Open wooden door to a café; outdoor tables and chairs in front of a stone facade with lanterns and plants.

Your hotel near Göttingen’s Old Town

Situated in the heart of Germany, Göttingen is easily reached by car via the A7 motorway or by train. The Gebhards Hotel is located directly opposite the main railway station, right on the historic city ramparts on the fringe of the Old Town.

Sights, restaurants and cafés are all within easy walking distance. For exploring by bike, there are several bike rental stations at the train station. As a hotel close to the old town in Göttingen, Gebhards offers short distances to all destinations in the city centre.

How to get here

Sandstone hotel with "GEBHARDS HOTEL" lettering on the facade; lantern and green shrubs in the foreground, sunny sky.

Our guests can reach us easily by all means of transport. From the main station, there are numerous direct ICE connections to German cities — Hamburg (approx. 2 hours), Frankfurt am Main (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes), Berlin (approx. 2 to 2½ hours), and Munich (approx. 3½ to 4 hours).

From Gebhards Hotel, it’s a two-minute walk to the main station, as well as to the Old Town with its sights, restaurants and cafés.

For guests arriving by car, a limited number of parking spaces are available at the hotel for €15.00 per night, subject to availability. Alternatively, we recommend using the public car park at Groner Tor, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Discover Göttingen

on foot

Stone statue on a pedestal surrounded by leafy trees in a garden.

Many destinations in Göttingen are just a short walk from Gebhards Hotel. This puts you right in the heart of the city in no time, whether for a stroll through the old town, a visit to a café or a little sightseeing tour.

Göttingen main station – approx. 2 minutes’ walk
Old Town and pedestrian zone – approx. 5 minutes’ walk
Gänseliesel and Old Town Hall – approx. 8 minutes’ walk
Historic city wall – right next to the hotel
Old Botanical Garden – approx. 6 minutes’ walk

Explore our city

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about getting here and the location

How far is the Gebhards Hotel from the main station?

Gebhards Hotel is situated directly opposite Göttingen’s main station (approx. 400m).

Is Gebhards Hotel close to the old town?

Yes, the old town of Göttingen is just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel (approx. 350 meters).

Are there parking facilities at the Gebhards Hotel?

What’s the best way to get to Göttingen?

Travelling by train is particularly convenient. From the main station, there are numerous direct ICE connections to cities across Germany — Hamburg (approx. 2 hours), Frankfurt am Main (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes), Berlin (approx. 2 to 2½ hours), and Munich (approx. 3½ to 4 hours).

Göttingen is easily reached by car via the A7 motorway. There is also a direct link to the A38 via the Drammetal motorway junction; the A44 can be reached quickly via Kassel.