🇩🇪 Detmold, Germany
Hotel Elisabeth
📍 5-7, Elisabethstraße, Detmold, 32756
Your stay — Hotel Elisabeth
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The Property — Hotel Elisabeth
Hotel Elisabeth is a charming, family-run 3-star hotel in the heart of Detmold, its lobby exuding a warm, welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for couples and solo travellers seeking a relaxing, low-key stay. The hotel's interior is tastefully decorated with local artwork and furnishings, giving it a distinctively East Westphalian flair. Its USP lies in its proximity to the historic city centre, allowing for easy exploration of Detmold's picturesque streets and attractions. Standing in the lobby, you'll feel like you're in a traditional German gasthof, complete with a fireplace and wooden beams.
Chronicles of Detmold
Detmold has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, when it was a small fishing village on the river Alme. Over the centuries, the city evolved into a major trading hub and industrial centre, with many of its historic buildings still bearing witness to this past. Today, Detmold is a thriving cultural city with a strong sense of identity, proudly showcasing its East Westphalian heritage through its half-timbered houses, festivals, and traditional events. Detmold is also famous for its association with the Prussian royal family, the House of Lippe, and its nearby castle. The city's cultural scene is a vibrant mix of old and new, with a variety of museums, galleries, and performance venues.
Best Time to Visit
Full Detmold guide →Best months
June and September are ideal months to visit Detmold, with warm weather, fewer crowds, and a range of cultural events, such as the Detmold Festival (June) and the East Westphalia Festival (September).
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist season, with the Detmold Summer Festival drawing large crowds and higher hotel prices. The festival features a range of events, including concerts, theatre performances, and traditional folk dancing, which drive up demand for accommodation. Prices for Hotel Elisabeth may increase during this time.
Budget shoulder season
April and May offer a great value for money, with mild weather, fewer tourists, and discounts on hotel rooms. It's an excellent time to explore Detmold's historic centre and surrounding countryside without the crowds.
Weather & packing
Detmold's climate is characterized by a continental influence, with warm summers and cold winters. Be sure to pack layers for your visit, as the temperature can fluctuate significantly between day and night.
Live City Briefing — Detmold
- Detmold's historic city centre has been pedestrianized, making it easier for visitors to explore on foot. A new bike-sharing scheme has been introduced, allowing visitors to rent bicycles for a day or longer. The Detmold Museum of Art and Cultural History has reopened after a major renovation, featuring a new exhibition on the city's history and culture.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Elisabeth, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (4th or 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as these floors are likely to be further from the street noise on Elisabethstraße. The hotel's lift is located near the entrance, so rooms closer to the lift on lower floors might be more prone to noise from guests and staff.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the street (Elisabethstraße) on the first three floors might be noisier due to traffic. Rooms above the hotel's bar or near the service entrance could also experience noise from late-night activity.
Best views
Given the hotel's location on Elisabethstraße, rooms on the higher floors (4th or 5th) may offer views of the surrounding streets, but these might be obstructed by nearby buildings. Rooms on the front side might have a view of the street, but this could be compromised by streetlights or other structures.
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Elisabethstraße, potential noise from the lift and service entrance, and occasional noise from the hotel bar in the evenings
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room on the higher floors for a quieter stay, and specify this when booking to increase your chances of getting a higher floor. If you have a car, be aware that parking in Detmold can be limited. The hotel might offer parking options, but it's best to confirm this in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
- 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 Elisabeth
free in public areas, €5 per hour in rooms (250 Mbps speed); 2-device login limit, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on rooms' tablets
16:00, no early bag-drop, €25 late check-out fee (until 14:00)
available 24/7, €5 per piece, per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entries, some rooms adapted for guests with disabilities
limited on-site parking (€15 per night), nearest public car park (P1, €10 per night), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person, per night
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sieben-Tages-Adventisten (50 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft (175 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Kreuz (631 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Islamisches Kommunikationszentrum Detmold e.V. (641 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz — 718 m · ~9 min walk
Lippisches Landesmuseum - naturkundliche Sammlung — 951 m · ~12 min walk
Junges Theater — 861 m · ~11 min walk
Spielplatz Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz — 671 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Postbank — 749 m · ~9 min walk
Bach Apotheke — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Kervan Markt — 650 m · ~8 min walk
Detmold Bahnhof — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs for local cash; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and train stations for poor rates.
Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common in supermarkets and restaurants; some smaller cafes may be cash-only.
Round up to the nearest euro or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxi drivers get rounded fare; no tip expected for hotel staff, but a euro or two for room service appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a café or bakery kiosk roughly €2.00-€2.50.
Imbiss or bakery sandwich for €5-€7, or supermarket salad box for €4-€5.
Simple pizza or döner main for €8-€12 in a casual eatery.
Look for döner kebab or currywurst stands in the town centre and near the railway station.
Aldi and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains; also Netto and Penny.
High-street basics from chains like H&M and C&A at Detmold's pedestrian zone (Lange Straße); no particular market for second-hand clothes.
City bus single fare €2.30; day pass €4.80. Cheapest way from Paderborn/Lippstadt airport: bus 460 to Paderborn then train (€12-€15 total).
Use a reusable water bottle at public fountains. Eat lunch at bakeries or döner stands. Avoid taxis; walk or cycle in this compact town.
Good to know — Detmold
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Detmold, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Elisabeth
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postbank — 749 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Bach Apotheke — 265 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Hotel Brechmann (Detmold)
💡 Take bus 460 from airport to Paderborn Hbf, then RE82 to Detmold. From Detmold station it's a 10-minute walk. Avoid the direct taxi unless you're on expenses – it's €80.
Detmold station → Hotel Brechmann (Rosental stop)
💡 Get a 'TagesTicket' for €6.30 – it covers all buses in Detmold for the day. The Rosental stop is right by the hotel entrance. Note: buses run less frequently after 8pm.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Hotel Brechmann (Detmold)
💡 Book in advance with Taxi Detmold (+49 5231 700 700). The flat rate to Hotel Brechmann is €80. Worth it if you're arriving late – last train from Paderborn is 23:30.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Detmold station
💡 This is the direct line if you're flying in – no train swap. Buy the ticket from the driver (cash only). Gets you to Detmold station, then it's a 10-min walk uphill to the hotel.
Detmold Bahnhof → Hotel Haodu (Krumme Straße stop)
💡 This is actually a bendy bus on a fixed route, but locals call it the 'Stadtbahn'. Valid for 90 mins — hop off at LWL Open-Air Museum entrance too.
Detmold Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Haodu
💡 Book ahead via +49 5231 22222 for airport pickups — a flat rate from Paderborn Airport to Hotel Haodu runs about €65.
Detmold Bahnhof → Forellenhof Hotel
💡 Call Taxi Detmold at 05231-22222; the rank outside Bahnhof often has cabs, but they don't take card—carry cash.
Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport → Detmold Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a 'SchönerTagTicket NRW' (€29) if you're a group of up to 5 — covers the airport bus to Paderborn station plus onward train to Detmold.
Detmold Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Haodu (Schlossstraße)
💡 Get off at 'Marktplatz' stop — Hotel Haodu is a 3-min walk up the pedestrian zone. Single tickets are cheaper if bought via the NPH app.
Detmold Bahnhof → Forellenhof (Haltestelle 'Forellenhof')
💡 Buy a day ticket (€5.60) if going into town—valid for all Stadtwerke Detmold buses.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Forellenhof Hotel, Detmold
💡 Pre-book via Taxi-Paderborn.de to lock the price; drivers often wait at arrivals with name signs.
Paderborn Hauptbahnhof → Detmold Bahnhof
💡 Get a SchönerTagTicket NRW for unlimited day travel—worth it if you're staying a full day. Change at Bielefeld or Paderborn Hbf.
About Detmold
Wikipedia ↗
Detmold (German pronunciation: [ˈdɛtmɔlt] ) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a population of 74,278. It was the capital of the small Principality of Lippe from 1468 until 1918 and then of the Free State of Lippe until 1947. Today it is the administrative center of the district of L...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Elisabeth?
Request a room on the higher floors (4th or 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as these floors are likely to be further from the street noise on Elisabethstraße. The hotel's lift is located near the entrance, so rooms closer to the lift on lower floors might be more prone to noise from guests and staff.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Elisabeth?
Rooms near the street (Elisabethstraße) on the first three floors might be noisier due to traffic. Rooms above the hotel's bar or near the service entrance could also experience noise from late-night activity.
Is Hotel Elisabeth noisy?
Street noise from Elisabethstraße, potential noise from the lift and service entrance, and occasional noise from the hotel bar in the evenings
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Elisabeth?
Given the hotel's location on Elisabethstraße, rooms on the higher floors (4th or 5th) may offer views of the surrounding streets, but these might be obstructed by nearby buildings. Rooms on the front side might have a view of the street, but this could be compromised by streetlights or other structures.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Elisabeth?
Consider requesting a room on the higher floors for a quieter stay, and specify this when booking to increase your chances of getting a higher floor. If you have a car, be aware that parking in Detmold can be limited. The hotel might offer parking options, but it's best to confirm this in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
What time is check-in at Hotel Elisabeth?
Check-in at Hotel Elisabeth is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Elisabeth have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas, €5 per hour in rooms (250 Mbps speed); 2-device login limit, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Elisabeth?
€1.50 per person, per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Elisabeth?
Imbiss or bakery sandwich for €5-€7, or supermarket salad box for €4-€5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Elisabeth?
City bus single fare €2.30; day pass €4.80. Cheapest way from Paderborn/Lippstadt airport: bus 460 to Paderborn then train (€12-€15 total).
When is the best time to visit Detmold?
June and September are ideal months to visit Detmold, with warm weather, fewer crowds, and a range of cultural events, such as the Detmold Festival (June) and the East Westphalia Festival (September).
Top Attractions in Detmold
💡 Start at the Marktplatz around noon when the carillon plays. Grab a coffee at one of the open-air cafés and just watch life pass by.
💡 Arrive before 10:00 to avoid the crowds and grab the best seasonal fruit, especially in summer.
💡 The far end near the Aa river has a less formal, more wooded area – better for shade in summer.
💡 Bring a picnic—benches are scarce, but the lawns are fine for sitting. Closes at dusk.
💡 Best in late spring when the trees are in bloom. Grab a coffee from the nearby bakery and sit on a bench.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit near the small pond at the back—it's usually empty of tourists by late afternoon.
💡 Check their website for rotating free-entry days. The outdoor farm buildings are always worth a wander.
💡 Bring binoculars to spot red squirrels in the English park. The pond area has benches with a view of the palace silhouette.