Gambrinus or Ratskeller — which should you book?

Both are in Arnsberg. Gambrinus is 3-star and Ratskeller is 3-star. The right choice depends on what matters most to you — location, rooms, Wi-Fi, parking or value. This page compares them side by side, with a full pre-arrival briefing for each.

What's the difference between Gambrinus and Ratskeller?

We compare Gambrinus and Ratskeller on star rating, location, rooms to request, Wi-Fi, parking and overall value so you can decide quickly.

Hotel comparison · Arnsberg

Gambrinus vs Ratskeller

A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.

★★★Gambrinus

★★★Ratskeller

Star rating

★★★

City

Arnsberg

Address

40 Gutenbergplatz

36 Alter Markt

Check-in / out

15:00 / 11:00

Best rooms

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard rather than Gutenbergplatz. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise yet still within easy stair access if the lift is busy.

Request a room on a higher floor (at least 4th floor) to minimize potential street noise from Alter Markt. Since the hotel has a lift, it's likely that rooms on the higher floors will be less prone to noise from the ground floor. Additionally, you may want to consider a room with a northwest or southeast-facing window to avoid direct sunlight and potential heat gain during summer months.

Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street level) because of direct noise from Gutenbergplatz – a central square with pedestrian traffic, cafes, and occasional events. Also skip rooms directly above the lobby or breakfast area if the hotel has ground-floor public spaces.

Room 101, located at the ground floor, may experience noise from the street, especially during market days or events at the Alter Markt. Rooms near the lift may also be noisier due to frequent use.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, speed around 30 Mbps download, login by room number and surname; one device per room

free internet throughout, 300 Mbps speed, no login constraints

Parking

No on-site parking; free street parking on Gutenbergplatz and side streets (unreserved, first-come-first-served, no time limits except Sundays 12:00-14:00 during church services). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Bahnhofstrasse, 0.5 km east, EUR 12 per 24h. No EV charging.

on-site parking €15 per night, nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Arnsberg' €6 per day, 2 EV charging points available on site

Best-value lunch nearby

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