🇩🇪 Bottrop, Germany
Hotel Brauhaus
📍 78, Gladbecker Straße, Bottrop, 46236
Your stay — Hotel Brauhaus
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The Property — Hotel Brauhaus
Hotel Brauhaus is a functional, no-frills 3-star in central Bottrop, essentially an inn attached to a brewery pub. The lobby feels more like a tidy taproom reception, with the smell of malt in the air and a non-guest busyness from the bar. It suits thirsty beer fans or business travellers needing a clean, cheap bed, not a romantic getaway.
Chronicles of Bottrop
Bottrop grew as a mining settlement in the Ruhr, chartered only in 1919 after industrialisation swelled its population. Its coal pits closed by the 1970s, and the city reinvented itself around recreation — notably the Tetraeder pyramid on a former slag heap. Today Bottrop is a quiet, greenish suburb of Essen with a working-class backbone, known more for its golf club and the Alpincenter indoor ski slope than nightlife or architecture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bottrop guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm but not humid, low chance of rain, fewer tourists than July-August. The Ruhr's beer gardens and cycle paths are at their best.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak due to summer holidays and the Bottroper Freilichtbühne open-air theatre season. Hotel rates can jump 20-30% above shoulder, and the Brauhaus fills with day-trippers for the beer.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer the best value: April has erratic sun but no crowds, October is crisp and dry with autumn beer festivals. Expect 15-20% discounts on peak rates.
Weather & packing
Bottrop sits in the Ruhr's mild, cloudy belt; summer days can switch from 25°C to drizzle in 20 minutes. Pack a waterproof jacket and long trousers regardless of forecast.
Live City Briefing — Bottrop
- The Tetraeder viewing platform on Halde Beckstraße was closed for structural repairs from spring 2025; check if reopened before climbing the slag heap.
- Bottrop's main shopping street, Gladbecker Straße, has a new pedestrian zone extension from the Bahnhofplatz, making the walk to Hotel Brauhaus quicker and less noisy.
- The Alpincenter indoor ski slope runs extended summer hours from June to August, but weekend slots book out weeks ahead — book online or skip if you dislike queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Brauhaus, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from Gladbecker Straße). These upper floors reduce street noise and avoid the bustle of the ground-floor brauhaus. If available, a west-facing room may catch the afternoon light without the traffic racket.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor at the front (Gladbecker Straße side) — you’ll hear bus and truck noise from the A42 feeder road, plus kitchen/bar clatter from the brauhaus below. Also skip any room directly above the hotel’s own beer garden or service entrance, if identifiable on arrival.
Best views
Best view is from rear-facing rooms looking over Bottrop’s typical back gardens or a quiet courtyard — nothing monumental, but a greenish escape from the 4-lane road. Front-facing rooms show Gladbecker Straße’s traffic and a mix of post-war flats and small shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest — further from street-level noise and the lift lobby, assuming the lift is a single cabin. The 2nd floor can be a compromise, but avoid front-facing rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Gladbecker Straße is a main artery into Bottrop city centre, with steady car and delivery lorry noise from 6am to 10pm. The in-house brauhaus will have live music or drinkers on Friday-Saturday nights until 11pm (typical German pub hours). Windows likely single-glazed in a 3-star, so pack earplugs if you’re sensitive.
Insider tips
1) Park on the side street (Königshardstrasse) for free after 6pm and on Sundays — the hotel’s own lot is tight and may cost extra. 2) Check in early (around 2-3pm) to request a rear-facing room in person; online booking systems rarely offer this choice at 3-star hotels.
- 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 Brauhaus
Free Wi-Fi up to 50 Mbps; login via room number and surname; no paid tier available
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital press reader via QR code at breakfast; no physical papers
Check-in 15:00–23:00; bag drop from 12:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 costs EUR 20
Free storage in locked luggage room behind reception; access 07:00–22:00
Step-free entry via ramp at side door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift to all floors but bathroom thresholds are 4 cm high
On-site unmarked parking spots behind the hotel, EUR 8 per night; nearest public car park at Gladbecker Straße 60 costs EUR 1.50 per hour or EUR 10 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: EUR 3.75 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: EUR 50 advance deposit via bank transfer or credit card; EUR 50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche (335 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Verkündigung des Herrn (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Apostolische Kirche (550 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Kreuz (569 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Prosper-Park — 735 m · ~9 min walk
Moderne Galerie — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Kleinkunstbühne Gladbecker Straße — 673 m · ~8 min walk
Kreisel für Kinder — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Stadtsparkasse Bottrop — 921 m · ~12 min walk
Glückauf-Apotheke — 642 m · ~8 min walk
Schlesier am ZOB — 784 m · ~10 min walk
Bottrop Hbf — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid the few exchange bureaux at Bottrop Hauptbahnhof, which charge high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and taxis; keep €20-50 cash for small bakeries and market stalls.
Round up to the nearest euro in cafes; 5-10% in sit-down restaurants if service is good; for taxis, rounding to the next €5 is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk, typically €2-3.
A bakery sandwich or a bowl of soup from a Mittagstisch (lunch special) in a simple restaurant, around €7-9.
A main course like schnitzel with chips in a standard German pub (Kneipe), usually €12-15.
Near the central pedestrian zone (Hochstraße), you'll find a few Döner kebab and currywurst stands; no dedicated street-food market.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main budget chains in Bottrop, with several branches in the 46236 area.
The city-centre shops on Hochstraße and the main square have affordable high-street brands like C&A and H&M.
A single bus ticket within Bottrop is €2.80; a day pass for the entire VRR network (covering Bottrop and Ruhr cities) is €9.90; from the nearest major airport (Düsseldorf), buy a VRR day ticket for €10.40 (one-way) or use the regional train for €9 with the Deutschland-Ticket (€49/month).
Buy a Deutschland-Ticket if staying more than a few days — it covers all local transport nationwide for €49/month. Eat at a Mensa (student canteen) if you can access one — meals are under €5. Skip bottled water; tap water in Bottrop is safe and free.
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Emergency Contacts
BottropWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bottrop, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Brauhaus
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stadtsparkasse Bottrop — 921 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Glückauf-Apotheke — 642 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) or Düsseldorf Hbf → Bottrop Hbf (+ bus 266 or 12-min walk to hotel)
💡 From DUS, take SkyTrain to Düsseldorf Flughafen station, then RE14 to Bottrop Hbf. At Bottrop Hbf, catch bus 266 towards 'Fuhlenbrock' to stop 'Schmudde' — hotel is a 2-min walk from there.
Essen Hbf (via tram stop 'Essen Hauptbahnhof') → Bottrop Batenbrock (then 10-min walk to hotel)
💡 This tram runs directly from Essen to Bottrop without a change. From the 'Batenbrock' stop, walk west on Scharnhölzstraße — the hotel is behind the restaurant pub. Less frequent late evening.
Essen Hbf or Bottrop city centre → Hotel Restaurant Up de Schmudde
💡 Bus 266 from Bottrop Hbf stops right at 'Schmudde' — cheapest option if you skip the train transfer. Validate your ticket on board.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Restaurant Up de Schmudde, Bottrop
💡 Pre-book with local firms like Taxi Mülheim for a fixed price; Uber is less reliable in Bottrop.
About Bottrop
Wikipedia ↗
Bottrop (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔtʁɔp] ) is a city in west-central Germany, on the Rhine–Herne Canal, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located in the Ruhr industrial area, Bottrop adjoins Essen, Oberhausen, Gladbeck, and Dorsten. The city had been a coal-mining and rail center and contains factories pro...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Brauhaus?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from Gladbecker Straße). These upper floors reduce street noise and avoid the bustle of the ground-floor brauhaus. If available, a west-facing room may catch the afternoon light without the traffic racket.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Brauhaus?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor at the front (Gladbecker Straße side) — you’ll hear bus and truck noise from the A42 feeder road, plus kitchen/bar clatter from the brauhaus below. Also skip any room directly above the hotel’s own beer garden or service entrance, if identifiable on arrival.
Is Hotel Brauhaus noisy?
Gladbecker Straße is a main artery into Bottrop city centre, with steady car and delivery lorry noise from 6am to 10pm. The in-house brauhaus will have live music or drinkers on Friday-Saturday nights until 11pm (typical German pub hours). Windows likely single-glazed in a 3-star, so pack earplugs if you’re sensitive.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Brauhaus?
Best view is from rear-facing rooms looking over Bottrop’s typical back gardens or a quiet courtyard — nothing monumental, but a greenish escape from the 4-lane road. Front-facing rooms show Gladbecker Straße’s traffic and a mix of post-war flats and small shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Brauhaus?
1) Park on the side street (Königshardstrasse) for free after 6pm and on Sundays — the hotel’s own lot is tight and may cost extra. 2) Check in early (around 2-3pm) to request a rear-facing room in person; online booking systems rarely offer this choice at 3-star hotels.
What time is check-in at Hotel Brauhaus?
Check-in at Hotel Brauhaus is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Brauhaus have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi up to 50 Mbps; login via room number and surname; no paid tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Brauhaus?
EUR 3.75 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Brauhaus?
A bakery sandwich or a bowl of soup from a Mittagstisch (lunch special) in a simple restaurant, around €7-9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Brauhaus?
A single bus ticket within Bottrop is €2.80; a day pass for the entire VRR network (covering Bottrop and Ruhr cities) is €9.90; from the nearest major airport (Düsseldorf), buy a VRR day ticket for €10.40 (one-way) or use the regional train for €9 with the Deutschland-Ticket (€49/month).
When is the best time to visit Bottrop?
May, June, September — warm but not humid, low chance of rain, fewer tourists than July-August. The Ruhr's beer gardens and cycle paths are at their best.
Top Attractions in Bottrop
💡 The rose garden peaks in late June. Bring your own food; the café closes at 18:00.
💡 Check the website for free guided tours on 'Kunstsonntag' (Art Sunday). Otherwise, the small permanent collection can be seen in 45 minutes.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the steel structure. The long staircases are exposed, so bring a windbreaker even in summer.
💡 Avoid weekends in good weather when it's crowded. Weekday mornings are quiet. Bring a camera for the industrial skyline.
💡 Pop in on weekdays to see the restored council chamber (book in advance for group visits). Otherwise, the courtyard is a good spot for a coffee from the nearby bakery.