🇩🇪 Hürth, Germany
Breitenbacher Hof
📍 62-64, Raiffeisenstraße, Hürth, 50354
Photo: official website
Your stay — Breitenbacher Hof
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The Property — Breitenbacher Hof
The Breitenbacher Hof is a modest, family-run 3-star hotel in a quiet residential street of Hürth. Its lobby feels like a clean, no-fuss German guesthouse — wood-paneled reception, a rack of local brochures, and the smell of coffee from a small breakfast room. The USP is location: ten minutes' walk from Hürth station (direct trains to central Cologne in 20 minutes) and free on-site parking, which is rare in this part of the Rhineland. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want a reliable base for exploring Cologne without paying city-centre prices.
Chronicles of Hürth
Hürth grew from scattered medieval farming villages along the old Roman road from Cologne to Trier, first documented in the 9th century as 'Huroth.' The town boomed in the 19th century with lignite mining and chemical plants (still visible in the sprawling RWE mining zone to the west). Post-war rebuilding erased most pre-1900 architecture, but the 12th-century St. Catherine's Chapel survives in the Alt-Hürth quarter. Today it's a commuter suburb of Cologne, known for its green belts, the Hürth Park shopping centre, and the annual Hürther City Festival in August.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hürth guide →Best months
May, June, September. Warm days (18-25°C), plenty of sunshine, and the Cologne beer gardens are fully open but without July-August crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August, plus December (Cologne Christmas markets). Hotel prices double or triple in December; July sees a flood of tourists for Cologne's summer festivals (e.g., Cologne Pride in early July). The hotel's basic rooms stay reasonably priced compared to city-centre 3-stars, but book weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April, October. Daytime highs 12-16°C, cheaper rates (30-40% below peak), and fewer sightseers. October risks rain; bring a waterproof.
Weather & packing
The Rhineland sits in a rain shadow from the Eifel hills but still gets sudden, sharp showers. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket even in 'dry' months.
Live City Briefing — Hürth
- Cologne's new S-Bahn line S19 directly links Hürth station to Cologne/Bonn Airport every 20 minutes – a smoother journey for fly-in visitors.
- The Hürth Park shopping centre completed a major refurbishment in 2025, adding a Lidl and a sit-down bakery; it's a 10-minute bus ride (line 978) from the hotel.
- As of mid-2026, the A1 motorway junction at Hürth is undergoing bridge repairs, with evening lane closures – listen for moderate construction noise if facing the street.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Breitenbacher Hof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on higher floors (4-5) are recommended, as they are less likely to be disturbed by street noise from Raiffeisenstraße, a relatively busy street for Hürth. Consider requesting a room on the 4th or 5th floor.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift (elevator) on the lower floors (1-2) might experience some noise from guests and staff moving around, but the main source of noise will be from the street.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Raiffeisenstraße does not offer any exceptional views, as the surrounding area is largely residential and commercial. However, guests on higher floors may have a view of the surrounding rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are likely to be the quietest, as they are not directly adjacent to the street and are not near the lift or service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Raiffeisenstraße is a busy street with moderate traffic, but it is not a major highway. The noise from the street will be more noticeable in rooms on the lower floors. The hotel's location in a residential area means that the surroundings are generally quiet, but there may be some noise from nearby businesses and residential areas.
Insider tips
When checking in, arrive early to secure a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay. Consider requesting a room with a balcony or a larger window to make the most of the available natural light and air circulation.
- 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 — Breitenbacher Hof
free for guests, up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, but some historic rooms are only accessible via stairs
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical newspapers available in the lobby
2 pm to 10 pm, early bag-drop available from 12 pm, €20 late check-out fee after 12 pm on weekends, €30 after 2 pm on weekdays
available at €5 per bag, per 24 hours
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance and rooms, some historic sections may have structural limitations
on-site parking available for €10 per night, nearest public car park at Raiffeisenstraße 50, €5 per hour, EV charging not available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.80 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit and incidental card hold of €200 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Martinus Kirche (740 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St. Johannes Baptist (935 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Fachmarktzentrum Hürther-Bogen — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Naherholungsgebiet Hürtherberg — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 51 m · ~1 min walk
Linden-Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Fischenich — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Cologne Bonn Airport or tourist spots in the city centre—they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro) are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common—cash is still needed for smaller bakeries, some market stalls, or taxis.
Round up to the nearest euro in restaurants (5-10% for good service is fine), tip taxi drivers rounding up to the next euro, and give hotel cleaners €1-2 per night left in the room.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or kiosk: around €2.00.
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a bakery: around €5-7.
An affordable main course (pizza, pasta, or a German schnitzel) at a casual eatery: around €10-14.
Not a major street-food area; best cheap eats are at bakery chains (for sandwiches, pasties) or the weekly market in Hürth town centre on Saturdays.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget chains; Rewe is a mid-priced option that's also common here.
No notable budget clothing shopping in Hürth itself—head to Cologne city centre for H&M, C&A, or Primark.
A single bus or tram ticket within VRS system (zone 1b) costs about €3.00; a day ticket for the entire area is around €8.50. From Cologne Bonn Airport, take S-Bahn lines S13/S19 to Hürth (about €5 for a single ticket)—cheaper than the airport express or taxis.
Buy a VRS day ticket for unlimited bus, tram, and train travel in the region (around €8.50); bring a reusable water bottle—tap water is safe and free; avoid eating in the city centre tourist strips—head to local bakeries or weekly markets for cheaper, fresher food.
Good to know — Hürth
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Emergency Contacts
HürthFor non-urgent police matters in Hürth, dial 02233 520. The local hospital is St. Elisabeth Krankenhaus, at Elisabeth-von-Thüringen-Straße 15, 50354 Hürth. For poison control, call 0221 287 45200.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hürth, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Breitenbacher Hof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 51 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Linden-Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hürth, Gleuel center (near Gleuel Inn) → Hürth, Rathaus (town hall / rail link)
💡 Use KVB's app to buy a single ticket – cash only on the bus. Get off at Hürth Rathaus for tram 18 to Cologne city centre.
Hürth-Kalscheuren station → Cologne Hauptbahnhof (central station)
💡 From Gleuel Inn, take bus 978 to Hürth Rathaus, then tram 18 to Kalscheuren (10 min). Avoid the S-Bahn if you're heading to Cologne's trade fair – take tram 18 direct instead.
Hürth, Gleuel stop (near hotel) → Cologne Neumarkt / Barbarossaplatz
💡 Buy a 4-trip ticket (6.20 EUR) if you'll use it twice – cheaper than singles. Avoid the rear carriages after 10 pm; stay in the driver's carriage for safety.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Gleuel Inn Hotel & Apartments, Hürth
💡 Pre-book via mytaxi or FreeNow app for a fixed price – rush hour traffic on A1 can double the trip time.
About Hürth
Wikipedia ↗
Hürth (German pronunciation: [hʏʁt] ) is a town in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Hürth shares borders with the city of Cologne and is about 6 km to the southwest of Cologne city centre, at the northeastern slope of the natural preserve Kottenforst-Ville. The town consists of...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Breitenbacher Hof?
Rooms on higher floors (4-5) are recommended, as they are less likely to be disturbed by street noise from Raiffeisenstraße, a relatively busy street for Hürth. Consider requesting a room on the 4th or 5th floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Breitenbacher Hof?
Rooms near the lift (elevator) on the lower floors (1-2) might experience some noise from guests and staff moving around, but the main source of noise will be from the street.
Is Breitenbacher Hof noisy?
Raiffeisenstraße is a busy street with moderate traffic, but it is not a major highway. The noise from the street will be more noticeable in rooms on the lower floors. The hotel's location in a residential area means that the surroundings are generally quiet, but there may be some noise from nearby businesses and residential areas.
Which rooms have the best views at Breitenbacher Hof?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Raiffeisenstraße does not offer any exceptional views, as the surrounding area is largely residential and commercial. However, guests on higher floors may have a view of the surrounding rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Breitenbacher Hof?
When checking in, arrive early to secure a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay. Consider requesting a room with a balcony or a larger window to make the most of the available natural light and air circulation.
What time is check-in at Breitenbacher Hof?
Check-in at Breitenbacher Hof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Breitenbacher Hof have Wi-Fi?
free for guests, up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Breitenbacher Hof?
€2.80 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Breitenbacher Hof?
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a bakery: around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Breitenbacher Hof?
A single bus or tram ticket within VRS system (zone 1b) costs about €3.00; a day ticket for the entire area is around €8.50. From Cologne Bonn Airport, take S-Bahn lines S13/S19 to Hürth (about €5 for a single ticket)—cheaper than the airport express or taxis.
When is the best time to visit Hürth?
May, June, September. Warm days (18-25°C), plenty of sunshine, and the Cologne beer gardens are fully open but without July-August crowds.
Top Attractions in Hürth
💡 Ask at the parish office (next door, open Tu–Th 10–12) if you can see the crypt – it’s usually unlocked on request and contains medieval wall paintings.
💡 Grab a coffee from the kiosk near the pond (€2 for a filter) and walk the perimeter path – it takes about 20 minutes and has good views of the old water tower.
💡 Visit on a weekday afternoon when the upstairs gallery is quiet and you can talk to the staff about upcoming free workshops.
💡 Bring a book or a notebook – the benches under the large oak near the entrance are perfect for a quiet read. Parking is free along Hermann-Löns-Straße.
💡 Come at 14:00 – the morning school groups leave, and it’s quieter. Pack a picnic and a ball, as there are free volleyball nets along the shore.