Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Aachen travel guide

Aachen Tourism | Aachen Guide

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.

Article

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, UPTOWN SKY LOUNGE & RESTAURANT im Innside Aachen (Sandkaulstraße 20) and BURGERHEART AACHEN (Kapuzinergraben 12) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Aposto Aachen (Kapuzinergraben 19) and Franky’s Farm Frühstück & Cafe (Pontstraße 137-139) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Aachen.

When to visit Aachen

Aachen in January
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in January
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Lufthansa. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 22m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 30m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Aachen Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Eilendorf, located 5 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and Regiojet. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 153 km and will cost you around $38. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 274 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.

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 Lufthansa. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 22m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 30m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Aachen Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Eilendorf, located 5 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Bus and Regiojet. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Aachen takes 153 km and will cost you around $38. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 274 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.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
DTMDortmund

Airlines serving Aachen

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,096 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,682 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,358 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to 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 $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 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 $35 to $266 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen

Most booked hotels in Aachen

See all
Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$233+
View
Art Hotel Superior
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$172+
View
Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$155+
View
Leonardo Hotel Aachen
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$131+
View
Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$138+
View
a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$35+
View

Hiring a car in Aachen

Expect to pay $3.30 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.56 and $52.74. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.30 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.56 and $52.74. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Aachen

Aachen Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Aachen city guide for the best Aachen travel tips. To help you organise your Aachen trip ideas, this Aachen visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.