🇩🇪 Gießen, Germany
Hotel Adler
📍 99, Bahnhofstraße, Gießen, 35390
Your stay — Hotel Adler
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The Property — Hotel Adler
Hotel Adler in Gießen, a 3-star gem, exudes a warm welcome with its understated elegance. The lobby's rustic-chic decor, featuring exposed wooden beams and plush furnishings, sets the tone for a relaxing stay. This family-run hotel caters to business travelers and those seeking a peaceful retreat, with comfortable rooms and a tranquil atmosphere. As you step inside, you'll feel a sense of calm, away from the bustling streets of Gießen. The hotel's USP lies in its commitment to sustainability, evident in its eco-friendly practices and locally sourced amenities.
Chronicles of Gießen
Gießen, a city with a rich history dating back to the 13th century, has evolved from a small medieval town to a thriving university city. The city's architectural landscape is dominated by the 16th-century Gießen Castle, which now houses the University of Giessen's administrative offices. Gießen's cultural identity is deeply rooted in its academic heritage, with a lively arts scene and a strong tradition of innovation. The city's historical centre features a mix of medieval and Baroque buildings, while its modern architecture is characterized by sleek, minimalist designs. Visitors can explore the city's history and culture by strolling along the Lahn River, which runs through the heart of the city.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gießen guide →Best months
June and September are ideal months to visit Gießen, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months bring long days and comfortable weather, making it perfect for exploring the city's parks and gardens. The shoulder season is a great time to find discounts and enjoy the city's festivals without the peak-season crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month in Gießen, with the city hosting the Giessen Festival, a popular event featuring music, theater, and cultural performances. Hotel prices tend to increase during this time, but the festive atmosphere makes it a worthwhile experience. The festival attracts visitors from all over the region, making the city's streets and hotels busier than usual.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget shoulder months, offering mild weather (10-15°C) and fewer crowds. Visitors can enjoy the city's parks and gardens without the summer heat, and take advantage of discounts on accommodations and tourist attractions.
Weather & packing
Gießen's climate is characterized by a mix of continental and oceanic influences, resulting in unpredictable weather. Pack layers for your visit, and be prepared for sudden rain showers, even in the summer months.
Live City Briefing — Gießen
- The city of Gießen is investing in a new public transportation system, including a tram extension that will connect the city centre to the university campus. Visitors can expect improved connectivity and reduced congestion.
- The local art museum, the Kunstmuseum Gießen, has recently reopened after a major renovation and now features an expanded collection of modern and contemporary art. The museum is a must-visit for art enthusiasts and culture lovers.
- The city's annual Summer Festival (Sommerfest) will take place in July, featuring live music, food stalls, and cultural events. Visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience the city's vibrant cultural scene.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Adler, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th floor or above) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's lower floors may be more prone to noise from the busy Bahnhofstraße below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be closer to the service entrance and potentially receive noise from deliveries and staff activity.
Best views
Rooms on the north side (facing the Bahnhofstraße) may offer a view of the city, but be aware that the view may be partially obstructed by other buildings.
Quietest floors
4th floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may experience some street noise from the busy Bahnhofstraße, especially on the lower floors. The lift may also be a source of noise, particularly on the 2nd floor.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room with a window on the north side to make the most of natural light and the view. If you're arriving by car, be aware that parking options may be limited in the immediate area, so it's a good idea to research alternative parking options in advance.
- 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 Adler
free, 500 Mbps speed, no login constraints
yes, serves all floors, including the historic wing
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader, no physical papers available
15:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 13:00 (€20 fee after 12:00)
available 24/7, free of charge
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance and rear service entrance, some areas in the historic wing may have structural limitations
on-site parking available (€15 per night), public car park 'Parkhaus Bahnhof' nearby (€10 per night), electric vehicle charging stations available on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in (€100 refundable if no damage)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Bonifatius (503 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Katholische Hochschulgemeinde (673 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Petruskirche (832 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Johanneskirche (978 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Liebig-Center — 559 m · ~7 min walk
Lahnaue — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Mathematikum — 247 m · ~3 min walk
The Keller Theatre — 866 m · ~11 min walk
Siegmund-Heichelheim-Str. — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Volksbank Mittelhessen — 95 m · ~1 min walk
Löwen-Apotheke — 291 m · ~4 min walk
Kiosk — 87 m · ~1 min walk
Gießen — 177 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Frankfurt Airport and tourist offices as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Major credit and debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common for small payments up to €50.
In restaurants, round up to the nearest €1–2 or leave 5–10% for good service (say 'stimmt so' when paying). Taxis: round up to nearest €1. Hotel staff: no tipping expected for standard service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk — around €2.
A Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway — about €5–6.
Simple pasta or pizza in a trattoria — main dish around €10–12.
Bratwurst stands near the market square or the Seltersweg pedestrian zone, sandwiches from bakeries, and Asian-style noodle boxes from food trucks on weekdays.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in the area.
Primark and C&A on the pedestrian Seltersweg, plus the Galeria Kaufhof department store for affordable basics.
Day ticket for buses/trams within the city (inner zone) about €4.60; from Frankfurt Airport, take the RE 30 regional train to Gießen (€12 one-way, daily long-distance ticket for €23).
Buy a 'Deutschland-Ticket' (€49/month) if staying more than a few days — covers all local and regional transport across Germany.Eat at university canteens (Mensa) for a cheap hot lunch — around €3–4 for students, €5–6 for outsiders.Fill a reusable bottle at public drinking fountains around the city — tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Gießen
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Gießen112 is the central emergency number for ambulance, fire, and rescue services. 110 is the police. For non-urgent medical help, call 116117 for the on-call doctor service.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gießen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Adler
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Volksbank Mittelhessen — 95 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Löwen-Apotheke — 291 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Frankfurt Airport (at taxi rank outside Arrivals) → Liebig-Hotel, Gießen
💡 Arrange with a local Gießen taxi firm (like Taxi Gießen) in advance for a fixed €95–110 price. Airport taxis charge more. Best for groups of 3–4 with lots of luggage—split cost is often cheaper than train tickets.
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, Bus stop Arrivals B) → Gießen (main station or Liebigstraße stop)
💡 This bus goes directly to Gießen's city centre, including a stop near Liebig-Hotel on Liebigstraße. It's cheaper than the train and less hassle with luggage. Buy tickets via the Flixbus app or from the driver (exact change handy).
Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof or Regionalbahnhof) → Gießen Bahnhof (main train station)
💡 Buy a Hessenticket (€38 for 1 person, valid for unlimited regional travel all day in Hesse) if you're arriving early and also plan local trips. The RE98/99 train from the Regionalbahnhof takes about 1 hour; avoid the ICE from the Fernbahnhof unless you pay extra.
Gießen Bahnhof (station) → Liebig-Hotel (stop: Liebigstraße)
💡 Tram lines 2/3 or bus 1/4/5 from station to Liebigstraße. Single ticket costs €2.80; buy on the RMV app or at station machines (cash or card). For 3+ rides in a day, get the €6.90 'Day-Ticket City'. The hotel is a 5-min walk from the stop.
Giessen Bahnhof (train station) → Hotel heyligenstaedt
💡 Call 0641-2000 for a short wait. Cash only, but they accept card if you ask. Avoid the rank at the station—walk 50m to the side street for less tourist prices.
Gießen Hauptbahnhof → City Hotel Gießen
💡 Weekend nights the rank at the station gets long—walk 2 mins to Bahnhofstraße and flag one from the stand there.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Gießen Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a ‘Quer-durchs-Land’ or ‘Hessenticket’ if you're travelling onwards. No ICE needed; RB/RE is direct, cheaper, and only 10 mins slower than ICE.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Hotel Gießenau
💡 Book via Taxi Gießen (0641 340 34) for a fixed price. Avoid surge pricing after 10pm.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Hotel heyligenstaedt
💡 Use a pre-booked minicab like 'Taxi Giessen' (0641-1000) fixed rate €130. Avoid airport-queue taxis—they often charge €10-20 more.
Gießen Hauptbahnhof → Smart-Hotel Flamingo
💡 Tram #2 runs central but stop is 'Seltersweg' – not as direct as bus. Fine if you're already near the city centre. Use DB app for real-time.
Gießen Hauptbahnhof → Smart-Hotel Flamingo (stop: Am Hüttenberg)
💡 Bus #10 is more frequent than #14. Alight at ‘Am Hüttenberg’ stop – hotel is right there. Don't take a night bus after 23:30; you'll wait ages.
Gießen Hauptbahnhof → Berliner Platz (City Hotel Gießen)
💡 Get off at Berliner Platz, not Wilhelmstraße—the hotel entrance is 20m from the stop.
About Gießen
Wikipedia ↗
Giessen, spelled Gießen in German (German pronunciation: [ˈɡiːsn̩] ), is a town in the German state (Bundesland) of Hesse, capital of both the district of Giessen and the administrative region of Giessen. The population is approximately 90,000, with roughly 37,000 university students. The name comes...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Adler?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th floor or above) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's lower floors may be more prone to noise from the busy Bahnhofstraße below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Adler?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be closer to the service entrance and potentially receive noise from deliveries and staff activity.
Is Hotel Adler noisy?
Guests may experience some street noise from the busy Bahnhofstraße, especially on the lower floors. The lift may also be a source of noise, particularly on the 2nd floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Adler?
Rooms on the north side (facing the Bahnhofstraße) may offer a view of the city, but be aware that the view may be partially obstructed by other buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Adler?
Consider requesting a room with a window on the north side to make the most of natural light and the view. If you're arriving by car, be aware that parking options may be limited in the immediate area, so it's a good idea to research alternative parking options in advance.
What time is check-in at Hotel Adler?
Check-in at Hotel Adler is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Adler have Wi-Fi?
free, 500 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Adler?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Adler?
A Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway — about €5–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Adler?
Day ticket for buses/trams within the city (inner zone) about €4.60; from Frankfurt Airport, take the RE 30 regional train to Gießen (€12 one-way, daily long-distance ticket for €23).
When is the best time to visit Gießen?
June and September are ideal months to visit Gießen, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months bring long days and comfortable weather, making it perfect for exploring the city's parks and gardens. The shoulder season is a great time to find discounts and enjoy the city's festivals without the peak-season crowds.
Top Attractions in Gießen
💡 Free guided tours of the church tower every first Saturday of the month – you get a great view over the rooftops for no cost.
💡 The museum is closed on Mondays. Allow 1-2 hours to see the entire permanent exhibition. Guided tours are available but require advance booking.
💡 Go up the spiral staircase inside the east tower — the small landing gives a clear view over the rooftops of the old town, free of charge.
💡 Check the steps of the Kollegienhaus at midday—locals often sit here with coffee from the nearby bakery. The square is pedestrian-only, so it's safe for kids.
💡 The inner courtyard is open during term time. Go at lunchtime on a weekday to catch the carillon playing folk tunes at 12:15.
💡 Go up the tower (€2) for a panoramic view—it's worth the coin and often missed by visitors.
💡 Go on a Wednesday for free entry; other days it's €3 but still worth it. The building itself is a 16th-century granary – ask at the desk for a free leaflet about the architecture.
💡 Visit the tropical greenhouse in the morning for fewer visitors and better light for photos. Check online for seasonal plant displays.