🇩🇪 Gießen, Germany
Hotel Tandreas
📍 55, Licher Straße, Gießen, 35394
Your stay — Hotel Tandreas
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The Property — Hotel Tandreas
Hotel Tandreas occupies a listed 1905 villa a short walk from Giessen’s central station, mixing period details – tall windows, a creaky wooden staircase – with modern four-star amenities like a sauna and free WiFi. The lobby feels calm and slightly old-fashioned: parquet floors, a grand piano that nobody plays, and the faint scent of furniture polish. It suits business travellers who want quiet and reliable comfort, or couples looking for a base that’s near the train line but feels removed from the city bustle.
Chronicles of Gießen
Giessen grew around a 12th-century castle but was almost entirely rebuilt after severe destruction in World War II, which erased most of its medieval core. Its present-day character is shaped by the university founded in 1607, now the city’s largest employer, and by a population where students outnumber long-term residents. The architecture is a practical mix of 1950s reconstruction and glassy modern campus buildings, with only fragments of earlier eras surviving. Culturally, the city punches above its weight in live theatre and indie music, but it’s the student energy that keeps its bars and cafés lively year-round.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gießen guide →Best months
May to September: warm enough for outdoor cafés and walking the Lahn riverbanks, with July and August reliably hitting 22–28°C. July is the height of summer but still quieter than major tourist hubs.
Peak / festival surge
July: the Giessen Summer Festival (first weekend) and the open-air theatre season pull in locals and visitors, pushing hotel rates 15–20% above June’s levels. Reserve at least three weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Late April–early June and September–early October: temperatures 15–22°C, cheaper rooms (often 25% off peak), and far thinner crowds on the river paths and in the botanical garden.
Weather & packing
Giessen sits in the Lahn valley and traps humidity even on sunny summer days – you’ll be sticky after an hour’s walk. Pack a light waterproof jacket for sudden afternoon showers and a reusable water bottle; the tap water is excellent and you’ll need it.
Live City Briefing — Gießen
- The main square's pedestrian zone has been dug up since March for new drainage; expect detours around the market until August 2026.
- Giessen’s new ‘Kunsthalle am Bahnhof’ contemporary gallery opens on June 1 – check their summer programme for July talks.
- The city bike-share expanded to 200 e-bikes in May; you can now cycle from Hotel Tandreas to the botanical garden in under 10 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Tandreas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (5th or 6th) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Licher Straße, a main road, means rooms on lower floors may be more prone to street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, as they are likely to be closer to the service entrance and may experience some noise from staff and deliveries.
Best views
East-facing rooms (on higher floors) may offer a view of the surrounding streets and the cityscape, while west-facing rooms will face the back of the building, providing a more private view.
Quietest floors
3rd to 6th floors are likely to be the quietest, considering the hotel's layout and the fact that the higher floors are farther from the street and service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware of potential noise from the street, especially during rush hour or when events are happening in the city center.
Insider tips
1) Arrive early to secure parking, as spaces can fill up quickly in Gießen's city center. 2) The hotel's reception is open 24/7, so feel free to check-in at any time, even if you arrive late.
- 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 Tandreas
free, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader digital newsstand
15:00, no early bag-drop, late check-out until 12:00 (12:00€ fee on weekdays, 15:00€ on weekends)
available 24/7, 5€ per bag per night
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entries, accessible rooms available
on-site parking (15€ per night), nearest public car park (P+R Nord, 20€ per day), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2.50€ per person per night, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: 20€ advance deposit, 50€ incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle auf dem Alten Friedhof (245 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Thomas Morus-Kirche (541 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Adventgemeinde (632 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Lukasgemeinde (888 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie Neustädter Tor — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Japanischer Garten — 915 m · ~11 min walk
Gießkannenmuseum — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Kleines Haus — 752 m · ~9 min walk
Spielplatz Liebigshöhe — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Volksbank Mittelhessen — 490 m · ~6 min walk
Apotheke am Ludwigsplatz — 766 m · ~10 min walk
Gießen Biebertalbahn — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (e.g. Sparkasse, Volksbank) for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Frankfurt Airport and tourist spots — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) widespread; Amex less common; small cafes or kebab shops may be cash-only.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service (cash directly to server). Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: small change (€1-2) for luggage help, optional for cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery/café: around €1.50-2.50.
Döner kebab or pizza slice from an Imbiss: €5-7.
Mains in a budget-friendly restaurant (e.g. Italian, Greek): €10-15.
Imbiss stands (especially around Seltersweg or Bahnhofsplatz) for döner, bratwurst, or currywurst; also Asian snack bars near the university.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, Rewe (discount + standard options widely available).
H&M, C&A, and Primark are on Seltersweg and the Galeria area.
Day ticket for Gießen city buses (StadtBus) about €5.50; from Frankfurt Airport, take regional train (RE 98 or RE 99) for about €15-20 one way, cheaper with a group ticket (Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket).
Buy groceries at Aldi/Lidl instead of Rewe/Edeka to save. Use a BahnCard 25 for discounted train fares if staying a week. Drink tap water (Leitungswasser) — safe and free in restaurants if you ask.
Good to know — Gießen
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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 Tandreas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Volksbank Mittelhessen — 490 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke am Ludwigsplatz — 766 m · ~10 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 Tandreas?
Request a room on the higher floors (5th or 6th) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Licher Straße, a main road, means rooms on lower floors may be more prone to street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Tandreas?
Rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, as they are likely to be closer to the service entrance and may experience some noise from staff and deliveries.
Is Hotel Tandreas noisy?
Be aware of potential noise from the street, especially during rush hour or when events are happening in the city center.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Tandreas?
East-facing rooms (on higher floors) may offer a view of the surrounding streets and the cityscape, while west-facing rooms will face the back of the building, providing a more private view.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Tandreas?
1) Arrive early to secure parking, as spaces can fill up quickly in Gießen's city center. 2) The hotel's reception is open 24/7, so feel free to check-in at any time, even if you arrive late.
What time is check-in at Hotel Tandreas?
Check-in at Hotel Tandreas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Tandreas have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Tandreas?
2.50€ per person per night, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Tandreas?
Döner kebab or pizza slice from an Imbiss: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Tandreas?
Day ticket for Gießen city buses (StadtBus) about €5.50; from Frankfurt Airport, take regional train (RE 98 or RE 99) for about €15-20 one way, cheaper with a group ticket (Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket).
When is the best time to visit Gießen?
May to September: warm enough for outdoor cafés and walking the Lahn riverbanks, with July and August reliably hitting 22–28°C. July is the height of summer but still quieter than major tourist hubs.
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.