Aachen travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aachen
With a population of 265,208, Aachen is a must-see destination in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aachen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aachen
Mitte is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Aachen. These include popular favourites such as lokal (Mostardstraße 17), Pippin - die kleine Gastronomie (Hubertusstr. 43) and Lammerskötter (Kapellenstraße 2). If you’re looking for affordable options, BURGERHEART AACHEN (Kapuzinergraben 12) and Aposto Aachen (Kapuzinergraben 19) are great picks.
When to visit Aachen
How to Get to Aachen
Plane
Although Aachen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is located 74 km from Aachen.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 25m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hannover, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 47m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 1.1 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Düsseldorf, which is about 70 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Düsseldorf.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 161 km and will cost you around $42. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 4 km from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Aachen
Where to stay in Aachen
From 5-star hotels such as the Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen to great affordable options like the Hotel 3 Könige, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $296 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&b Hotel Aachen City-Ost and B&B Hotel Aachen-Hbf. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Aachen, with prices from $29 to $260 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen
Most booked hotels in Aachen
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