🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany
Auerstein Dependance
📍 61, Dossenheimer Landstraße, Heidelberg, 69121
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Your stay — Auerstein Dependance
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The Property — Auerstein Dependance
The Auerstein Dependance is a compact three-star annexe a few minutes' walk from Heidelberg's main train station, run by the same family as the larger Auerstein Hotel. Expect tidy, no-fuss rooms with laminate floors and decent soundproofing; the lobby has a front desk counter, a tired sofa and a vending machine. It suits budget-conscious travellers who value train proximity and a free tram ticket over charm, or anyone who just needs a clean pillow before an early departure.
Chronicles of Heidelberg
Heidelberg grew around its 13th-century castle and the Old Bridge, and its university—founded in 1386—is Germany's oldest. The Altstadt was rebuilt in Baroque style after the 1689 French destruction, giving it those sandstone façades and ornate town halls. The city avoided heavy WWII bombing so the medieval alleyways and the Gothic Heiliggeistkirche remain intact. Today it's a confident mid-sized city mixing student life, scientific research (the Max Planck institutes) and mass tourism around the Philosophers' Walk and the cable car to the castle ruin.
Best Time to Visit
Full Heidelberg guide →Best months
May, June and September give you long daylight, temperatures around 20-25°C and lower crowd density than midsummer. The Neckar meadows stay green rather than brown.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist season; the Heidelberg Castle Festival adds events from mid-July but also lodges prices jump 30-40%. The city feels full, especially around the Hauptstrasse and the castle ticket queue.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer substantial discounts on room rates (20-30% below July), still mostly open attractions, and often crisp, clear days good for hiking up the Königstuhl.
Weather & packing
Heidelberg sits in a rain shadow but can get sudden warm spells from the Rhine valley; pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes because you'll be on cobblestones and never more than 15 minutes from a hill.
Live City Briefing — Heidelberg
- Heidelberg's tram lines 21 and 24 have been extended a stop further east to the new Bahnstadt quarter, making the Auerstein less of a walk from the old town if you board at the main station.
- The Schlossberg funicular has reduced its summer schedule to every 20 minutes instead of every 10 due to maintenance on the lower section; check live times at the valley station.
- The city has introduced a digital visitor tax payment kiosk at the Hauptbahnhof's tourist info booth, so you can buy the Heidelberg Card there on arrival rather than queuing at your hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Auerstein Dependance, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper floor room facing the rear garden or courtyard. Rooms on floors 2 or 3 (European numbering, so first floor is ground) tend to be quieter and get afternoon light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front of the hotel on floors 1 or 2 (first and second floors above ground) — Dossenheimer Landstraße is a main road with tram and bus traffic, and lower front rooms get the most street noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Upper rear rooms overlook the hotel’s garden or neighbouring green spaces, with a glimpse of the Neckar valley hills. Front rooms just face the busy road and opposite apartment blocks.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (third and fourth floors above ground) are typically the quietest, as they’re furthest from street level noise and lift machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Dossenheimer Landstraße is a major arterial road carrying trams (lines 21, 24), buses, and cars from early morning until late evening. Weekend nights can have traffic noise and occasional revellers from nearby bars. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask about free or discounted parking — the hotel often has a small car park out back, but spaces are limited. 2. Request a quiet room when booking (not at check-in) — they’ll assign you a rear-facing upper floor if available.
- 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 — Auerstein Dependance
Free WiFi throughout; speed around 30 Mbps. One device per room, no login or password required after first connection.
Lift serves all three floors of the main building; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. A physical copy of the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung is available in the breakfast room. The building is a converted 19th-century villa with original high ceilings and a wrought-iron staircase in the stairwell.
Check-in from 15:00; luggage can be stored from 12:00 on arrival day. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out (until 14:00) costs €15, subject to availability.
Free of charge at the reception desk; open 07:00–22:00.
No step-free entrance: two steps up at the front door. Ground-floor rooms available on request. No wheelchair lift. Limited manoeuvring space in the lift.
Free outdoor parking for 8 cars on site (first come, first served). Nearest public car park is Parkhaus Handschuhsheim (€12 per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night, collected at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: A €20 incidental hold is taken at check-in; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Friedenskirche (402 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Trauerhalle (593 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Vitus (693 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Gemeinde Christi (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Am Petrus — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
John-Benjamin-Graham-Park — 559 m · ~7 min walk
Füllhaltermuseum Handschuhsheim — 556 m · ~7 min walk
Thingstätte — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Burgstraßenspielplatz — 283 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 60 m · ~1 min walk
Rosen-Apotheke — 461 m · ~6 min walk
Eva's Lädchen — 205 m · ~3 min walk
Neuenheim — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomaten) at local banks for better rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof or tourist spots as they charge high fees.
Debit/credit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay common. Small cash-only places are rare but keep €20–€50 for emergencies.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5–10% in cash, not mandatory but appreciated. Taxis: round up to next €1–€5. Hotel staff: €1–€2 per bag for porters, no tip for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café, around €2–€3.50.
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway stand, €5–€8.
Main course at a simple pizzeria or Asian takeout, €8–€12.
Heidelberg has Döner and snack shops near Bismarckplatz and along Hauptstrasse; also food trucks at events.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common in the area.
C&A and H&M on Hauptstrasse for budget high-street; market stalls at the weekly markets on Marktplatz (Wed/Sat) for basics.
Day pass (Tagesticket) for bus/Strassenbahn inside Heidelberg zone: about €6. From Frankfurt Airport, take FlixBus or regional train (RE/IC) to Heidelberg Hbf for around €15–€20 one-way.
1. Buy a HeidelbergCARD for free public transport and museum discounts. 2. Eat lunch at bakeries or supermarkets (e.g. Rewe-to-go) for €5–€7. 3. Walk or use the Bergbahn funicular (single trips under €5) instead of taxis.
Good to know — Heidelberg
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HeidelbergWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Heidelberg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Auerstein Dependance
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 60 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Rosen-Apotheke — 461 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Frankfurt Central Station (Hbf) → Heidelberg Central Station (Hbf)
💡 From FRA airport, take S-Bahn S8/S9 to Frankfurt Hbf (15 mins, €5), then FLIXTrain to Heidelberg. Arriving at Heidelberg Hbf, walk 500m south to the bus stop 'Bismarckplatz' for bus 32/33 to 'Bergheimer Straße' (2 stops).
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) – Fernbus stop → Heidelberg central bus station (Heidelberg Hbf)
💡 Get off at 'Heidelberg Hbf' then take tram 21 from the station to Bismarckplatz. FlixBus is cheap but often late – avoid if you have a tight check-in window.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Kurpfalz-Residenz
💡 Book through 'Taxi Heidelberg' app to get a fixed price of around €95 if pre-arranged. Surcharge applies after 22:00 and on Sundays.
Bismarckplatz → Hotel Tannhäuser (stop: Bergheimer Straße)
💡 Buy a day ticket (€7.20) from the RNV ticket machine at Bismarckplatz if you’re exploring the Old Town; it covers all trams and buses within Heidelberg. Validate the ticket in the machine on the bus.
Central Station (Hbf) → Hotel Tannhäuser (stop: Bergheimer Straße)
💡 Line 24 runs directly from Hbf to Bergheimer Straße. From the tram stop, walk 200m north-east along Bergheimer Straße; the hotel is on your right, just before the junction with Dreikönigstraße.
Bismarckplatz → Kurpfalz-Residenz (via 'Kurfürsten-Anlage' stop)
💡 Trams run late but less frequently after 22:00. If you're coming from the hotel, the walk downhill to Bismarckplatz is quicker than waiting.
Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Kurpfalz-Residenz (via Bismarckplatz, then 5-min walk)
💡 Buy a Tageskarte (day pass) for €6.20 — covers unlimited local buses and trams. The hotel is a 300m walk up the hill from Bismarckplatz tram stop.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Hotel Tannhäuser (Heidelberg, near Bismarckplatz)
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer via Taxi Zentrale Heidelberg (06221 302030) to avoid surge pricing. The driver drops you directly at Hotel Tannhäuser’s side entrance on Bergheimer Straße.
About Heidelberg
Wikipedia ↗
Heidelberg (; German: [ˈhaɪdl̩bɛʁk] ; Palatine German: Heidlberg) is the fifth-largest city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and with a population of about 163,000, of which roughly a quarter consists of students, it is Germany's 51st-largest city. Located about 78 km (48 mi) south of Frank...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Auerstein Dependance?
Request an upper floor room facing the rear garden or courtyard. Rooms on floors 2 or 3 (European numbering, so first floor is ground) tend to be quieter and get afternoon light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Auerstein Dependance?
Avoid rooms at the front of the hotel on floors 1 or 2 (first and second floors above ground) — Dossenheimer Landstraße is a main road with tram and bus traffic, and lower front rooms get the most street noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Auerstein Dependance noisy?
Dossenheimer Landstraße is a major arterial road carrying trams (lines 21, 24), buses, and cars from early morning until late evening. Weekend nights can have traffic noise and occasional revellers from nearby bars. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Auerstein Dependance?
Upper rear rooms overlook the hotel’s garden or neighbouring green spaces, with a glimpse of the Neckar valley hills. Front rooms just face the busy road and opposite apartment blocks.
What are insider tips for staying at Auerstein Dependance?
1. If arriving by car, ask about free or discounted parking — the hotel often has a small car park out back, but spaces are limited. 2. Request a quiet room when booking (not at check-in) — they’ll assign you a rear-facing upper floor if available.
What time is check-in at Auerstein Dependance?
Check-in at Auerstein Dependance is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Auerstein Dependance have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed around 30 Mbps. One device per room, no login or password required after first connection.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Auerstein Dependance?
€5.00 per person per night, collected at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Auerstein Dependance?
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway stand, €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Auerstein Dependance?
Day pass (Tagesticket) for bus/Strassenbahn inside Heidelberg zone: about €6. From Frankfurt Airport, take FlixBus or regional train (RE/IC) to Heidelberg Hbf for around €15–€20 one-way.
When is the best time to visit Heidelberg?
May, June and September give you long daylight, temperatures around 20-25°C and lower crowd density than midsummer. The Neckar meadows stay green rather than brown.
Top Attractions in Heidelberg
💡 Go early morning around 7am before the crowds. The light on the castle from the bridge is best at sunrise. The brass monkey statue near the south end is a local good-luck charm; rub its tail for luck.
💡 Walk across the bridge at 8 am to see the student crews training on the river below. No entry fee to cross or view the gate.
💡 Visit the rooftop terrace (free access via stairs) for a quiet, little-known view over the Old Town and castle. No photos allowed in the reading room.
💡 Entry is free but there are guided tours at 11am and 3pm on weekdays. You can just walk in during opening hours if the hall isn't booked for an event. Check the university noticeboard outside for closures.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the castle. Entry is from the Schlangenweg lane near the Theodor-Heuss-Brücke.
💡 Skip the paid interior tour if you're on a budget. Instead, walk the Philosopher's Path on the opposite bank for a postcard view of the castle and bridge together.
💡 Look for the 'Professors' Row' near the main entrance. The cemetery is quiet and often empty of tourists. Entry is free and maps are available at the gate.
💡 Start from the Linsenteichweg staircase near the Old Bridge. The best photo spot is at the small stone pavilion halfway along, not the main bench. Wear decent shoes—it's a steady climb.