🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany
Hotel Mirabell
📍 64, Henkestraße, Erlangen, 91052
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Your stay — Hotel Mirabell
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The Property — Hotel Mirabell
Hotel Mirabell is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star hotel near Erlangen's main train station, about a ten-minute walk from the old town. The lobby feels clean and functional, with a small breakfast room and a vending machine; it suits business travellers or budget-conscious tourists who need a reliable base. Its USP is practical value: free parking, decent WiFi, and a solid breakfast buffet that gets you out the door quickly. Not for romance or luxury, but perfect for sleeping, showering, and heading into town.
Chronicles of Erlangen
Erlangen was largely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1706, when Margrave Christian Ernst invited Huguenot refugees to settle here, giving the city its distinctive Baroque grid layout. The Huguenots brought weaving skills, and Erlangen became a textile centre, but its modern identity exploded with the arrival of Siemens in the 1920s. Today it's a classic German university town (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität) with a research-heavy tech economy, known for its beer culture and the Bergkirchweig festival. The old town's uniform 18th-century sandstone houses and wide, straight streets still feel elegantly planned, while the southern edge is dominated by modern Siemens office parks.
Best Time to Visit
Full Erlangen guide →Best months
May and September: moderate temperatures (15-22°C), fewer students in town, and the annual Bergkirchweig festival in late May/early June is manageable outside the core dates. June and July for warm weather but higher tourist numbers due to the festival hangover and student events.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is late May to early June during Bergkirchweig, a massive outdoor beer festival that draws over a million visitors to the city. Hotel prices can double during these 10–12 days; book six months ahead. Also late August for the Erlanger Poetry Festival.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best shoulder months: temperatures 8-15°C, hotel rates drop by 30-40%, and the streets are quieter. October still has good weather for walking, and the autumn colours in the Schlossgarten are lovely.
Weather & packing
Erlangen sits in the rain shadow of the Fränkische Schweiz (Franconian Switzerland) mountains, so it's drier than much of Bavaria but can still see sudden afternoon showers in summer. Pack a light waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes for cobbled streets — umbrella won't cut it in a downpour.
Live City Briefing — Erlangen
- The main train station is undergoing platform renovations until late 2026, which may cause platform changes or short delays; check Deutsche Bahn app before heading out.
- The new Erlangen Arcaden shopping centre opened in 2025, adding a cinema and a food court in the southern part of the city, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
- Summer construction on the central Hugenottenplatz square (pedestrian zone repaving) is ongoing, with some streets closed to traffic until August; expect noise near the old town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Mirabell, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Henkestraße). Upper floors minimise street noise and lift traffic, and the courtyard side is typically quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (directly above the lobby, where breakfast and bar noise carry) and any room facing Henkestraße on floors 2-3 — the street is a main road with tram and car noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft.
Best views
Upper courtyard rooms (floors 4-5) look over the inner block and neighbouring rooftops — a peaceful, residential view. Street-side rooms give a busier prospect of Henkestraße's shops and trams.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 5 are the quietest at this 5-storey guesthouse, with less footfall and better insulation from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Henkestraße is a main through-road in Erlangen with trams and buses until about midnight. The hotel has no soundproofing upgrades mentioned; street-side rooms will pick up traffic. The bar on the ground floor may cause muffled noise until closing (around 11pm). Early breakfast prep (from 6:30am) can be audible on floor 1.
Insider tips
1) Request a courtyard room when booking — the reception usually can note it. Despite being a 3-star, the inner side is noticeably quieter. 2) For parking, Henkestraße has limited street parking (paid 9am-6pm); use the 'Parkhaus Henkestraße' garage 200m north (€12/day). Check-in is from 3pm; arrive early to bag a quiet room.
- 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 Mirabell
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, download around 20 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps; no login required, just a one-time password from reception
One small lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newsstand via PressReader (15+ German and international papers) on tablets in the breakfast room; no printed papers
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag drop free; late check-out until 12:00 on request (€20 surcharge after 11:00)
Free luggage storage behind the front desk; available anytime during reception hours (07:00–22:00)
Step-free entrance from street level; lift to all floors but no adapted rooms; bathroom door widths standard (approx 68 cm); no grab rails in showers
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Henkestraße' (100 m, €16 per 24 hours); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, children under 18 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Buddhistisches Zentrum Erlangen (215 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Bonifaz (458 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-methodistische Kirche Erlangen (585 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Ecclesia Church e.V. - Standort Erlangen (607 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Neuer Markt — 867 m · ~11 min walk
Bohlenplatz — 537 m · ~7 min walk
Siemens MedMuseum — 457 m · ~6 min walk
Experimentiertheater — 919 m · ~11 min walk
Museumswinkel — 405 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 961 m · ~12 min walk
Apotheke am Bohlenplatz — 548 m · ~7 min walk
Esso — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Hugenottenplatz — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre; avoid exchange bureaux at Nuremberg Airport or Hauptbahnhof due to poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted widely in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common. Some smaller bakeries and cafés may be cash-only.
Restaurants: round up to the next euro or leave 5–10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or an espresso at a bakery or café kiosk: around €2.50–3.
A slice of pizza, Döner kebab, or soup from a bakery-lunch counter: about €5–7.
Main course at a student-friendly pub or Italian trattoria: around €8–12.
The weekly farmers' market at Schlossplatz (Wed & Sat) and food stalls near the Hugenottenplatz tram stop offer sausages, Falafel, and baked goods.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget-friendly chains around 91052.
C&A and H&M in the city centre; there's no significant market – instead check the Altstadt's charity shops (Second Hand shops).
A day pass for buses/trams within Erlangen (StadtTarif) costs about €4.50. From Nuremberg Airport take S-Bahn S1 to Erlangen (€7.20 single, €13.20 day return).
1. Buy lunch at a bakery or supermarket ready-meal counter rather than a sit-down restaurant. 2. Walk or cycle – the 91052 postcode covers the compact city centre. 3. Use the Semesterticket if you're a student; otherwise get a VGN day pass (€7.70) for unlimited travel within Erlangen.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Erlangen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Mirabell
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 961 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke am Bohlenplatz — 548 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Erlangen Hauptbahnhof (tram stop 'Hauptbahnhof') → Altmann's Stube Hotel (tram stop 'Rathaus', then 5 min walk)
💡 Get off at 'Rathaus'—walk 2 minutes east along Hauptstraße, then turn left into Schenkstraße. The tram is slightly slower than the bus but avoids traffic jams in the old town. Validate your ticket in the machine by the doors before boarding.
Erlangen Hauptbahnhof (bus stop 'Hauptbahnhof') → Altmann's Stube Hotel (bus stop 'Schenkstraße')
💡 Use the VGN app for live departure times. The bus drops you 100m from the hotel—turn right onto Schenkstraße. If you're carrying heavy luggage, this is better than walking from the station.
Flughafen Nürnberg (Nuremberg Airport) arrivals → Altmann's Stube Hotel (40 Schenkstraße, Erlangen)
💡 Book in advance with Taxi Erlangen (+49 9131 81112) for a flat €48. Avoid hailing from the stand during peak hours (17:00-19:00) on Fridays—traffic on A73 can push it to 40+ minutes.
Flughafen Nürnberg (Nuremberg Airport) → Altmann's Stube Hotel (Erlangen Hauptbahnhof, then 10 min walk)
💡 Buy a VGN single ticket from the machine at the airport. The train runs directly from the airport underground station (U-Bahn level, take escalator down from arrivals). Get off at Erlangen Hbf, exit south onto Bahnhofplatz, walk straight along Schenkstraße for 8 minutes—hotel is at 40 Schenkstraße.
About Erlangen
Wikipedia ↗
Erlangen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁlaŋən] ; Mainfränkisch: Erlang, Bavarian: Erlanga) is a Middle Franconian city in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the administrative district Erlangen-Höchstadt (former administrative district Erlangen), and with 120,646 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2025), i...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Mirabell?
Ask for a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Henkestraße). Upper floors minimise street noise and lift traffic, and the courtyard side is typically quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Mirabell?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (directly above the lobby, where breakfast and bar noise carry) and any room facing Henkestraße on floors 2-3 — the street is a main road with tram and car noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft.
Is Hotel Mirabell noisy?
Henkestraße is a main through-road in Erlangen with trams and buses until about midnight. The hotel has no soundproofing upgrades mentioned; street-side rooms will pick up traffic. The bar on the ground floor may cause muffled noise until closing (around 11pm). Early breakfast prep (from 6:30am) can be audible on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Mirabell?
Upper courtyard rooms (floors 4-5) look over the inner block and neighbouring rooftops — a peaceful, residential view. Street-side rooms give a busier prospect of Henkestraße's shops and trams.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Mirabell?
1) Request a courtyard room when booking — the reception usually can note it. Despite being a 3-star, the inner side is noticeably quieter. 2) For parking, Henkestraße has limited street parking (paid 9am-6pm); use the 'Parkhaus Henkestraße' garage 200m north (€12/day). Check-in is from 3pm; arrive early to bag a quiet room.
What time is check-in at Hotel Mirabell?
Check-in at Hotel Mirabell is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Mirabell have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, download around 20 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps; no login required, just a one-time password from reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Mirabell?
€3.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, children under 18 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Mirabell?
A slice of pizza, Döner kebab, or soup from a bakery-lunch counter: about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Mirabell?
A day pass for buses/trams within Erlangen (StadtTarif) costs about €4.50. From Nuremberg Airport take S-Bahn S1 to Erlangen (€7.20 single, €13.20 day return).
When is the best time to visit Erlangen?
May and September: moderate temperatures (15-22°C), fewer students in town, and the annual Bergkirchweig festival in late May/early June is manageable outside the core dates. June and July for warm weather but higher tourist numbers due to the festival hangover and student events.
Top Attractions in Erlangen
💡 Admission is free every first Wednesday of the month. Check their website for guided tours in English (usually free on the same day). No photography in most rooms.
💡 Visit on a sunny weekday morning for near solitude. Free public toilets by the eastern entrance open during daylight hours.
💡 The tower spiral staircase is narrow—go early to avoid meeting others coming down. Park at Burgbergstraße for the easiest access.
💡 Pick up a free printed map from the tourist office (Rathausplatz 1). Best on a Sunday morning when traffic is light and you can actually see the architectural details.
💡 The alpine house is kept cooler than most greenhouses—wear a light jacket even in summer. No café, so bring your own water.