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 20 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aachen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aachen
If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Mostard (Mostardstr. 20) and Ghorban Delikatessen Manufaktur (5 Krämerstraße) 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 46 miles from Aachen.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Aachen to Hamburg takes 3h 28m and costs around AED 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 4h 07m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Aachen Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Eilendorf, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Brussels, the bus ride to Aachen takes 160 miles and will cost you around AED 70. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about AED 88 for a journey of 175 miles. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 2 miles from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Lichtenbusch Süd is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles 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 Krone Aachen City - Eurogress, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 633 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 AED 59 to AED 507 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen
Most booked hotels in Aachen
Hiring a car in Aachen
Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 AED 78.89 and AED 105.19. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.