🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany
Rafaela Hotel
📍 Lutherstr. 17, Heidelberg, 69120
Your stay — Rafaela Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rafaela Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the higher floors (4th-6th) are a good choice for a quieter stay, as they are farther away from the street and the service entrance on Lutherstr. 17. Additionally, rooms on the west side of the hotel (facing away from the street) might receive less direct sunlight and noise from pedestrians.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor might be noisier due to the proximity to the street and the service entrance.
Best views
The hotel's orientation on Lutherstr. 17 suggests that rooms on the east side (facing the city) might have a view of the surrounding rooftops and the cityscape.
Quietest floors
floors 4-6
🔊 Noise notes
Pedestrian traffic and possible noise from the nearby service entrance might be a concern for light sleepers.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process, as this is a 3-star hotel and may have limited front desk staff. Request a room with a window for better natural light and ventilation, as some rooms might be smaller and more compact.
- 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 — Rafaela Hotel
free, 500 MB per device, no login required
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on guestroom TVs
15:00-22:00, no early bag-drop, late check-out until 12:00 (€20.00 fee after 12:00)
available at €5.00 per item per day, limited space
step-free access to main entrance, wheelchair accessible rooms available, no structural limitations
on-site parking €20.00 per night, nearest public car park €12.00 per day, no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, mandatory city/tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: €50.00 advance deposit, €100.00 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sankt Anna (322 m · ~4 min walk)
- Synagogue: Neue Synagoge Heidelberg (729 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: EC + Liebenzeller Gemeinde Heidelberg (774 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Kirche am Markt (774 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sofienquartier — 215 m · ~3 min walk
Adenauerplatz — 314 m · ~4 min walk
Deutsches Verpackungsmuseum — 329 m · ~4 min walk
Theater und Orchester Heidelberg — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Märzgasse — 753 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Hof Apotheke — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Nahal Supermarket — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Neuenheim — 499 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks or Sparkasse are best; avoid currency exchange at Heidelberg main station or travel bureaux due to poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay common, though some small cafes still prefer cash.
Round up or add 5–10% in restaurants; tip taxis by rounding up to nearest euro; small change for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a corner bakery or kiosk — around 1.50–2.00 €.
A piece of pizza or a Döner from a takeaway — around 4–5 €.
A main course at a basic Turkish or Italian eatery — about 8–10 €.
Döner, currywurst, and pizza by the slice along Rohrbacher Strasse near the city centre.
Netto, Aldi, and Lidl are common in the 69120 area.
Primark near Bismarckplatz and chain stores like C&A on Hauptstrasse.
A day ticket for Heidelberg’s buses and trams costs €6.40. From Frankfurt Airport, take the regional train (RE 75) for about €15–20 instead of the ICE.
Drink tap water — it’s safe and free; skip bottled water at restaurants.Buy a weekly tram/bus pass if staying more than a few days — much cheaper than single tickets.Eat at the weekday lunch buffet at a university cafeteria (Mensa) for under €5.
Good to know — Heidelberg
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
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 Rafaela Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 94 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Hof Apotheke — 137 m · ~2 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 Rafaela Hotel?
Rooms on the higher floors (4th-6th) are a good choice for a quieter stay, as they are farther away from the street and the service entrance on Lutherstr. 17. Additionally, rooms on the west side of the hotel (facing away from the street) might receive less direct sunlight and noise from pedestrians.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rafaela Hotel?
Rooms on the 1st floor might be noisier due to the proximity to the street and the service entrance.
Is Rafaela Hotel noisy?
Pedestrian traffic and possible noise from the nearby service entrance might be a concern for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Rafaela Hotel?
The hotel's orientation on Lutherstr. 17 suggests that rooms on the east side (facing the city) might have a view of the surrounding rooftops and the cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Rafaela Hotel?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process, as this is a 3-star hotel and may have limited front desk staff. Request a room with a window for better natural light and ventilation, as some rooms might be smaller and more compact.
What time is check-in at Rafaela Hotel?
Check-in at Rafaela Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rafaela Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 500 MB per device, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rafaela Hotel?
€2.00 per person per night, mandatory city/tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Rafaela Hotel?
A piece of pizza or a Döner from a takeaway — around 4–5 €.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rafaela Hotel?
A day ticket for Heidelberg’s buses and trams costs €6.40. From Frankfurt Airport, take the regional train (RE 75) for about €15–20 instead of the ICE.
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.