🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany
Ulmer Stuben
📍 11, Adolph-Kolping-Platz, Ulm
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La propiedad — Ulmer Stuben
The Ulmer Stuben is a solid 3-star hotel on a quiet residential street in central Ulm, a ten-minute walk from the cathedral. It’s functional but comfortable: beige carpets, wooden furnishings, a small breakfast room where they serve good boiled eggs and cold cuts. It’s best for budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base near the old town without frills.
Crónicas de Ulm
Ulm was first recorded in 854 and grew rich from river trade on the Danube. Its medieval Fishermen’s Quarter survives, but the city was heavily bombed in 1944, losing most of its historic centre. The Ulm Minster, with the world’s tallest church spire (161.5 metres), was completed in 1890 and dominates the skyline. Today Ulm is a mid-sized university and tech city, with a lively cultural scene and the Ulm Museum housing sculptures by local artist Otto Herbert Hajek.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Ulm →Los mejores meses
June and September offer mild summer weather (20–25°C) with fewer tourists than July–August, plus regular opening of the Danube swimming areas.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak tourist season because of school holidays and the Ulm City Festival (late July). Hotel prices rise 20–30% above June rates, and rooms book out weeks ahead.
La temporada del hombro
May and early October are ideal for discounts: temperatures are 15–20°C, crowds thin, and the autumn foliage on the Danube is lovely.
Tiempo y embalaje
Ulm has a continental climate with sudden afternoon thunderstorms in summer. Pack a light rain jacket even if the forecast says clear—rain can roll in from the Alps in under an hour.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Ulm
- The Ulm tram line 2 extension to the new Science Park opens in late 2026, improving access to the university hospital and research institutes.
- Ulm’s main railway station is under renovation through 2027 with platform closures on weekends—check Deutsche Bahn’s real-time app before travelling.
- From July 2026, the Ulm tourist office plans to trial extended hours for the Minster tower ascent, allowing sunset visits until 9pm on Fridays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ulmer Stuben, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from Adolph-Kolping-Platz. These rooms usually overlook quieter side streets or courtyards, given the hotel sits on a square.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or street side are likely to catch traffic and pedestrian noise from the square, especially during market or event days.
Best views
Request a room with a southern or eastern orientation for a glimpse of the Ulm Minster spire — the hotel faces the square, so side views to the cathedral are often possible from upper floors.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are typically quieter due to distance from ground-level noise and lack of passing footfall.
🔊 Noise notes
Adolph-Kolping-Platz may have morning deliveries and evening restaurant/bar activity, particularly on weekends; street-facing rooms at the front of the hotel are most affected.
Insider tips
If space allows, ask for a 'quiet room' during booking — many 3-star hotels in Germany block these for direct requests. Check if the hotel offers a free shuttle from Ulm Hauptbahnhof, as it's a short 1 km walk but handy with luggage.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Ulmer Stuben
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10-15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname (no time limit)
One lift serves all guest floors (ground to 4th floor); no stairs-only historic sections
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader on in-room tablets; no physical newspapers; the building is a modern reconstruction (1960s) with a small heritage corner displaying original 19th-century woodwork from the previous hotel
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 (weekday fee 20 EUR, weekend fee 25 EUR, subject to availability)
Free baggage storage at reception; no lockers available
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; one accessible room on ground floor with wider doorways and roll-in shower; lift is narrow (75 cm) so not fully wheelchair-friendly; no hearing loops
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Am Rathaus' at Hirschstraße 12 (250 m, 24 EUR per night); no EV charging on-site; public charging in car park (Type 2, 0.35 EUR/kWh)
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 3.50 EUR per person per night (city tax); 1.50 EUR per person per night tourist tax (both mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard reservations; a 50 EUR credit card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- 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)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
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 minutos de radio esenciales
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
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomat) for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and train stations due to poor rates and fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless common; AMEX less accepted; some smaller shops/bakeries may be cash-only.
Rounding up the bill or 5-10% is polite in restaurants; taxis round up to next euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery/café for around €2.50.
Döner kebab or a slice of pizza from a takeaway for €4-6.
Main course at a neighbourhood Gaststätte (pub-style restaurant) for €10-14.
Münsterplatz and area around the main train station have several food stalls and fast-food kebab shops.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto are the main budget supermarkets within walking distance.
Shopping street Hirschstraße has H&M, C&A, and other high-street chains; street market on Münsterplatz on Saturdays for secondhand.
A single SWU city bus/tram ticket is €2.80; day pass €6.20. From the airport: take DING bus line 35 (€4.10) to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.
Buy a SWU day ticket for unlimited travel; eat lunch at a bakery or supermarket for half the price of a restaurant; skip hotel breakfast and buy from a bakery instead.
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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 Ulmer Stuben
🕒 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 →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Ulmer Stuben?
Request rooms on upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from Adolph-Kolping-Platz. These rooms usually overlook quieter side streets or courtyards, given the hotel sits on a square.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ulmer Stuben?
Rooms on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or street side are likely to catch traffic and pedestrian noise from the square, especially during market or event days.
Is Ulmer Stuben noisy?
Adolph-Kolping-Platz may have morning deliveries and evening restaurant/bar activity, particularly on weekends; street-facing rooms at the front of the hotel are most affected.
Which rooms have the best views at Ulmer Stuben?
Request a room with a southern or eastern orientation for a glimpse of the Ulm Minster spire — the hotel faces the square, so side views to the cathedral are often possible from upper floors.
What are insider tips for staying at Ulmer Stuben?
If space allows, ask for a 'quiet room' during booking — many 3-star hotels in Germany block these for direct requests. Check if the hotel offers a free shuttle from Ulm Hauptbahnhof, as it's a short 1 km walk but handy with luggage.
What time is check-in at Ulmer Stuben?
Check-in at Ulmer Stuben is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ulmer Stuben have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10-15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname (no time limit)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ulmer Stuben?
3.50 EUR per person per night (city tax); 1.50 EUR per person per night tourist tax (both mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ulmer Stuben?
Döner kebab or a slice of pizza from a takeaway for €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ulmer Stuben?
A single SWU city bus/tram ticket is €2.80; day pass €6.20. From the airport: take DING bus line 35 (€4.10) to Ulm Hauptbahnhof.
When is the best time to visit Ulm?
June and September offer mild summer weather (20–25°C) with fewer tourists than July–August, plus regular opening of the Danube swimming areas.
Principales atracciones en 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.