🇩🇪 Bielefeld, Germany
Entrada
📍 28, Walther-Rathenau-Straße, Bielefeld, 33602
Your stay — Entrada
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Entrada, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) as it is likely to be quieter and has a better view of the surrounding city. These floors are also likely to be farther away from the street and potential noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd floor) as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance or lift may be more prone to noise from staff and guests.
Best views
The best views are likely from the higher floors (4th or 5th floor) where you can see the surrounding city. However, the view may not be particularly spectacular, given the hotel's location on a relatively quiet street.
Quietest floors
The 4th and 5th floors are likely the quietest based on the hotel's layout.
🔊 Noise notes
The noise level is likely to be moderate, with some potential noise from the street and the service entrance. However, the hotel is not located on a busy street, so it's unlikely to be excessively noisy.
Insider tips
When checking in, request a room key card with a specific floor number to ensure you get the room you prefer. If you're driving, be aware that parking in Bielefeld's city center can be limited. Consider using a nearby parking garage or arriving early to secure a spot near the hotel.
- 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 — Entrada
complimentary 'Basic' tier (1 Mbps), 'Premium' tier (10 Mbps) costs €10/24h
serves all floors, but one historic section has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available in lobby
15:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, €20 late check-out fee until 14:00; €50 thereafter
available 24/7; €5 per bag, €10 for large items
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance and service entrance; no structural limitations
on-site parking available (€12/night), nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Bielefeld' (€2.50/hour), no EV charging on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.90 per night/person (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + incidental card hold of €100 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Islamisches Zentrum Bielefeld (217 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Pauluskirche (306 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid-Tauhid-Moschee (515 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Adventgemeinde Bielefeld (531 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Die Arcade — 339 m · ~4 min walk
Rochdale Park — 628 m · ~8 min walk
Historisches Museum Bielefeld — 780 m · ~10 min walk
Bielefelder Puppenspiele — 386 m · ~5 min walk
Spiel- und Bolzplatz Brandenburger Str. — 330 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 208 m · ~3 min walk
Busch-Apotheke Kesselbrink — 270 m · ~3 min walk
Can Market & Drugstore — 205 m · ~3 min walk
Jahnplatz — 394 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers withdraw cash from bank ATMs (Sparkasse, Volksbank) using a debit card; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports or train stations as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, department stores, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most card terminals, but some smaller cafes and bakeries still prefer cash.
In restaurants, round up the bill or leave 5-10% (no separate line on receipt; hand cash directly). Taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A single espresso or filter coffee at a bakery or self-service café costs around €2.50-3.00.
A ‘Mittagstisch’ lunch special (soup + main) at a typical German pub runs €7-10.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant (schnitzel, pasta, or döner plate) is around €10-15.
Döner kebabs and currywurst stands are common around the central station and Jahnplatz, with a döner costing about €5-6.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the most common budget supermarkets in the 33602 area.
C&A and Primark in the city centre (on Bahnhofstraße/Niedernstraße) offer good-value basics.
A single bus/tram ticket within the city zone costs €2.90, but a day pass (Tagesticket) for unlimited travel in Bielefeld is €6.10 (cheaper if you buy via app). From the airport (Paderborn-Lippstadt), take the S60 bus to Bielefeld Hbf for around €10.
Buy a Bielefeld-Ticket (group day pass, valid for up to 5 people) for €13.80 if travelling together.Eat at the Mensa (student canteen) on Universitätsstraße for a full meal under €5 (open to public).Free tap water is rare in restaurants; order ‘Leitungswasser’ only if you're fine with a polite no — carry a refillable bottle for public fountains.
Good to know — Bielefeld
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Bielefeld112 (all emergency services), 105 (non-emergency police), 116 117 (emergency medical service for emergencies not requiring an ambulance, e.g. medical advice), 112 (European emergency number, works throughout the EU)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bielefeld, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Entrada
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 208 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Busch-Apotheke Kesselbrink — 270 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Sunday Hotel Bielefeld (Johannisberg)
💡 Take the S1 from PAD airport bus stop to Bielefeld Hbf, then a 10-minute walk or tram 1/2 to Johannisberg stop. Cheaper than taxis but allow 90 mins total.
Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof → Johannisberg stop
💡 Buy a 24h single ticket (€6.90) if making multiple trips. Johannisberg stop is one block from the hotel. Trams run until 1am, but night buses are scarce.
Bielefeld Hbf (bus platform C) → Sunday Hotel Bielefeld (Johannisberg)
💡 Bus 31 stops directly opposite the hotel on Johannisberg. Avoid it during rush hour (07:30–09:00, 16:00–18:00) as it gets packed with students.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Sunday Hotel Bielefeld
💡 Flat-rate airport transfer from PAD to Johannisberg costs about €90. For 3+ people, this can be cheaper than train tickets. Negotiate upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Entrada?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) as it is likely to be quieter and has a better view of the surrounding city. These floors are also likely to be farther away from the street and potential noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Entrada?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd floor) as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance or lift may be more prone to noise from staff and guests.
Is Entrada noisy?
The noise level is likely to be moderate, with some potential noise from the street and the service entrance. However, the hotel is not located on a busy street, so it's unlikely to be excessively noisy.
Which rooms have the best views at Entrada?
The best views are likely from the higher floors (4th or 5th floor) where you can see the surrounding city. However, the view may not be particularly spectacular, given the hotel's location on a relatively quiet street.
What are insider tips for staying at Entrada?
When checking in, request a room key card with a specific floor number to ensure you get the room you prefer. If you're driving, be aware that parking in Bielefeld's city center can be limited. Consider using a nearby parking garage or arriving early to secure a spot near the hotel.
What time is check-in at Entrada?
Check-in at Entrada is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Entrada have Wi-Fi?
complimentary 'Basic' tier (1 Mbps), 'Premium' tier (10 Mbps) costs €10/24h
Is there a city or tourist tax at Entrada?
€2.90 per night/person (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Entrada?
A ‘Mittagstisch’ lunch special (soup + main) at a typical German pub runs €7-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Entrada?
A single bus/tram ticket within the city zone costs €2.90, but a day pass (Tagesticket) for unlimited travel in Bielefeld is €6.10 (cheaper if you buy via app). From the airport (Paderborn-Lippstadt), take the S60 bus to Bielefeld Hbf for around €10.
Top Attractions in Bielefeld
💡 Walk the section from the Teutoburger Wald station downstream – less crowded and you'll see old water mills. Free public toilets at the Bürgerpark end.
💡 Go early on free Wednesdays – it gets busy after 14:00. The café sells decent coffee and cake for under €4.
💡 Bring a torch for the dark, uneven dungeon stairs. The tower climb costs €2 but is worth it for the skyline.
💡 The greenhouse is humid – leave your coat at the entrance. Free guided tours on the first Sunday each month at 11:00.
💡 Start at Alter Markt square at 10:00 to catch the free historical walking tour in German on Saturdays. Pick up a map at the tourist office for €1.