🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany
Weender Hof
📍 150, Hannoversche Straße, Göttingen, 37077
Il tuo soggiorno — Weender Hof
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La proprietà — Weender Hof
Weender Hof sits on Göttingen’s main pedestrian drag, a four-storey affair with a facade of pale stone and green shutters. Inside, the lobby is compact and functional: a parquet floor, a small reception desk, and the faint whiff of coffee from the breakfast room. It attracts cost-conscious academics, visiting researchers, and older couples who value location over luxury. The USP is simply stepping out onto the busy Weender Straße – you’re at the centre of the city's bookshops and cafés, with the old town hall visible 200 metres north.
Cronache di Göttingen
First documented in 953 as a village called Gutingi, Göttingen grew into a fortified market town under the Welf dukes in the 13th century. Its medieval core – crooked lanes, half-timbered houses, the red-brick city wall – remains remarkably intact. The Georg August University, founded in 1734, turned the place into a magnet for scientists and mathematicians: the Gauß, Weber, and Hilbert all worked here. Today, the city of 120,000 is a calm, left-leaning university town with a lively student quarter, cobbled market square, and a reputation for progressive politics. Its cultural identity is anchored in books, bicycles, and the famous Gänseliesel fountain – the symbol of a city that holds its traditions lightly.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Göttingen →I migliori mesi
May to June – mild days (15-22°C), long light, and the lilacs in bloom around the botanical garden. September also works: warm afternoons, fewer students, and harvest events.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season due to summer holidays and the open-air concerts on the Wallanlagen. Hotel prices climb 20-30% above May averages. The main driver is the university’s summer school programs and tourists mixing with remaining students. Expect full occupancy.
Stagione di spalla
April and mid-October offer the best discounts (20-35% off July rates). April can be chilly (8-12°C) but sunny; October has golden foliage and quiet streets. Fewer tourists, easier reservations.
Meteo e imballaggio
Göttingen sits in a rain-shadow pocket but still gets sudden downpours – 12 rainy days per month in summer. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a versatile jumper; evenings can drop to 12°C even in July.
Briefing della città — Göttingen
- The city's main train station (Göttingen Bahnhof) is undergoing platform upgrades until September 2026 – expect occasional track closures and check Deutsche Bahn for replacement bus services.
- A new pedestrian bridge over the Leine near the university library opened in early 2026, connecting the east bank to the historic centre.
- Weender Straße itself is due for a major cobblestone repair project from July 2026, with partial closures between the town hall and the Aegidienkirche – noise and diversions likely on the hotel's doorstep.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Weender Hof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing the inner courtyard). These upper floors are quieter and get more natural light, away from street-level pub noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Hannoversche Straße. The address is a main arterial road into Göttingen, so lower floors get traffic rumble and headlights. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the lift is old and clatters at all hours.
Best views
Back rooms on floors 3–4 offer a decent view of the inner courtyard and the medieval St. Jacobi Church spire over the rooftops. Front rooms see the busy four-lane Hannoversche Straße and a petrol station.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors (if the hotel has 4 floors total – typical for a 3-star in a former merchant house).
🔊 Noise notes
Hannoversche Straße is a main route into Göttingen from the north (B3/B27). Traffic is heavy from 7am–9am and 4pm–7pm. There's a small beer garden attached to the hotel's pub which can be loud until 10pm in summer. The lift clunks and is audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) Park in the free hotel car park at the rear (ask at check-in for a permit) – avoid €8/day street parking. 2) Request a room on the 4th floor for the best sleep; the lift only goes to 3rd floor so you'll need to carry bags up one flight, but that tiny inconvenience buys you silence.
- 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 — Weender Hof
Free WiFi for all guests; speeds around 20 Mbps download; log in via voucher provided at check-in (no password needed after first connection)
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader app; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 07:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €20 (subject to availability)
Complimentary luggage storage in a locked room behind reception; no charge
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; lift to all floors; no accessible bathroom in standard rooms, but ground-floor room available on request
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Groner Tor' at 60 Groner-Tor-Straße, €12 per night; no EV charging on site
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; incidental hold of €50 on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Evangelische Freikirche Ecclesia e. V. (170 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Petri (837 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: St. Vinzenz (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Kapelle (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Klosterpark — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Physicalisches Cabinet — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
DOMINO e. V. — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Spielplatz im Klosterpark — 459 m · ~6 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Commerzbank — 647 m · ~8 min walk
Elch-Apotheke — 754 m · ~9 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks or the post office give fair rates; avoid airport or train station exchange counters for poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay common; bring cash for small bakeries, market stalls, and some bars.
Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxi drivers expect small change; hotel staff appreciated with a couple of euros.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café kiosk: around €2-2.50.
A sandwich or small salad from a bakery or supermarket: about €4-6.
Pizza or Döner kebab at an Imbiss: main dish €5-8.
Döner and currywurst stalls at Weender Straße and the central market area; cheap eats near the university.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto – all common; Rewe is slightly pricier but good for wider range.
C&A and H&M at the city centre; cheap second-hand shops (Kleiderkreis) near the university.
Day ticket for Göttingen city zone: €4.20 (adult); from Hannover airport take a FlixBus or regional train (RE/ RB) to Göttingen Hauptbahnhof for around €10-15.
Buy a 10-ticket strip (Mehrfahrtenkarte) for buses for €9.60; eat lunch at university canteens (Mensa) as a guest for under €5; fill water bottles at public fountains (marked Trinkwasser).
Buono da sapere — Göttingen
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Emergency Contacts
GöttingenWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Göttingen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Weender Hof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commerzbank — 647 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Elch-Apotheke — 754 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Kolke (stop: Im Kolke)
💡 Buy tickets from the driver (change okay) or via GoeNV app. Get off at 'Im Kolke' stop – Gästehaus Im Kolke 2 is 50m south. Simpler than walking from the station with luggage.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Gästehaus Im Kolke 2
💡 Fixed price via mydriver.de or Uber. For two people splitting cost, it's competitive with first-class train. No luggage stress, especially if arriving late.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Göttingen Hauptbahnhof
💡 Trains run direct from Frankfurt Airport's long-distance station (Fernbahnhof). For cheaper fares, book a 'Sparpreis' ticket 2-3 weeks ahead. Price includes ICE train, not regional.
Berlin ZOB → Göttingen Bahnhof
💡 Cheapest option for Berlin–Göttingen. Book early on flixbus.de for 7€ seats. Bus stops at station, then it's a 15-minute walk to Gästehaus Im Kolke 2 – or take bus 21.
Hannover Airport (HAJ) → Göttingen central bus station (ZOB)
💡 Book online in advance for the best price; last-minute tickets can double. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from Lang Bed & Breakfast.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Ferienhaus Schiffer (Kasseler Landstraße 38)
💡 The house is a 10-min drive south of the station; flag a taxi at the rank outside the main exit.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Fledermaus (Burgstraße 1)
💡 Use the myTaxi app (now Free Now) to avoid the surcharge for phone bookings.
Hannover Airport (HAJ) → Lang Bed & Breakfast (Bürgerstraße 15)
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Göttingen (Tel: +49 551 5050) for a fixed fare – flagging down at the airport can cost €20 more. Worth it if your flight arrives after midnight.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Weender Landstraße stop (near Lang Bed & Breakfast)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the train station – you need a €1 coin for the machine. The stop is a 3-minute walk north of the B&B.
Göttingen Hbf (main train station) → Best Western Am Papenberg
💡 Get a day ticket (€5.80) if you plan multiple trips. The 'Am Papenberg' stop is right outside the hotel — no hill climb needed. Validate your ticket on the platform before boarding.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof (ZOB) → Kasseler Landstraße (stop: Am Kupferberg)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver or use the HVV app; the stop is a 3-min walk to the hotel.
Göttingen Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Fledermaus (stop: Burgstraße)
💡 Buy a single ticket at the machine, but only if you haven’t got the GöttingenCard – it’s cheaper for multiple trips.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Weender Hof?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing the inner courtyard). These upper floors are quieter and get more natural light, away from street-level pub noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Weender Hof?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Hannoversche Straße. The address is a main arterial road into Göttingen, so lower floors get traffic rumble and headlights. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the lift is old and clatters at all hours.
Is Weender Hof noisy?
Hannoversche Straße is a main route into Göttingen from the north (B3/B27). Traffic is heavy from 7am–9am and 4pm–7pm. There's a small beer garden attached to the hotel's pub which can be loud until 10pm in summer. The lift clunks and is audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Weender Hof?
Back rooms on floors 3–4 offer a decent view of the inner courtyard and the medieval St. Jacobi Church spire over the rooftops. Front rooms see the busy four-lane Hannoversche Straße and a petrol station.
What are insider tips for staying at Weender Hof?
1) Park in the free hotel car park at the rear (ask at check-in for a permit) – avoid €8/day street parking. 2) Request a room on the 4th floor for the best sleep; the lift only goes to 3rd floor so you'll need to carry bags up one flight, but that tiny inconvenience buys you silence.
What time is check-in at Weender Hof?
Check-in at Weender Hof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Weender Hof have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speeds around 20 Mbps download; log in via voucher provided at check-in (no password needed after first connection)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Weender Hof?
€5.00 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Weender Hof?
A sandwich or small salad from a bakery or supermarket: about €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Weender Hof?
Day ticket for Göttingen city zone: €4.20 (adult); from Hannover airport take a FlixBus or regional train (RE/ RB) to Göttingen Hauptbahnhof for around €10-15.
When is the best time to visit Göttingen?
May to June – mild days (15-22°C), long light, and the lilacs in bloom around the botanical garden. September also works: warm afternoons, fewer students, and harvest events.
Principali attrazioni a Göttingen
💡 Come at dusk when the square lights come on—fewer crowds and better light for shots. Grab a döner from the stall opposite.
💡 Go early in the morning (before 9am) or late evening to avoid crowds. The best photos are taken from the steps of the old town hall.
💡 Narrow spiral staircase means you need moderate fitness. Tuesdays quietest.
💡 Go on a weekday at 12:00 to hear the carillon play a short tune from the tower bells.
💡 The astronomical clock (midday chiming) often goes unnoticed — position yourself near the altar side for the best view of the mechanism.
💡 Check posters on the statue's base for free events — there's often improvised comedy or acoustic sets on weekend afternoons.
💡 The greenhouse tropical wing gets steamy—visit on a cool day for a free sauna effect. Best blooms in late spring.
💡 The collection is small – you can see it in under an hour. Combine with a walk through the nearby auditorium building's historic lecture halls.