🇩🇪 Greifswald, Germany
Das Sofa
📍 29, Brüggstraße, Greifswald, 17489
Photo: official website
Your stay — Das Sofa
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The Property — Das Sofa
Das Sofa is a compact, design-led guesthouse in Greifswald’s old town where every room is built around a custom-made, oversized sofa that doubles as a bed. The lobby feels like a friend’s stylish flat: exposed brick, muted colours, a scatter of design magazines. It’s not a full-service hotel – no restaurant or 24hr reception – but it's spot-on for solo travellers or couples who want clean lines, a good night’s sleep, and a central base without frills.
Chronicles of Greifswald
Greifswald was founded in the 13th century by Hanseatic merchants and retains a Gothic brick core around its central market square. The university, founded in 1456, gives the city a young, bookish pulse – nearly a third of residents are students. The architectural mix is striking: medieval St. Nikolai Cathedral, painted Gründerzeit townhouses, and sober DDR-era blocks on the outskirts. Today it’s a quiet, walkable regional capital, proud of its role as the birthplace of Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich.
Best Time to Visit
Full Greifswald guide →Best months
May and June – reliably warm (18–22°C), long daylight, and the Baltic not yet clogged with tourists. Late August also works, with slightly cooler evenings but still good beach weather.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month: school holidays fill the Baltic coast, hotel prices spike 30–40%. The Greifswald Music Festival (mid-July) draws classical acts and crowds. Book by March if coming then.
Budget shoulder season
September and early October – prices drop 20–30%, weather stays mild (15–18°C), and the crowds thin. The Baltic is still swimmable until late September.
Weather & packing
The city sits on a south-facing Baltic bay, so sea breezes can drop temperature 5°C in minutes. Pack a windproof jacket and a thin scarf even in July – you’ll need both for evening strolls along the water.
Live City Briefing — Greifswald
- Greifswald’s main train station is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026 – expect occasional bus replacements on regional routes. Check Deutsche Bahn app daily.
- The new Caspar David Friedrich visitor centre (Museumshafen) opened spring 2026, housing a permanent exhibition on his life and sea sketches – good for a rainy afternoon.
- From July 2026, the city has introduced a small visitors’ parking fee in the Altstadt zone (€2 per day) – best to park at the Bahnhof car park and walk or bike.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Das Sofa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) to minimize street noise from Brüggstraße, which can be busy due to its location in the city center.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they might be affected by noise from the street and potential service entrance activity.
Best views
Since Das Sofa is located on Brüggstraße, rooms on the higher floors (3rd or 4th) might offer views of the surrounding city, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors are likely the quietest, given the hotel's 4-floor layout.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise, especially on the ground floor and first floor, due to the hotel's city-center location.
Insider tips
Das Sofa is located near public transportation, so consider storing your bike in a nearby bike rack or using the nearby bus stops for easy travel. If arriving by car, be aware that parking options might be limited in the city center, so it's a good idea to research parking alternatives 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 — Das Sofa
free Basic tier (100 MB) and €5 per day for Premium tier (1 GB); no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
no complimentary digital newsstand, but a selection of physical papers in the lobby
15:00, early bag-drop available; late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee after 12:00)
available at €5 per bag per 24 hours
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, no structural limitations
on-site parking available for €15 per night, nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus am Bahnhof' for €10 per day, EV charging available for €3 per hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per night/person (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + incidental card hold of €100 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Marien-Kirche (244 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (Baptisten) (375 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Dom St. Nikolai (434 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage (537 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie am Mühlentor — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Kastanienwall — 213 m · ~3 min walk
Pommersches Landesmuseum — 77 m · ~1 min walk
Theater Vorpommern — 603 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Rats-Apotheke — 171 m · ~2 min walk
Weltladen — 567 m · ~7 min walk
Greifswald — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomat) for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or train stations as they charge high fees.
Debit and credit cards (EC/Maestro, Visa, Mastercard) accepted almost everywhere; contactless and mobile pay common. Cash still needed at some smaller stalls or bakeries.
Round up in restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxis: round up to nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, optional for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery/café: around €2.50.
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a baker: €4-6.
Main course at an inexpensive restaurant or pizzeria: €8-12.
Döner stands and Asian takeaway spots near the Markt or railway station.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, Rewe (discount option at Rewe is 'ja!' brand).
C&A or H&M in the city centre; also charity shops (Secondhand) near university areas.
Day ticket for buses within Greifswald: approx €4.50 (cash on bus or via app). From airport (none local; nearest is Heringsdorf or Rostock): best budget way is a regional train with a Niedersachsen/Baden-Württemberg ticket or a shuttle bus.
Buy groceries at discount supermarkets like Aldi or Lidl. Use the 49-euro Deutschlandticket for unlimited regional travel. Eat lunch specials (Mittagstisch) around 11:30-14:00 for cheaper menu options.
Good to know — Greifswald
Type C/F · 230V
safe
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Emergency Contacts
Greifswald112 is the single European emergency number for ambulance and fire. For police, dial 110. Both are free from any phone, including mobiles. For non-urgent medical help, call 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 Greifswald, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Das Sofa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 168 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Rats-Apotheke — 171 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Greifswald central bus station (ZOB) → Alter Markt (near Pension Heinrich)
💡 Better to walk from station—pension is only 800m. Bus useful if raining.
Greifswald Hauptbahnhof → Am Schießwall (stop for Pension Heinrich)
💡 Single ticket valid 1 hour. Pension is 200m from Am Schießwall stop—head towards St. Nikolai Cathedral.
Greifswald Hauptbahnhof → Majuwi, Wieck
💡 Call 03834 505555 or use 'Taxi Greifswald' app. Cash preferred. For airport runs from Hamburg, expect 180–200€ — then take the train instead.
Greifswald Hauptbahnhof → Majuwi (Wieck, An der Mühle stop)
💡 Get a 24-hour VGN ticket (6€) if you plan multiple bus trips — buy at ticket machine at main station or via app.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Greifswald Hauptbahnhof
💡 Book online at bahn.de a few days ahead to get the cheap fixed ticket. Direct regional trains also run every two hours if you miss the IC.
Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) → Greifswald Hauptbahnhof / Pension Heinrich
💡 Buy a Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket for €36 (covers up to 5 people). Final leg to pension: 10-min walk from station.
Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) → Pension Heinrich, Greifswald
💡 Fixed price from HAM to Greifswald ~€250; cheaper than Berlin airports. Arrange direct with Taxi Greifswald (+49 3834 12345).
Hamburg Airport (HAM) — Hauptbahnhof → Greifswald Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket for cheaper same-day regional travel between Hamburg and Greifswald.
About Greifswald
Wikipedia ↗
Greifswald (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁaɪfsvalt] ; Low German: Griepswold), officially the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald (German: Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald) is the fourth-largest city in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania after Rostock, Schwerin and Neubrand...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Das Sofa?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) to minimize street noise from Brüggstraße, which can be busy due to its location in the city center.
Which rooms should I avoid at Das Sofa?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they might be affected by noise from the street and potential service entrance activity.
Is Das Sofa noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise, especially on the ground floor and first floor, due to the hotel's city-center location.
Which rooms have the best views at Das Sofa?
Since Das Sofa is located on Brüggstraße, rooms on the higher floors (3rd or 4th) might offer views of the surrounding city, but this cannot be guaranteed.
What are insider tips for staying at Das Sofa?
Das Sofa is located near public transportation, so consider storing your bike in a nearby bike rack or using the nearby bus stops for easy travel. If arriving by car, be aware that parking options might be limited in the city center, so it's a good idea to research parking alternatives in advance.
What time is check-in at Das Sofa?
Check-in at Das Sofa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Das Sofa have Wi-Fi?
free Basic tier (100 MB) and €5 per day for Premium tier (1 GB); no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Das Sofa?
€2.50 per night/person (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Das Sofa?
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a baker: €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Das Sofa?
Day ticket for buses within Greifswald: approx €4.50 (cash on bus or via app). From airport (none local; nearest is Heringsdorf or Rostock): best budget way is a regional train with a Niedersachsen/Baden-Württemberg ticket or a shuttle bus.
When is the best time to visit Greifswald?
May and June – reliably warm (18–22°C), long daylight, and the Baltic not yet clogged with tourists. Late August also works, with slightly cooler evenings but still good beach weather.
Top Attractions in Greifswald
💡 Climb the 264 steps to the tower early in the morning to avoid queues; the view peaks at sunrise.
💡 Free entry only on the first Wednesday of each month. Check their website for temporary exhibition fees.
💡 Bring binoculars to spot grey herons and kingfishers near the reeds on the eastern bank.
💡 Walk east from the Steinbecker Bridge towards the Baltic Sea. Past the railway bridge you reach a quieter stretch with picnic spots and a small beach.
💡 The alpine section blooms best in May; the greenhouse is a good shelter on rainy days.
💡 The greenhouses close earlier than the outdoor grounds (usually 4pm). Aim for late afternoon in summer when light filters well through the glass.
💡 Go just before midday on weekdays to see local vendors set up for the weekly farmer's market. Good for cheap fruit or snacks.
💡 Cycle there via the Ryck trail (15 minutes) rather than walk – bike rentals are cheap at the station. Visit at golden hour for the best light on the ruins.