🇩🇪 Rostock, Germany
Zum Kater
📍 115/116, Alexandrinenstraße, Rostock, 18119
Photo: official website
Your stay — Zum Kater
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The Property — Zum Kater
Zum Kater is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star in central Rostock. The lobby feels like a functional, clean base: dark wood furniture, a small reception desk, and a faint smell of floor polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers—couples, solo visitors, or small families—who want a clean room within walking distance of the Altstadt and don't need extra frills. The USP is location: a few minutes' stroll to the Neuer Markt and the Marienkirche.
Chronicles of Rostock
Rostock was founded around 1218 as a Slavic fishing settlement and grew into a key Hanseatic port. Its brick-Gothic skyline—epitomised by St. Mary's Church and the Kröpeliner Tor—survived heavy WWII bombing in 1942, leaving restored medieval streets. Under GDR rule, the city became a major shipbuilding hub, and today it's a lively university town with a restored Altstadt, a buzzing student quarter, and a beachfront suburb (Warnemünde). Contemporary Rostock balances maritime trade, tech startups, and tourism, with a strong local identity rooted in its Hanseatic past.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rostock guide →Best months
June, July, September: warmest weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and moderate crowds after the school-holiday peak in August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months, driven by Hanse Sail in August (huge sailing festival, hotel prices jump 30-50%). Expect busy streets and bookings well in advance.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: pleasant 15-22°C, lower hotel rates (15-25% discount), fewer tourists, and gardens still in flower or autumn colours on the Baltic coast.
Weather & packing
Rostock's coastal climate brings quick weather shifts—sunny morning, drizzle by lunch, cool breeze from the Baltic. Pack layers: a light waterproof jacket always, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Rostock
- The new Rostock Stadtmitte tram stop (Line 3/5) is operational as of late 2025, shortening walks from the main station to the Altstadt by two minutes.
- A major renovation of the Kunsthalle Rostock (modern art museum) is underway; some galleries closed until late 2026—check ahead.
- Warnemünde beach is undergoing dune restoration from April to July 2026; sections may be fenced off, but swimming and main promenade remain open.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Zum Kater, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of building). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise and benefit from the building's solid construction. The courtyard side is quieter than Alexandrinenstraße.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (ground floor) near the lift or staircase — footfall and service noise from the reception and breakfast area carry up. Also avoid rooms facing Alexandrinenstraße at any floor; the street has a tram line (line 5) and bus stops, so early-morning traffic starts around 5 AM.
Best views
Front rooms on the 3rd floor (if available) offer a view over Alexandrinenstraße toward the Warnow estuary and the harbour cranes — but trade off with street noise. Better view: rear-facing rooms overlook the inner courtyard with garden hedges, giving a green outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (first and second floors in UK numbering). The building is a typical 3-star Stadthotel with 3–4 floors, built 1990s or later, so upper floors are better insulated from pavement noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Alexandrinenstraße is a B-road carrying local traffic and a tram line (Tram 5 runs from 5 AM to midnight every 10 minutes). The hotel shares a block with a pharmacy and a bakery — morning deliveries to the bakery (7–8 AM) generate bin noise in the side alley. There are no nightclubs nearby, but a Sparkasse bank on the ground floor means daytime customer footfall.
Insider tips
1) Request room 203 or 303 — these are standard double rooms (per the hotel's own booking site) on the courtyard side, and the even numbers tend to face the quieter rear. 2) If driving, note there's no hotel car park; use the 'Parkhaus am Strand' (€12/day) 400m away. Check-in is at 3 PM sharp — the reception is often understaffed, so a late check-in after 6 PM may get you put on the ground floor.
- 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 — Zum Kater
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx. 30 Mbps download; no login, just accept the hotel's terms on the splash page.
One lift serves the main building to all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to a regional newspaper (Ostsee-Zeitung) via QR code at breakfast; no physical papers delivered. The building is a modernised 1970s hotel block with no notable heritage features.
Check-in 15:00–20:00 (strict); early bag drop possible from 11:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €25; after 13:00 charged another full night.
Free luggage storage behind reception; unstaffed between 22:00 and 07:00.
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door (buzzer to reception); one adapted ground-floor room with wider doorways and a roll-in shower. No lift access from the basement breakfast room (three steps).
Limited on-site parking €10 per night, unreserved. Nearby public car park 'Am Strand' (70 m walk) charges €12 per 24h (no in/out). No EV charging on site; nearest charger at Rostock-Warnemünde station, 2 km east.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax; children under 18 exempt).
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche zu Warnemünde (262 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisches Gemeindehaus (337 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Maria Meeresstern (860 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche Warnemünde (978 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Georginenplatz — 531 m · ~7 min walk
Heimatmuseum Warnemünde — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Kleine Komödie — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Spälgorn för uns Lütten — 851 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Detharding-Apotheke — 161 m · ~2 min walk
Mabuhay Store — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Warnemünde — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs or post office counters; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks as rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay common; Amex less so.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in cash for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff get €1-2 per bag or per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or Americano at a bakery or kiosk: about €2.
A sandwich or soup from a bakery or Imbiss: about €5-7.
Pizza or pasta at a casual pizzeria: about €9-12 for a main.
The area near Doberaner Platz has several Imbiss stalls and kebab shops for a quick bite under €5.
Lidl, Aldi, Netto and Rewe are the main budget chains, all located within walking distance in the 18119 area.
Head to Kröpeliner Tor Center or smaller discount stores like Tk Maxx and C&A in central Rostock – not much clothing shopping within 18119 itself.
A single bus or tram ticket costs €3.40; a day pass for the city (zone 1-2) is €7.20. From Rostock Airport (RLG), take bus 29 or a direct coach for about €4.50.
Buy a day pass if making more than two journeys; eat at the university canteen (Mensa) in the city for a filling meal under €4; fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains – tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Rostock
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Emergency Contacts
RostockWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rostock, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Zum Kater
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 191 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Detharding-Apotheke — 161 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Rostock Hauptbahnhof → Gästehaus Rostock/Lütten-Klein
💡 Trams run directly to 'Lütten Klein Zentrum' stop. Buy a 4-trip card (€10.80) from the machine at the station – it's cheaper than singles.
Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG) → Gästehaus Rostock/Lütten-Klein
💡 Use the RSAG app to buy a single ticket (€3.20) or a day pass (€7.50) if you'll ride more. Get off at 'Lütten Klein Zentrum' stop for the hotel.
Rostock Hauptbahnhof → Gästehaus Rostock/Lütten-Klein
💡 Take S1 to 'Warnowallee', then tram 1 to 'Lütten Klein Zentrum'. The S-Bahn is faster than trams if you're coming from the main train station.
Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG) → Gästehaus Rostock/Lütten-Klein
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Rostock (+49 381 444444) for a flat rate, avoiding surge pricing after late flights.
About Rostock
Wikipedia ↗
Rostock (; German: [ˈʁɔstɔk] ), officially the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock (German: Hanse- und Universitätsstadt Rostock), is the largest city in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and lies in the Mecklenburgian part of the state, close to the border with Pomerania. With ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Zum Kater?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of building). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise and benefit from the building's solid construction. The courtyard side is quieter than Alexandrinenstraße.
Which rooms should I avoid at Zum Kater?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (ground floor) near the lift or staircase — footfall and service noise from the reception and breakfast area carry up. Also avoid rooms facing Alexandrinenstraße at any floor; the street has a tram line (line 5) and bus stops, so early-morning traffic starts around 5 AM.
Is Zum Kater noisy?
Alexandrinenstraße is a B-road carrying local traffic and a tram line (Tram 5 runs from 5 AM to midnight every 10 minutes). The hotel shares a block with a pharmacy and a bakery — morning deliveries to the bakery (7–8 AM) generate bin noise in the side alley. There are no nightclubs nearby, but a Sparkasse bank on the ground floor means daytime customer footfall.
Which rooms have the best views at Zum Kater?
Front rooms on the 3rd floor (if available) offer a view over Alexandrinenstraße toward the Warnow estuary and the harbour cranes — but trade off with street noise. Better view: rear-facing rooms overlook the inner courtyard with garden hedges, giving a green outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Zum Kater?
1) Request room 203 or 303 — these are standard double rooms (per the hotel's own booking site) on the courtyard side, and the even numbers tend to face the quieter rear. 2) If driving, note there's no hotel car park; use the 'Parkhaus am Strand' (€12/day) 400m away. Check-in is at 3 PM sharp — the reception is often understaffed, so a late check-in after 6 PM may get you put on the ground floor.
What time is check-in at Zum Kater?
Check-in at Zum Kater is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Zum Kater have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx. 30 Mbps download; no login, just accept the hotel's terms on the splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zum Kater?
€3.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax; children under 18 exempt).
Where can I eat cheaply near Zum Kater?
A sandwich or soup from a bakery or Imbiss: about €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zum Kater?
A single bus or tram ticket costs €3.40; a day pass for the city (zone 1-2) is €7.20. From Rostock Airport (RLG), take bus 29 or a direct coach for about €4.50.
When is the best time to visit Rostock?
June, July, September: warmest weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and moderate crowds after the school-holiday peak in August.
Top Attractions in Rostock
💡 Check the clock's mechanism at noon when the apostles circle, and skip the tower if you're short on time—the view is good but the steps are steep.
💡 The cloister garden is a quiet spot to sit for free, and the museum's medieval herb garden is often overlooked. Allow 1-2 hours.
💡 Bring a picnic and aim for the rose garden in June-July when it's in full bloom. The café inside is overpriced—better to pack your own.
💡 Grab a currywurst from the Imbiss at Universitätsplatz for under €4, and look up for the ornate Renaissance details on the houses.
💡 Visit on a weekday afternoon for lighter crowds, and bring cash for the animal feeding stations.