🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
Hotel zur Post
📍 Königswinterer Str. 309, 53227 Bonn, Germany
Your stay — Hotel zur Post
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The Property — Hotel zur Post
Hotel zur Post sits in Bonn's old town, inside a converted 19th-century post office with high ceilings and a wood-panelled bar. It’s a calm, business-like 4-star with a proper restaurant that serves regional German dishes, not a design hotel. You’ll find it suits travellers who want reliable comfort, a central location, and quiet rather than buzz — the lobby smells of coffee and polished wood, and the staff are unfussy professionals.
Chronicles of Bonn
Bonn began as a Roman settlement 2,000 years ago, became the residence of the Prince-Electors of Cologne, and was Beethoven’s birthplace in 1770. After WWII, it served as the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990, giving it a low-rise, green character with many government buildings now repurposed as corporate offices. Today it’s a mid-sized city of roughly 330,000 people, blending Beethoven’s heritage with UN campus institutions and a lively student quarter around the university. The city’s architectural identity mixes baroque churches, post-war functionalism, and the occasional glass-and-steel addition along the Rhine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bonn guide →Best months
May and September: mild temperatures (15–22°C), blooming gardens along the Rhine Promenade, and fewer crowds than summer. June also works well for long daylight hours.
Peak / festival surge
June–August: warm weather draws tourists and business travellers; Beethovenfest runs from late August to September, pushing hotel prices up by 20–30%. July also sees the city-wide Rhine in Flames fireworks event.
Budget shoulder season
May, September, and October: discounted rates 10–20% below peak, still pleasant daylight, fewer people on the Altstadt walking paths.
Weather & packing
Bonn’s climate is mild but can shift from sunshine to drizzle in an hour, especially near the river. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella, plus a mid-layer sweater even in June.
Live City Briefing — Bonn
- The Bonn–Köln S13 railway line is partially suspended until mid-2026 for track upgrades; check Deutsche Bahn for replacement buses between Bonn-Mehlem and Rodenkirchen.
- A new pedestrian bridge over the Rhine at Bonn’s Südstadt opened in late 2025, cutting walk time from the Altstadt to the Beuel side to under 10 minutes.
- The Beethoven-Haus museum expanded its exhibition space in early 2026, now including a digital listening room for first editions of his symphonies.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel zur Post, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (accessible room with roll-in shower available) or on the first floor for easier access to the lift. These floors are likely to be quieter as they're closer to the main access points and away from potential street noise on higher floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the higher floors (third and fourth) as they may be noisier due to the potential street noise from Königswinterer Str. 309.
Best views
Unfortunately, this hotel's address and orientation do not offer any notable views worth requesting.
Quietest floors
Ground and first floors
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may experience some street noise on higher floors due to the hotel's location on a main road.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a portable ramp for easier access to the lobby from the parking lot. Additionally, the nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Beuel-Mitte' at Linnicher Str. 5 is only a short drive away and offers more parking options for €15 per 24 hours.
- 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 — Hotel zur Post
Free WiFi with 50 Mbps download; no login required – connects automatically; no paid tier available
One lift serves all four floors (guestrooms only); no stairs-only sections
Digital newspapers via PressReader (free on guest devices); no physical papers; building is a modern rebuild (post-war) with a traditional-style facade – no historic quirks
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 for €25 (subject to availability)
Free storage for check-in day and checkout day; longer storage €5 per day
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; accessible room available on ground floor with roll-in shower; two interior steps from parking lot to lobby (portable ramp available on request)
Limited on-site parking €10 per night (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Beuel-Mitte' at Linnicher Str. 5, €15 per 24h; no EV charging on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (included in some rates, check booking)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; other bookings require credit card guarantee at reservation, plus €50–100 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Gallus-Kirche (432 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kloster (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Metropolitankathedrale Agia Trias (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Nachfolge-Christi-Kirche (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Freizeitpark Rheinaue (Beueler Seite) — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Pantheon Theater — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Dorfplatz Küdinghoven — 317 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Sonnen-Apotheke — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Ramersdorf — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks offer the best rates; avoid the few exchange bureaux at Bonn Hauptbahnhof — they charge high fees and give poor rates.
Debit and credit cards are accepted almost everywhere — supermarkets, restaurants, taxis, and even many market stalls. Contactless is the norm. Keep small cash (€10–20 notes) for bakeries and smaller kiosks.
Restaurants: round up or add 5–10% for good service (hand it directly, don’t leave on the table). Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 per night. Not expected but appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bakery counter (Bäcker) for a filter coffee: around €1.80–2.20.
A currywurst with fries from a Würstchenstand or Imbiss: about €5–7.
A simple pizza or pasta main in a casual Italian trattoria off the main squares: around €10–13.
The Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz weekly market (Wed/Sat) has good lunch stalls; also the area around the Hofgarten has cheap Döner and falafel places.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are everywhere in Bonn’s city centre. Rewe charges a small deposit (Pfand) on bottles.
C&A, H&M, and Takko on the Sternstraße pedestrian zone for basics; second-hand shops around the Altstadt near the university for bargains.
A single ticket for bus/tram within Bonn city zone is €3.10; a day ticket for the city zone is €7.60. From Cologne/Bonn Airport, take the SB60 bus (€8.50 single) instead of the more expensive ICE train.
Buy a Bonn Regio Card (free public transport within the city zone + discounts to attractions) if staying more than two days. Eat at the university Mensa (open to public with a small surcharge) for a hot lunch under €4. Always fill a reusable water bottle — tap water is excellent and free.
Good to know — Bonn
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bonn, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel zur Post
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Sonnen-Apotheke — 56 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Airport Terminal → Bonn Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy a ticket from the VRS machine (zone 1b). From Bonn Hbf, take tram 61 or 62 two stops to 'Bonn, Stadthaus' for the hotel.
Bonn Hauptbahnhof → Hotel zur Post (Stadthaus stop)
💡 Use the same VRS ticket as the S-Bahn. The tram runs directly outside the hotel—exit the Hbf south entrance to catch it.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Bus stop → Bonn central bus station (ZOB)
💡 Slower than the train but runs door-to-door. Buy a day ticket (€8.50) if you plan more travel. From ZOB the hotel is a 10-minute walk.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Hotel zur Post, Bonn
💡 Flat-rate taxis from the airport rank cost about €30; avoid unlicensed drivers offering rides inside the terminal.
About Bonn
Wikipedia ↗
Bonn (German pronunciation: [bɔn] ), officially the Federal City of Bonn (German: Bundesstadt Bonn), is a federal city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located on the banks of the Rhine. With a population exceeding 300,000, it lies about 24 km (15 mi) south-southeast of Cologne, in the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel zur Post?
Request a room on the ground floor (accessible room with roll-in shower available) or on the first floor for easier access to the lift. These floors are likely to be quieter as they're closer to the main access points and away from potential street noise on higher floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel zur Post?
Avoid rooms on the higher floors (third and fourth) as they may be noisier due to the potential street noise from Königswinterer Str. 309.
Is Hotel zur Post noisy?
Guests may experience some street noise on higher floors due to the hotel's location on a main road.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel zur Post?
Unfortunately, this hotel's address and orientation do not offer any notable views worth requesting.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel zur Post?
Consider requesting a portable ramp for easier access to the lobby from the parking lot. Additionally, the nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Beuel-Mitte' at Linnicher Str. 5 is only a short drive away and offers more parking options for €15 per 24 hours.
What time is check-in at Hotel zur Post?
Check-in at Hotel zur Post is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel zur Post have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi with 50 Mbps download; no login required – connects automatically; no paid tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel zur Post?
€5.00 per person per night (included in some rates, check booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel zur Post?
A currywurst with fries from a Würstchenstand or Imbiss: about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel zur Post?
A single ticket for bus/tram within Bonn city zone is €3.10; a day ticket for the city zone is €7.60. From Cologne/Bonn Airport, take the SB60 bus (€8.50 single) instead of the more expensive ICE train.
When is the best time to visit Bonn?
May and September: mild temperatures (15–22°C), blooming gardens along the Rhine Promenade, and fewer crowds than summer. June also works well for long daylight hours.
Top Attractions in Bonn
💡 Bring a small umbrella – it can rain suddenly. The ferry runs till 8pm in summer.
💡 Tower climb costs €1 – exact coins needed. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Hire a bike at the Hauptbahnhof and cycle along the Rhine to the park. The Japanese garden is busiest at weekends.
💡 Arrive before 1pm on free Saturdays to avoid the queue. The garden out back is a quiet spot.
💡 Go on free days; the permanent collection is well-curated. Check their website for temporary exhibitions.