Your stay — Hotel Kümmel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Geldautomat) for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux as they charge high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted; mobile pay (Google/Apple Pay) works in most shops, restaurants, and transport; always carry some cash for smaller kiosks and bakeries.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis: round up to nearest euro or tip 1-2 EUR; hotel staff: 1-2 EUR per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple filter coffee or espresso at a bakery/café costs around 2-3 EUR.
A Döner kebab or falafel from a takeaway is 5-7 EUR.
A main course at a standard German restaurant or pizzeria runs 10-14 EUR.
The area around Untere Metzgerstraße has several fast-food kebab and currywurst stands for quick, cheap meals.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarkets in and around Siegen.
For affordable clothing, head to the Sieglar shopping centre or the pedestrian zone (Kölner Straße) for chain stores like H&M and C&A.
A single bus ticket within Siegen is around 3 EUR; a day pass (4 rides) costs about 8 EUR. The cheapest way from Frankfurt Airport is a FlixBus direct to Siegen (around 15-25 EUR) or a regional train via Frankfurt Hbf (around 30 EUR).
Buy water and snacks at a supermarket before heading out; use the Siegen City Card for discounts on attractions and bus travel; eat at the university mensa (open to all, meal ~5 EUR).
Good to know — Siegen
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Siegen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Kümmel
🕒 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 →Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus station (Terminal 1) → Siegen ZOB (central bus station)
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for €10 seats. Gets you to ZOB, then it's a 10-minute uphill walk to the hotel – or take bus C111 one stop.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Zum Alten Bahnhof hotel
💡 Book through Taxi Siegen for a fixed price, not meter. Avoid peak hours (6-9am, 4-7pm) when traffic on A3 can add 30 minutes.
Siegen Hbf → Zum Alten Bahnhof hotel (Haltestelle Bahnhofstraße)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver (exact change or card). Line R27 or C111 – both drop outside the hotel. After 23:30, it's a 15-minute walk uphill.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) long-distance station → Siegen Hbf
💡 Cheaper with a Quer-durchs-Land ticket if you're making multiple trips that day (€44 for one person). From Siegen Hbf, take bus R27 or walk 15 minutes to the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Kümmel?
Check-in at Hotel Kümmel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Kümmel?
A Döner kebab or falafel from a takeaway is 5-7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Kümmel?
A single bus ticket within Siegen is around 3 EUR; a day pass (4 rides) costs about 8 EUR. The cheapest way from Frankfurt Airport is a FlixBus direct to Siegen (around 15-25 EUR) or a regional train via Frankfurt Hbf (around 30 EUR).
Top Attractions in Siegen
💡 The Wednesday and Saturday morning market (until 1pm) has local cheese and cured meats. Grab a Bretzel from the bakery on the corner.
💡 Look for the carved choir stalls from 1480. Quietest before 11am.
💡 Walk up through the old town via the Treppenstraße steps for a gradual climb and cobbled streets.
💡 Best in late spring for rhododendrons. Take the bus (line C101) to Forsthaus stop to avoid the steep climb.
💡 Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month. Allow 1–2 hours.