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. Aachen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 UPTOWN SKY LOUNGE & RESTAURANT im Innside Aachen (Sandkaulstraße 20). 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
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Aachen, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aachen to Cologne takes 0h 22m and costs around C$ 6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 3h 28m 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.
Car
Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
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 C$ 14. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Aachen Wilmersdorfer Str., located 4 km from downtown 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 Krone Aachen City - Eurogress, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 242 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 vacation rental options in Aachen, with prices from C$ 25 to C$ 189 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Aachen are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen
Most booked hotels in Aachen
Renting a car in Aachen
Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.19 and C$ 40.26. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Aachen, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.