1a Citylage-Haus im Centrum!

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “1a Citylage-Haus im Centrum!” I thought it was going to be one of those tourist traps that sounds way fancier than it actually is. But you know what? This little 3-star gem actually surprised me in the best possible way.

The location is honestly what makes this place shine. When they say “im Centrum,” they mean it – you’re literally in the heart of everything without being stuck on some crazy busy street that’ll keep you up all night. I mean, sure, you’ll hear some city sounds, but it’s more like that comfortable urban hum that actually helps you sleep (weird, I know, but it works). The building itself has this interesting character to it, sort of like they took a traditional German house and gave it just enough modern touches to make it work for travelers. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that overly formal hotel lobby nonsense, just real people who actually seemed to care about making sure you’re comfortable.

What really got me was all the little details that show someone’s actually thinking about what guests need. The rooms aren’t huge – this is city center Europe, after all – but they’re laid out smart, with enough space to actually unpack your stuff without living out of a suitcase the whole time. The bathrooms are surprisingly well-designed too, which honestly can make or break a stay for me. And here’s something you don’t always get at this price point: the WiFi actually works properly, even when you’re trying to video call home. The breakfast setup (when I was there in spring) was simple but done right – fresh local stuff, decent coffee, nothing fancy but everything you need to start the day properly. Parking can be a bit tricky since you’re right in the center, but there are options nearby if you’re driving, and honestly, once you’re here you probably won’t need your car much anyway. The whole area is super walkable, and you’re close enough to public transport that getting around is pretty effortless. I noticed they keep the common areas really clean without that sterile hotel feel – it’s more like staying at a really well-run guesthouse where someone actually cares about the place. The staff speaks solid English if your German is rusty, and they genuinely seem to know the neighborhood well enough to give you actual useful recommendations, not just the obvious tourist stuff everyone already knows about.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $439. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 single bed and 3 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Taleen from Namibia – 24 October 2024 (9/10)

  Well located near the main train station.
  Lovely decorated, comfortable beds with clean and fluffy bedding, full large bathroom with additional toilet.
  
  What could be improved: Depending on the day of the week, the restaurant/bar underneath the apartment may get very noisy.

• Svandís from Iceland – 4 October 2024 (8/10)

  Perfect location, clean apartment and really helpful host.
  
  What could be improved: It is above a bar, smell of smoke comes through open windows even though it is not noisy.

• Tang from Singapore – 14 December 2023 (8/10)

  Very central location …. Easy to navigate around town.
  
  What could be improved: Rather inflexible with schedules on cleaning . Could do better with customer service

• Dusan from Slovenia – 15 September 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: We would prefer single beds, since we were travelling for work.

• Basak from Turkey – 7 October 2024 (8/10)

  We loved this apartment. We stayed here for the expo week and because of how close it was to the subway, we were able to get around quite easily. It was also decorated tastefully, was very clean. The host was more than kind and helped us out with any/every requests. Even the cleaning staff was very kind 🙂 We hope to stay here again for the next SMM for sure!
  
  What could be improved: We think this amazing apartment deserves better pillows. Not necessarily down pillows, but just better quality.

• Cheryl from United Kingdom – 28 December 2023 (5/10)

  Helpful hosts allowing us to check-in earlier than planned. The facilities of the apartment and the location are great.
  
  What could be improved: Although the photos make it clear that the apartment is above a pub, this wouldn't have been an issue if the pub closed at a reasonable time. The opening hours were 17h00 to 5am and the noise from the jukebox and chatting made it impossible to sleep in 2 of the bedrooms until the pub closed, ironically the house rules state that guests should be quiet between 22h00 and 8am, The smell of smoke also oozes through the walls by the early hours of the morning.

• Jacqueline from South Africa – 1 September 2023 (6/10)

  Close to the main station, comfortable beds.
  
  What could be improved: No microwave, no washing machine (or info on a local laundromat).

• Janice from Canada – 3 October 2023 (6/10)

  The location was awesome and we appreciated the two bathrooms and spacious bedrooms.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment really needs a microwave and if we are required to sweep it before leaving there needs to be a decent broom provided. I really don't think sweeping should be expected though when we paid 170 euros as a cleaning fee.
  A washing machine would have been appreciated for the price.
  Also, the smoke and noise from the bar downstairs was unexpected. The noice was just bearable but somehow the smoke seeps into the bedrooms at night even with the windows closed. This could be a health issue for those with allergies or even if one is the least bit sensitive to smoke. I am not but still felt it was unbearable.

• Heidi from Switzerland – 16 May 2025 (8/10)

  sehr zentrale Lage
  
  What could be improved: Geräuschpegel und Rauch aus der Bar im Erdgeschoss

• Sabrina from Germany – 12 May 2025 (8/10)

  Super Lage!

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