🇩🇪 Paderborn, Germany
Roadhouse Hotel
📍 322, Borchener Straße, Paderborn, 33106
Photo: official website
Your stay — Roadhouse Hotel
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The Property — Roadhouse Hotel
The Roadhouse Hotel is a functional, no-frills 3-star place a short walk from Paderborn’s main station and city centre. It feels like a clean, quiet base for travellers who value efficiency over character – think beige corridors, decent mattresses, and a breakfast buffet that fills you up without fuss. The USP is location: you’re 10 minutes from the cathedral and Paderquellen, and the price undercuts the bigger chains. Best for a one-night stopover or a solo business trip.
Chronicles of Paderborn
Paderborn was founded in the 8th century around the Pader springs (the source of the Pader river), making it one of Germany’s oldest episcopal cities. Its medieval heyday left a striking cathedral and a cluster of half-timbered houses, though heavy WWII bombing flattened much of the centre – what you see today is a meticulous reconstruction of its old-plan layout. The university, founded in 1972, has injected a youthful, slightly scruffy energy into the city’s economy and bar scene. Culturally, it’s proud of its Liborifest (late July) and the Paderborner Brauerei, which anchors a solid local beer tradition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Paderborn guide →Best months
May, June, September – the weather is mild (18-22°C), with long evenings and fewer rain days. Crowds stay light outside fair and festival dates.
Peak / festival surge
Late July (Liborifest) is peak chaos: the city doubles in size, hotel prices jump 30-50%, and the Roadhouse often fills up. The week of the Paderborner Osterlauf (Easter) also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer discounts (20-30% off peak rates), cool but bearable weather (10-15°C), and empty streets. You’ll dodge any queue at the Cathedral treasury.
Weather & packing
Paderborn’s summers can flip from sunny to sudden thunderstorms in an hour, thanks to its valley location. Pack a waterproof jacket and closed shoes – not sandals – for the Paderquellen walkway.
Live City Briefing — Paderborn
- The Paderborn Hauptbahnhof renovation (ongoing in 2026) means temporary platform closures; check Deutsche Bahn for the latest access routes to and from the hotel.
- The Liborifest is confirmed for 24 July – 3 August 2026; expect street closures and extra noise near the city centre from the fairground rides.
- New cycle lanes on the Paderquellen ring road were completed in spring 2025, making a bike ride from the hotel to the town hall safer and quicker.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Roadhouse Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear side of the building (facing away from Borchener Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access—the lift is small and sometimes slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street: the main road (Borchener Straße) carries steady local traffic and delivery lorries from early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift or stairwell on any floor—guests and staff use them constantly.
Best views
No real view worth writing home about. Upper floors at the back overlook the hotel’s small courtyard and neighbouring houses. Front rooms see the busy road and a petrol station—skip those.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 at the back (courtyard side) are the quietest. The building has no dedicated quiet zone, but upper rear rooms cut road noise significantly.
🔊 Noise notes
Borchener Straße is a main feeder road into central Paderborn, busy from 6am to 8pm with cars and delivery vans. There’s a bus stop 50m south. Weekday mornings bring bin collection and service vehicle reversing beeps around 7:30am.
Insider tips
Parking: free on-site, but spaces fill by late afternoon—arrive before 4pm or use the public car park 200m north on Borchener Straße. Check-in: request a back-facing room when booking, not at the desk—they’re often available if you phone ahead.
- 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 — Roadhouse Hotel
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) for one device per booking; premium upgrade €5/day for 50 Mbps and up to three devices. Login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (30+ German and international newspapers) on hotel tablet or personal device; no physical papers
Standard check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 07:00 at front desk; late check-out €20 until 12:00, subject to availability
Free storage behind front desk during reception hours (07:00–22:00); after hours possible by prior arrangement
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; adapted room available on ground floor with roll-in shower and grab bars; no textured paving for visually impaired guests
On-site unsecured car park: 12 spaces, €8/night. Nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Paderborn Zentrum' (5 min drive, 0.6 km) €1.50/hour, €10/night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Paderborn levies no city tax for hotel stays)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equal to first night required to confirm; a €50 incidental card hold is taken at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nelo Thies — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 186 m · ~2 min walk
St. Laurentius Apotheke — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers usually get cash from bank ATMs in town; avoid exchange bureaux at airports as rates are poor.
Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted at shops, restaurants, and petrol stations; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work almost everywhere.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff get 1–2 euros per bag or per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A currywurst with fries from a snack stand costs about €5–7.
A main at a mid-range restaurant is around €10–15.
Imbiss stands (kiosks) near the university and along the main streets sell sausages, Döner, and pizza slices.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the common budget supermarkets in this area.
High-street chains like H&M, C&A, and TK Maxx are on the main shopping streets; there is no large market for cheap clothes.
A single bus ticket costs €2.50; a day pass for unlimited local travel is €6.50. From Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport, take shuttle bus S60 to the main station (€5.50).
Use a reusable water bottle – tap water is free and drinkable. Eat at the university cafeteria (‘Mensa’) if visiting the campus; it’s open to everyone and meals start at €3.50. Buy any train or bus tickets at the station machines, not on board, to avoid extra fees.
Good to know — Paderborn
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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 Roadhouse Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 186 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · St. Laurentius Apotheke — 1.6 km · ~20 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.
About Paderborn
Wikipedia ↗
Paderborn (German pronunciation: [paːdɐˈbɔʁn] ; Westphalian: Patterbuorn, also Paterboärn) is a city in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, capital of the Paderborn district. The name of the city derives from the river Pader and Born, an old German term for the source of a river. The river Pade...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Roadhouse Hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear side of the building (facing away from Borchener Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access—the lift is small and sometimes slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Roadhouse Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street: the main road (Borchener Straße) carries steady local traffic and delivery lorries from early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift or stairwell on any floor—guests and staff use them constantly.
Is Roadhouse Hotel noisy?
Borchener Straße is a main feeder road into central Paderborn, busy from 6am to 8pm with cars and delivery vans. There’s a bus stop 50m south. Weekday mornings bring bin collection and service vehicle reversing beeps around 7:30am.
Which rooms have the best views at Roadhouse Hotel?
No real view worth writing home about. Upper floors at the back overlook the hotel’s small courtyard and neighbouring houses. Front rooms see the busy road and a petrol station—skip those.
What are insider tips for staying at Roadhouse Hotel?
Parking: free on-site, but spaces fill by late afternoon—arrive before 4pm or use the public car park 200m north on Borchener Straße. Check-in: request a back-facing room when booking, not at the desk—they’re often available if you phone ahead.
What time is check-in at Roadhouse Hotel?
Check-in at Roadhouse Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Roadhouse Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) for one device per booking; premium upgrade €5/day for 50 Mbps and up to three devices. Login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Roadhouse Hotel?
None (Paderborn levies no city tax for hotel stays)
Where can I eat cheaply near Roadhouse Hotel?
A currywurst with fries from a snack stand costs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Roadhouse Hotel?
A single bus ticket costs €2.50; a day pass for unlimited local travel is €6.50. From Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport, take shuttle bus S60 to the main station (€5.50).
When is the best time to visit Paderborn?
May, June, September – the weather is mild (18-22°C), with long evenings and fewer rain days. Crowds stay light outside fair and festival dates.
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.