🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany
BoxHotel
📍 3-5, Weender Landstraße, Göttingen, 37073
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Your stay — BoxHotel
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The Property — BoxHotel
BoxHotel is a 3-star gem in the heart of Göttingen, offering 51 rooms with an industrial-chic aesthetic. The hotel's USP lies in its prime location, within walking distance of the city's main square and the beautiful Alte Aula. The lobby exudes a modern, urban feel, with exposed brick walls and reclaimed wood accents. BoxHotel is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travellers and students, who will appreciate its affordable prices and convenient amenities. Stepping into the lobby, you'll feel the energy of a modern German city, with a hint of academic charm.
Chronicles of Göttingen
Göttingen, founded in 1230, has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The city's medieval architecture, including the iconic Alte Aula, has been meticulously preserved and now serves as a testament to its past. In the 18th century, Göttingen became a hub for the Enlightenment, attracting prominent figures such as Immanuel Kant and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Today, Göttingen is a vibrant university town, home to the prestigious Georg-August University of Göttingen. Visitors can still feel the intellectual energy of the city, with numerous cultural institutions and festivals celebrating its rich heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Göttingen guide →Best months
June and September are ideal months to visit Göttingen, with pleasant temperatures (22-25°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer a perfect balance of sunshine and mild weather, making it an excellent time for outdoor exploration.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak tourist month, driven by the Internationale Physiko-Optische Woche (IPOW), a popular science festival that attracts thousands of visitors. Prices for accommodations, including BoxHotel, tend to be higher during this period. The festival's events and exhibitions are a highlight for many, showcasing the city's innovative spirit and passion for science.
Budget shoulder season
April and May offer the best budget-friendly shoulder months, with mild temperatures (15-20°C) and fewer crowds. These periods are ideal for those seeking discounts and a more relaxed atmosphere, while still experiencing the city's charm.
Weather & packing
Göttingen's climate is influenced by its continental location, with sudden temperature fluctuations. Be sure to pack layers for your visit, as you may encounter both warm sunshine and cool evenings.
Live City Briefing — Göttingen
- A new tram line connecting Göttingen to nearby cities has opened, making it easier to explore the region. The Göttingen Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance, takes place in July and August. The city's famous botanical garden, Georg-August University Botanical Garden, has undergone renovations and now features a new glasshouse and expanded plant collections.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to BoxHotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on Weender Landstraße might experience some street noise. The hotel has 4 floors, so rooms on the 4th floor should be the quietest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the hotel only has a single lift and it might cause some disturbance, especially in the mornings. Rooms near the service entrance might also be prone to noise from delivery and staff activity.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Weender Landstraße does not offer any notable views, as it's a residential street. However, rooms on the higher floors might offer a glimpse of the surrounding buildings.
Quietest floors
The 4th floor is likely the quietest due to its upper position.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Weender Landstraße, potential noise from the lift, and some disturbance from the service entrance.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby parking lots along the street, as they might be more convenient than the hotel's parking options. 2. Request a room with a key card door lock for added security and convenience.
- 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 — BoxHotel
free standard speed, €5 for premium tier with 50 Mbps speed; login via room key card
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), no physical papers; historic building with exposed brick walls and wooden beams
Mon-Thu: 15:00, Fri-Sun: 14:00; early bag-drop available; €20 late check-out fee after 12:00
available 24/7, €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some rooms adapted for wheelchair users
on-site parking €15 per night, nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Weender Landstraße' €8 per day, free EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.95 per night per person, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sankt Marien (423 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Jacobi (436 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Johannis (439 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Reformkirche (442 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Carré — 310 m · ~4 min walk
Wall — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Biodiversitätsmuseum — 438 m · ~5 min walk
apex Kultur e. V. — 635 m · ~8 min walk
Petrosilienstraße Nord — 200 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Apotheke im Carré — 346 m · ~4 min walk
Phuong Lan — 113 m · ~1 min walk
ZOB Göttingen — 437 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchanging at airports or tourist bureaux as their rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets and chain stores; many small shops, cafes, and eateries in Göttingen still prefer cash or EC card (German debit card). Contactless is common for small amounts.
Rounding up the bill or adding 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated but not mandatory. For taxis, round up to the next euro. Hotel housekeeping is not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café usually costs around €2.00–€2.50.
A simple lunch (soup, sandwich or salad) in a café or Imbiss costs about €6–€8.
A main course in a budget-friendly restaurant or pizzeria runs about €8–€11.
The area around the central train station has several kebab and Döner shops offering a filling meal for €5–€7. The weekly market on market square (Mittwoch/Samstag) sells sausages in Brötchen for about €3–€4.
Aldi and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains in Göttingen 37073, with Netto also common.
The pedestrian zone (Weender Straße) has high-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Primark for affordable clothing; no dedicated market for clothes here.
The cheapest way around is a single ticket (€2.80) or a day pass for inner-zone bus (around €5.60). From Hannover airport, take the FlixTrain or regional train (€30–€40, 1.5h) rather than a direct shuttle.
1. Use a 49-Euro Deutschlandticket for unlimited regional transport across Germany. 2. Buy lunch at a bakery (Brötchen, soup) instead of a sit-down restaurant. 3. Shop groceries at Aldi or Lidl to keep meal costs down.
Good to know — Göttingen
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Emergency Contacts
GöttingenWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Göttingen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at BoxHotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 317 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke im Carré — 346 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Kolke (stop: Im Kolke)
💡 Buy tickets from the driver (change okay) or via GoeNV app. Get off at 'Im Kolke' stop – Gästehaus Im Kolke 2 is 50m south. Simpler than walking from the station with luggage.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Gästehaus Im Kolke 2
💡 Fixed price via mydriver.de or Uber. For two people splitting cost, it's competitive with first-class train. No luggage stress, especially if arriving late.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Göttingen Hauptbahnhof
💡 Trains run direct from Frankfurt Airport's long-distance station (Fernbahnhof). For cheaper fares, book a 'Sparpreis' ticket 2-3 weeks ahead. Price includes ICE train, not regional.
Berlin ZOB → Göttingen Bahnhof
💡 Cheapest option for Berlin–Göttingen. Book early on flixbus.de for 7€ seats. Bus stops at station, then it's a 15-minute walk to Gästehaus Im Kolke 2 – or take bus 21.
Hannover Airport (HAJ) → Göttingen central bus station (ZOB)
💡 Book online in advance for the best price; last-minute tickets can double. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from Lang Bed & Breakfast.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Ferienhaus Schiffer (Kasseler Landstraße 38)
💡 The house is a 10-min drive south of the station; flag a taxi at the rank outside the main exit.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Fledermaus (Burgstraße 1)
💡 Use the myTaxi app (now Free Now) to avoid the surcharge for phone bookings.
Hannover Airport (HAJ) → Lang Bed & Breakfast (Bürgerstraße 15)
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Göttingen (Tel: +49 551 5050) for a fixed fare – flagging down at the airport can cost €20 more. Worth it if your flight arrives after midnight.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Weender Landstraße stop (near Lang Bed & Breakfast)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the train station – you need a €1 coin for the machine. The stop is a 3-minute walk north of the B&B.
Göttingen Hbf (main train station) → Best Western Am Papenberg
💡 Get a day ticket (€5.80) if you plan multiple trips. The 'Am Papenberg' stop is right outside the hotel — no hill climb needed. Validate your ticket on the platform before boarding.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof (ZOB) → Kasseler Landstraße (stop: Am Kupferberg)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver or use the HVV app; the stop is a 3-min walk to the hotel.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Fledermaus (stop: Burgstraße)
💡 Buy a single ticket at the machine, but only if you haven’t got the GöttingenCard – it’s cheaper for multiple trips.
About Göttingen
Wikipedia ↗
Göttingen (, US also ; German: [ˈɡœtɪŋən] ; Low German: Chöttingen) is a university city in Lower Saxony, central Germany, the capital of the eponymous district. The River Leine runs through it. According to the 2022 German census, the population of Göttingen was 124,548.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at BoxHotel?
Request a room on the upper floors (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on Weender Landstraße might experience some street noise. The hotel has 4 floors, so rooms on the 4th floor should be the quietest.
Which rooms should I avoid at BoxHotel?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the hotel only has a single lift and it might cause some disturbance, especially in the mornings. Rooms near the service entrance might also be prone to noise from delivery and staff activity.
Is BoxHotel noisy?
Street noise from Weender Landstraße, potential noise from the lift, and some disturbance from the service entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at BoxHotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Weender Landstraße does not offer any notable views, as it's a residential street. However, rooms on the higher floors might offer a glimpse of the surrounding buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at BoxHotel?
1. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby parking lots along the street, as they might be more convenient than the hotel's parking options. 2. Request a room with a key card door lock for added security and convenience.
What time is check-in at BoxHotel?
Check-in at BoxHotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does BoxHotel have Wi-Fi?
free standard speed, €5 for premium tier with 50 Mbps speed; login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at BoxHotel?
€2.95 per night per person, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near BoxHotel?
A simple lunch (soup, sandwich or salad) in a café or Imbiss costs about €6–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from BoxHotel?
The cheapest way around is a single ticket (€2.80) or a day pass for inner-zone bus (around €5.60). From Hannover airport, take the FlixTrain or regional train (€30–€40, 1.5h) rather than a direct shuttle.
When is the best time to visit Göttingen?
June and September are ideal months to visit Göttingen, with pleasant temperatures (22-25°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer a perfect balance of sunshine and mild weather, making it an excellent time for outdoor exploration.
Top Attractions in Göttingen
💡 Come at dusk when the square lights come on—fewer crowds and better light for shots. Grab a döner from the stall opposite.
💡 Go early in the morning (before 9am) or late evening to avoid crowds. The best photos are taken from the steps of the old town hall.
💡 Narrow spiral staircase means you need moderate fitness. Tuesdays quietest.
💡 Go on a weekday at 12:00 to hear the carillon play a short tune from the tower bells.
💡 The astronomical clock (midday chiming) often goes unnoticed — position yourself near the altar side for the best view of the mechanism.
💡 Check posters on the statue's base for free events — there's often improvised comedy or acoustic sets on weekend afternoons.
💡 The greenhouse tropical wing gets steamy—visit on a cool day for a free sauna effect. Best blooms in late spring.
💡 The collection is small – you can see it in under an hour. Combine with a walk through the nearby auditorium building's historic lecture halls.