🇩🇪 Solingen, Germany
Waldhaus Pfaffenberg
📍 65, Pfaffenberg, Solingen, 42659
Photo: official website
Your stay — Waldhaus Pfaffenberg
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Waldhaus Pfaffenberg, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on higher floors (above 3rd floor) as they are likely to be quieter due to the proximity to the main road. Additionally, rooms facing the inner courtyard (such as rooms 30-40) might be a better option as they avoid the potential street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor as they are closest to the entrance and might be noisier due to foot traffic.
Best views
As the hotel is located on a hill, rooms on the 4th floor and above might offer a view of the surrounding area, but it's not guaranteed.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on Pfaffenberg, a main road, might result in some traffic noise, especially on the lower floors. However, it's worth noting that Solingen is a relatively quiet city.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room with a balcony for a more pleasant stay, as long as you're not bothered by the potential street noise. Take advantage of the hotel's location by walking up to the top of Pfaffenberg for panoramic views of Solingen and the surrounding area.
- 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 — Waldhaus Pfaffenberg
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, but one historic section has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via in-room tablets
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Monday to Sunday); early bag-drop available from 8:00 AM, €10.00 late check-out fee after 12:00 PM
available 24/7, €5.00 per bag, per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some historic areas have structural limitations
on-site parking available, €15.00 per night, public car park 'Pfaffenberg' nearby (€8.00 per night), EV charging station available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (not applicable for children under 18)
Deposit & card hold: €20.00 deposit upon arrival, credit card hold for incidentals
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Balkhauser Kotten — 696 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Talstation Seilbahn Burg — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM withdrawals with your debit card for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and main train stations as they add high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, chain stores, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple/Google Pay work at most terminals; smaller cafes and bakeries may be cash-only, so always carry €20–50 in cash.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag, €2–5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing filter coffee at a bakery or kiosk costs about €2.00–2.50.
A takeaway döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a Imbiss runs about €5–7.
Main course at a neighbourhood restaurant: €10–15.
Imbiss stands near the main streets and the central train station (Solingen Hbf) offer cheap sausages, kebabs, and pizza by the slice.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main budget supermarkets in this area.
C&A and H&M at the Clemens-Galerien shopping centre; also a weekly market (Mittwoch und Samstag mornings) on the Neumarkt for clothing stalls.
A single day pass for Solingen’s buses and trams (StadtTicket) costs €5.60. From Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), take the S1 S-Bahn to Solingen Hbf (€12 single, about 30 min); avoid taxis which can cost €60+.
Drink tap water (Leitungswasser) at your accommodation – it’s safe and free. Buy lunch at bakeries like the chain backstube rather than sit-down cafés. Walk or cycle between inner-city areas; the town centre is compact and hilly but walkable.
Good to know — Solingen
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Waldhaus Pfaffenberg
🕒 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 →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.
About Solingen
Wikipedia ↗
Solingen (German pronunciation: [ˈzoːlɪŋən] ; Limburgish: Solich) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 25 km east of Düsseldorf along the northern edge of the Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr. After Wuppertal, it is the second-largest city in the Bergisches Land, and a member of the regio...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
Request a room on higher floors (above 3rd floor) as they are likely to be quieter due to the proximity to the main road. Additionally, rooms facing the inner courtyard (such as rooms 30-40) might be a better option as they avoid the potential street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
Avoid rooms on the first floor as they are closest to the entrance and might be noisier due to foot traffic.
Is Waldhaus Pfaffenberg noisy?
The hotel's location on Pfaffenberg, a main road, might result in some traffic noise, especially on the lower floors. However, it's worth noting that Solingen is a relatively quiet city.
Which rooms have the best views at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
As the hotel is located on a hill, rooms on the 4th floor and above might offer a view of the surrounding area, but it's not guaranteed.
What are insider tips for staying at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
Consider requesting a room with a balcony for a more pleasant stay, as long as you're not bothered by the potential street noise. Take advantage of the hotel's location by walking up to the top of Pfaffenberg for panoramic views of Solingen and the surrounding area.
What time is check-in at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
Check-in at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Waldhaus Pfaffenberg have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
€2.00 per person per night (not applicable for children under 18)
Where can I eat cheaply near Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
A takeaway döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a Imbiss runs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Waldhaus Pfaffenberg?
A single day pass for Solingen’s buses and trams (StadtTicket) costs €5.60. From Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), take the S1 S-Bahn to Solingen Hbf (€12 single, about 30 min); avoid taxis which can cost €60+.
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.