🇩🇪 Nürnberg, Germany
Central
📍 2, Augustinerstraße, Nürnberg, 90403
Your stay — Central
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The Property — Central
Central is exactly what its name suggests: a three-star hotel right by the main train station, a five-minute walk from the old town. The lobby is clean, compact and efficient, with a small bar and breakfast area that feels like the kind of place you'd pass through rather than linger. Rooms are functional, decently soundproofed and aimed squarely at travellers who value location over frills. It suits anyone arriving by rail, on a business stopover, or wanting a no-surprises base for exploring Nuremberg's medieval centre on foot.
Chronicles of Nürnberg
Nuremberg was first mentioned in 1050 and became a free imperial city, a hub of trade and craftsmanship, particularly in metalwork and printing. The medieval old town, with its sandstone buildings and half-timbered houses, was largely rebuilt after World War II — the Allies bombed 90% of it in 1945. Today the city wears its past openly: you see the reconstructed Kaiserburg castle, the Nazi party rally grounds preserved as a documentation centre, and a thriving arts and food scene built around bratwurst, Lebkuchen and craft beer. It's a city that wrestles with history while being genuinely liveable: trams clatter through cobbled streets, and in summer the beer gardens along the Pegnitz fill with locals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nürnberg guide →Best months
May and June: mild 15–24°C, long daylight hours, fewer tourists than in July. September also works: still warm (14–22°C) with the tail end of outdoor events and cheaper flights.
Peak / festival surge
July is the hottest and busiest month, driven by the Nürnberg Altstadtfest (late July) and the summer school-holiday crowds. Hotel prices can double, especially around the weekend of the festival. August is similarly busy.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: 10–17°C, much thinner crowds, pre-season beer gardens and autumn markets respectively. Hotel rates drop 30-40% compared to July.
Weather & packing
Nuremberg's climate is continental with a twist: even in July, a sudden downpour is common — think 10 minutes of heavy rain then blue sky. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket (not an umbrella, it'll blow away).
Live City Briefing — Nürnberg
- The U-Bahn line U1 is partly closed between Fürth and Nuremberg for track upgrades until August 2026; check the VGN app for replacement buses.
- The Germanisches Nationalmuseum has reopened its medieval sculpture hall after a two-year renovation — worth the 8€ entry for its Dürer collection alone.
- From June 2026, the city has introduced a 1€ tourist tax added to all hotel bills (collected on check-in, cash or card).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Central, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Room 301 and above on the 3rd floor or higher are a good choice. These rooms are located away from the street and the lift, which reduces noise from the street and the elevator's frequent usage.
Rooms to avoid
Room 101 and 102 on the 1st floor might be noisy due to being close to the street and the potential noise from the nearby Augustinerstraße.
Best views
Rooms 301-402 on the 3rd floor or higher might offer a view of the surrounding buildings, but keep in mind that Augustinerstraße is a relatively narrow street.
Quietest floors
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors should be relatively quiet, given their distance from the street and the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Augustinerstraße is a busy street with regular traffic, which may cause street noise. Additionally, the hotel's location in the city center means there could be occasional noise from pedestrians and other nearby attractions.
Insider tips
Request a room with a keycard-controlled lift, as it reduces the need to interact with the lift buttons, potentially reducing noise and wait times. The hotel is located within walking distance of several restaurants and shops, so you may not need a car, but if you do, there's a public parking lot nearby, which is a short walk away.
- 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 — Central
free 'Basic' tier (300 MB), paid 'Premium' tier (1000 MB, €5.99/day) with login via room key card
yes, serves all floors; historic building, some stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on TVs and tablets in lobby
15:00-23:00 (standard hours), early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20)
available 24/7 for €5 per day
step-free access, wheelchair ramp at main entrance, some rooms adapted for wheelchair users
on-site parking (€18/night), nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof' (€16/night), no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.80 per night per person (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Lorenz (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Martha (414 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Frauenkirche (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Sebald (720 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kleiner Klosterhof — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Bibelmuseum Bayern — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Katharinensaal — 404 m · ~5 min walk
Insel Schütt — 656 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Commerzbank — 89 m · ~1 min walk
City-Apotheke — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Lorenzer Laden — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Lorenzkirche — 85 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at local banks like Sparkasse or Postbank for better rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Nuremberg Airport and main train station due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport ticket machines; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common in supermarkets and chain stores; American Express and Diners Club are less accepted.
Rounding up the bill is standard in restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxis round to the next euro; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café — around €2.50-3.00.
A döner kebab or pizza slice from a takeaway — about €5-7.
A main course at a local Gaststätte (traditional restaurant) — around €10-14.
Near the Hauptmarkt and along the old town's pedestrian streets, stalls sell bratwurst in bread rolls (€3-4), and there are several kebab shops around the train station area.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains found throughout 90403.
C&A and H&M at the city centre (Hauptmarkt area) for budget high-street fashion; the weekly flea market on the Trödelmarkt offers second-hand clothes and vintage finds.
Single fare on U-Bahn/tram/bus €3.30; day pass €8.60 (valid until 3am next day). From the airport take U-Bahn line U2 (€4.10 single) — cheaper than taxi (€25+).
Buy a Nürnberg Card for €36 (2 days) covering all public transport plus free entry to most museums. Eat a 'Drei im Weckla' (three small sausages in a bread roll) from street vendors for a cheap, filling snack. Fill a water bottle at public drinking fountains (Trinkwasserbrunnen) in the old town.
Good to know — Nürnberg
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nürnberg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Central
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commerzbank — 89 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · City-Apotheke — 112 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Hotel Zur alten Tenne (via Erlenstegen stop)
💡 From the hotel, walk 7 minutes south to 'Erlenstegen' S-Bahn station. A day ticket (€8.20) covers unlimited city travel. S2 runs direct to the main station for connections to the airport (change to U2 at 'Hauptbahnhof').
Erlenstegen district (Tiergarten stop) → Nürnberg city centre (Plärrer)
💡 Tram 5 is the best local option for sightseeing. Board at 'Tiergarten', 800m from the hotel (a 10-minute stroll). For the Christmas market, get off at 'Weißer Turm', not 'Plärrer' — it's one stop earlier and saves a long walk.
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) → Hotel Elisei (Tafelfeldstraße stop)
💡 Tram 8 runs directly from the station to Tafelfeldstraße; sit on the left side for views of the castle.
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (Tram stop by main exit) → Lorenz Apartments (stop: Hallertor or Plärrer, then walk)
💡 Tram 4 stops at Hallertor, a 3-min walk. Buy a single ticket or a Tageskarte (day pass) for unlimited travel in the inner zone—the hotel is in zone A.
Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg (NUE) → Hotel Zur alten Tenne (Äußere Sulzbacher Str. 62)
💡 Pre-book with Nürnberg Taxi for a fixed €25 flat rate to avoid surge pricing. Confirm the hotel address: it's in Erlenstegen district, a 10-minute walk from the centre.
Nürnberg Airport (NUE) → Lorenz Apartments (Hinterm Bahnhof area)
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Zentrale Nürnberg for a fixed rate; avoid surge pricing after late flights. The rank at Terminal 1 is well signed.
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (U2 platform) → Hotel Elisei (via 'Thon' station)
💡 Take U2 to 'Thon' (direction Flughafen), then switch to bus 50 heading north. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from 'Marthweg' bus stop—check VGN app for real-time connections.
Airport Nürnberg → Hotel Zur alten Tenne
💡 Buy a single 'Einzelfahrkarte' from the airport machine (€3.50). Take U2 to 'Rennweg', exit west side, then Bus 36 direction 'Erlenstegen' to 'Sulzbacher Str.' stop. The hotel is 100m north.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Hotel Elisei (Tafelfeldstraße 88)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the VGN machine at the airport; validate it on the bus. Exit at 'Tafelfeldstraße' stop—the hotel is a 2-minute walk.
Nürnberg Airport (Bus stop outside Arrivals) → Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Slower than the train but useful if the U-Bahn is down. Validate your ticket in the machine on board; inspectors are common and fines are 60 EUR.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Hotel Elisei (Tafelfeldstraße 88, 90411 Nuremberg)
💡 Book via Taxi-Zentrale Nürnberg (0911 19410) for a fixed price; avoid unmarked cabs outside the terminal.
Nürnberg Airport (U-Bahn station via walkway) → Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
💡 From the airport, take the U-Bahn U2 to the Hauptbahnhof, then walk 5 mins to your hotel; the S-Bahn is actually U-Bahn on this line. Buy a single ticket via the VGN app to avoid queues.
About Nürnberg
Wikipedia ↗
Nuremberg ( NURE-əm-burg; German: Nürnberg [ˈnʏʁnbɛʁk] ; Mainfränkisch: Nämberch [ˈnɛmbɛrç]) is the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria and the largest city in the cultural region of Franconia. Its 546,397 (2024) inhabitants make it the 13th-largest city in Germany. Situated on the Pe...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Central?
Room 301 and above on the 3rd floor or higher are a good choice. These rooms are located away from the street and the lift, which reduces noise from the street and the elevator's frequent usage.
Which rooms should I avoid at Central?
Room 101 and 102 on the 1st floor might be noisy due to being close to the street and the potential noise from the nearby Augustinerstraße.
Is Central noisy?
Augustinerstraße is a busy street with regular traffic, which may cause street noise. Additionally, the hotel's location in the city center means there could be occasional noise from pedestrians and other nearby attractions.
Which rooms have the best views at Central?
Rooms 301-402 on the 3rd floor or higher might offer a view of the surrounding buildings, but keep in mind that Augustinerstraße is a relatively narrow street.
What are insider tips for staying at Central?
Request a room with a keycard-controlled lift, as it reduces the need to interact with the lift buttons, potentially reducing noise and wait times. The hotel is located within walking distance of several restaurants and shops, so you may not need a car, but if you do, there's a public parking lot nearby, which is a short walk away.
What time is check-in at Central?
Check-in at Central is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Central have Wi-Fi?
free 'Basic' tier (300 MB), paid 'Premium' tier (1000 MB, €5.99/day) with login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at Central?
€2.80 per night per person (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Central?
A döner kebab or pizza slice from a takeaway — about €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Central?
Single fare on U-Bahn/tram/bus €3.30; day pass €8.60 (valid until 3am next day). From the airport take U-Bahn line U2 (€4.10 single) — cheaper than taxi (€25+).
When is the best time to visit Nürnberg?
May and June: mild 15–24°C, long daylight hours, fewer tourists than in July. September also works: still warm (14–22°C) with the tail end of outdoor events and cheaper flights.
Top Attractions in Nürnberg
💡 Go early morning (10am) or late afternoon (3pm) when artisans are actually working, not just displaying items. Avoid noon lunch break.
💡 Stand by the golden ring on the Schöner Brunnen and make a wish—locals do it. The clock on Frauenkirche chimes at noon showing elector figures.
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning for the biggest farmers' market. Grab a Bratwurst from one of the stands—€3.50, cash only.
💡 Avoid lunchtime (12:00-14:00) when it's packed. Best to visit mid-afternoon. Buy a 'Nürnberger Bratwurst' from the stall – 3.50€ and decent. The shops are touristy, but the atmosphere is genuine.
💡 Watch goldsmiths in their tiny workshops. No need to buy; just watching costs nothing. Great for rainy days.
💡 Skip the paid interior; walk the ramparts at sunset for best light. The free 'Sinwell Tower' climb costs 1.50 EUR but worth it.
💡 Buy a Lebkuchen (gingerbread) from the bakery—€2, and it’s locally made, not tourist mass-produced.
💡 Go on Wednesday for free entry. The house has narrow stairs and no lift. The free audio guide is excellent for context. Allow 45 minutes. Combine with the Tiergärtnertorplatz just outside.