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Your stay — Haus Elena
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The Property — Haus Elena
Haus Elena, a 3-star hotel, offers a comfortable and practical stay for travellers seeking a no-frills experience in Cuxhaven. The lobby has a simple, modern design with a reception area that provides a warm welcome. This hotel suits independent travellers and families who prioritize convenience and affordability over luxury amenities. Standing in the lobby, you'll notice the emphasis on functionality and ease of access to the hotel's facilities.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany, has a rich history dating back to 1905 when it was formed by merging the towns of Ritzebüttel and Cuxhaven. The town's architecture reflects its maritime heritage, with many buildings showcasing a mix of traditional and modern styles. Cuxhaven's contemporary cultural identity is shaped by its strong fishing industry and its role as a popular tourist destination. The town hosts various festivals throughout the year, including the Cuxhaven Fishermen's Festival, which celebrates its maritime traditions. Cuxhaven's history and culture are also reflected in its museums, such as the Cuxhaven Museum, which showcases the town's history and maritime heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June, July, and August are ideal months to visit Cuxhaven, with pleasant weather and manageable crowds, making it perfect for outdoor activities like beach trips and hiking. These months offer a great balance of warm weather and fewer tourists compared to the peak summer months.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak month, with the Cuxhaven Fishermen's Festival and summer holidays driving up hotel prices and attracting large crowds. During this time, hotel prices can increase by up to 20%, and popular events like the festival can draw thousands of visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and May, or September and October, are the best budget shoulder months, offering discounts on accommodations and milder weather, with fewer crowds. These periods are ideal for travellers who want to explore Cuxhaven without the peak season prices.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's climate is characterized by cool winters and mild summers, with a significant amount of rainfall throughout the year. When packing for a trip to Cuxhaven, be sure to include waterproof clothing and layers for cooler mornings and evenings, even in the summer months.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven train station has recently undergone renovations, improving accessibility and frequency of train services to and from major cities like Hamburg.
- A new seafood restaurant, 'Fischmarkt', has opened in the town centre, offering fresh local seafood and traditional German cuisine.
- The Cuxhaven Beach Festival will take place from July 15th to 17th, featuring live music, food stalls, and water sports, attracting a large crowd and requiring early booking of accommodations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Elena, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These are furthest from Franzburger Str. traffic and above the ground-floor reception, so you get more quiet and less street-level bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street (Franzburger Str.) — street noise from passing cars and pedestrians will be most audible here, especially in summer when windows are open.
Best views
Rooms facing the courtyard give a greenish, quiet outlook. Street-facing rooms overlook the Franzburger Str. residential buildings — decent if you want to see local life, but no coastal or landmark view from this 3-star property.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — topmost residential floors, away from the street and the lift landings that are used most frequently on lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Franzburger Str. is a side road, not a main arterial, so noise is moderate — occasional delivery vans, residents’ cars. The on-site parking at €10/night is right outside, which means early check-out vehicle sounds at 7-8am on the street side. No bar or late-night venue attached, so lift noise is the main artificial sound source.
Insider tips
1. Book the on-site parking in advance — €10 is cheaper than alternatives in Cuxhaven and saves you hunting for a space on Franzburger Str. 2. The lift serves all floors, but stairs are fine for 3-4 floors; request a courtyard room by email at booking time — they’re less requested and often quieter without paying extra.
- 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 — Haus Elena
free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader)
15:00-20:00, early bag-drop from 12:00, late check-out fee €20 until 14:00
available, free of charge
step-free access, wheelchair entry at main entrance, all areas accessible
on-site parking available, €10 per night; nearest public car park at Bahnhof Cuxhaven, €5 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €20 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (177 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Petri (532 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Freie evangelische Gemeinde Cuxhaven (857 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Christus Centrum Cuxhaven e.V. (984 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nordsee-Galerie — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Windstärke 10 — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Captain Ahab’s Culture Club — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Spielplatz "Mittelstraße" — 746 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Kaiser-Apotheke — 201 m · ~3 min walk
D' Antonio Italienische Spezialitäten — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Schiffsanleger Helgoland — 592 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Cuxhaven's port or tourist info offices.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is standard, but some small stalls and cafes prefer cash.
Round up restaurant bills (5–10% for good service). Taxi drivers get a small rounding up; hotel staff appreciate €1–2 for luggage help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or café around €1.50–€2.00.
A bakery sandwich or soup at a café, about €4–€6.
Main course at a pub or casual restaurant, €9–€13.
Grimmershörnbucht area has fish stands; follow the locals for quick bratwurst or fish rolls.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common budget supermarkets.
C&A and H&M in the town centre; no major market for clothes otherwise.
A single bus ticket is about €2.50; a day pass around €5.50. For getting around town, walking or cycling is easiest.
Shop at Lidl or Aldi for snacks and drinks. Rent a bike (many hotels offer them cheaply) instead of taking taxis. Book accommodation during the week to avoid weekend surcharges.
Good to know — Cuxhaven
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Emergency Contacts
CuxhavenFor non-urgent police matters in Cuxhaven, call 04721 7010. For medical advice outside emergencies, dial 116117 (ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst). The local hospital is Helios Klinik Cuxhaven (04721 78-0).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cuxhaven, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Haus Elena
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Kaiser-Apotheke — 201 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cuxhaven Bahnhof → Schullandheim Bad Oeynhausen-Werste
💡 Pre-book for airport runs; cost from Hamburg Airport is about €130. Cash only unless arranged.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Berger Appartements - Haus Seemuschel, Cuxhaven
💡 Fix the price before you get in—rates vary. Münn Taxi (04721 33333) does flat-rate airport runs for about €170-190. Worth splitting with another traveller from the same hotel.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Barbara u. Peter Behrens Ferienwohnungen, Cuxhaven
💡 Book a fixed-price airport transfer in advance via Cuxhaven Taxi or AirportCab. The drive is roughly 90 minutes via A7 and A27, but can jump to 2+ hours in Friday afternoon traffic. Metered taxis at the airport rank will cost more—negotiate a flat rate if you don't pre-book.
Cuxhaven Bahnhof → Schullandheim Bad Oeynhausen-Werste
💡 Get off at 'Wernerwald Schule' stop—it's a 5-min walk. Timetables tighten on Sundays; check EVB app.
Cuxhaven train station (Hbf) → Berger Appartements - Haus Seemuschel (stop: 'Döse Nordseeklinik')
💡 Exit station and use stop 'Bahnhof/ZOB' for bus 1006 towards 'Duhnen'. Alight at 'Döse Nordseeklinik', then the hotel is a 100m walk. Single fare €2.40 or day ticket €5.50—buy from driver.
Cuxhaven Bahnhof (train station) → Barbara u. Peter Behrens Ferienwohnungen, Töpfers Gang stop
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver (cash only—coins or €5 notes). The stop 'Töpfers Gang' is literally outside the hotel. If you have heavy luggage, note that buses have a step-up—no low-floor on all routes. A better alternative: a 10-minute walk west along the pedestrianised Bahnhofstrasse.
Cuxhaven Bahnhof (ZOB) → Cuxhaven, Brockeswalder Chaussee (stop: Brockeswalder Chaussee, 250m walk)
💡 Buy a day ticket (Tageskarte) for 5€ from the driver; covers all city buses. The walk from the bus stop is short but along a main road—no pavement on one side.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Ferienwohnung Mienert, Cuxhaven
💡 Agree the flat rate beforehand; ask for 'Festpreis' to avoid meter surprises on the Autobahn.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Cuxhaven (train station)
💡 S1 runs directly under the terminal. At Hamburg Hbf, head to platform 8 for the Cuxhaven regional train. Avoid the S-Bahn rush hour—6–8 am and 4–6 pm.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Cuxhaven (train station)
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket online for €26 (group up to 5 people). Change at Hamburg Hbf then Cuxhaven. No ICE needed.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Berger Appartements - Haus Seemuschel, Cuxhaven
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket (group ticket from €24 for up to 5 people) if travelling with others. From airport take S-Bahn S1 to Hamburg Hbf, then RE5 direct to Cuxhaven. Last RE5 leaves around 9pm.
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Cuxhaven Bahnhof (train station)
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket from the DB app for around €25 (valid for one person for the whole day on regional trains and local buses). The station is about a 1.2 km walk or 5-min bus ride (line 1006) from your hotel. Sit on the right side for views of the Elbe estuary towards the end.
About Cuxhaven
Wikipedia ↗
Cuxhaven (German: [kʊksˈhaːfn̩] ; Low German: Cuxhoben) is a port town and seat of the Cuxhaven district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The town includes the northernmost point of Lower Saxony. The city serves as a gateway to the nearby Heligoland islands, a tax free zone off the coast of Germany. Cuxha...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Haus Elena?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These are furthest from Franzburger Str. traffic and above the ground-floor reception, so you get more quiet and less street-level bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Elena?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street (Franzburger Str.) — street noise from passing cars and pedestrians will be most audible here, especially in summer when windows are open.
Is Haus Elena noisy?
Franzburger Str. is a side road, not a main arterial, so noise is moderate — occasional delivery vans, residents’ cars. The on-site parking at €10/night is right outside, which means early check-out vehicle sounds at 7-8am on the street side. No bar or late-night venue attached, so lift noise is the main artificial sound source.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Elena?
Rooms facing the courtyard give a greenish, quiet outlook. Street-facing rooms overlook the Franzburger Str. residential buildings — decent if you want to see local life, but no coastal or landmark view from this 3-star property.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Elena?
1. Book the on-site parking in advance — €10 is cheaper than alternatives in Cuxhaven and saves you hunting for a space on Franzburger Str. 2. The lift serves all floors, but stairs are fine for 3-4 floors; request a courtyard room by email at booking time — they’re less requested and often quieter without paying extra.
What time is check-in at Haus Elena?
Check-in at Haus Elena is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Elena have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Elena?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Elena?
A bakery sandwich or soup at a café, about €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Haus Elena?
A single bus ticket is about €2.50; a day pass around €5.50. For getting around town, walking or cycling is easiest.
When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?
June, July, and August are ideal months to visit Cuxhaven, with pleasant weather and manageable crowds, making it perfect for outdoor activities like beach trips and hiking. These months offer a great balance of warm weather and fewer tourists compared to the peak summer months.
Top Attractions in Cuxhaven
💡 Bring binoculars. The ships pass close at high tide. There's a small info board explaining the shipping lanes.
💡 Go at high tide to see ships passing close. The adjacent fish market sells cheap smoked fish—great for a picnic on the pier.
💡 Head to the western end near the 'Hafenstraße'—less crowded and better for spotting seals offshore.
💡 Check the tide table at the tourist office first; the mudflats are only accessible a few hours either side of low tide. Wear sturdy shoes.
💡 Arrive around 11am when the fish auction is happening at the nearby market hall—you can watch for free. Bring binoculars to spot seals.
💡 Check tide tables online or at the tourist office. Go at low tide for a guided mudflat walk — some are free, but donations help.
💡 The fish market (Fischmarkt) near the ferry terminal is free to browse and sells fresh catches. Go early morning for the best action.
💡 The courtyard and gardens are free. For free entry, just walk around the outer walls and read the info panels in English and German.