Wiesbaden travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wiesbaden
With a population of 272,432, Wiesbaden is a must-see destination in Hesse, Germany.
Where to Eat in Wiesbaden
Mitte is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Wiesbaden. These include popular favourites such as Little Italy (Burgstraße 1-3), L’Umami (Michelsberg 9) and das!Burger (Grabenstraße 16). If you’re looking for affordable options, Benner`s Bistronomie (Kurhausplatz 1) and martino kitchen (Webergasse 6-8) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Noir Finest Sushi Cuisine (Sonnenberg) (Rambacher Str. 53) and The Aya Asia (Dotzheimer Str. 149) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wiesbaden.
When to visit Wiesbaden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wiesbaden in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wiesbaden, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Wiesbaden
Plane
When flying to Wiesbaden, you’ll arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which is located 14 miles from the city centre.
Train
Lufthansa is the most popular train carrier serving Wiesbaden, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Wiesbaden to Basel takes 3h 05m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $38 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Wiesbaden Erbenheim is the busiest station in Wiesbaden. Another popular train station is Wiesbaden Auringen-Medenbach, located 4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wiesbaden is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 19 miles from Wiesbaden. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wiesbaden, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Cologne, the bus ride to Wiesbaden takes 115 miles and will cost you around $45. From Leverkusen, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Wiesbaden
Where to stay in Wiesbaden
From 5-star hotels such as the Nassauer Hof to great affordable options like the Motel One Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wiesbaden, with prices from $88 to $1,156 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wiesbaden are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wiesbaden
Most booked hotels in Wiesbaden
Hiring a car in Wiesbaden
Expect to pay $3.30 per litre in Wiesbaden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.53 and $52.71. The most frequently booked car type in Wiesbaden is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.