Bonn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bonn
With a population of 313.125, Bonn 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bonn has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bonn
Bad Godesberg is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Bonn. These include popular favourites such as TAO Bar & Restaurant Germany (Mildred-Scheel-Str. 1), Kleinpetersberg (Austr. 46) and Limao Restaurant (Moltkestr. 64). If you’re looking for affordable options, Ahoi Steffen Henssler Bonn (Erzbergerufer 15) and Rohmühle (Rheinwerkallee 3) are great picks.
When to visit Bonn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bonn in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bonn, with an average rainfall of 52 mm.
How to Get to Bonn
Plane
When flying to Bonn, you’ll arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN), which is located 15 km from the city centre.
Train
Lufthansa is the most popular train carrier serving Bonn, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Bonn to Basel takes 3h 05m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about €21 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Bonn Stadthaus is the busiest station in Bonn. Another popular train station is Bonn West, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bonn is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 132 km from Bonn. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bonn, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Cologne, the bus ride to Bonn takes 185 km and will cost you around €25. From Leverkusen, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Bonn Thomastrasse, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Bonn. Bonn Hbf - Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bonn
Where to stay in Bonn
From 5-star hotels such as the Kameha Grand Bonn to great affordable options like the Domicil Hotel Bonn, Bonn offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €141 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Bonn-City and Hostel 45.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bonn
Most booked hotels in Bonn
Hiring a car in Bonn
Expect to pay €1.84 per litre in Bonn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.08 and €29.44. The most frequently booked car type in Bonn is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.