🇩🇪 Münster, Germany
Hotel Krautkrämer
📍 173 Zum Hiltruper See, Münster, 48165
Photo: official website
Your stay — Hotel Krautkrämer
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The Property — Hotel Krautkrämer
Hotel Krautkrämer occupies a rebuilt townhouse just off the Prinzipalmarkt, blending high-end business-hotel gloss with Münster’s old-town intimacy. The lobby is all polished stone and restrained timber, smelling faintly of coffee from the adjoining bistro — calm, efficient, and clearly aimed at guests who want to be steps from the cathedral without any Bavarian kitsch. You’ll find concrete, contemporary art, a decent spa in the basement, and a restaurant that does local fare with precision. It suits the traveller who wants comfort and location over character quirk.
Chronicles of Münster
Münster began as a 8th-century missionary settlement and gained fame as the centre of the Anabaptist rebellion in the 1530s, a bloody episode that ended with cages still dangling from St Lamberti Church. Rebuilt after heavy WW2 bombing, the city rebuilt its Hansa-era gabled facades faithfully along the Prinzipalmarkt, creating one of Germany’s most cohesive historic townscapes. Today the university dominates civic life — Münster is famously bicycle-mad, intensely green thanks to the Aasee and its encircling parks, and proudly liberal, with a relaxed café culture that feels more Dutch than Westphalian.
Best Time to Visit
Full Münster guide →Best months
May, June and September. May offers long evenings and the first serious warmth; June brings near-perfect cycling weather; September keeps the heat but sheds the student crush.
Peak / festival surge
July is the true peak — schools out, open-air concerts, the Münster City Festival in late July fills the streets, hotel rates can jump 30–50% compared to April. Book well ahead for July.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. April is still cool (single digits at night) but the city is quiet and rates can drop 20%. October has mild days, fewer tourists and strong discounts at four-star properties.
Weather & packing
Münster is the rainiest city in Germany by annual rainfall; even in July expect a short downpour most days. Pack a proper waterproof jacket, not an umbrella, and layer for 14–24°C swings.
Live City Briefing — Münster
- The Prinzipalmarkt tram stop is closed until late 2026 for Stadtwerke Münster works — access via Salzstraße or use the main station a 10-minute walk away.
- The new Stadtmuseum Münster extension at Überwasserkirche reopens in May 2026 after three years of renovation, with a permanent exhibition on the city’s Anabaptist history.
- Thousands of cyclists are expected on 27 June 2026 for the Münster Marathon’s 10th edition – expect road closures around the Aasee from 8am to 2pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Krautkrämer, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room on the south side, overlooking the garden or the lake rather than the street. Top-floor rooms (4th or 5th) away from the lift are the quietest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor directly above the lobby or near the lift; also avoid rooms facing Zum Hiltruper See, which can get traffic noise, especially in the morning.
Best views
South-facing rooms overlooking the lake or the hotel's own garden; upper floors have a longer view over the treetops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top two floors) are consistently quieter, away from foot traffic and the breakfast room.
🔊 Noise notes
Zum Hiltruper See is a through road, so there is occasional car and delivery-vehicle noise, especially on weekday mornings. The lift serves all floors – rooms near it can hear the mechanism.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, request a spot in the underground car park – it’s covered and secure. 2. Ask for a room on the quiet side when booking – the hotel typically honours that for direct reservations.
- 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 Krautkrämer
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout (speed ~50 Mbps download); login via room number and surname
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newspaper kiosk (PressReader) via hotel app; no physical papers; building has original 1950s oak staircase in lobby
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 09:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €35 (weekdays) / €45 (weekends)
Free luggage storage at reception; secure room available 24/7
Step-free access via side ramp; lift width 85 cm; no adapted bathroom on standard floors, one accessible room available
On-site parking €15/night (uncovered); nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Hiltrup' 200 m away, €10/night (covered); no EV charging on-site; three public chargers 300 m away (Zum Hiltruper See intersection)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.20 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night due at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Haus Heidhorn — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
alter Speicher — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Spielplatz Hiltruper See — 348 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Münster-Hiltrup — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Münster-Osnabrück Airport or tourist spots as they offer poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants, but many smaller cafes and bakeries prefer cash or German debit cards (EC-Karte); contactless is common, but mobile pay is less universal.
Round up to the nearest euro in restaurants (5-10% for good service), give small change to taxi drivers (round up to the next euro), and tip hotel staff a few euros for help with luggage or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or kiosk costs around €2-2.50.
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway stand, around €5-7.
A main course at a simple restaurant, like pasta or schnitzel, costs about €10-14.
The area around the main train station and near the Aasee has several cheap kebab, pizza, and sausage stands.
Aldi and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets in this part of Münster.
Affordable high-street shops are mostly in the city centre, especially along Salzstraße and Ludgeristraße.
A single bus ticket costs around €2.90; the best value is a day pass for Stadtwerke buses at €6.30 for inner-city zones. From Münster-Osnabrück Airport, the cheapest way is bus R50 (approx €9 one-way) to the main station.
1) Use a reusable bottle – tap water in Münster is safe and free. 2) Buy a 4-journey ticket for buses rather than singles to save about 15%. 3) Visit public parks and the Aasee promenade for free recreation instead of paid attractions.
Good to know — Münster
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Emergency Contacts
MünsterWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Münster, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Krautkrämer
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) arrivals hall → Schloß Wilkinghege
💡 Book via 'Shuttle Münster' online at least 24h ahead. They drop you at the hotel gate. Cheaper than a private taxi, but you might share with 2-3 others. No luggage charge.
Münster Hauptbahnhof → Bösensell station
💡 From the airport, take a taxi (€15-20) or bus S50 (€3.80) to the Hauptbahnhof first. At Bösensell, the hotel is a 20-min walk — you can call them for a shuttle (free, but reserve in advance). Single tickets are cheaper than the day pass if you're only doing this one leg.
Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) → Schloß Wilkinghege (Bösensell / Steinfurter Straße stop)
💡 Buy a 4-fahrten ticket for €12.20 — covers two return trips if you’re staying a few days. The S50 runs to Hauptbahnhof; swap to line 15 toward Bösensell, get off at 'Bösensell Steinfurter Straße' — the hotel is a 5-min walk west.
Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) → Schloß Wilkinghege
💡 Book with Taxi Münster (0251 14141) for fixed rates around €40-55; avoid un-metered drivers at the rank. Confirm price before you get in.
Münster Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Marco Polo area
💡 Your hotel is a 10-min walk from the station. Exit west onto Berliner Platz, then straight onto Hörsterstraße. No train needed locally.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Münster Hbf (then bus 14)
💡 FlixBus drops you at Münster's central station. Grab a €3 day ticket from Stadtwerke Münster for bus 14 – cheaper than taxi, and runs every 10 mins during day.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Ferienwohnung Flaßkamp
💡 Book through Taxi Münster's app to fix the fare – traffic on the A1 can make metered rides pricier.
Hauptbahnhof → Aegidiimarkt (nearest stop to hotel)
💡 Validate your ticket on the platform before boarding. Get off at Aegidiimarkt, then the hotel is 200m east on Hörsterstraße.
Münster Hbf → Gremmendorf (stop: Flaßkamp)
💡 Tram 4 is the smoothest way from the centre – get off at 'Flaßkamp' stop. For late returns, check night bus N4 which runs hourly after 1am. Validate your ticket on platform before boarding.
Münster Hbf → Hiltrup Kirche (Hiltruper Hof)
💡 Day ticket (€7.20) covers all Stadtwerke buses. Validate ticket on board. Bus 8 runs via Marktallee – quieter than Bus 9, which packs at peak times.
Münster Hbf → Münster-Hiltrup station
💡 Faster than bus. From Hiltrup station, it's a 10-min walk southeast to the hotel (follow Hiltruper Straße). No ticket machine at Hiltrup – get a return ticket at Hbf.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Ferienwohnung Flaßkamp
💡 Buy the NRW-Ticket (€24.90) for unlimited regional trains + buses all day. From Münster Hbf take bus 14 towards Coerde, get off at 'Gremmendorf Flaßkamp' stop – 2 min walk.
About Münster
Wikipedia ↗
Münster (German: [ˈmʏnstɐ] ; Westphalian: Mönster) is an independent city (Kreisfreie Stadt) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is in the northern part of the state and the historic capital of the Westphalia region, as well being the centre of a state district. During the Protestant Reformation,...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Krautkrämer?
Request a high-floor room on the south side, overlooking the garden or the lake rather than the street. Top-floor rooms (4th or 5th) away from the lift are the quietest.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Krautkrämer?
Avoid rooms on the first floor directly above the lobby or near the lift; also avoid rooms facing Zum Hiltruper See, which can get traffic noise, especially in the morning.
Is Hotel Krautkrämer noisy?
Zum Hiltruper See is a through road, so there is occasional car and delivery-vehicle noise, especially on weekday mornings. The lift serves all floors – rooms near it can hear the mechanism.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Krautkrämer?
South-facing rooms overlooking the lake or the hotel's own garden; upper floors have a longer view over the treetops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Krautkrämer?
1. If arriving by car, request a spot in the underground car park – it’s covered and secure. 2. Ask for a room on the quiet side when booking – the hotel typically honours that for direct reservations.
What time is check-in at Hotel Krautkrämer?
Check-in at Hotel Krautkrämer is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Krautkrämer have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout (speed ~50 Mbps download); login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Krautkrämer?
€4.20 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Krautkrämer?
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway stand, around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Krautkrämer?
A single bus ticket costs around €2.90; the best value is a day pass for Stadtwerke buses at €6.30 for inner-city zones. From Münster-Osnabrück Airport, the cheapest way is bus R50 (approx €9 one-way) to the main station.
When is the best time to visit Münster?
May, June and September. May offers long evenings and the first serious warmth; June brings near-perfect cycling weather; September keeps the heat but sheds the student crush.
Top Attractions in Münster
💡 The square hosts a farmers' market every Wednesday and Saturday morning – cheap local apples and cheese. Best photo spot is from the tram stop on the corner.
💡 Visit late evening when the crowds thin and the facades are lit up. Stop at the historic 'Ratskeller' for a cheap beer — they have a €3.50 after-work special until 19:00.
💡 Arrive just after 2pm on Wednesdays to avoid the queue. Otherwise, standard ticket is €5.
💡 Visit at noon to see the clock figures move. The crypt has a small free exhibition on cathedral history.
💡 The astronomical clock puts on a show at noon—figures move. Skip the tower climb (paid).
💡 Climb the tower (€2) for panoramic views; it's 245 steps but rarely busy. The astronomical clock mechanism operates at noon daily.
💡 The astronomical clock chimes at noon with a procession of the Three Kings. Arrive ten minutes early to snag a view from the nave—it gets busy. The treasury (€3) has some fine relics.
💡 Best in late afternoon when the low sun filters through the trees. The gravestone of poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff is near the main gate.