🇩🇪 Paderborn, Germany
Haus Irma
📍 9, Bachstraße, Paderborn, 33098
Your stay — Haus Irma
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The Property — Haus Irma
Haus Irma is a straightforward, family-run 3-star hotel a short walk from Paderborn’s cathedral. The lobby feels like a clean, modernised guesthouse: parquet floors, a small reception desk with local brochures, and the scent of fresh coffee from the breakfast room. It suits independent travellers or business visitors who want reliable comfort—good beds, free WiFi, parking—without frills or pretence. You’re not paying for a spa or a view; you’re paying for a solid base in a quiet residential street.
Chronicles of Paderborn
Paderborn was founded in the 8th century when Charlemagne established a bishopric here, and its cathedral (Dom) dates from the 13th century, rebuilt after WWII damage. The city’s name comes from the Pader, Germany’s shortest river, which rises in the cathedral square. Post-war reconstruction blended Gothic stone with 1950s pragmatism, but the historic centre retains half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Today, Paderborn is a mid-sized university city with a strong IT sector (Fujitsu and Siemens have plants here) and a lively pub scene around the Rathaus. Its cultural identity mixes devout Catholic roots with modern, left-leaning student energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Paderborn guide →Best months
June and September: warm (20–24°C) but not saturated with tourists; July brings school holidays and more families. August can be hot but still pleasant for walking tours.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak due to summer school holidays across Germany. Hotel prices at Haus Irma rise by 15–25% vs May or September. The Liborifest (late July) draws big crowds with a funfair and fireworks, but it’s local-scale, not a city-breaker.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the budget sweet spots: mild (15–20°C), fewer tourists, and hotel discounts of 10–20% off July rates. Early October also works, with autumn colour and Oktoberfest-lite beer tents.
Weather & packing
Paderborn has a maritime-influenced climate—July averages 18°C but can hit 30°C, or drop to 12°C with drizzle. Pack a breathable rain jacket (not an umbrella—wind often wrecks them) and layers: a light sweater for evening, T-shirts for daytime.
Live City Briefing — Paderborn
- Paderborn’s main train station (Paderborn Hbf) is undergoing platform renovation until August 2026; expect occasional 10–15 minute delays on regional trains, but ICE services run normally.
- The Pader springs in the cathedral square are still flowing strong—usually highest in July after winter rain—so the park is extra green this summer.
- A new cycle path along the Pader river from the city centre to the Schloß Neuhaus park opened in late 2025, adding a safe route for bike rentals.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Irma, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from Bachstraße). These floors avoid street noise and get good natural light without being under the roof.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Bachstraße on the 1st or 2nd floor – direct street-level noise from traffic and pedestrians. Also skip top-floor rooms under a sloped roof if you're tall or want full headroom.
Best views
Inner courtyard views are tranquil; street-side rooms offer a typical German cityscape of Bachstraße's mixed residential-commercial block, but expect ordinary outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest, assuming the lift doesn't run past 10pm. Mid-building floors (3–5) generally buffer noise well.
🔊 Noise notes
Bachstraße is a side street in Paderborn's centre – moderate traffic until 10pm, then quiet. Expect occasional bin collection or delivery lorry noise from the ground-floor service area early morning (7-8am).
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited in this narrow street; ask at booking about reserved spaces or the nearest public garage on Franziskanerstraße. 2. Request room 405 or similar midsize double on floor 4, centre-wing – it's the best balance of quiet and easy lift access without being next to the machine.
- 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 — Haus Irma
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed about 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up. No login required.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to a local news app; no physical papers. The building is a converted 1920s townhouse with original wooden staircases.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00 on request. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 costs 50% of room rate. Weekend check-in from 15:00 due to limited staff.
Complimentary for day of arrival/departure behind the front desk.
Step-free entrance via a side ramp. Lift fits a wheelchair, but standard room doors are 70 cm wide. No adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parkhaus Am Rathaus, 300 m away, €12 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Michael (83 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Georgisches Kulturzentrum "Iwiron" (220 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Alexiuskapelle (225 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Abdinghofkirche (232 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Libori Galerie — 726 m · ~9 min walk
Geisselscher Garten — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Stadtmuseum — 267 m · ~3 min walk
Kleine Bühne Paderborn — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Spielplatz im Riemeke Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Commerzbank — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Rathaus Apotheke — 420 m · ~5 min walk
Khorasan Market — 411 m · ~5 min walk
ZOB Paderborn — 676 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Sparkasse, Volksbank) for the best rate; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport or main train station as they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, chain stores, and hotels; smaller cafes, bakeries and market stalls often require cash; contactless and mobile pay common in larger retailers.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service was good; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the next euro; small change (€1-2) for hotel housekeeping is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery — about €2.00-2.50.
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway — around €5.00-7.00.
Pizza or pasta in an Italian-style trattoria — main dish roughly €9.00-12.00.
Neuhäuser Tor and the streets around the Paderborn city centre have several kebab shops and sausage stands; Wednesday and Saturday markets at Marienplatz offer fresh produce and grilled items.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common budget supermarkets in the 33098 area.
High-street chains like C&A, H&M and TK Maxx at the Paderborn city centre; no major market area – check the small mall (Paderborn Arcaden).
A single bus ticket within Paderborn is about €2.80; a day pass (TagesTicket) for one person is about €5.50. From Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, take bus S60 to the main station (€4.10 single, 25 min).
Buy a day pass if making more than two bus trips in a day; eat at the university Mensa (cafeteria) on the Uni Paderborn campus if you're a student or guest – budget meals under €4; fill a water bottle at public fountains (drinking water quality is excellent).
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Paderborn, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Haus Irma
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commerzbank — 423 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Rathaus Apotheke — 420 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Paderborn Hauptbahnhof → Central Paderborn (e.g., Domplatz)
💡 Use the S2 to Wewer or RE to Bielefeld—get off at 'Paderborn, Universität' or 'Paderborn, Driburger Tor'. Cheaper than taxi, but check if your hotel is near a stop. B&B Hôtel is walkable from the station anyway.
Paderborn Hauptbahnhof → B&B Hôtel Paderborn (Neuhäuser Straße stop)
💡 Tram 2 runs directly to the hotel—alight at 'Neuhäuser Straße'. Buy a short-trip ticket (Kurzstrecke) from the machine on the platform. It's €2.90 and valid for 4 stops. No change given, so have coins.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → B&B Hôtel Paderborn
💡 Book through MyTaxi or call +49 5251 19410. The hotel is near the city centre, so expect €25–30 flat rate. No surcharge for luggage.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) → Paderborn Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy a single ticket from driver (cash only) or use the PaderSprinter app. From the station, it's a 10-minute walk to B&B Hôtel—head east on Bahnhofstraße, then left onto Neuhäuser Straße.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Haus Irma?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from Bachstraße). These floors avoid street noise and get good natural light without being under the roof.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Irma?
Avoid any room facing Bachstraße on the 1st or 2nd floor – direct street-level noise from traffic and pedestrians. Also skip top-floor rooms under a sloped roof if you're tall or want full headroom.
Is Haus Irma noisy?
Bachstraße is a side street in Paderborn's centre – moderate traffic until 10pm, then quiet. Expect occasional bin collection or delivery lorry noise from the ground-floor service area early morning (7-8am).
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Irma?
Inner courtyard views are tranquil; street-side rooms offer a typical German cityscape of Bachstraße's mixed residential-commercial block, but expect ordinary outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Irma?
1. Parking is limited in this narrow street; ask at booking about reserved spaces or the nearest public garage on Franziskanerstraße. 2. Request room 405 or similar midsize double on floor 4, centre-wing – it's the best balance of quiet and easy lift access without being next to the machine.
What time is check-in at Haus Irma?
Check-in at Haus Irma is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Irma have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed about 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up. No login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Irma?
€3.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Irma?
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway — around €5.00-7.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Haus Irma?
A single bus ticket within Paderborn is about €2.80; a day pass (TagesTicket) for one person is about €5.50. From Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, take bus S60 to the main station (€4.10 single, 25 min).
When is the best time to visit Paderborn?
June and September: warm (20–24°C) but not saturated with tourists; July brings school holidays and more families. August can be hot but still pleasant for walking tours.
Top Attractions in Paderborn
💡 Go after heavy rain to see the strongest flow. The boardwalks can be slippery when wet—wear grippy shoes.
💡 Go before 10am to have the crypts almost to yourself. The treasury costs €3, but viewing the main building is free.
💡 Free entry every first Sunday of the month. Otherwise it's €4, but check their website for free guided tours in English on occasional weekends.
💡 Combine with a visit to the adjacent Theodor-Heuss-Platz for a free art installation (rotating concrete sculptures).
💡 The west side has a quieter path with benches facing the sunset. Take your own snacks—cafés near the lake are pricey.