🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Hotel Seelust
📍 65;67, Cuxhavener Straße, Cuxhaven, 27476
Your stay — Hotel Seelust
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Seelust, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (above the 4th floor) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Cuxhavener Straße means that rooms on lower floors may experience some street noise, especially from the traffic on the nearby A23 highway.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first floor, which is likely to be nearest to the street and possibly the lift, might be noisier due to the proximity to the entrance and potential foot traffic.
Best views
Given the hotel's address and orientation, rooms on the higher floors (5-7) might offer a view of the surrounding harbor or the North Sea, depending on the room's orientation.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-7 are likely to be the quietest, given the higher elevation and distance from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on a main road may lead to some external noise, but it's unlikely to be excessive. The nearby A23 highway might also contribute to some background noise, especially on lower floors.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider requesting a room on a higher floor to minimize potential street noise. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception and ask about any local recommendations for exploring Cuxhaven, as the staff may have insider knowledge.
- 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 Seelust
free in public areas, €5 per day for 100 MB in rooms, login via hotel app
serves all floors, including the historic section with wooden staircase as alternative
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via hotel app
14:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop at 10:00, €30 late check-out fee; €50 fee for early check-in before 10:00
available 24/7, €5 per bag per night
step-free access, wheelchair entries, some rooms adapted for guests with disabilities
€20 per night for on-site parking, nearest public car park at Cuxhavener Straße 10 (€15 per day), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.20 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz (205 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Döser Möhlenbarg — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Erlebnis-Spielplatz Duhner Kreisel — 262 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 452 m · ~6 min walk
Deich-Apotheke — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Weltladen — 188 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomaten) at local banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Hamburg Airport or tourist centres as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard debit and credit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, hotels, and most restaurants; contactless/mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) common. Some smaller cafés and bakeries prefer cash, so keep a small amount.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants for good service; for taxis round to the nearest euro; hotel staff appreciated with €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or supermarket café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
Main course at a simple German pub or Imbiss (e.g. Bratwurst with fries) is around €8–12.
Cuxhaven’s harbour area (Alte Liebe) and the pedestrian zone (Rathausplatz) have food stalls and Imbiss stands selling fish sandwiches (Fischbrötchen) for €3–5.
Discount chains like Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common; also Rewe and Edeka for a wider range.
Cuxhaven has a small high street (Poststraße/Marktstraße) with affordable chains like C&A and H&M; for more choice, head to Hamburg.
A day ticket for Cuxhaven’s local buses costs about €5.60 (single fare €2.30). From Hamburg Airport, take the S-Bahn to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, then the regional train RE5 to Cuxhaven (€20–25 single, cheaper with Niedersachsen-Ticket or Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket for groups).
Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket (around €24 for one person, covers regional trains and local buses all day) if arriving from Hamburg or exploring nearby. Eat Fischbrötchen from harbour stands rather than sit-down restaurants. Book accommodation outside August peak to avoid high summer prices.
Good to know — Cuxhaven
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 Hotel Seelust
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 452 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Deich-Apotheke — 1.7 km · ~21 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Seelust?
Request a room on the higher floors (above the 4th floor) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Cuxhavener Straße means that rooms on lower floors may experience some street noise, especially from the traffic on the nearby A23 highway.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Seelust?
Rooms on the first floor, which is likely to be nearest to the street and possibly the lift, might be noisier due to the proximity to the entrance and potential foot traffic.
Is Hotel Seelust noisy?
The hotel's location on a main road may lead to some external noise, but it's unlikely to be excessive. The nearby A23 highway might also contribute to some background noise, especially on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Seelust?
Given the hotel's address and orientation, rooms on the higher floors (5-7) might offer a view of the surrounding harbor or the North Sea, depending on the room's orientation.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Seelust?
If you're driving, consider requesting a room on a higher floor to minimize potential street noise. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception and ask about any local recommendations for exploring Cuxhaven, as the staff may have insider knowledge.
What time is check-in at Hotel Seelust?
Check-in at Hotel Seelust is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Seelust have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas, €5 per day for 100 MB in rooms, login via hotel app
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Seelust?
€2.20 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Seelust?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Seelust?
A day ticket for Cuxhaven’s local buses costs about €5.60 (single fare €2.30). From Hamburg Airport, take the S-Bahn to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, then the regional train RE5 to Cuxhaven (€20–25 single, cheaper with Niedersachsen-Ticket or Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket for groups).
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.