🇩🇪 Dortmund, Germany
Ringhotel Drees
📍 107, Hohe Straße, Dortmund, 44139
Photo: official website
Il tuo soggiorno — Ringhotel Drees
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La proprietà — Ringhotel Drees
Ringhotel Drees sits in Dortmund's quiet suburb of Syburg, a half-timbered building with a modern extension that feels like a country inn run by a family who have been doing this for decades. The lobby mixes dark wood, fresh flowers and a huge fireplace, with a small bar off to the side where locals stop in for a beer. It suits travellers who want a calm base with a proper restaurant (the steak is good) and don't mind being 15 minutes from the city centre. The USP is the attached indoor pool and sauna area — rare in a 4-star place this size.
Cronache di Dortmund
Dortmund was first mentioned in 882, grew into a major Hansa trading city in the 13th century and later became the industrial heart of the Ruhr, producing steel and beer. After the war, the city rebuilt with broad streets and functional architecture, but the old town's medieval core (Reinoldikirche, the stone houses near it) still survives. Since the 1980s Dortmund has shifted to services, tech and culture, with the Phoenix See lake development on a former steelworks site. Contemporary Dortmund is young (lots of students), green along the Emscher River, and proud of its football club, BVB.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Dortmund →I migliori mesi
May, June and September — mild temperatures (18-22°C), long daylight, city parks in bloom and fewer tourists than July.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak for German summer holidays; August also brings the city's massive 'Dortmunder August' street festival and BVB home matches. Hotel prices across town rise 40-50%, and weekends can sell out months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and October offer the best budget deals — April can be wet but quiet, October has autumn colour and the Dortmund Oktoberfest at the fairground, which doesn't spike city-centre hotel rates much.
Meteo e imballaggio
July in Dortmund averages 22°C but rain is frequent — three days of the month will see a downpour. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood (not just an umbrella) and comfortable walking shoes that you don't mind getting wet.
Briefing della città — Dortmund
- Construction on the U-Bahn line extension is ongoing near the main station — expect minor delays on U41 and U45 routes through summer 2026.
- The new 'Phoenix des Lumières' digital art centre (housed in a former gasometer) is open year-round; best to pre-book weekend slots during July.
- BVB's pre-season friendlies start early July; home games at Signal Iduna Park cause major traffic jams around the B54 arterial road, so avoid driving near the stadium on match days.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ringhotel Drees, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (rear side of the hotel). These floors sit above street-level distraction and the courtyard blocks road noise from Hohe Straße, offering a noticeably quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or restaurant; noise from check-in traffic and breakfast service carries up. Also skip rooms at the front of the hotel on floors 1–2 facing Hohe Straße—this is a main road with tram and delivery truck noise.
Best views
Front-facing upper floors (4th–5th) give a glimpse over the street and nearby allotment gardens eastwards, decent for a city view. But the rear courtyard view is more private and peaceful, not spectacular but solidly pleasant.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are consistently quietest, away from street and ground-floor bustle. The top floor (likely 5th or 6th) may also be calm but check for lift machinery hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Hohe Straße is a main Dortmund artery—trams rumble past from 5am to midnight. The hotel's restaurant and bar on the ground floor generate chatter and kitchen clatter until late. There's also a side service entrance (likely for deliveries) near the lobby, audible on the 1st–2nd floor west side in early morning.
Insider tips
1. Parking is tight at Ringhotel Drees—book a space when you reserve, or use the public parking garage ‚Parkhaus Hohe Straße‘ a 2-minute walk north. 2. Request a room with a balcony on the courtyard side (if available); they're rare but worth it for fresh air without street noise.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Ringhotel Drees
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (50 Mbps) available for €5 per 24 hours, no login constraints
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader; no physical papers delivered
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out available until 14:00 for €25
Free storage at reception on day of check-in and check-out
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; wheelchair-accessible WC on ground floor; no accessible rooms available
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Hohe Straße' (60 m walk) costs €15 per night; no EV charging on property
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: City tax €4.50 per person per night (mandatory for leisure stays, business travellers exempt with proof)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold per stay placed on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Sankt-Nicolai-Kirche (882 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Adventgemeinde Dortmund (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Thier-Galerie Dortmund — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Rosenterrassen — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Borusseum — 361 m · ~5 min walk
Fletch Bizzel — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Spielplatz Tennisclub — 976 m · ~12 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Euronet — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Westfalen Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Stadion — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM withdrawals with a debit card for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Dortmund Airport or major train stations as they add fees and poor rates.
Contactless debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted nearly everywhere, including small shops and cafés; mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works in most terminals.
Rounding up to the next euro or adding 5–10% in restaurants is common but not mandatory; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or a small espresso from a bakery/café: around €2–2.50.
A Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway stand: around €5–6.
A main course at a budget-friendly local restaurant (e.g., Schnitzel mit Pommes): around €10–13.
Döner, currywurst, and pizza slices sold at kebab shops and Imbiss stands; the area around Brackel and Schüren has several cheap-eats options.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget supermarket chains in this area.
Affordable high-street shopping at Dortmund city centre (Westenhellweg, Kampstraße) and at C&A, H&M, or TK Maxx; no specific local market for clothes in 44139.
A single ticket (Einzelfahrschein) costs around €3.00; a day ticket (TagesTicket) for Dortmund city zone is about €6.80. From Dortmund Airport, take bus 490 to Holzwickede station then a train to Dortmund Hbf for around €5 total.
Buy a day ticket if making more than two trips by tram/bus. Shop groceries at Aldi/Lidl rather than small corner shops. Eat lunch at a bakery (e.g., savoury pastry + drink for under €4).
Buono da sapere — Dortmund
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dortmund, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ringhotel Drees
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 166 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Westfalen Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Dortmund Hbf (then walk or tram to Hotel Union)
💡 This bus is slower than the train but runs directly to the station. Valid on the same ticket as local trams.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Hotel Union, Dortmund
💡 Flat rate around €25–30. Pay cash to avoid card surcharges. For early flights, confirm the driver will wait at arrivals.
Dortmund Hbf → Hotel Union (nearest stop: Kampstraße)
💡 Use the ‚Deutsche Bahn‘ app for single tickets. Tram stop Kampstraße is one block west of the hotel – look for the red sign.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Dortmund Hbf (then short walk to Hotel Union)
💡 Buy a combo ticket at the airport kiosk – saves fumbling for change. Hotel Union is a 7-min walk from the station's east exit.
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Ambiente (Kampstrasse stop)
💡 Best for getting from the hotel to the city centre and back. The Kampstrasse stop is 100 metres from the hotel entrance. Validate your ticket before boarding — plain-clothes inspectors hand out heavy fines.
Dortmund Hbf (main station) → Days Inn Dortmund (Kampstr. stop)
💡 If you arrive by train at Hbf, don’t walk – take the U42 tram two stops to Kampstr. The Days Inn is 3 minutes from there.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Days Inn Dortmund
💡 Flat rate to city centre is about €25. Use the free call button at the taxi rank outside arrivals; card is accepted but cash preferred.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Hotel Ambiente (Kampstrasse)
💡 You can pre-book via Taxi Dortmund app. If arriving late, the flat rate to the city centre is around €30. Drivers rarely take cards, so carry cash.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Hotel Ambiente (Dortmund Hbf, then walk 5 mins)
💡 Use the ticket machine at the airport station. Validate your ticket before boarding. The walk from Hauptbahnhof to Hotel Ambiente is flat and takes you past the Reinoldikirche.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Hotel Ambiente (via S-Bahn at Dortmund-Scharnhorst)
💡 This is the cheapest option but involves a change at Scharnhorst station. From there, take the S-Bahn to Hbf. The bus stop is directly outside arrivals. Buy a day ticket for €6.50 if you plan more travel.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Days Inn Dortmund
💡 Bus 490 runs direct from the airport to Kampstr. stop, which is a 5-min walk from Days Inn. Cheaper than train but slower in traffic.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Days Inn Dortmund (near Kampstr./Hbf)
💡 Take the free SkyTrain people mover from the terminal to Holzwickede station, then catch any RE regional train to Dortmund Hbf. From Hbf it’s a 10-min walk to the hotel.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Ringhotel Drees?
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (rear side of the hotel). These floors sit above street-level distraction and the courtyard blocks road noise from Hohe Straße, offering a noticeably quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ringhotel Drees?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or restaurant; noise from check-in traffic and breakfast service carries up. Also skip rooms at the front of the hotel on floors 1–2 facing Hohe Straße—this is a main road with tram and delivery truck noise.
Is Ringhotel Drees noisy?
Hohe Straße is a main Dortmund artery—trams rumble past from 5am to midnight. The hotel's restaurant and bar on the ground floor generate chatter and kitchen clatter until late. There's also a side service entrance (likely for deliveries) near the lobby, audible on the 1st–2nd floor west side in early morning.
Which rooms have the best views at Ringhotel Drees?
Front-facing upper floors (4th–5th) give a glimpse over the street and nearby allotment gardens eastwards, decent for a city view. But the rear courtyard view is more private and peaceful, not spectacular but solidly pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at Ringhotel Drees?
1. Parking is tight at Ringhotel Drees—book a space when you reserve, or use the public parking garage ‚Parkhaus Hohe Straße‘ a 2-minute walk north. 2. Request a room with a balcony on the courtyard side (if available); they're rare but worth it for fresh air without street noise.
What time is check-in at Ringhotel Drees?
Check-in at Ringhotel Drees is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ringhotel Drees have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (50 Mbps) available for €5 per 24 hours, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ringhotel Drees?
City tax €4.50 per person per night (mandatory for leisure stays, business travellers exempt with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ringhotel Drees?
A Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway stand: around €5–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ringhotel Drees?
A single ticket (Einzelfahrschein) costs around €3.00; a day ticket (TagesTicket) for Dortmund city zone is about €6.80. From Dortmund Airport, take bus 490 to Holzwickede station then a train to Dortmund Hbf for around €5 total.
When is the best time to visit Dortmund?
May, June and September — mild temperatures (18-22°C), long daylight, city parks in bloom and fewer tourists than July.
Principali attrazioni a Dortmund
💡 Come early evening for the best atmosphere without paying for a drink. The square is especially lively during Saturday market.
💡 Start at the Reinoldikirche and follow the signs towards the Wallring — there's a small free observation point near the Markt where you can see the old gate structure. Best visited during a quiet weekday.
💡 Look for the brass plaques in the pavement marking the original wall line — kids enjoy spotting them.
💡 Start at the Alte Markt square and follow the 'Stadtmauer-Rundgang' markers — the full loop takes 30 minutes and passes three tower ruins you might otherwise miss. Free printed guide available at the tourist office.
💡 Climb the 313 steps to the top on a clear day — best free panorama of the city, and there's a small exhibition on church history halfway up.
💡 Climb the 200+ steps to the top for a clear view; it's steep but worth it. Quietest before 10am.
💡 Free to walk around; the Christmas market here in December is a big draw. Grab a currywurst from a stall—it's cheap and local.
💡 Visit around 12:30 on weekdays to hear the carillon concert — 49 bells chime live. The crypt often hosts free art installations changing monthly.