- A temporary art installation called 'Spiegelwelt' (a mirrored pavilion) is set up in the palace gardens throughout July – free entry, good for photos, but expect queues on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Primacasa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 4th floor or above, as the hotel has 5 floors. This will help minimize noise from the street, Christian-Schad-Straße, which can be busy due to its location in the city center. Additionally, the higher floors will also reduce noise from the nearby service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift (elevator) on the lower floors, such as 1st or 2nd floor, may experience more noise from foot traffic. Also, rooms facing the service entrance may receive noise from the adjacent street.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Christian-Schad-Straße does not offer any notable views of the surrounding area. Aschaffenburg's cityscape is relatively flat, and the hotel's location is in a residential area.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
The Christian-Schad-Straße is a relatively busy street in the city center, with some traffic noise to be expected. However, the hotel's location is not directly adjacent to any major highways or industrial areas.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby public parking lot, which is a short walk from the hotel. The parking lot is free, but be aware that it may fill up quickly. If you request a room with a balcony, be aware that the balcony doors may not be soundproof, and you may still hear some street noise.
- 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 — Primacasa
free, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all rooms, no physical papers
15:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee after 12:00)
available at €5 per bag per day, limited capacity
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some rooms adapted for disabilities
on-site parking available (€15 per night), nearest public car park at Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof (€2 per hour), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.60 per person per night (Monday to Thursday), €4.20 per person per night (Friday to Sunday)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Gertrud (587 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Matthäus (815 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Friedhofskapelle (845 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: St.-Pius-Kirche (998 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Galerie — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Am Rosensee — 430 m · ~5 min walk
Gentilhaus — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Zimmertheater — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Spielplatz am Rosensee — 307 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse — 775 m · ~10 min walk
Lukas Apotheke — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Ost-Markt — 648 m · ~8 min walk
Aschaffenburg Süd — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots due to poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common; cash still needed at small businesses and markets.
Rounding up or 5-10% is standard in restaurants; round up in taxis; small change for hotel staff is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café for around €2.50.
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a takeaway for about €5-€7.
A main course at a simple Italian or German pub for around €10-€14.
Döner kebab stands and bakery snacks near the town centre and station areas.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains in this area.
High-street shops like C&A and H&M are common; second-hand shops (e.g. Caritas) for bargains.
A single bus ticket is around €2.50; a day pass about €5. From Frankfurt Airport, take the regional train (RE) to Aschaffenburg for about €15 one way.
Use the BahnCard discount for train travel if staying longer. Eat at a bakery for breakfast (coffee + roll for under €4). Tap water is free at restaurants if ordered as 'Leitungswasser'.
Good to know — Aschaffenburg
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Emergency Contacts
AschaffenburgWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aschaffenburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Primacasa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse — 775 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Lukas Apotheke — 644 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof (tram stop: Hauptbahnhof) → Near Ferienwohnung Gertrud Braun (e.g. stop: Stadttheater or Schlossplatz)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the tram stop (cash or card). The Ferienwohnung is likely within walking distance of Schlossplatz; check exact stop on Google Maps. Day tickets (€4.90) save money if you plan multiple rides.
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, bus bay) → Aschaffenburg (central bus station near Hauptbahnhof)
💡 Book online at least 24 hours ahead for the best price – walk-up fares can double. The bus drops you closer to the old town than the train station.
Frankfurt Airport (long-distance station) → Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Use the DB Navigator app for real-time departures. Buy a one-way ticket (not ICE) at airport machines; regional trains are cheaper and just as fast. From the station, tram line 1 or bus 4 gets you near Rosenberger.
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, taxi rank) → Strietpartment (address: Strietgasse 4, Aschaffenburg)
💡 Fix the price with the driver before you get in – expect €120–130. For a cheaper ride, use the 'Free Now' app; it's usually €90–100 from the airport.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Ferienwohnung Rosenberger, Aschaffenburg
💡 Book with a fixed-price operator like Taxi Ruf (tel. +49 6021 33333) to avoid meter surprises. Confirm the exact address with the driver—Rosenberger may be in a side street.
Frankfurt am Main Airport (Fernbahnhof/Langhalle) → Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a BahnCard 25 if you make more than one longer trip in Germany; the Frankfurt Airport–Aschaffenburg direct ICE is fast, but RE trains are cheaper and only 10 minutes slower. Validate your ticket before boarding.
Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof → Strietpartment (stop: Herstallturm – 4 min walk)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the station using coins or contactless – no card at this stop. The tram runs right past the Schloss gardens, so sit on the left side for a good view.
Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof (bus stop B) → Ferienwohnung Rosenberger (stop: Am Schönbusch)
💡 Validate your ticket in the machine on board. The stop 'Am Schönbusch' is a 2-minute walk. Ask the driver for a stop announcement—it's easy to miss.
Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof (tram stop) → Ferienwohnung Rosenberger (stop: Schönbusch)
💡 Tram 1 is smoother than bus 5 if you have luggage. The Schönbusch stop is directly outside the park entrance; Rosenberger is just past the park gate. Buy a single ticket from the automated machine at the station.
Frankfurt Airport (long-distance station) → Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the 'Quer-durchs-Land' day ticket if you're exploring more than one city in Hesse/Bavaria on the same day. Validate your ticket before boarding – there's a small machine on the platform.
Frankfurt Airport (Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Terminal 1) → Aschaffenburg central bus station (near Hauptbahnhof)
💡 Cheap if you book early, but buses run less often than trains. From Aschaffenburg bus station it's a 10-minute walk or a short tram to the city centre.
Frankfurt am Main Airport (Terminal 1 or 2 arrival area) → Ferienwohnung Gertrud Braun (address: e.g. in city centre or near Hauptbahnhof)
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Taxi Aschaffenburg for about €80–€100. Avoid unlicensed drivers; official airport taxis have yellow signs. Confirm address before accepting a meter ride.
About Aschaffenburg
Wikipedia ↗
Aschaffenburg (German pronunciation: [aˈʃafn̩bʊʁk] ; Hessian: Aschebersch, pronounced [ˈaʒəˌbɛːʃ]) is a town in northwest Bavaria, Germany. The town of Aschaffenburg, despite being its administrative seat, is not part of the district of Aschaffenburg. Aschaffenburg belonged to the Archbishopric of M...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Primacasa?
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 4th floor or above, as the hotel has 5 floors. This will help minimize noise from the street, Christian-Schad-Straße, which can be busy due to its location in the city center. Additionally, the higher floors will also reduce noise from the nearby service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Primacasa?
Rooms near the lift (elevator) on the lower floors, such as 1st or 2nd floor, may experience more noise from foot traffic. Also, rooms facing the service entrance may receive noise from the adjacent street.
Is Primacasa noisy?
The Christian-Schad-Straße is a relatively busy street in the city center, with some traffic noise to be expected. However, the hotel's location is not directly adjacent to any major highways or industrial areas.
Which rooms have the best views at Primacasa?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Christian-Schad-Straße does not offer any notable views of the surrounding area. Aschaffenburg's cityscape is relatively flat, and the hotel's location is in a residential area.
What are insider tips for staying at Primacasa?
If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby public parking lot, which is a short walk from the hotel. The parking lot is free, but be aware that it may fill up quickly. If you request a room with a balcony, be aware that the balcony doors may not be soundproof, and you may still hear some street noise.
What time is check-in at Primacasa?
Check-in at Primacasa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Primacasa have Wi-Fi?
free, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Primacasa?
€3.60 per person per night (Monday to Thursday), €4.20 per person per night (Friday to Sunday)
Where can I eat cheaply near Primacasa?
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a takeaway for about €5-€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Primacasa?
A single bus ticket is around €2.50; a day pass about €5. From Frankfurt Airport, take the regional train (RE) to Aschaffenburg for about €15 one way.
When is the best time to visit Aschaffenburg?
May, June and September offer the most pleasant weather – temperatures around 20-25°C – with lower humidity than July and fewer tourists than summer.
Top Attractions in Aschaffenburg
💡 Look for the street art on small side lanes near the Town Hall. The weekly market on Saturdays is a bonus.
💡 Start at Sandkirche (corner of Sandgasse) and follow the red cobblestone markers—this route covers the main sights in under an hour, with benches for breaks.
💡 Look for the wooden crucifix in the north aisle – it dates from 1440 and was rescued from a nearby church fire.
💡 Look for the carved wooden choir stalls and the small cloister garden. The church is free, but a donation of €1-2 is appreciated.
💡 Check the noticeboard at the entrance—there are occasional free organ recitals on Saturday afternoons during summer.
💡 Go early on a weekday—it's often empty. The garden terrace has benches perfect for a quiet coffee break.
💡 It's compact—allow 45 minutes. The cloister courtyard is a peaceful spot for a break.
💡 Visit the palace kitchen garden behind the east wing—quiet, rarely crowded, and free to stroll through even when the museum is closed.