🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany
Zeitwohnhaus
📍 10, Luitpoldstraße, Erlangen, 91054
Your stay — Zeitwohnhaus
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The Property — Zeitwohnhaus
Zeitwohnhaus is a clean, modern aparthotel in a converted office building on the northern edge of Erlangen's city centre. The lobby feels like a bright, quiet co-working space: blond wood, concrete floors, a coffee machine and a shelf of books for borrowing. It suits independent travellers or couples who want a simple base with a kitchenette and don't need hotel restaurants or a bar on site.
Chronicles of Erlangen
Erlangen was largely rebuilt in the late 17th century after French Huguenot refugees were granted asylum, giving the Old Town (Altstadt) a distinctive grid of straight, broad streets and two-storey sandstone houses with high-pitched roofs. The city became a major brewing centre in the 19th century – it still has more breweries per capita than Munich – and the presence of Siemens (since the 1920s) and later the Friedrich-Alexander University turned it into a prosperous, research-heavy university town. Today its cultural identity mixes Franconian beer-garden sociability with a young, international student population and a calm, prosperous atmosphere.
Best Time to Visit
Full Erlangen guide →Best months
May, June, September: mild temperatures (low 20s °C), long daylight hours, and the city isn't packed with students or festival crowds.
Peak / festival surge
May – the Bergkirchweig (Erlangen's big beer festival) runs for 12 days from the Thursday before Pentecost. Hotel prices in the city can double (if you find a room at all). Book a year ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April, October: cooler (5–15°C) but still dry enough to walk the Old Town. Prices drop significantly and you'll have the pavement cafés mostly to yourself.
Weather & packing
Erlangen has a continental climate with sudden summer downpours; a light rain jacket is non-negotiable even in July. Pack layers – mornings can be 12°C, afternoons 27°C – plus a pair of comfortable walking shoes for the cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing — Erlangen
- Erlangen's main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) is undergoing platform renovations until late 2026 – check your train's platform number on the day, as last-minute changes are common.
- The city's outdoor swimming pool (Frankenhofbad) re-opened in May 2026 after a two-year refurbishment; the new 50-metre lane pool is now open to the public.
- Several streets around the Altstadt market square are being repaved through summer 2026 – some pedestrian diversions are in place, but all shops and restaurants remain open.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Zeitwohnhaus, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (south side, away from Luitpoldstraße). These floors sit above street-level bustle and offer relative quiet. If the hotel has a courtyard-facing wing, rooms here are markedly calmer.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor (directly above street level) and any room facing Luitpoldstraße. The address puts you on a main thoroughfare in central Erlangen, so front-facing rooms will catch traffic noise, delivery vans, and pedestrian activity until late evening. Rooms near or above the main entrance also pick up lobby and street door sounds.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 3-4: you'll look over the inner block's rooftops, possibly a courtyard or tree canopy, not the traffic on Luitpoldstraße. A high front-facing room might give a view of the street's activity, but at a noise cost.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are your best bet — high enough to reduce street rumble, but low enough that the lift and roof-top equipment aren't a problem. In a typical 3-star mid-rise building without a separate bar, these floors tend to be the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Luitpoldstraße is a busy urban street — expect delivery trucks early morning, pedestrian chatter until late, and occasional night traffic. Erlangen's city centre also has church bells and council cleaning machines. No on-site bar, but nearby restaurants and cafes contribute to evening street buzz.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask the hotel about parking options before arrival — on-street parking along Luitpoldstraße is paid and tight. They may have a deal with a nearby garage. 2. Request a high back-facing room at booking, then confirm by phone a day before — the quieter sides are in demand and often allocated first come, first served.
- 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 — Zeitwohnhaus
Free unlimited WiFi throughout, no login required, typical speed 30 Mbps down
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary papers; building is a modern reconstruction of a 1900s townhouse, no heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 costs EUR 20, after 13:00 charges full night
Free storage at reception on check-in day and check-out day
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in standard rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus City-Center' at Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 23, EUR 18/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 5% of room rate per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; EUR 50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (271 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Altstädter Dreifaltigkeitskirche (303 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Freie Evangelische Gemeinde (586 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Kapelle (604 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Erlangen Arcaden — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Katholischer Kirchenplatz — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Comic Museum — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Markgrafentheater Erlangen — 126 m · ~2 min walk
Theaterplatz — 115 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 334 m · ~4 min walk
Schloss-Apotheke — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Sidhu Grocery Store — 311 m · ~4 min walk
Hugenottenplatz — 657 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs (Geldautomaten) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices which charge poor rates.
Cards (EC/Maestro and credit cards like Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common.
In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff – small tip (€1-2) for porters; no tipping expected in bars.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or cafe costs around €2.50.
A Döner kebab or similar takeaway sandwich costs about €5-6.
Pizza or pasta in a casual Italian restaurant: main dish around €10-12.
The Altstadt (old town) pedestrian zone has several takeaway kebab and currywurst stalls; farmers' market (Wochenmarkt) near the Rathaus on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common budget supermarkets in and around 91054.
C&A, H&M, and department stores like Galeria Kaufhof are typical on the main shopping streets (Hauptstraße, Nürnberger Straße).
A day ticket for Erlangen (StadtTicket) costs about €4.50 (adult); the cheapest way from Nuremberg Airport is a combination of U2 subway to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof (about €4.50 single) then regional train to Erlangen (about €5-6 day ticket).
Use a discount supermarket for snacks and drinks rather than cafes; walk or cycle – 91054 is compact and bike-friendly; buy a day ticket if making more than two trips on public transport.
Good to know — 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 Zeitwohnhaus
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 334 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Schloss-Apotheke — 392 m · ~5 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 Zeitwohnhaus?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (south side, away from Luitpoldstraße). These floors sit above street-level bustle and offer relative quiet. If the hotel has a courtyard-facing wing, rooms here are markedly calmer.
Which rooms should I avoid at Zeitwohnhaus?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor (directly above street level) and any room facing Luitpoldstraße. The address puts you on a main thoroughfare in central Erlangen, so front-facing rooms will catch traffic noise, delivery vans, and pedestrian activity until late evening. Rooms near or above the main entrance also pick up lobby and street door sounds.
Is Zeitwohnhaus noisy?
Luitpoldstraße is a busy urban street — expect delivery trucks early morning, pedestrian chatter until late, and occasional night traffic. Erlangen's city centre also has church bells and council cleaning machines. No on-site bar, but nearby restaurants and cafes contribute to evening street buzz.
Which rooms have the best views at Zeitwohnhaus?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 3-4: you'll look over the inner block's rooftops, possibly a courtyard or tree canopy, not the traffic on Luitpoldstraße. A high front-facing room might give a view of the street's activity, but at a noise cost.
What are insider tips for staying at Zeitwohnhaus?
1. If you drive, ask the hotel about parking options before arrival — on-street parking along Luitpoldstraße is paid and tight. They may have a deal with a nearby garage. 2. Request a high back-facing room at booking, then confirm by phone a day before — the quieter sides are in demand and often allocated first come, first served.
What time is check-in at Zeitwohnhaus?
Check-in at Zeitwohnhaus is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Zeitwohnhaus have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi throughout, no login required, typical speed 30 Mbps down
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zeitwohnhaus?
5% of room rate per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Zeitwohnhaus?
A Döner kebab or similar takeaway sandwich costs about €5-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zeitwohnhaus?
A day ticket for Erlangen (StadtTicket) costs about €4.50 (adult); the cheapest way from Nuremberg Airport is a combination of U2 subway to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof (about €4.50 single) then regional train to Erlangen (about €5-6 day ticket).
When is the best time to visit Erlangen?
May, June, September: mild temperatures (low 20s °C), long daylight hours, and the city isn't packed with students or festival crowds.
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.