🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany
Hotel Burgfeld
📍 2, Burgfeldstraße, Kassel, 34131
Your stay — Hotel Burgfeld
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The Property — Hotel Burgfeld
Hotel Burgfeld is a quiet, family-run 3-star on a leafy residential street near the Bergpark. The lobby feels like a 1970s Alpine guesthouse – wood-panelled, calm, with a small bar and a whiff of beeswax. It suits travellers who want solid comfort and road-trip access to the park and city centre without the frills of a chain hotel.
Chronicles of Kassel
Kassel began as a small settlement around a 10th-century castle on the Fulda. It grew into a capital of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel, then a model of Baroque planning under Landgrave Karl. He built the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO site of stairways and water features. Firebombed in 1943, the city rebuilt in functional post-war style, and today it thrives as a Deutsches Turnfest host and a hub for contemporary art, anchored by the Documenta exhibition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kassel guide →Best months
June to August offer warm, sunny days (20–25°C) and long evenings for Bergpark walks and open-air events, with July being the peak for summer energy.
Peak / festival surge
July sees the Deutsches Turnfest (2026 dates TBC) and university holidays, drawing thousands of gymnasts and tourists. Hotel prices can double on sold-out weekends; book by March.
Budget shoulder season
May and September give you 15–22°C weather, lower hotel rates (often 10–20% off peak), and fewer crowds at major sites like the Herkules monument.
Weather & packing
Kassel’s weather can swing from sunny to showery in an afternoon thanks to its Fulda valley location – pack a waterproof jacket even for July and a light jumper for the evening breeze on the Bergpark hill.
Live City Briefing — Kassel
- The Regiotram line RT1 that serves the Bergpark is due for signal upgrades in mid-2026 – check for weekend closures or replacement buses on Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG) site.
- A new food market, 'Fuldablick', opens in June 2026 on the Fulda embankment near the city centre, with weekly artisanal stalls and beer garden.
- Documenta Halle is hosting a summer exhibition of post-war Bauhaus furniture until September 2026 – suitable for a rainy afternoon or a design break from the park.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Burgfeld, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the rear courtyard, away from Burgfeldstraße. These are quieter and have more natural light in the afternoon.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Burgfeldstraße — direct street noise from this residential but moderately trafficked road carries up, especially morning delivery vans.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors overlook the quiet back gardens and neighbouring rooftops — no grand views, but peaceful. Front rooms have a standard street view of Burgfeldstraße.
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors — above typical street noise and further from the ground-floor breakfast room and entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Burgfeldstraße is a secondary road into the residential quarter — not a main artery, but light traffic from 7am-9pm. The hotel's own front door and small bar (if open) add low chatter until 10-11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on the 4th floor — it's the first floor above the breakfast room, so you'll avoid clatter during breakfast setup (7-8am). If driving, park in the hotel's own free lot at rear; street parking on Burgfeldstraße is limited to 2 hours. Request a top-floor rear room when booking by phone — they're often not listed online.
- 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 — Hotel Burgfeld
Free Wi-Fi throughout with 50 Mbps download, no login constraints
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand. A physical copy of HNA (Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine) is available at breakfast. No notable building heritage quirks
Check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop available from 09:00. Late checkout by 12:00 costs €25; after 12:00, a full extra night is charged
Free luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, in a locked room near reception
Step-free entrance via a ramp. Lift to all floors. Wide doorways in ground-floor rooms; no special adapted bathroom rails. No wheelchair-accessible rooms on upper floors
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Parkhaus Stadthalle (3-min walk), €12/night. No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (Kurtaxe), applicable to guests aged 18 and over
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of 50% of total stay is charged at booking. At check-in, a €100 hold is placed on your card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Freie evangelische Gemeinde Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe (765 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Schlosskapelle Wilhelmshöhe (803 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Christuskirche (941 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Fatima-Kirche (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Center Bad Wilhelmshöhe — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe — 689 m · ~9 min walk
Rambazotti — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 582 m · ~7 min walk
Kurbad-Apotheke — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange offices at airports and tourist bureaux as they often charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards (Visa/MC) widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay are common. Cash still needed at some small cafes, bakeries, and markets.
Round up bills in restaurants (5-10% for good service); tip taxi drivers by rounding up; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €1-2 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café: about €2-€3.
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a bakery: €5-€7.
A pizza or pasta main dish at a casual Italian-style restaurant: €9-€13.
Königsplatz area and the pedestrian zone (Friedrichsplatz) have kebab, falafel, and Currywurst stalls for quick, cheap eats.
Aldi, Lidl, Rewe (often on Frankfurter Strasse or nearby).
H&M, C&A, and other chain stores in the city centre along Obere Königsstrasse; Saturday flea market at Friedrichsplatz for second-hand bargains.
Day ticket (Tagesticket) for buses/trams within Kassel city zone: about €5.90 (2024 price). The cheapest way from Kassel Airport (KSF) is bus line 100 direct to the main station (Hbf) for about €3.40.
Buy a Kassel Card for museum discounts and free public transport in the city (available at tourist info). Eat lunch from bakeries or food stalls instead of sit-down restaurants. Fill up your water bottle at public fountains (Trinkwasser) – tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Kassel
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Emergency Contacts
KasselIn Germany, call 112 for ambulance or fire, 110 for police. For non-urgent medical help in Kassel, dial 116 117 to reach an out-of-hours doctor. For poison control, 0551 19240 (Göttingen).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kassel, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Burgfeld
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 582 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Kurbad-Apotheke — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station → B&B Hotel Kassel-Industriepark
💡 Book via the app Taxi Kassel to avoid waiting. The hotel is in Industriepark, so specify the address (Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 14).
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station → B&B Hotel Kassel-Industriepark (stop: Industriepark Mitte)
💡 Use the NVV app to buy a Einzelfahrkarte (single ticket) for €3.10 – cheaper than a day pass if only going once. Stop 'Industriepark Mitte' is a 2-minute walk to the hotel.
Kassel city centre (Friedrichsplatz stop) → B&B Hotel Kassel-Industriepark (stop: Industriepark Nord)
💡 Tram 4 runs parallel to the bus route but takes longer. Only useful if you're already in central Kassel. Avoid rush hour – trams get packed with shift workers from the park.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station
💡 Buy a flexible Sparpreis ticket online to lock in lower fares. Arrivals at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe are faster than Hauptbahnhof.
About Kassel
Wikipedia ↗
Kassel (German pronunciation: [ˈkasl̩] ; in Germany, spelled Cassel until 1926) is a city on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, in central Germany. It is the administrative seat of the Regierungsbezirk Kassel and the district of the same name, and had 201,048 inhabitants in December 2020. The former...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Burgfeld?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the rear courtyard, away from Burgfeldstraße. These are quieter and have more natural light in the afternoon.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Burgfeld?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Burgfeldstraße — direct street noise from this residential but moderately trafficked road carries up, especially morning delivery vans.
Is Hotel Burgfeld noisy?
Burgfeldstraße is a secondary road into the residential quarter — not a main artery, but light traffic from 7am-9pm. The hotel's own front door and small bar (if open) add low chatter until 10-11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Burgfeld?
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors overlook the quiet back gardens and neighbouring rooftops — no grand views, but peaceful. Front rooms have a standard street view of Burgfeldstraße.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Burgfeld?
Ask for a room on the 4th floor — it's the first floor above the breakfast room, so you'll avoid clatter during breakfast setup (7-8am). If driving, park in the hotel's own free lot at rear; street parking on Burgfeldstraße is limited to 2 hours. Request a top-floor rear room when booking by phone — they're often not listed online.
What time is check-in at Hotel Burgfeld?
Check-in at Hotel Burgfeld is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Burgfeld have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout with 50 Mbps download, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Burgfeld?
€3.50 per person per night (Kurtaxe), applicable to guests aged 18 and over
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Burgfeld?
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a bakery: €5-€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Burgfeld?
Day ticket (Tagesticket) for buses/trams within Kassel city zone: about €5.90 (2024 price). The cheapest way from Kassel Airport (KSF) is bus line 100 direct to the main station (Hbf) for about €3.40.
When is the best time to visit Kassel?
June to August offer warm, sunny days (20–25°C) and long evenings for Bergpark walks and open-air events, with July being the peak for summer energy.
Top Attractions in Kassel
💡 Climb the tower (1 EUR) for a panoramic view of the Friedrichsplatz and the Bergpark.
💡 Cycle there from the city centre in 10 minutes; the riverside path is flat and well-maintained.
💡 Arrive before 2:30 PM on a Wednesday or Sunday to watch the cascade show, then walk up to the Hercules for city views.
💡 Check the website for free guided tours on the first Sunday of each month.
💡 Go on the first Saturday of the month when entry is free from 10 AM to 2 PM.