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 11 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 Pippin - die kleine Gastronomie (Hubertusstr. 43), Lammerskötter (Kapellenstraße 2) and BURGERHEART AACHEN (Kapuzinergraben 12). If you’re looking for affordable options, UPTOWN SKY LOUNGE & RESTAURANT im Innside Aachen (Sandkaulstraße 20) 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 46 miles from Aachen.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 21m and costs around S$ 5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 3h 29m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Aachen Eilendorf is the busiest station in Aachen. Another popular train station is Aachen Hauptbahnhof, located 0.7 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 Sixt and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aachen, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Cologne, the bus ride to Aachen takes 50 miles and will cost you around S$ 7. From Dortmund, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Aachen, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Aachen. Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str. is also a commonly used station, and is 2 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 3 Könige, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 239 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 S$ 25 to S$ 233 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 29% 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 S$ 2.70 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 S$ 32.38 and S$ 43.17. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aachen, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.