Your stay — B & B Hotel
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The Property — B & B Hotel
A straightforward, no-frills budget base two minutes from Solingen Hauptbahnhof. The lobby is compact and functional: a self-check-in kiosk, a vending machine for snacks, and a small seating area with a TV. Rooms are clean and compact with Ikea-style furniture, a desk, and good blackout curtains. Ideal for a solo traveller or couple who just need sleep and a shower before exploring the Bergisches Land.
Chronicles of Solingen
Solingen grew from a small farming village into Germany's 'City of Blades', famous since the Middle Ages for sword and knife manufacturing. The Gründerzeit boom of the late 19th century left a legacy of grand Wilhelminian civic buildings, often with ornate facades. Allied bombing in 1944 destroyed much of the old town, so the modern centre is largely post-war functional architecture. Today, Solingen is a quiet commuter city for Düsseldorf and Cologne, with a strong industrial heritage preserved in museums like the Klingenmuseum and the restored historic quarter of Gräfrath.
Best Time to Visit
Full Solingen guide →Best months
May, June, September – mild temperatures (15-22°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July/August. The Bergisches Land countryside is lush, and local beer gardens open in these months.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – summer school holidays across North Rhine-Westphalia mean families fill nearby attractions and hotel prices rise 20-30%. The Solingen Sommerfest (late July/early August) draws crowds for live music and street food.
Budget shoulder season
April and October – spring blossom or autumn colour, often 8-15°C, bring discounts of 15-25% on room rates. Crowds are thin except around Easter or Oktoberfest-related weekends.
Weather & packing
Solingen sits in a rain shadow of the Sauerland but still gets 180+ wet days a year – summer showers can hit without warning. Pack a waterproof shell (hooded) and a light fleece layer for cool evenings even in June.
Live City Briefing — Solingen
- Solingen Hauptbahnhof is undergoing platform renovation until late 2026 – check Deutsche Bahn for temporary boarding changes and allow extra 5 minutes for platform transfers.
- The Klingenmuseum reopens its permanent exhibition in May 2026 after a two-year refurbishment, featuring a new immersive gallery on sword forging.
- The Bergische Museumsbahn (narrow-gauge steam railway) runs special summer services from Solingen to Wuppertal on Sundays in June and July – book ahead for a ride through the Wupper valley.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to B & B Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor — they tend to be quieter and less affected by street noise. Rooms at the end of corridors also pick up less foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift or stairwell, and those directly above the breakfast room or reception. Standard for 3-star chains is that these get early-morning noise from trolleys and guests.
Best views
Not much of a view in a 3-star chain like B & B Hotel. If you get a choice, ask for a room facing away from the main road — likely car park or courtyard side.
Quietest floors
Top floor is usually quietest. Mid-floors can be fine too, but ground floor gets lobby and entrance noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Good soundproofing? No — typical for this category. Soft earplugs are worth bringing. Avoid rooms above the breakfast room (opening hours 6:30-10). Also consider weekend party noise if the hotel is near a bar or tram line.
Insider tips
Book direct on the hotel’s own site — you’ll often get a €5-10 discount and free cancellation. Join their free loyalty programme ‘B&B Family’ to get an extra small perk like a free drink or late checkout.
- 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 — B & B Hotel
Free WiFi for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. No login – just accept terms on splash page.
One lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Free digital access to PressReader via a link texted to your phone at check-in. Building is a modern low-rise (2018); no historical quirks.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €15, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception; open 08:00–22:00. No overnight storage.
Step-free entrance via a ramp. Lift accessible to all floors. One adapted room on ground floor with widened doors and grab rails. No hearing loop or braille signage.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parkhaus City (Düsseldorfer Straße 2, 5-min walk), €12 per 24h. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory city tax of €3.50 per person per night, payable at check-in. Exempt for business travellers upon proof.
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment taken at booking. At check-in a €50 incidental hold is placed on your card for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Ohligs Süleymaniye Moschee (257 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Joseph (386 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Stadtkirche Ohligs (644 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Christengemeinde Ecclesia (816 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ohligser Stadtpark — 682 m · ~9 min walk
Am Universum — 302 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Reisebank — 345 m · ~4 min walk
Zweibrücken-Apotheke — 360 m · ~5 min walk
groß & KLEIN — 490 m · ~6 min walk
Hauptbahnhof — 300 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs with the EC or Maestro logo for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and main train stations due to poor rates and high fees.
Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in supermarkets and chain stores; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common. Smaller cafes and bakeries may prefer cash.
Round up in restaurants (e.g., €19.50 to €20) or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, no tip expected for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or kiosk costs around €2.00–2.50.
A lunch special at a German Imbiss (sausage stand or bakery) with a drink and small side: about €6–8.
A main course at a budget-friendly pub or restaurant serving German cuisine: €10–14.
Imbiss stations and food trucks near the main market square (Markt) in Solingen-Mitte offer currywurst, döner, and bratwurst for €3–5 each.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains in this area.
High-street chains like C&A, H&M, and Takko are common in Solingen’s main shopping street (Kölner Straße); no market for second-hand clothing.
A single ticket on Solingen's KVV buses costs €2.90; a day pass (TagesTicket) for unlimited rides in the city is €7.20. From Düsseldorf Airport, take the SB73 bus direct to Solingen Hbf for about €9.50 (if bought as a single ticket).
Buy a day pass if making more than 2 bus trips in a day; pack a picnic from Aldi or Lidl to save on lunch; many museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of the month.
Good to know — Solingen
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Emergency Contacts
SolingenFor non-urgent police matters in Solingen, call 0202 284-0. The 112 number works across Germany for medical and fire emergencies. If you need a pharmacy out of hours, call 0800 0022 833 (German health service). For the UK consulate in Düsseldorf, the nearest large city, dial +49 211 944 80.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Solingen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B & B Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Reisebank — 345 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Zweibrücken-Apotheke — 360 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (via S1 from airport) → Solingen Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a VRR day ticket for €16 if you're doing more than two journeys; it covers all local trains and buses for a day.
Solingen Hauptbahnhof → Solingen-Mitte / Hotel Zur Post
💡 Alight at 'Solingen Mitte' stop – the hotel is a 2-min walk west on Kölner Strasse. Validate your ticket on the platform before boarding.
Solingen Grünewald (via bus 695 from Hauptbahnhof) → Wuppertal Oberbarmen
💡 Use this to connect to Wuppertal's Schwebebahn (suspended monorail); the tram runs on a straight line through Solingen's eastern suburbs – sit on the left side for views of the Wupper valley.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Zur Post Solingen
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Taxi Solingen for a fixed fare; late-night arrivals cost about 10% more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B & B Hotel?
Request a room on a higher floor — they tend to be quieter and less affected by street noise. Rooms at the end of corridors also pick up less foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at B & B Hotel?
Avoid rooms near the lift or stairwell, and those directly above the breakfast room or reception. Standard for 3-star chains is that these get early-morning noise from trolleys and guests.
Is B & B Hotel noisy?
Good soundproofing? No — typical for this category. Soft earplugs are worth bringing. Avoid rooms above the breakfast room (opening hours 6:30-10). Also consider weekend party noise if the hotel is near a bar or tram line.
Which rooms have the best views at B & B Hotel?
Not much of a view in a 3-star chain like B & B Hotel. If you get a choice, ask for a room facing away from the main road — likely car park or courtyard side.
What are insider tips for staying at B & B Hotel?
Book direct on the hotel’s own site — you’ll often get a €5-10 discount and free cancellation. Join their free loyalty programme ‘B&B Family’ to get an extra small perk like a free drink or late checkout.
What time is check-in at B & B Hotel?
Check-in at B & B Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B & B Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. No login – just accept terms on splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at B & B Hotel?
Mandatory city tax of €3.50 per person per night, payable at check-in. Exempt for business travellers upon proof.
Where can I eat cheaply near B & B Hotel?
A lunch special at a German Imbiss (sausage stand or bakery) with a drink and small side: about €6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B & B Hotel?
A single ticket on Solingen's KVV buses costs €2.90; a day pass (TagesTicket) for unlimited rides in the city is €7.20. From Düsseldorf Airport, take the SB73 bus direct to Solingen Hbf for about €9.50 (if bought as a single ticket).
When is the best time to visit Solingen?
May, June, September – mild temperatures (15-22°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July/August. The Bergisches Land countryside is lush, and local beer gardens open in these months.
Top Attractions in Solingen
💡 Start at the villa (now a community centre) and follow the yellow markers uphill. The trail loops back in 45 minutes. The villa's public toilets are clean and open during weekday office hours.
💡 Check the smithy demonstrations on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm – real blacksmiths shaping steel, no booking needed.
💡 Visit during rhododendron bloom in May. Free guided tours happen every second Saturday at 11am – just show up at the entrance hut.
💡 Bring your own food – the on-site kiosk is overpriced. For the best view, walk the trail up the hill behind the park towards 'Blick auf die Brücke' sign.
💡 Take the cable car (Schwebefähre) from Burg station across the river for a cheap thrill at €2.50 each way. The castle's cafe sells decent Apfelstrudel.