Dein Aufenthalt — City Max
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Das Eigentum — City Max
City Max is a solid, no-fuss 3-star hotel a 10-minute walk from Bochum Hauptbahnhof. The lobby is compact and functional, with a 24-hour reception desk, a small lounge area, and a coffee machine. Rooms are clean, modern in a basic Ikea-meets-business-hotel way, and prioritise a decent bed and quiet over style. It’s a good fit for budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base for exploring the Ruhr without surprises.
Chroniken von Bochum
Bochum grew from a medieval market town into a coal-and-steel powerhouse during the 19th-century industrialisation of the Ruhr. By the mid-20th century, it was one of the region’s most important mining centres, with the last pit closing in 1973. Post-industrial reinvention brought the Jahrhunderthalle (a converted gas-fired power station) and the Bochum University of Applied Sciences campus. Today it maintains a gritty, practical feel with a strong cultural scene—home to the acclaimed Schauspielhaus theatre and the German Mining Museum. The city punches above its weight for its size, offering industrial heritage sites alongside lively student-friendly bars.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Bochum-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and June for mild temperatures (15-22°C) and long daylight, plus low rainfall. September also works well—warm days, fewer tourists and the start of cultural season.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. Summer holidays fill the Ruhr with families; the Bochum Total music festival (early July) draws big crowds. Hotel prices rise 20-30% during those weeks. The Christmas markets in December also spike demand—book early.
Budget Schulter Saison
October to mid-November. Prices drop sharply, crowds thin, and the autumn colours in the Botanical Garden are good. Weather is cool (8-14°C) but manageable with layers.
Wetter & Verpackung
Bochum sits in the rain shadow of the Sauerland, so it’s rainier than the national average—expect showers even in summer. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood, plus a light sweater for evenings any time of year.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Bochum
- The U35 tram line connecting Bochum Hauptbahnhof to the Ruhr University is undergoing weekend closures throughout June for track upgrades—check the Bogestra website for diversion buses.
- The German Mining Museum reopened its new exhibition wing in early 2026, featuring an expanded coal-mining gallery and a rooftop view over the old pithead frames—allow 2-3 hours.
- Construction on the new Bochum Central Station forecourt is still ongoing, so expect temporary barriers and footpath diversions from the train station toward Innenstadt.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to City Max, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) facing away from Dorstener Str. This reduces street noise and gives you the quietest sleep. Rooms ending in odd numbers typically face the rear courtyard (in most German hotels with this layout, though confirm at check-in).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (especially those numbered 101–110) as they face the street and are directly above the lobby, which can be noisy with foot traffic and door sounds. Also avoid room 108 if you don't need wheelchair access – it's likely near the lift and service areas.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing Dorstener Str. give a view of the city centre skyline and Bermuda3Eck district, but accept traffic noise. If you prioritise quiet, choose a side facing the inner courtyard – you'll see rooftops and trees, no view of note but much calmer.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top floor) – farthest from street-level noise and lobby activity. Second floor is also relatively quiet if you can't get the top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Dorstener Str. is a main road through Bochum's Innenstadt. Expect traffic noise from 7 am–7 pm daily, plus occasional sirens (there's a fire station 2 blocks away – loud sirens several times a week). Bermuda3Eck bars/clubs audible on weekend nights if windows open. The lift is a single slow model – you might hear people waiting or chatting near it.
Insider tips
Avoid the hotel's no-parking situation: pre-book a spot at Parkhaus Bermuda3Eck online (€12/night) – it's cheaper than standard rates. For faster Wi-Fi, pay €5 for the premium tier at reception – essential if you're working or streaming. Also, ask at check-in for a room well away from the lift, as the single lift can be noisy with guests coming and going.
- 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 — City Max
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed about 30 Mbps down; no login – just select hotel network; paid premium tier (€5/24h, 100 Mbps) available at reception
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections as entire building is post-2010 construction
No physical newspapers; free digital access to WELT Online via tablet in lobby; no PressReader or FT; building has no notable heritage quirks – standard 2012 design
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00 free of charge; late check-out until 12:00 (€10 surcharge if booked after 14:00)
Free of charge at reception, 24/7 access; no locker but secure tagged storage
Step-free main entrance; one wheelchair-accessible room (No. 108) with adapted bathroom; lift width 80 cm, doors 90 cm, suitable for standard wheelchairs; no hearing loops
No on-site parking; nearest public: Parkhaus Bermuda3Eck (just 2 min walk), €12/night, no EV charging; next public: Q-Park Stadtmitte (5 min walk) €14/night, 2 Type-2 chargers (€0.39/kWh)
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €6 per person per night (Bochum city tax, includes cultural contribution); exempt for business travellers with proof
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required at booking; a €50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Friedenskirche Wattenscheid (225 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Gertrud v. Brabant (248 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Alte Kirche Wattenscheid (374 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Christus unser Friede (418 m · ~5 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Gertrudiscenter — 440 m · ~6 min walk
Friedenspark Ehrenmal — 662 m · ~8 min walk
Stadthalle Wattenscheid — 258 m · ~3 min walk
Abenteuerspielplatz Wattenscheid — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Glockenapotheke — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Kodi — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Wattenscheid — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist areas as they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common. Smaller cafes or kiosks may be cash-only.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated but not mandatory; taxi drivers: round up to the next euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, no need for daily housekeeping tip.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or chain café: around €1.50–€2.50.
Currywurst or Döner kebab from a stand or simple Imbiss: €4–€6.
Main course at a casual pizzeria or Asian restaurant: €8–€12.
Bochum's city centre, especially around Bongardstraße and Husemannplatz, has many kebab and sausage stands.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget supermarkets.
High-street chains like H&M and C&A are along Kortumstraße; the Wochenmarkt (weekly market) offers some clothing stalls.
A single ticket within Bochum (VRS zone): €2.90; a day pass for the city: around €5.50. From Düsseldorf Airport, take the S-Bahn (S1) to Bochum Hbf, about 40 minutes, single ticket €10–€12.
Use the VRS day ticket for unlimited bus/tram rides within Bochum. Eat at Imbiss stands or university canteens for cheap meals. Tap water is free in restaurants, so order 'Leitungswasser' to save on drinks.
Gut zu wissen — Bochum
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bochum, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at City Max
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 164 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Glockenapotheke — 109 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Bochum Hauptbahnhof → Rathaus Nord (City Max). 3 min walk.
💡 Exit at 'Rathaus Nord' and walk 200m south on Huestraße. The hotel entrance is at Huestraße 29, a yellow facade.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Bochum Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy ticket online or at the DB machine near the platform. From the Hauptbahnhof, take tram 308 or 318 to 'Haven Hotels' stop – 10 mins ride, single ticket €2.90.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) – Airport terminal station → Bochum Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy a SchönerTagTicket NRW (€27 for one person, covers unlimited local trains all day). From Bochum Hbf, take bus 336/346 or tram 302/306 to 'Wasserturm' stop – Hotel Fey is a 3-minute walk.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Charlottenhof, Bochum
💡 Pre-book with say Moia or Taxi Bochum for a fixed rate – street taxis at the airport can charge up to €150. Split the fare if you’re travelling with two or more.
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (accessible via airport SkyTrain) → Bochum Hauptbahnhof
💡 A SchönerTagTicket NRW (€25.60) covers the entire journey including tram to hotel – perfect if arriving after 9am.
Düsseldorf Airport Station → Bochum Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a VRR ticket at the DB machine – covers onward tram. Sit in car 1 for quicker exit at Bochum Hbf.
Bochum Hauptbahnhof → Haven Hotels
💡 Buy a 4-Fahrten-Ticket (€10.70) if staying more than a day – covers four single journeys. Validate it in the machine on the tram.
Bochum Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Beckmannshof (station: Brückstraßenviertel)
💡 Get a day ticket for €6.70 if you plan multiple trips. Tram 308 is slightly faster at peak times.
Bochum Hauptbahnhof (Bussteig C) → Hotel Beckmannshof (stop: Beckmannshof)
💡 Less frequent than the tram, but drops you right by the hotel entrance. Use for late evening arrivals if trams are on reduced service.
Düsseldorf Airport train station (SkyTrain to terminal) → Bochum Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the VRR day ticket for €29.80; it covers the airport train and all trams/buses in Bochum for the day. Validate it at the platform machine.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Bochum Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a flexible ticket online (e.g., via DB Navigator app) so you can hop on any train. Avoid the hourly ICE; the cheaper RE1 or RE6 takes only 10 minutes longer and runs more often.
Bochum Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Charlottenhof (stop: Schauspielhaus or Bermuda3Eck)
💡 Use the VRR app or ticket machine at the station – buy a single ‘Kurzstrecke’ (short-journey ticket) for €1.90 if you only need one stop. Exit at Schauspielhaus and it’s a flat 3-minute walk to the hotel.
Über Bochum
Wikipedia ↗
Bochum (, BOHKH-uum; US: -əm; German: [ˈboːxʊm] ; Westphalian: Baukem) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a population of 372,348 (April 2023), it is the sixth-largest city (after Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Essen and Duisburg) in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous German federal ...
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What are the best rooms at City Max?
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) facing away from Dorstener Str. This reduces street noise and gives you the quietest sleep. Rooms ending in odd numbers typically face the rear courtyard (in most German hotels with this layout, though confirm at check-in).
Which rooms should I avoid at City Max?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (especially those numbered 101–110) as they face the street and are directly above the lobby, which can be noisy with foot traffic and door sounds. Also avoid room 108 if you don't need wheelchair access – it's likely near the lift and service areas.
Is City Max noisy?
Dorstener Str. is a main road through Bochum's Innenstadt. Expect traffic noise from 7 am–7 pm daily, plus occasional sirens (there's a fire station 2 blocks away – loud sirens several times a week). Bermuda3Eck bars/clubs audible on weekend nights if windows open. The lift is a single slow model – you might hear people waiting or chatting near it.
Which rooms have the best views at City Max?
Rooms on the upper floors facing Dorstener Str. give a view of the city centre skyline and Bermuda3Eck district, but accept traffic noise. If you prioritise quiet, choose a side facing the inner courtyard – you'll see rooftops and trees, no view of note but much calmer.
What are insider tips for staying at City Max?
Avoid the hotel's no-parking situation: pre-book a spot at Parkhaus Bermuda3Eck online (€12/night) – it's cheaper than standard rates. For faster Wi-Fi, pay €5 for the premium tier at reception – essential if you're working or streaming. Also, ask at check-in for a room well away from the lift, as the single lift can be noisy with guests coming and going.
What time is check-in at City Max?
Check-in at City Max is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does City Max have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed about 30 Mbps down; no login – just select hotel network; paid premium tier (€5/24h, 100 Mbps) available at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at City Max?
€6 per person per night (Bochum city tax, includes cultural contribution); exempt for business travellers with proof
Where can I eat cheaply near City Max?
Currywurst or Döner kebab from a stand or simple Imbiss: €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from City Max?
A single ticket within Bochum (VRS zone): €2.90; a day pass for the city: around €5.50. From Düsseldorf Airport, take the S-Bahn (S1) to Bochum Hbf, about 40 minutes, single ticket €10–€12.
When is the best time to visit Bochum?
May and June for mild temperatures (15-22°C) and long daylight, plus low rainfall. September also works well—warm days, fewer tourists and the start of cultural season.
Top-Attraktionen in Bochum
💡 Pop inside on weekdays to see the restored Renaissance staircase. For free, pick up a self-guided walking tour map from the tourist info desk inside – it covers 10 other free sights within 15 minutes' walk.
💡 The tower is not usually open, but the foyer has free exhibitions of local history. Visit just before lunch for fewer people.
💡 Visit during the afternoon when it's quieter. Grab a coffee from a cheap bakery and people-watch. Avoid the overpriced tourist bars on weekends.
💡 The viewing platform is only open during weekday office hours. Go at noon to see the carillon (glockenspiel) chime from the tower.
💡 The building looks best in late afternoon light. Walk around the back to see the small courtyard with a fountain.
💡 Visit during spring for the rhododendron blooms, or bring a flask and sit by the main pond — it's quieter than the city centre.
💡 The café near the lake has decent coffee and cake, but if you want a proper meal, bring a picnic. The playground is small but good for kids under 10.
💡 Skip the paid underground tour if you're on a strict budget — the free outdoor pithead and machinery displays are just as impressive.