🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany
Behrens-Hof
📍 54-56, Auf der Heide, Bremen, 28355
Photo: official website
Dein Aufenthalt — Behrens-Hof
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Das Eigentum — Behrens-Hof
Behrens-Hof is a no-nonsense 3-star hotel in a quiet corner of Bremen's city centre, with a functional lobby of beige tones and a small breakfast room. Rooms are clean and modest, aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who value location over frills. Its USP is proximity to the main train station (5 minutes on foot) and the old town (10 minutes), making it a solid base for a short city break. It suits solo tourists or couples who plan to spend most of their time out exploring.
Chroniken von Bremen
Bremen was founded in the 8th century as a bishopric and became a key member of the Hanseatic League, controlling North Sea trade. Its medieval old town, dominated by the Gothic St. Petri Dom and the UNESCO-listed Town Hall and Roland statue, survived WWII bombing with heavy losses but was faithfully reconstructed. The 19th-century expansion added the industrial port of Bremerhaven, while the post-war era saw a shift from shipping to aerospace and logistics. Today, Bremen balances its maritime heritage with a lively student scene and a reputation for science (the nearby university is strong in space engineering).
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Bremen-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September: mild weather (15-20°C), fewer tourists than summer, and long daylight hours for sightseeing. September also avoids the summer crowds but keeps decent outdoor conditions.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and December. July is peak holiday season with warmer weather (20-25°C) and the Bremen Freimarkt (October, but builds from July) plus summer events drive demand. Hotel prices can rise by 20-30% against average. December is peak for the city's famous Christmas markets, drawing large crowds and pushing prices up.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October: good discounts (20-30% off summer rates), mild weather (10-15°C), and fewer tourists. April has early spring blooms; October offers autumn colours before the Christmas market frenzy.
Wetter & Verpackung
Bremen's climate is notoriously fickle: it can switch from sun to cold rain in minutes, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood and layers (light sweater under a coat), plus comfortable walking shoes for cobbles.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Bremen
- Bremen's tram network is undergoing line upgrades on Route 1 through July 2026, with partial closures on the Hauptbahnhof–Gröpelingen section; check the VBN app for replacement buses.
- The new 'Weserstrand' pop-up beach bar opened in the Überseestadt district this season, offering a temporary riverfront terrace with food trucks until September.
- The city has announced extended outdoor dining permits for restaurants in the Schnoor quarter, which may mean busier alleys but more seating options this summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Behrens-Hof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the rear garden or inner courtyard (away from Auf der Heide). Upper floors here are quieter and brighter, but the lift only goes as far as floor 3—so you get the quiet without the climb.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Auf der Heide, especially on the first floor. That street carries local traffic and delivery vans from the nearby industrial park, and ground-floor rooms get the most noise. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor—the lift is old and clunks when used late at night.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing, top-floor room (3rd floor)—you see the hotel's own garden and private parkland behind it, not the road or the neighbouring industrial units on Auf der Heide.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (front or rear) are the quietest. The lift serves these, but you won't hear street-level bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Auf der Heide is a main residential road with some light industrial properties east of the hotel. Expect early morning delivery lorries and occasional night traffic (especially Fridays). The nearby Autobahn A27 is roughly 2 km south—faint drone on very still nights, but not a major issue.
Insider tips
1. Parking is on the hotel's own forecourt—it's free but only has about 15 spaces. Arrive before 4 PM to guarantee a spot, or park at the public lot 150 m east on Auf der Heide (signposted). 2. Request a room with a 'quiet courtyard' view at booking; it's not guaranteed, but they try to accommodate if you mention light sleep.
- 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 — Behrens-Hof
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps per device) for all guests; paid upgrade to 10 Mbps for €5 per 24 hours, login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital access to PressReader (100+ newspapers) via hotel app; no physical papers
Check-in from 15:00 to 21:00 weekdays, 14:00 to 20:00 weekends; free bag drop from 11:00; late check-out to 12:00 costs €25, subject to availability
Free secure storage behind reception desk until 18:00
Step-free main entrance with ramp; lift to all floors; one accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower and grab rails; narrow bathroom doors may not suit large wheelchairs
On-site unsecured parking: €8/night (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Vahr' (0.3 km) costs €10/night; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night, mandatory for all guests aged 18+
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental card hold on arrival
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: St. Johann (843 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: St. Thomas (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Einkaufszentrum Blockdiek — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Park Gut Hodenberg — 651 m · ~8 min walk
Focke-Museum — 3.6 km · ~46 min walk
Spieltreff Bunte Kuh — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Sparkasse Bremen — 652 m · ~8 min walk
Apotheke Oberneuland — 886 m · ~11 min walk
Bremen-Oberneuland — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks like Sparkasse or Commerzbank; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport or train station, which offer poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (e.g., Google Pay) are common. Some smaller bakeries or kiosks may prefer cash.
Round up the bill or add 5–10% in restaurants (e.g., €14.50 → €16). Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or kiosk costs around €2–2.50.
A döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a snack stand costs €5–7.
Main course at a modest German restaurant (e.g., schnitzel with salad) runs €10–14.
Döner shops and sausage stands cluster around the main pedestrian zones and near the central station.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains in this postcode area.
C&A and TK Maxx at the Weserpark retail park offer affordable high-street fashion; there are no significant market stalls for clothes here.
A single day pass (Einzelfahrkarte Tag) for Bremen’s buses and trams costs €6.60 (adult) and covers unlimited travel within the city. From the airport, take tram line 6 to the city centre (€2.90 single).
Bring a reusable water bottle – tap water is free and safe. Eat lunch at the bakery (e.g., belegtes Brötchen) for under €4. Use the VBN day pass instead of buying individual tickets if making more than three trips.
Gut zu wissen — Bremen
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bremen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Behrens-Hof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse Bremen — 652 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke Oberneuland — 886 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Bremen Airport (BRE) → Horn (Landgut Horn stop, then 10-min walk)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at airport stop — cash or card. Validate it on the platform. Get off at 'Horn' stop, walk east on Leher Heerstraße then turn into Landgutstraße; the hotel is at the end.
Bremen Airport (bus stop outside terminal) → Landgut Horn
💡 Less frequent but avoids tram. Take bus 22 to 'Hauptbahnhof', then bus 25 to 'Horn'. Less comfortable than tram. Use the VBN app for real-time departures — cheaper than buying on board if you pre-load.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Landgut Horn
💡 Book ahead via their app or phone +49 421 666000 to avoid taxi rank queues. Pay by card in the cab, but confirm before starting.
Bremen Airport (via tram 6 to Hauptbahnhof) → Landgut Horn (via bus 25 from Hbf)
💡 Only worth it if you're already heading into the city centre. From Hbf, bus 25 towards 'Horn' drops you at 'Horn' stop — same walk as tram. A day ticket for Bremen city zone costs €7.20 and covers all trams, buses and regional trains within the city.
Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Hotel Spille Strom (stop: Am Brill)
💡 Get a single ticket for zones A/B (€2.90). Hotel Spille Strom is a 2-min walk from Am Brill stop. For longer stays, buy a 24-hour ticket for €6.70.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Hotel Spille Strom (stop: Domsheide)
💡 Bus 25 runs from the airport to Domsheide, then walk 8 mins east. It's slower than the tram but avoids changing at Hauptbahnhof. Validate your ticket on board or risk a €60 fine.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Monopol Boutique Hotel
💡 Agree on the fare before you get in — drivers don't always use the meter for short hops.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Hotel Spille Strom
💡 Taxis wait outside arrivals. Avoid the queue by calling 0421-14433 or using the FreeNow app. The fare to the hotel is fixed at €20 to the city centre.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Hotel Falk (Bahnhofsplatz 11, Bremen Hbf)
💡 Queue at the official rank outside arrivals. Avoid drivers offering rides inside the terminal – they often charge more.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Bremer Privathotels (various locations in Bremen city centre)
💡 Book through the airport's official taxi rank—avoid unlicensed cabs. For a fixed price, use a ride app like Free Now.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Hotel Feldhouse
💡 Queue at the rank outside arrivals. If you book ahead with Taxi Bremen (0421 14444), the fare cap is €28 to central areas.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine inside the airport before boarding. The tram stops right outside the terminal. For Hotel Feldhouse, get off at Hauptbahnhof and walk 10 mins east — or change to bus 25.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Behrens-Hof?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the rear garden or inner courtyard (away from Auf der Heide). Upper floors here are quieter and brighter, but the lift only goes as far as floor 3—so you get the quiet without the climb.
Which rooms should I avoid at Behrens-Hof?
Avoid any room facing Auf der Heide, especially on the first floor. That street carries local traffic and delivery vans from the nearby industrial park, and ground-floor rooms get the most noise. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor—the lift is old and clunks when used late at night.
Is Behrens-Hof noisy?
Auf der Heide is a main residential road with some light industrial properties east of the hotel. Expect early morning delivery lorries and occasional night traffic (especially Fridays). The nearby Autobahn A27 is roughly 2 km south—faint drone on very still nights, but not a major issue.
Which rooms have the best views at Behrens-Hof?
The best view is from a rear-facing, top-floor room (3rd floor)—you see the hotel's own garden and private parkland behind it, not the road or the neighbouring industrial units on Auf der Heide.
What are insider tips for staying at Behrens-Hof?
1. Parking is on the hotel's own forecourt—it's free but only has about 15 spaces. Arrive before 4 PM to guarantee a spot, or park at the public lot 150 m east on Auf der Heide (signposted). 2. Request a room with a 'quiet courtyard' view at booking; it's not guaranteed, but they try to accommodate if you mention light sleep.
What time is check-in at Behrens-Hof?
Check-in at Behrens-Hof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Behrens-Hof have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps per device) for all guests; paid upgrade to 10 Mbps for €5 per 24 hours, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Behrens-Hof?
€5.00 per person per night, mandatory for all guests aged 18+
Where can I eat cheaply near Behrens-Hof?
A döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a snack stand costs €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Behrens-Hof?
A single day pass (Einzelfahrkarte Tag) for Bremen’s buses and trams costs €6.60 (adult) and covers unlimited travel within the city. From the airport, take tram line 6 to the city centre (€2.90 single).
When is the best time to visit Bremen?
May and September: mild weather (15-20°C), fewer tourists than summer, and long daylight hours for sightseeing. September also avoids the summer crowds but keeps decent outdoor conditions.
Top-Attraktionen in Bremen
💡 Check out the manhole cover immediately in front — it has a mouse and a cat etched in, continuing the fairy tale underground. Also, visit around midday when the carillon in the town hall opposite plays the tune.
💡 Rub the donkey’s front hooves for good luck (they’re polished shiny by locals).
💡 Look for the tiny mouse at Roland's feet—it's a local legend about a cheese thief.
💡 Come early morning (before 9am) to avoid queue for photos. The legend says rubbing both front donkey legs gets your wish granted.
💡 Go inside the Glockenspiel House when the chimes sound (hourly 12-6pm + 9pm) — the 30 Meissen porcelain bells make a thin, clear sound that carries right through the courtyard.
💡 The glockenspiel chimes at noon, 3pm, and 6pm — pause on the small bridge for the best view.
💡 Rub the donkey's front legs — locals say it brings good luck. The statue gets busy from 10am; come at 8am for a quiet selfie.
💡 Stand under the carillon at noon and 6pm to hear the glockenspiel play sea shanties.