Your stay — Rubin
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Petrikirche (131 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Moschee asch-Schami (256 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Merkez Camii Moschee (341 m · ~4 min walk)
- Synagogue: Alte Synagoge (459 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rathaus-Galerie — 328 m · ~4 min walk
Platz der Republik — 541 m · ~7 min walk
Bandwebermuseum — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Kammerspielchen in der Komödie am Karlsplatz — 163 m · ~2 min walk
Spielplatz Holsteiner Straße — 434 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Markt Apotheke — 198 m · ~2 min walk
42 Späti — 183 m · ~2 min walk
Hauptbahnhof — 925 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
You can exchange currency at local bank branches or use ATMs (Deutsche Bank or Commerzbank are common). Be aware that airport exchange rates are often poor, so it's best to exchange at a bank or use a debit/credit card.
Most shops, restaurants, and public transportation accept major credit and debit cards, as well as contactless payments. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also widely accepted.
Tipping in Germany is generally less than in the US, but around 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare or adding a few euros is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A coffee can be had for around €1-2 at a local café in the morning.
You can find a budget-friendly lunch at a Imbiss (small food stall) or a street food market for around €5-7.
A affordable dinner at a mid-range restaurant can cost around €15-25 for a main course.
The area around the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) has several street food stalls and markets, while the Elberfelder Strasse has a variety of international food options.
Aldi and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in the area, with the closest locations near the Hauptbahnhof.
You can find affordable high-street shopping along the Elberfelder Strasse and at the Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof shopping center.
A day ticket for public transportation costs around €6-7, and you can also buy a ticket for €1.60 for a single ride. The cheapest way to get to the city from the airport is by bus (€2.50 one-way).
Buy a Wuppertal Card for free public transportation and discounts at local attractions.Take advantage of the city's many free museums and galleries on Sundays.Use the city's bike-sharing system, Wuppertal Rad, to get around.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wuppertal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rubin
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 288 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Markt Apotheke — 198 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Airport (Arrival B) → Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof (ZOB bus station)
💡 The bus drops you at the central bus station (ZOB), a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Buy a return ticket if you're flying back within a week—it's cheaper than two singles.
Vohwinkel station (western terminus) → Oberbarmen station (eastern terminus) — stops near Spark by Hilton at 'Döppersberg' stop
💡 The Schwebebahn runs directly above the city. Get off at 'Döppersberg' stop — the hotel is a 3-minute walk. Buy a day ticket (7.50 EUR) if you plan to use it for sightseeing.
Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Spark by Hilton, Düsseldorf city centre or Cologne
💡 From Düsseldorf airport, take the SkyTrain to Düsseldorf Flughafen station, then S1 to Wuppertal Hbf. From there it’s a 10-minute walk or a short taxi ride to the hotel.
Düsseldorf Airport (Arrival exit) → Spark by Hilton Wuppertal
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Wuppertal (phone +49 202 444044) for a fixed rate. Avoid unmarked cabs at the airport—they charge up to 120 EUR.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Wuppertal Central Station (Hbf)
💡 Cheapest direct option from DUS. Book online in advance for the best price; standbys are pricier. The bus drops you directly at Hbf, then take a 5-minute tram ride on line 619 towards Vohwinkel to Hotel zur Post's nearest stop: Alter Markt.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Wuppertal Central Station (Hbf)
💡 Faster than the bus and more frequent. From DUS airport station (via the SkyTrain), catch the S8 toward Hagen or S28 toward Wuppertal. At Wuppertal Hbf, switch to Schwebebahn (line 60) heading towards Vohwinkel; get off at Werther Brücke, then a 3-minute walk to the hotel.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a VRR day ticket for €24.50 if you're doing local travel that day. Your Holiday Inn Express is a 5-minute flat walk from the Hauptbahnhof – exit north (Berliner Platz side).
Düsseldorf Airport Station → Auf dem Heiligen Berg
💡 Take S9 (via Düsseldorf Hbf) to Wuppertal Hbf, then bus 620 towards 'Am Kriegermal' – get off at 'Auf dem Heiligen Berg' stop. Avoid the Schwebebahn from the station as it doesn't run up the hill.
Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof (Kluse station) → Holiday Inn Express (Ohligsmühle station)
💡 The Schwebebahn is your best bet for local trips, but don't use it with heavy luggage – stairs and no lifts at Ohligsmühle. Walk from Hauptbahnhof instead: 7 minutes on foot, no hills.
Wuppertal Hbf (train station) → Hotel zur Post (Werther Brücke stop)
💡 The Schwebebahn is Wuppertal's iconic suspended monorail—worth riding even for a short trip. From Hbf, take line 60 toward Vohwinkel. Get off at Werther Brücke, cross the square, and you'll see Hotel zur Post on your right. Use the 'meinVRS' app for tickets; a single costs €3.20 but a day ticket (€8.40) is better if you're exploring.
Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) → Auf dem Heiligen Berg
💡 Ride the Schwebebahn one stop east to 'Vohwinkel' direction, then change to bus 640. But it's quicker to walk the 12 mins from Hbf to bus stop 'Rathaus Barmen' where you can catch bus 640 directly. Only use this route if you want the novelty of the hanging train.
Wuppertal Hbf (stop 'Hauptbahnhof') → Auf dem Heiligen Berg
💡 This is the most practical local option. The bus drops you right at the hotel entrance. Buy a BST-Ticket from the driver or the app. Late evening buses run only every 45 mins, so check the timetable in advance.
About Wuppertal
Wikipedia ↗
Wuppertal (German pronunciation: [ˈvʊpɐtaːl] ; lit. 'Wupper Dale') is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany, with a population of 355,000. Wuppertal is the seventh-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and 17th-largest in Germany. It was founded in 1929 by the merger of Elberfeld, Ba...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Rubin?
Check-in at Rubin is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Where can I eat cheaply near Rubin?
You can find a budget-friendly lunch at a Imbiss (small food stall) or a street food market for around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rubin?
A day ticket for public transportation costs around €6-7, and you can also buy a ticket for €1.60 for a single ride. The cheapest way to get to the city from the airport is by bus (€2.50 one-way).
Top Attractions in Wuppertal
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning when the Wochenmarkt (market) sets up at the square – grab a cheap bratwurst from €2.50.
💡 Go on the free Saturday early at 11am before crowds. The permanent collection includes works by Monet and Van Gogh. Allow 90 minutes.
💡 Pick up a free events schedule at the desk—afternoon chamber concerts often cost under €5.
💡 Check their website for free guided tours in English on those Sundays, usually at 11am.
💡 Go on that free Saturday but arrive before 10:30am – it gets busy with locals. The small cafe has decent coffee and a quiet courtyard.
💡 Go on a Wednesday when it's open until 20:00; fewer crowds and better light for the Impressionist paintings.
💡 Bring bread for the ducks in the pond, and head to the stone bench near the upper pavilion for a quiet spot.
💡 Check the schedule for free outdoor concerts in summer on the Johannes-Rau-Platz. Otherwise, just sit on the bench facing the building at dusk when it's lit up.