🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany
Hotel Reiss
📍 Werner-Hilpert-Straße 24, 34117 Kassel, Germany
Photo: official website
Your stay — Hotel Reiss
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Reiss, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for better views of the city and reduced noise from the street. The Werner-Hilpert-Straße is a relatively quiet street, but higher floors tend to be quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the service entrance, as you may experience noise from deliveries and staff activity. Additionally, rooms near the lift may experience noise from the elevator's operation.
Best views
Rooms on the south-facing side (towards the city center) on floors 4-7 offer the best views of the city.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-7 are likely the quietest, as they are higher up and away from the street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on Werner-Hilpert-Straße is generally quiet, but you may still hear some traffic noise during the day. The hotel's proximity to the city center means that you're within walking distance to many attractions.
Insider tips
Request a room with a window that opens to enjoy the fresh air and take in the city views. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the city center by walking to nearby attractions, such as the Documenta Art Museum or the Brothers Grimm Museum.
- 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 Reiss
free standard tier, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader digital newsstand
check-in from 15:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee)
available 24/7, €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entries, some rooms have restricted views due to adjacent building structure
onsite parking available, €20 per night, nearest public car park 'Parkhaus am Hauptbahnhof' €3.50 per hour, €25 daily max, EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.80 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit and €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Friedenshof Kassel (256 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Lutherkirche (513 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Karlskirche (514 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Elisabeth (530 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Königs-Galerie — 105 m · ~1 min walk
Lutherplatz — 466 m · ~6 min walk
Stadtmuseum — 411 m · ~5 min walk
UK 14 — 403 m · ~5 min walk
Spielplatz Motzberg — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 52 m · ~1 min walk
Palmen Apotheke — 206 m · ~3 min walk
Abiel Market — 506 m · ~6 min walk
Kassel Hauptbahnhof — 603 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks or Sparkasse cash machines; avoid exchange bureaux at Kassel-Calden Airport or tourist desks — they give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are widely accepted in supermarkets, shops, and restaurants; some smaller cafes may prefer cash.
Round up the bill or add 5–10% in restaurants for good service; round up to the nearest euro for taxis; a small tip (€1–2) for hotel housekeeping is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café — about €2.50.
A doner kebab or currywurst with chips from a kiosk or Turkish shop — around €5–7.
A main course at a modest German restaurant or pizzeria — €10–14.
The city centre around Königsplatz and the pedestrian zone has kebab shops, food stalls, and döner places; check the daily market at Friedrichsplatz for bratwurst stands.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget supermarkets in the 34117 area.
H&M, C&A, and New Yorker on the main shopping streets (Obere Königsstraße) for affordable fashion; there’s also a flea market at Karlswiese twice a month.
A single bus/tram ticket is €3.40; a day pass for the city centre is €7.60. From Kassel-Calden Airport, take bus 100 to the main station (€4.50 single) — avoid taxis.
Buy a day pass for unlimited tram/bus travel if you plan more than two rides. Eat lunch at a bakery or supermarket deli counter (€3–5) instead of a sit-down restaurant. Fill a water bottle at public fountains (Brunnen) — tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Kassel
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Reiss
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 52 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Palmen Apotheke — 206 m · ~3 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 Reiss?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for better views of the city and reduced noise from the street. The Werner-Hilpert-Straße is a relatively quiet street, but higher floors tend to be quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Reiss?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the service entrance, as you may experience noise from deliveries and staff activity. Additionally, rooms near the lift may experience noise from the elevator's operation.
Is Hotel Reiss noisy?
The hotel's location on Werner-Hilpert-Straße is generally quiet, but you may still hear some traffic noise during the day. The hotel's proximity to the city center means that you're within walking distance to many attractions.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Reiss?
Rooms on the south-facing side (towards the city center) on floors 4-7 offer the best views of the city.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Reiss?
Request a room with a window that opens to enjoy the fresh air and take in the city views. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the city center by walking to nearby attractions, such as the Documenta Art Museum or the Brothers Grimm Museum.
What time is check-in at Hotel Reiss?
Check-in at Hotel Reiss is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Reiss have Wi-Fi?
free standard tier, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Reiss?
€2.80 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Reiss?
A doner kebab or currywurst with chips from a kiosk or Turkish shop — around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Reiss?
A single bus/tram ticket is €3.40; a day pass for the city centre is €7.60. From Kassel-Calden Airport, take bus 100 to the main station (€4.50 single) — avoid taxis.
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.