🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany
Hotel Neuthor
📍 17, Neuer Graben, Ulm
Photo: official website
Dein Aufenthalt — Hotel Neuthor
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Das Eigentum — Hotel Neuthor
Hotel Neuthor is a compact, efficiently-run 3-star inside a medieval gate tower on the old city wall. The lobby combines exposed timber beams with modern laminate flooring — it feels like sleeping in a piece of Ulm's fortifications that's been quietly updated for budget-conscious travellers. The USP is location: you're 200m from the Münster and 5 minutes from the Danube. Best suited to couples or solo visitors who value solid cleanliness and historic atmosphere over frills.
Chroniken von Ulm
Ulm was first documented in 854 and grew rich as a free imperial city on the Danube, controlling salt and timber trade. Its skyline is dominated by the Ulm Münster, which at 161.5 metres has the tallest church spire in the world, completed only in 1890 after a 500-year build. The city was heavily bombed in 1944, so much of its core was rebuilt in sober post-war style, but the Fischerviertel quarter retains half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Today Ulm is a mid-sized university and research city with a strong engineering bent — birthplace of Einstein and a hub for Daimler and EvoBus. Culturally it balances Swabian practicality with a lively student scene along the Danube banks.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Ulm-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and September. Warm but not scorching (20-25°C), long daylight, and the city's outdoor beer gardens and Danube promenades are fully open. Crowds are moderate, far lighter than in July-August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season for the open-air cinema, street music festivals and the Ulm Zelt (a big tent festival). August also sees high occupancy from European tourists. Hotel prices at Neuthor typically rise 20-30% above May rates, and standard double rooms often sell out by mid-June. The main driver is summer holiday travel, plus the International Danube Festival in odd-numbered years (2025 was one; 2026 likely smaller).
Budget Schulter Saison
October and April. October still has mild days (12-16°C) and golden light on the Münster, with discounts of 15-25% on summer prices. April is cooler but sunny, and the spring fairs start. Crowds are thin, making it easy to get into restaurants without booking.
Wetter & Verpackung
Ulm gets sudden summer thunderstorms: a clear morning can turn into a 30-minute deluge by 3pm. Pack a light rain jacket or travel umbrella even if the forecast says sun — and comfortable walking shoes because the cobbles in Fischerviertel are treacherous when wet.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Ulm
- The Ulm tram line 2 extension to Wissenschaftsstadt is now fully open — new stops near the university make it much easier to skip the car.
- The Münster's scaffold-free restoration phase continues: the spire's upper section is fully visible again after 18 months of repairs.
- A new direct walkway along the Danube between the Metzgerturm and the old fish market opened in spring 2026, cutting the riverside route by 400 metres.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Neuthor, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Neuer Graben). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing Neuer Graben directly – this is a busy main road into Ulm's centre, with heavy traffic from early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as 3-star hotels often have no soundproofing around lifts.
Best views
The best view is a courtyard-facing room (standard for this type of building) – you'll see the quiet residential block behind, with maybe a glimpse of the Ulm Minster spire if you're on a higher floor. Street-facing rooms overlook cars and pavement.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 4 (the mid-range) are typically quietest in a 5-storey building like this, away from the ground-floor reception noise and the rooftop's possible ventilation hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Neuer Graben is a major ring road in Ulm, so expect traffic noise from 6am to 10pm daily, plus occasional trams or buses from the nearby stops. The hotel's position just off the historic centre means late-night foot traffic from bars on weekends.
Insider tips
Ask for a room at the back (courtyard side) when booking – the hotel often doesn't assign these by default, and they're noticeably quieter. Parking is tight: the hotel has a small car park but it fills fast. Book a spot in advance, or use the public garage at 'Am Rathaus' (5 minutes' walk) which costs about €12 overnight.
- 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 — Hotel Neuthor
Free high-speed WiFi (approx 50 Mbps) with no login; premium tier (100 Mbps) at €5/24h
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via QR code in room; no physical papers
Check-in from 14:00 (weekdays) / 15:00 (weekends); early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, then €30 fee until 14:00
Free at reception during office hours (07:00–22:00); after-hours by prior arrangement
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; doors 90 cm wide; no accessible bathroom on any floor
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus am Rathaus' at 200 m: €15/night (24h). EV charging: 2 Type 2 spots at car park (€0.35/kWh)
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Synagogue: Neue Synagoge Ulm (81 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Ulmer Münster (374 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Konrad-Sam-Kapelle (399 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Valentinskapelle (409 m · ~5 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Glacis-Galerie — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Wilhelmshöhe — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Haus der Stadtgeschichte — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Freilichtforum der Glaspyramide — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Schiff — 145 m · ~2 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Mohren-Apotheke — 198 m · ~2 min walk
Take Me Out — 268 m · ~3 min walk
Ulm (Saumarkt) — 304 m · ~4 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks near Münsterplatz give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and tourist desks.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; many places also take contactless and mobile pay, but small bakeries and market stalls prefer cash.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% (not compulsory). Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for cleaning.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery kiosk: €2-2.50.
Döner or falafel wrap from a takeaway near Münsterplatz: around €5-6.50.
Pasta or pizza from a trattoria on the pedestrian zone: €8-12 for a main.
Döner kebab shops lining the streets off Hirschstraße are the go-to for a cheap eat.
Aldi and Lidl are common; Rewe and Edeka are in the city centre.
H&M, C&A and TK Maxx on the main shopping drag Bahnhofstraße; second-hand at Stadtmission on Karlstraße.
Day pass for SWU buses/trams: €5.20 (single zone). From Ulm Hauptbahnhof walk into town (10-15 minutes) instead of buying a ticket.
Eat lunch at bakeries for fresh sandwiches under €4. Buy a daily tram pass only if you plan more than 3 trips. Skip the tourist menus on Neuer Graben; walk a block east for price drops.
Gut zu wissen — Ulm
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
UlmIn Germany, 112 is the unified number for fire and ambulance across Europe. 110 is for police. For non-urgent medical help in Ulm, call the medical on-call service (116117).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ulm, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Neuthor
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 162 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Mohren-Apotheke — 198 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Stuttgart Airport arrivals → Geschwister-Scholl-Jugendherberge Ulm
💡 Use taxi apps like Freenow or Bolt for a fixed price; book ahead for late-night arrivals. Cash is common, but card accepted. The hostel is 5 minutes from the A8 motorway.
Ulm Hauptbahnhof (station front) → Geschwister-Scholl-Jugendherberge (stop: Kuhberg/Schwimmhalle)
💡 From the main station, take tram line 2 towards 'Böfingen' or 'Wagnerstraße' to 'Kuhberg/Schwimmhalle', then walk 3 minutes. Check the SWU app for live departures.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) train station → Ulm Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy the ICE ticket online in advance for cheaper fares; the regional train (IC) takes 5–10 minutes longer but costs under 20 EUR.
Stuttgart Airport bus station (platform 5) → Ulm bus station (ZOB)
💡 FlixBus drops you at Ulm's bus terminal, which is a 5-minute walk to the main station. From there, take tram line 2 to the hostel. Book via the FlixBus app for the best deals.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hotel Neuthor?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Neuer Graben). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Neuthor?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing Neuer Graben directly – this is a busy main road into Ulm's centre, with heavy traffic from early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as 3-star hotels often have no soundproofing around lifts.
Is Hotel Neuthor noisy?
Neuer Graben is a major ring road in Ulm, so expect traffic noise from 6am to 10pm daily, plus occasional trams or buses from the nearby stops. The hotel's position just off the historic centre means late-night foot traffic from bars on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Neuthor?
The best view is a courtyard-facing room (standard for this type of building) – you'll see the quiet residential block behind, with maybe a glimpse of the Ulm Minster spire if you're on a higher floor. Street-facing rooms overlook cars and pavement.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Neuthor?
Ask for a room at the back (courtyard side) when booking – the hotel often doesn't assign these by default, and they're noticeably quieter. Parking is tight: the hotel has a small car park but it fills fast. Book a spot in advance, or use the public garage at 'Am Rathaus' (5 minutes' walk) which costs about €12 overnight.
What time is check-in at Hotel Neuthor?
Check-in at Hotel Neuthor is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Neuthor have Wi-Fi?
Free high-speed WiFi (approx 50 Mbps) with no login; premium tier (100 Mbps) at €5/24h
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Neuthor?
€2.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Neuthor?
Döner or falafel wrap from a takeaway near Münsterplatz: around €5-6.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Neuthor?
Day pass for SWU buses/trams: €5.20 (single zone). From Ulm Hauptbahnhof walk into town (10-15 minutes) instead of buying a ticket.
When is the best time to visit Ulm?
May, June and September. Warm but not scorching (20-25°C), long daylight, and the city's outdoor beer gardens and Danube promenades are fully open. Crowds are moderate, far lighter than in July-August.
Top-Attraktionen in Ulm
💡 Start near the Gänstor and follow the path east. It's short but connects to the riverbank for a longer walk to the Friedrichsau park. No cost, no opening hours.
💡 Look for the Schiefes Haus (crooked house) on the riverbank. Wander the side alleys for quiet spots away from the main path.
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid queues. The climb costs €4 for under-18s and €7 for adults, but the church itself is free.
💡 It's a 15-minute walk from the city centre or take bus line 2. The greenhouses are best in the morning when the light is soft. Free entry but donations welcome.
💡 The exterior is the real highlight. Take your photo from the bridge on Schelergasse for the best angle. Skip the paid entry unless you want the backstory.