🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany
Frau Ganser
📍 10, Fliederweg, Göttingen, 37079
Your stay — Frau Ganser
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The Property — Frau Ganser
Frau Ganser is a no-fuss, family-run 3-star set in a quiet side street a 10-minute walk from Göttingen’s central market. The lobby feels like a well-kept guesthouse: pine floors, a reception desk stacked with local maps, and the faint smell of fresh coffee from the breakfast room. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, affordable base with free parking and straightforward service rather than frills.
Chronicles of Göttingen
Göttingen grew from a medieval trading settlement into a university town after Georg August University was founded in 1734, drawing scholars like the Grimm brothers and Otto von Bismarck. Bombing in World War II destroyed much of the old city, but the core around the Rathaus and St. Johannis Church was rebuilt in a restrained historicist style. Today it’s a lively student city of 130,000, known for its half-timbered houses, the statue of the Goose Girl (Gänseliesel) in the market square, and a strong streak of left-leaning, academic culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Göttingen guide →Best months
June and September are best: warm (20-25°C, with occasional rain), fewer students on holiday, and the parks and beer gardens are full without being packed.
Peak / festival surge
May and June are busiest due to university term, the Göttinger Literaturherbst (October) also spikes demand. Hotel prices rise 20-30% in these months; book ahead for the literature festival or the spring Händel festival in nearby Halle.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are quietest and cheapest—cool but pleasant (8-15°C), with lower room rates and no queues for the city’s museums or botanic garden.
Weather & packing
Göttingen has a temperate oceanic climate: expect rain any day even in summer, and sudden chills after sunset. Pack a waterproof shell and a mid-layer fleece; leave the sandals at home unless you enjoy damp toes.
Live City Briefing — Göttingen
- Göttingen’s tram-train extension (Stadtbahn) to the university campus at Nord is still under construction, causing detours on the main Ring road until at least late 2026. Allow extra time for travel between Frau Ganser and the station.
- The city’s biggest open-air event, the Göttinger Sommerfest, runs from late June to early July 2026, with free concerts and food stalls on the market square. Expect louder evenings and tighter parking near the centre.
- A new direct ICE rail link from Göttingen to Berlin (via Kassel) started in late 2025, cutting the journey to under two hours—now the fastest city connection from London, via Brussels and Cologne.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Frau Ganser, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (Floor 1) to avoid using the lift and ensure step-free access to the breakfast room and restaurant. The accessible guest room on the ground floor is a good option for guests with mobility needs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the top floor (Floor 3) if you have large luggage or prefer not to use the lift, as the stairs-only section may be a challenge. Also, be aware that the lift is too narrow for larger wheelchairs, so rooms on the upper floors may not be suitable for guests with mobility scooters or power wheelchairs.
Best views
Unfortunately, there's no information on the hotel's orientation or room layouts, so it's impossible to determine the best view options. However, rooms on the ground floor may offer a view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
Ground floor (Floor 1) is the quietest floor, as it's closest to the street but has a ramp for step-free access.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on Fliederweg is in a relatively quiet neighborhood, but you may still hear some traffic noise, especially during rush hour. The nearby Parkhaus am Bahnhof public car park may also generate some noise, especially if it's full.
Insider tips
Park your car in the on-site parking lot for €10 per night, but be aware that it's an unsecured outdoor lot and spaces are limited. Connect to the Wi-Fi network 'FrauGanser_AB' for free, but be aware that the speed is about 30 Mbps download, which may not be suitable for heavy internet users.
- 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 — Frau Ganser
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed about 30 Mbps download; no login constraints (connect to network 'FrauGanser_AB').
A small lift serves all three guest floors; the ground-floor breakfast room and restaurant are step-free. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader accessed through in-room QR code; no physical newspapers provided.
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag-drop available from 11:00 free of charge). Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €25, subject to availability.
Complimentary luggage storage available at reception during the day; no overnight storage.
Step-free access from street to reception via a ramp; one accessible guest room on ground floor with widened doorways and grab rails in bathroom, but the lift is too narrow for larger wheelchairs.
On-site parking: €10 per night (unsecured outdoor lot, first-come-first-served, 12 spaces). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus am Bahnhof, 1.2 km away, €16 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is charged at booking; at check-in a €100 card hold for incidentals is taken and refunded upon checkout if unused.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Friedenskirche (645 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche Göttingen (646 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Goodnews Gemeinde Göttingen (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Bethlehem-Gemeinde Göttingen (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Pfalz-Grona-Park — 525 m · ~7 min walk
Dauerausstellung "Auf der Spur europäischer Zwangsarbeit. Südniedersachsen 1939-1945" — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
DOMINO e. V. — 971 m · ~12 min walk
Beekweg — 359 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse – Geldautomat Holtenser Landstraße — 296 m · ~4 min walk
Hagenberg-Apotheke — 207 m · ~3 min walk
Göttingen — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks like Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at airports or train stations as they charge poor rates and fees.
Most shops and restaurants accept Visa/Mastercard debit and credit cards, plus contactless and mobile payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay; some smaller cafes or bakeries may be cash-only, so carry some cash.
In restaurants, round up the bill or add about 5-10% for good service; taxis tip by rounding up to the next euro; hotel staff like cleaners or porters get 1-2 euros per bag or per day.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee at a bakery or café costs around €2.50.
A lunch deal at a bakery or kiosk – a filled roll or salad box – costs about €5-7.
A main course at a simple restaurant or pub, like a schnitzel or pasta, runs about €10-14.
The area around the central station and market square has kebap shops and döner stands for quick eats; a döner kebab costs about €5-6.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarkets here in the 37079 area.
The city centre has affordable high-street chains like C&A and H&M; for second-hand, look at thrift shops in the university quarter.
A single bus ticket within the city costs about €2.80, but a day pass for the Göttingen Tarifzone (€6.50) is better value; from Hannover airport take the regional train to Göttingen (€20-30) rather than a taxi.
Fill a reusable bottle at public fountains or in parks for free water; eat at the university mensa (cafeteria) if you have a local friend or student ID for cheaper meals; walk or rent a bike – Göttingen is compact and bike-friendly.
Good to know — Göttingen
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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 Frau Ganser
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse – Geldautomat Holtenser Landstraße — 296 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Hagenberg-Apotheke — 207 m · ~3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Frau Ganser?
Request a room on the ground floor (Floor 1) to avoid using the lift and ensure step-free access to the breakfast room and restaurant. The accessible guest room on the ground floor is a good option for guests with mobility needs.
Which rooms should I avoid at Frau Ganser?
Avoid rooms on the top floor (Floor 3) if you have large luggage or prefer not to use the lift, as the stairs-only section may be a challenge. Also, be aware that the lift is too narrow for larger wheelchairs, so rooms on the upper floors may not be suitable for guests with mobility scooters or power wheelchairs.
Is Frau Ganser noisy?
The hotel's location on Fliederweg is in a relatively quiet neighborhood, but you may still hear some traffic noise, especially during rush hour. The nearby Parkhaus am Bahnhof public car park may also generate some noise, especially if it's full.
Which rooms have the best views at Frau Ganser?
Unfortunately, there's no information on the hotel's orientation or room layouts, so it's impossible to determine the best view options. However, rooms on the ground floor may offer a view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Frau Ganser?
Park your car in the on-site parking lot for €10 per night, but be aware that it's an unsecured outdoor lot and spaces are limited. Connect to the Wi-Fi network 'FrauGanser_AB' for free, but be aware that the speed is about 30 Mbps download, which may not be suitable for heavy internet users.
What time is check-in at Frau Ganser?
Check-in at Frau Ganser is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Frau Ganser have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed about 30 Mbps download; no login constraints (connect to network 'FrauGanser_AB').
Is there a city or tourist tax at Frau Ganser?
€4.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Frau Ganser?
A lunch deal at a bakery or kiosk – a filled roll or salad box – costs about €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Frau Ganser?
A single bus ticket within the city costs about €2.80, but a day pass for the Göttingen Tarifzone (€6.50) is better value; from Hannover airport take the regional train to Göttingen (€20-30) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Göttingen?
June and September are best: warm (20-25°C, with occasional rain), fewer students on holiday, and the parks and beer gardens are full without being packed.
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.