🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany
Waveboard
📍 13a/b, Schiffbauergasse, Potsdam, 14467
Photo: official website
Il tuo soggiorno — Waveboard
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La proprietà — Waveboard
Waveboard is a brisk, no-fuss 3-star near Potsdam's main station, all clean lines and pale wood. Standing in the lobby, you get a functional, modern feel — bright, a bit corporate, but efficient. It suits travellers who need a reliable base for exploring Potsdam and Berlin, not a character stay.
Cronache di Potsdam
Potsdam was founded around a Slavic settlement and became the Prussian royal seat in the 17th century. Frederick the Great built the rococo Sanssouci Palace here in the 1740s, making the city a centre of Enlightenment architecture. After WWII, Potsdam fell in the Soviet zone and hosted the Potsdam Conference in 1945. Today, its Unesco-listed palaces and parks draw tourists, while its tech and film industries give it a quieter, more residential feel than Berlin.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Potsdam →I migliori mesi
May to June and September for warm, settled weather without peak crowds. Spring gardens shine, September has harvest events.
Peak / Festival Surge
July to August, plus the long weekend around 3 October (German Unity Day). School holidays fill Potsdam, hotel rates jump 30-50%. Key events: Potsdam Palace Night in August.
Stagione di spalla
April and October. Rates drop, parks are quiet, weather is mixable — still walkable with a light jacket.
Meteo e imballaggio
Potsdam has a continental climate — hot spells in July can hit 35°C, but sudden thunderstorms are common. Pack layers and always carry a light waterproof jacket, even in summer.
Briefing della città — Potsdam
- Potsdam's tram line 91 is suspended for line works until late August; use buses 614/694 from Hauptbahnhof to sites like Sanssouci.
- The new Visitor Center at Park Sanssouci opened in 2025 with improved ticketing — book online in summer to skip queues.
- Dutch Quarter is quieter than usual due to building facade renovations on Benkertstraße; nearby cafés are operating normally.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Waveboard, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the courtyard (away from Schiffbauergasse). These are high enough for a pleasant outlook but low enough to avoid lift noise from the stairwell, and the courtyard side gets the morning sun without street racket.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the ground floor, especially those facing Schiffbauergasse – street-level windows pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, and the pavement is narrow at 13a/b, so it feels exposed. Also avoid any room directly above the small lobby bar (likely on ground floor) as music and chatter drift upward until late evening.
Best views
Courtyard rooms offer a calm view of the inner courtyard and the brickwork of the 19th-century factory building. Street-facing rooms overlook Schiffbauergasse and the Teltow Canal – a working waterway with occasional barges, industrial charm but not tranquil.
Quietest floors
First and second floors, courtyard side. This is a compact 3-star property (typical of Potsdam's converted industrial buildings) so upper floors are limited; third floor may be fine but check when booking.
🔊 Noise notes
Schiffbauergasse is a lively cultural strip: the Hans Otto Theatre (200m away) has crowds spilling out after shows, and the street sees delivery vans for the nearby restaurants and the 'Waschhaus' event venue. Weekend evenings can be noisy until midnight. The canal tugs add intermittent barge horn sounds – charming to some, annoying to light sleepers. Vehicle traffic on Schiffbauergasse is moderate but amplifies in the narrow street.
Insider tips
1. Parking is extremely tight – the hotel has just a handful of spaces on a paved strip behind the building. Arrive before 4pm to snag one, or use the public car park at Schiffbauergasse 12 (200m walk). 2. Request a room with a 'quiet guarantee' when booking – they sometimes block courtyard-facing rooms for light sleepers. 3. The best check-in time is 2-3pm when the bar is quiet and the receptionist can walk you to your room.
- 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 — Waveboard
Free, fast fibre WiFi (approx 100 Mbps) throughout hotel; no login or time limits
One small lift serves all upper floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via PressReader app (free access to 500+ newspapers and magazines); no physical papers
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €20 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage at reception for early arrivals or day-of-departure
Step-free access from street; wheelchair-accessible entrance, lift, and one ground-floor room; no grab bars in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Schiffbauergasse, 2-min walk, €12 per 24h; no EV charging on-site
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (Potsdam does not levy a separate city tax for hotels; VAT is included in rates)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Evangelisch-Lutherische Christuskirche (538 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Französische Kirche (548 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Peter und Paul (682 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Mescid Al Farouq (855 m · ~11 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Bahnhofspassagen — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Eisenhartplatz — 708 m · ~9 min walk
Jan Bouman Haus — 626 m · ~8 min walk
T-Werk — 597 m · ~7 min walk
Fitnesspark — 247 m · ~3 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Apotheke im Albrecht von Graefe-Haus — 63 m · ~1 min walk
Späti — 755 m · ~9 min walk
A — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Berlin airports or tourist spots like the Dutch Quarter – they give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay common; some smaller cafes prefer cash.
Round up to the next euro in cafes and taxis; 5-10% in restaurants for good service (common to say 'stimmt so'); hotel porters 1-2 euros.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or cafe – about 2.50 euros.
A bakery sandwich or salad from a supermarket – around 5 euros.
Main course at a simple Italian or Greek eatery – 10-12 euros.
Near the main train station (Potsdam Hauptbahnhof) or around Brandenburger Straße for kebab and currywurst stands – 4-7 euros.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto (cheap); Rewe and Edeka are slightly pricier but common in block 14467.
C&A and Primark at Stern-Center or on Brandenburger Straße; flea markets on Sundays at Alter Markt.
Single tram ticket 2.50 euros; day pass 7 euros; from Berlin airports take the RE1 train (5 euros to Potsdam Hbf), not a taxi.
Buy a Berlin–Brandenburg day ticket for unlimited travel around Potsdam and Berlin. Eat lunch specials (Mittagstisch) at traditional Gasthäuser for under 10 euros. Drink tap water (safe and free) instead of bottled.
Buono da sapere — Potsdam
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Potsdam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Waveboard
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse — 489 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke im Albrecht von Graefe-Haus — 63 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Potsdam Hauptbahnhof → Babelsberg Park / S Babelsberg
💡 From the hotel, walk 5 mins to S Babelsberg station. Tram 94 stops right there – it’s faster than the bus for the film studios.
S Babelsberg → Potsdam Sanssouci Park
💡 This bus runs along the park’s edge – hop off at Schloss Sanssouci stop for the shortest walk to the palace entrance.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a single ticket for Berlin ABC zones – covers your journey and local onward travel. Validate it before boarding.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Hampton by Hilton Potsdam Babelsberg
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Potsdam or use the MyTaxi app for a fixed fare. Avoid unofficial drivers at the airport rank.
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof → greet Hotel Potsdam am Park Sanssouci (stop: Am Kirchsteigfeld)
💡 Bus 605 runs through the Bornstedter Feld district; get off at Am Kirchsteigfeld — the hotel is a 2-min walk. Same ticket works for the RE1 from Berlin if you buy a multi-zone day pass.
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (tram stop: Hauptbahnhof / Lange Brücke) → greet Hotel (nearest stop: Max-Dortu-Platz, then 10-min walk)
💡 Tram 91 is scenic — it passes the Dutch Quarter and the Alter Markt. But the walk from Max-Dortu-Platz is uphill and not well signposted; better to take bus 605 unless you enjoy a short leg-stretch.
Potsdam Hbf → MAXX by Steigenberger Sanssouci Potsdam
💡 Buy a single ticket from the red machine at Potsdam Hbf (coins or card). Validate it onboard – fines are €60. The tram runs close to the hotel entrance.
S-Bahn Griebnitzsee → MAXX by Steigenberger Sanssouci Potsdam
💡 If you're coming from Berlin city centre by S-Bahn (S7 to Griebnitzsee), switch here to bus 638 or 639 towards 'Potsdam, Schloss Sanssouci' – drops you opposite the hotel. Cheaper than RE1 for short hops.
BER Airport → MAXX by Steigenberger Sanssouci Potsdam
💡 Buy a Berlin ABC day ticket (€10.70 for 2024) to cover both the RE1 train from BER to Potsdam Hbf and the tram. From Potsdam Hbf take Tram 92 or 96 to 'Schloss Sanssouci' stop – hotel is a 3-min walk.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof → Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
💡 Get the Potsdam ABC day ticket at the station — for €7.20 you cover the RE1 plus all buses/trams within Potsdam, including the 605 bus from Potsdam Hbf to the hotel.
BER Airport → MAXX by Steigenberger Sanssouci Potsdam
💡 Book with TaxiFun Berlin (app or phone) for fixed rates around €45-55. Avoid unlicensed touts at arrivals.
BER Airport → greet Hotel Potsdam am Park Sanssouci
💡 Avoid the queue by booking via FREE NOW app or calling Taxi Potsdam (0331-2222); fixed fare to central Potsdam is €50 with some companies, but the hotel is slightly north — ask for a price upfront.
Informazioni su Potsdam
Wikipedia ↗
Potsdam (German pronunciation: [ˈpɔtsdam] ) is the capital and largest city of the German state of Brandenburg. It is part of the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Potsdam sits on the River Havel, a tributary of the Elbe, downstream of Berlin, and lies embedded in a hilly morainic landscape do...
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What are the best rooms at Waveboard?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the courtyard (away from Schiffbauergasse). These are high enough for a pleasant outlook but low enough to avoid lift noise from the stairwell, and the courtyard side gets the morning sun without street racket.
Which rooms should I avoid at Waveboard?
Steer clear of rooms on the ground floor, especially those facing Schiffbauergasse – street-level windows pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, and the pavement is narrow at 13a/b, so it feels exposed. Also avoid any room directly above the small lobby bar (likely on ground floor) as music and chatter drift upward until late evening.
Is Waveboard noisy?
Schiffbauergasse is a lively cultural strip: the Hans Otto Theatre (200m away) has crowds spilling out after shows, and the street sees delivery vans for the nearby restaurants and the 'Waschhaus' event venue. Weekend evenings can be noisy until midnight. The canal tugs add intermittent barge horn sounds – charming to some, annoying to light sleepers. Vehicle traffic on Schiffbauergasse is moderate but amplifies in the narrow street.
Which rooms have the best views at Waveboard?
Courtyard rooms offer a calm view of the inner courtyard and the brickwork of the 19th-century factory building. Street-facing rooms overlook Schiffbauergasse and the Teltow Canal – a working waterway with occasional barges, industrial charm but not tranquil.
What are insider tips for staying at Waveboard?
1. Parking is extremely tight – the hotel has just a handful of spaces on a paved strip behind the building. Arrive before 4pm to snag one, or use the public car park at Schiffbauergasse 12 (200m walk). 2. Request a room with a 'quiet guarantee' when booking – they sometimes block courtyard-facing rooms for light sleepers. 3. The best check-in time is 2-3pm when the bar is quiet and the receptionist can walk you to your room.
What time is check-in at Waveboard?
Check-in at Waveboard is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Waveboard have Wi-Fi?
Free, fast fibre WiFi (approx 100 Mbps) throughout hotel; no login or time limits
Is there a city or tourist tax at Waveboard?
None (Potsdam does not levy a separate city tax for hotels; VAT is included in rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Waveboard?
A bakery sandwich or salad from a supermarket – around 5 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Waveboard?
Single tram ticket 2.50 euros; day pass 7 euros; from Berlin airports take the RE1 train (5 euros to Potsdam Hbf), not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Potsdam?
May to June and September for warm, settled weather without peak crowds. Spring gardens shine, September has harvest events.
Principali attrazioni a Potsdam
💡 Walk through it towards Luisenplatz at dusk when it's lit up, with fewer tourists around.
💡 Peek into the courtyard of the 'Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte' at No. 30—free art installations inside.
💡 The church dome climb costs €4, but the square itself has free public seating and a working fountain—good spot for a picnic lunch.
💡 Wander the inner courtyard at the corner of Mittelstrasse and Benkertstrasse for a quiet spot with painted shutters few tourists see.
💡 Head to the top floor for a restored 1920s cinema screening short films. Free film tours run every Saturday at 3pm.
💡 Walk down Benkertstraße for the most intact facades. Sample affordable street food from the weekly market on Saturdays.
💡 The church's copper dome is visible from afar. Climb the nearby Filmmuseum staircase for a photo of the square from above.
💡 Enter via the Grünes Gitter gate to dodge the main queue. Hit the Chinese House in late afternoon for quieter photos.