🇩🇪 Krefeld, Germany
Benger
📍 620, Uerdinger Straße, Krefeld, 47800
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Your stay — Benger
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The Property — Benger
The Benger is a straightforward, no-nonsense three-star hotel just outside Krefeld’s city centre. The lobby feels like a functional, clean pit-stop: key-card-operated lift, small reception desk with a single potted plant, and a noticeable lack of pretence. It suits business travellers or weekend sightseers who treat the hotel as a base rather than a destination. The USP is its location near the main station—five minutes’ walk—and the free, secure on-site parking, a rarity in German cities.
Chronicles of Krefeld
Krefeld began as a medieval moorland settlement, but exploded in the 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the silk and velvet industries. Huguenot refugees brought weaving skills, and the city became a global centre for textile manufacturing—its museum houses one of the finest textile design collections in Germany. Post-war rebuilding left a mixed urban fabric of reconstructed Baroque townhouses, utilitarian 1950s blocks, and bold contemporary architecture like the Krefeld art museums (Mies van der Rohe's Haus Lange and Haus Esters). Today it’s a mid-sized industrial city with a strong design and museum scene, often overlooked by travellers heading to Düsseldorf or Cologne.
Best Time to Visit
Full Krefeld guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm but not hot (18–22°C), long daylight hours, and no major crowds; the Rheinufer pathways are pleasant for walking or cycling.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are hottest (peaks near 30°C) and busiest with local holidays and summer events; hotel rates at the Benger typically rise 15–20% above off-peak. The Krefeld city festival (Stadtfest) in late June and the Schützenfest in August draw extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and October bring mild weather (10–15°C) and cheaper rooms—often 20–30% less than July. Crowds are thin, and the museums and cafés feel calm.
Weather & packing
Krefeld’s climate is transitional—expect sudden rain even on forecast sunny days, plus occasional strong winds from the Rhine valley. Pack a waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes (not sandals) as a rule from April to October.
Live City Briefing — Krefeld
- The Krefeld Hauptbahnhof is undergoing platform renovations until late 2026; check DB app for platform changes and allow an extra 5 minutes for transfers.
- A new pop-up beer garden has opened at the Linn Castle moat (Burg Linn) for summer 2026, open Fridays to Sundays.
- The city’s main shopping street (Rheinstraße) is pedestrianised year-round, but note that many shops close for lunch (12:30–14:00) on weekdays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Benger, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 2nd floor) to minimize street noise from Uerdinger Straße. Avoid rooms facing the street directly, as this area is a main road with moderate traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, as they may be noisier due to potential street noise and foot traffic. Also, rooms near the lift (elevator) might experience noise from the lift machinery.
Best views
No specific view options are mentioned in the data, but as the hotel is on a main road, rooms on higher floors might offer a view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Uerdinger Straße is a potential concern, especially for light sleepers. The hotel's proximity to the road may also mean some noise from passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a window that opens to minimize the impact of potential street noise. 2. If you have a car, consider parking in a nearby public parking lot, as on-street parking options may be limited in the area.
- 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 — Benger
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), no physical papers
15:00-22:00, early bag-drop available, €20 late check-out fee until 18:00
available for up to 24 hours, €5 per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible, elevator serves all floors
on-site parking available, €12 per night, nearest public car park €10 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sankt Gertrudis (79 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Paul (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Pax Christi (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Neuenhofenpark — 306 m · ~4 min walk
Museum Burg Linn — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Buchen Apotheke — 70 m · ~1 min walk
Krefeld-Linn — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports or train stations due to poor rates and fees.
Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, Apple Pay) common; carry some cash for small bakeries or market stalls.
In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; taxis: round up to the next euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, no need to tip housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk: around €2-3.
Döner kebab or a bakery sandwich: €4-6.
Pizza or pasta in a casual Italian place: main course €8-12.
Döner shops and Asian takeaway joints are common along main streets; the Marktplatz area has several cheap-eat options.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the standard budget supermarkets.
C&A, H&M, and TK Maxx in the city centre; also check the Wednesday/Saturday market on Westwall for second-hand clothes.
A single bus/tram ticket costs €2.90; a day ticket within the city is around €6.50. From Düsseldorf Airport, take S-Bahn line S1 to Krefeld Hbf (€11-13, 30 min) instead of a taxi (€60+).
Buy a day ticket if making more than two trips. Eat lunch at bakeries or market stalls instead of sit-down restaurants. Tap water is safe and free at cafes if you ask — skip bottled drinks.
Good to know — Krefeld
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
KrefeldFor non-emergency police matters in Krefeld, call 02151 6340. For medical advice outside emergencies, call 116 117 (on-call medical service). For poison control, call 0228 287 321 00. Save the EU-wide emergency number 112 for immediate danger to life or property.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Krefeld, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Benger
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Buchen Apotheke — 70 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Krefeld Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a return ticket at the machine for €20 — cheaper than two singles. The bus stops right outside arrivals, exit B.
Krefeld Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Bayrischer Hof (Haltestelle: Rheinstraße)
💡 Take Linie 041 direction 'Uerdingen' — it drops you 200 metres from the hotel. Buy a short-trip ticket ('Kurzstrecke') from the machine on the platform; tap tickets aren't sold onboard.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Bayrischer Hof, Krefeld
💡 Fix the price before you get in — drivers often quote €60 to €70. If your flight lands after 22:00, it's the only reliable option.
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof → Krefeld Hauptbahnhof
💡 Use the DB Navigator app; a single ticket costs €8.50, but a day ticket for VRR area (€14.50) covers the tram to the hotel plus any local errands.
About Krefeld
Wikipedia ↗
Krefeld ( KRAY-feld, -felt, German: [ˈkʁeːfɛlt] ; Limburgish: Krieëvel [ˈkʀiə˦vəl]), also spelled Crefeld until 1925 (though the spelling was still being used in British papers throughout the Second World War), is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany. It is located northwest of Düss...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Benger?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 2nd floor) to minimize street noise from Uerdinger Straße. Avoid rooms facing the street directly, as this area is a main road with moderate traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Benger?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, as they may be noisier due to potential street noise and foot traffic. Also, rooms near the lift (elevator) might experience noise from the lift machinery.
Is Benger noisy?
Street noise from Uerdinger Straße is a potential concern, especially for light sleepers. The hotel's proximity to the road may also mean some noise from passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Which rooms have the best views at Benger?
No specific view options are mentioned in the data, but as the hotel is on a main road, rooms on higher floors might offer a view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Benger?
1. Request a room with a window that opens to minimize the impact of potential street noise. 2. If you have a car, consider parking in a nearby public parking lot, as on-street parking options may be limited in the area.
What time is check-in at Benger?
Check-in at Benger is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Benger have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Benger?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Benger?
Döner kebab or a bakery sandwich: €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Benger?
A single bus/tram ticket costs €2.90; a day ticket within the city is around €6.50. From Düsseldorf Airport, take S-Bahn line S1 to Krefeld Hbf (€11-13, 30 min) instead of a taxi (€60+).
When is the best time to visit Krefeld?
May, June and September: warm but not hot (18–22°C), long daylight hours, and no major crowds; the Rheinufer pathways are pleasant for walking or cycling.
Top Attractions in Krefeld
💡 Go on Wednesdays for free entry—the gallery is quiet then, and the staff often chat about current exhibits.
💡 Start at the corner of Wilhelmshofallee and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße for the best view of the white cube houses.
💡 Bring binoculars for the heron colony near the southern end of the lake—active from March to July.
💡 Go on weekday afternoons to avoid crowds; the elephant and big cat feeding sessions are at 2pm.
💡 Skip the inside if tight on cash—the moat walk and gardens are the best part, and free all year round.