🇩🇪 Bielefeld, Germany
Colourful Hotel
📍 548, Detmolder Straße, Bielefeld, 33699
Photo: official website
Dein Aufenthalt — Colourful Hotel
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Das Eigentum — Colourful Hotel
The Colourful Hotel is a cheerful, budget-conscious 3-star in Bielefeld city centre. The lobby feels like a friendly, functional launchpad: bright with pops of colour, decent Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a small breakfast buffet included. It suits independent travellers or couples who want a clean, no-fuss base near the Altstadt without spending on frills.
Chroniken von Bielefeld
Bielefeld grew from a 13th-century market town around Sparrenburg Castle, later becoming a major linen and textile centre in the 19th century. The city’s industrial boom shaped its architecture: red-brick factory buildings and grand Wilhelminian villas sit alongside modern blocks. The university, founded in 1969, gave it a student-driven cultural scene. Today Bielefeld is known for its theatre, a decent craft beer tradition, and the odd claim that it doesn’t exist.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Bielefeld-Guide →Die besten Monate
"June to August – reliably warm (20-25°C), long daylight hours, open beer gardens and festivals. July is the core summer month, so book ahead for the best choice."
Peak / Festival Surge
"July – the city hosts the Bielefelder Nachtansichten (Night Views) art event, the Leineweberlauf run and summer street parties. Hotels fill up and prices rise 15–25% above off-peak."
Budget Schulter Saison
"May and September – still mild (15-20°C), fewer tourists, prices drop. You get good walking weather without the summer crowd crush."
Wetter & Verpackung
"Weather here changes fast: a warm morning can turn chilly and rainy by afternoon. Pack layers, a waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes."
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Bielefeld
- The Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026; expect occasional delays and check for alternative routes.
- A new craft brewery, Brauhaus am Kesselbrink, opened in spring 2026 near the city centre, offering guided tours and tastings.
- The Sparrenburg Castle grounds are open for summer evening visits with extended hours until 22:00 from June to August.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Colourful Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) to minimize street noise from Detmolder Straße. Since the hotel has a 4-storey building, floors 3 and 4 might be less prone to noise pollution from the street below. Additionally, there's a lift (elevator), so you'll have easy access to your room on these floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift or on the ground floor, as they might be noisier due to guest traffic and potential street noise. Rooms near the service entrance or bar might also be louder, depending on the hotel's layout and operating hours.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Detmolder Straße doesn't offer a particularly scenic view, as it's a relatively urban area. However, if you're interested in city views, request a room on the higher floors (3 or 4) for a glimpse of the surrounding buildings.
Quietest floors
Based on the hotel's 4-storey layout, floors 2 and 3 are likely to be the quietest, away from the street noise and lift traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Be mindful of potential street noise from Detmolder Straße, especially if you're a light sleeper. The hotel's location in a 3-star establishment suggests a more straightforward, no-frills experience, so you might want to prioritize a quiet room over luxury amenities.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby public parking lots, as on-street parking might be limited or subject to fees. 2. Check-in is usually straightforward, but be prepared for a more traditional German approach – you might need to wait in line or fill out a registration form.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Colourful Hotel
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via app, physical newspapers available in lobby
15:00-22:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee after 12:00)
available from €5 per item, per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, no structural limitations
on-site parking available (€12 per night), nearest public car park (Parkhaus Bielefelder Strasse, €10 per day), no EV charging on site
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person, per night (Mon-Fri), €1.50 per person, per night (Sat-Sun)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Bielefeld (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Ukrainische Kirche (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Friedhofskapelle Stieghorst (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Kirche Stieghorst (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
MuMa - Murnau & Massolle Forum — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
Glatzer Straße — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 451 m · ~6 min walk
easy Apotheke — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Stieghorst — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs with your debit card for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist offices as they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common in most shops; some small cafés or bakeries may be cash-only.
Round up in restaurants (5-10% if service good) or leave small change; taxis round up to next euro; hotel staff no need to tip, though a euro or two for housekeeping is fine.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or small cappuccino at a local café or bakery: around €2.50–3.00.
A Döner or falafel wrap from a takeaway: roughly €4–6. For a sit-down lunch, a daily special at a pub: about €8–10.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant (e.g., Schnitzel or pasta): around €12–16. Pizzeria mains from €9.
Döner kebab shops and Asian takeouts are common along main roads, especially near the university and city centre; look for Imbiss stands for sausages (Bratwurst) around €3–4.
Discount supermarkets like Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Penny are widespread in Bielefeld; for basics also Rewe and Edeka (slightly pricier).
High-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Zara at the city-centre shopping area (Jahnplatz area) and the Loom shopping centre; secondhand shops (e.g., Oxfam) offer budget finds.
Buy a day ticket (Einzelticket with Tageskarte) for moBiel buses and trams: about €4.20 for day travel within the city. From the main train station or central bus station (Jahnplatz) walk or use local bus €2.80 single.
Eat the daily Mittagstisch (lunch special) which is cheaper than evening menus. Buy a 10-ticket Strippenkarte for buses/trams if you plan multiple short rides. Visit the weekly farmers' market (e.g. at Kesselbrink or Nordpark) for cheap produce and snacks.
Gut zu wissen — Bielefeld
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Bielefeld112 (all emergency services), 105 (non-emergency police), 116 117 (emergency medical service for emergencies not requiring an ambulance, e.g. medical advice), 112 (European emergency number, works throughout the EU)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bielefeld, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Colourful Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 451 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · easy Apotheke — 191 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Sunday Hotel Bielefeld (Johannisberg)
💡 Take the S1 from PAD airport bus stop to Bielefeld Hbf, then a 10-minute walk or tram 1/2 to Johannisberg stop. Cheaper than taxis but allow 90 mins total.
Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof → Johannisberg stop
💡 Buy a 24h single ticket (€6.90) if making multiple trips. Johannisberg stop is one block from the hotel. Trams run until 1am, but night buses are scarce.
Bielefeld Hbf (bus platform C) → Sunday Hotel Bielefeld (Johannisberg)
💡 Bus 31 stops directly opposite the hotel on Johannisberg. Avoid it during rush hour (07:30–09:00, 16:00–18:00) as it gets packed with students.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Sunday Hotel Bielefeld
💡 Flat-rate airport transfer from PAD to Johannisberg costs about €90. For 3+ people, this can be cheaper than train tickets. Negotiate upfront.
Über Bielefeld
Wikipedia ↗
The Bielefeld conspiracy (German: Bielefeldverschwörung or Bielefeld-Verschwörung, pronounced [ˈbiːləfɛltfɛɐ̯ʃvøːʁʊŋ]) is a satirical conspiracy theory that claims that the city of Bielefeld, Germany, does not exist, and is instead an illusion propagated by various forces to distract or mislead the ...
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Colourful Hotel?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) to minimize street noise from Detmolder Straße. Since the hotel has a 4-storey building, floors 3 and 4 might be less prone to noise pollution from the street below. Additionally, there's a lift (elevator), so you'll have easy access to your room on these floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Colourful Hotel?
Avoid rooms near the lift or on the ground floor, as they might be noisier due to guest traffic and potential street noise. Rooms near the service entrance or bar might also be louder, depending on the hotel's layout and operating hours.
Is Colourful Hotel noisy?
Be mindful of potential street noise from Detmolder Straße, especially if you're a light sleeper. The hotel's location in a 3-star establishment suggests a more straightforward, no-frills experience, so you might want to prioritize a quiet room over luxury amenities.
Which rooms have the best views at Colourful Hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Detmolder Straße doesn't offer a particularly scenic view, as it's a relatively urban area. However, if you're interested in city views, request a room on the higher floors (3 or 4) for a glimpse of the surrounding buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Colourful Hotel?
1. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby public parking lots, as on-street parking might be limited or subject to fees. 2. Check-in is usually straightforward, but be prepared for a more traditional German approach – you might need to wait in line or fill out a registration form.
What time is check-in at Colourful Hotel?
Check-in at Colourful Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Colourful Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Colourful Hotel?
€2.50 per person, per night (Mon-Fri), €1.50 per person, per night (Sat-Sun)
Where can I eat cheaply near Colourful Hotel?
A Döner or falafel wrap from a takeaway: roughly €4–6. For a sit-down lunch, a daily special at a pub: about €8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Colourful Hotel?
Buy a day ticket (Einzelticket with Tageskarte) for moBiel buses and trams: about €4.20 for day travel within the city. From the main train station or central bus station (Jahnplatz) walk or use local bus €2.80 single.
When is the best time to visit Bielefeld?
"June to August – reliably warm (20-25°C), long daylight hours, open beer gardens and festivals. July is the core summer month, so book ahead for the best choice."
Top-Attraktionen in Bielefeld
💡 Walk the section from the Teutoburger Wald station downstream – less crowded and you'll see old water mills. Free public toilets at the Bürgerpark end.
💡 Go early on free Wednesdays – it gets busy after 14:00. The café sells decent coffee and cake for under €4.
💡 Bring a torch for the dark, uneven dungeon stairs. The tower climb costs €2 but is worth it for the skyline.
💡 The greenhouse is humid – leave your coat at the entrance. Free guided tours on the first Sunday each month at 11:00.
💡 Start at Alter Markt square at 10:00 to catch the free historical walking tour in German on Saturdays. Pick up a map at the tourist office for €1.