🇩🇪 Kiel, Germany
Unique
📍 30, Kaistraße, Kiel
Your stay — Unique
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Unique, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3) for a quieter stay, as the Kaistraße is a relatively busy street and the hotel is located near the intersection with other busy streets. The lift (elevator) is located on every other floor, so rooms on odd-numbered floors have direct access to it, which may be convenient.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the service entrance ( likely on the ground floor) as they may experience noise from deliveries and staff movement.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Kaistraße does not offer any notable views, as it is a relatively narrow street with buildings on both sides.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are likely to be quieter, as they are higher up and away from the street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may be disturbed by street noise, especially from the nearby intersection with other busy streets. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the university area means that there may be some student noise in the evenings.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room with a bathtub, as some rooms at this 3-star hotel may only have a shower. This can be worth asking about when booking. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the university area and explore the surrounding streets, which offer a range of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
- 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 — Unique
free fiber-optic internet (100 Mbps) with no login constraints
serves all floors, including historic sections with original 19th-century architecture
complimentary digital newsstand with PressReader, physical papers available in lobby
14:00-22:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (30€ fee)
available, 5€ per day, max. 100€
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance and rooms, some rooms have lowered door handles and roll-in showers
on-site parking available (15€ per night), nearest public car park at 50m (5€ per hour), EV charging stations nearby
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2.50€ per person, per night (incl. VAT)
Deposit & card hold: 1-night stay deposit, 100€ incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sankt Nikolaus (321 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Jakobi-Kirche (414 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Nikolai zu Kiel (965 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche Gemeinde Kiel-Mitte (970 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sophienhof (Quer-Passage) — 420 m · ~5 min walk
Hiroshimapark — 585 m · ~7 min walk
Stadtgalerie — 582 m · ~7 min walk
Opernhaus — 469 m · ~6 min walk
Waisenhofstraße — 263 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Neptun-Apotheke — 141 m · ~2 min walk
Widerhaken Naturkost KG — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Kiel ZOB — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the Kiel Airport (Kieler Flughafen) or at a local bank, but be aware that rates might not be favourable. For better rates, use ATMs (e.g. Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank) or online providers.
Contactless payments are widely accepted in Kiel, including at most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are also accepted, but some smaller shops might only take cash.
Tipping in Germany is not expected but is becoming more common, especially in restaurants (5-10% is sufficient). For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is appreciated, and hotel staff does not typically expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around €1.50-2.50 at a local café or bakery.
A kebab or currywurst from a street food stall or a small restaurant costs around €5-7.
A main course at a budget restaurant or a traditional German restaurant (e.g. Gasthaus) costs around €10-15.
You can find affordable street food options along the waterfront, particularly around the harbour.
Netto, Penny, and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
You can find affordable clothing at the local market (Markthalle) or at high-street stores like C&A or H&M.
A day pass for public transportation costs €5.50, and the cheapest way to get from the airport is by bus (€2.50) or taxi (around €20-25).
Good to know — Kiel
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Kiel112 is the single European emergency number for ambulance and fire. For police, dial 110. For non-urgent medical help, call 116117. The EU-wide standard for roadside assistance is 0800 887766.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kiel, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Unique
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 421 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Neptun-Apotheke — 141 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hamburg Airport (HAM) → the niu Welly, Kiel
💡 Book a fixed-price ride via Kieler FunkTaxi (+49 431 499099) to avoid surge rates. Have the hotel address (Kieler Straße 16) ready in German.
Kiel Hbf (ZOB bus platform 3) → the niu Welly (stop: Schrevenpark)
💡 Download the 'KielMobil' app for single tickets or a day pass (€6.80). Board at the rear door and validate your ticket immediately – inspectors are common.
Hamburg Airport (S-Bahn to Hamburg Hbf, then RE7 or RE70) → Kiel Hbf
💡 Buy a Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket (€24 for one person) at the DB machine – covers the S-Bahn to Hamburg Hbf and the regional train to Kiel. Validate it before boarding.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) – bus stop outside Terminal 1 → Kiel central station (Kiel Hbf)
💡 Book online at least a day ahead — same-day tickets double in price. From Hbf, it's a 10-minute walk or short bus ride (line 6 or 33) to the hotel.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Kiel Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket (€28 single, covers up to 5 people) if travelling on weekends or after 9am on weekdays – valid for the whole region.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Hotel Berliner Hof, Kiel
💡 Fix the price with the driver before departing – some take alternate routes via the A21 to avoid weekend A7 traffic jams.
Kiel Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Berliner Hof (near Schusterring stop)
💡 The tram was axed in 2022 – use bus line 6 instead, which runs the same route. Get a day ticket for €6.40 and explore all of central Kiel easily.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Kiel central bus station (ZOB)
💡 Book online in advance for the cheapest fares; boarding at the airport happens at the bus platform just outside terminal 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Unique?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3) for a quieter stay, as the Kaistraße is a relatively busy street and the hotel is located near the intersection with other busy streets. The lift (elevator) is located on every other floor, so rooms on odd-numbered floors have direct access to it, which may be convenient.
Which rooms should I avoid at Unique?
Avoid rooms near the service entrance ( likely on the ground floor) as they may experience noise from deliveries and staff movement.
Is Unique noisy?
Guests may be disturbed by street noise, especially from the nearby intersection with other busy streets. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the university area means that there may be some student noise in the evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Unique?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Kaistraße does not offer any notable views, as it is a relatively narrow street with buildings on both sides.
What are insider tips for staying at Unique?
Consider requesting a room with a bathtub, as some rooms at this 3-star hotel may only have a shower. This can be worth asking about when booking. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the university area and explore the surrounding streets, which offer a range of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
What time is check-in at Unique?
Check-in at Unique is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Unique have Wi-Fi?
free fiber-optic internet (100 Mbps) with no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Unique?
2.50€ per person, per night (incl. VAT)
Where can I eat cheaply near Unique?
A kebab or currywurst from a street food stall or a small restaurant costs around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Unique?
A day pass for public transportation costs €5.50, and the cheapest way to get from the airport is by bus (€2.50) or taxi (around €20-25).
Top Attractions in Kiel
💡 Walk to the tip of the promenade at Reventloubrücke around sunset for clear views across the water, especially in summer when the light lingers.
💡 Check for free guided tours in English on the first Sunday of each month. The café has decent coffee and a small terrace.
💡 Go early on a weekday when fewer people are around so you can rearrange the blocks without an audience. It’s surprisingly satisfying.
💡 The greenhouse interiors feel humid even in winter, so it’s a good refuge on rainy days. Free guided tours happen on Wednesdays at 15:00 (in German, but ask for an English leaflet).
💡 Save the interior tour for a quiet weekday to avoid queues. The nearby beach at Laboe is free and offers good views of the Baltic, a short walk from the sub.