What is Wattenscheid like?

Wattenscheid is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its coffee shops, bars and shopping.

Where is the best place to stay in Wattenscheid?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Bochum Wattenscheid, Affiliated by Meliá is the highest ranked property in Wattenscheid. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Wattenscheid area?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options in Wattenscheid to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Bochum area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wattenscheid, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Wattenscheid.

What can I see and do in this Bochum neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Wattenscheid include Jahrhunderthalle, Eisenbahnmuseum and Alma Park. When you're sightseeing in Bochum, Railway Museum Bochum and Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Wattenscheid and the greater Bochum area?

If you want to venture out of town, Bochum Wattenscheid S-Bahn is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Wattenscheid-Höntrop Station.

Top 10 Wattenscheid Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Wattenscheid

"Great place to stay"

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9 Jul - 10 Jul

"spacious room, good breakfast"

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

"Good location. Very poor breakfast "

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

"The location of the hotel was perfect for me — central enough to easily explore, but still quiet enough to sleep without any disturbances."

"Clean quiet hotel with friendly accommodating staff. Train station directly across from hotel which is ideal"

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Great stay"

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Very nice place to stay, so easy to walk, to the Dortmund Messe, breakfast was wonderful, and dinner menu fine. Found the front desk staff very helpful and efficient with a most pleasant disposition, as were the restaurant staff. "

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

"Really enjoyed my stay, within walking distances of many bars, Dortmund HBF & restaurants. Staff were also very helpful & friendly."

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Quite worn out student hostel for the price of 4 star hotel "

"I stayed here on two consecutive weekends as I was attending performances at the Opera House, for which the hotel is very well located. It is also am easy walk from the train station. Recently modernised the rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff were all helpful and friendly and a special shout out to Anna on reception who went above-and-beyond in being so helpful."

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9 Jul - 10 Jul

"Location of the hotel is excellent, 2 minute walk from the Trainstation, also possible to walk to citycenter from hotel. Hotell is good and excellent bed. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Nice place. Lovely area fast in to Dortmund by car."

"Was good hotel"

"staff did a great job ensuring a pleasant stay"

"Not bad for a short term stay. Staff was friendly, helpful. I was there for mainly football so it was perfect, short walk to Dortmund Markt where they had a fall festival which was super."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Poor location. Noisy at night. We had the impression somebody was moving furniture. No dining on Sundays which is inconvenient in such a remote location. "

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

"Very nice stay"

"Moxy was amazing, will definitely visit again due to the great services. Everything was great including the staff and the hotel itself. Absolutely amazing service and very friendly staff. Great place :) "

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18 Jul - 19 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

"Check-in and check-out were seamless — no waiting, no confusion, and staff clearly knew what they were doing."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Modern, clean hotel in city centre. Great breakfast"

Where to stay in Wattenscheid

Find the best Wattenscheid areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bochum Mitte

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While you're in Bochum Mitte, take in top sights like Zeiss Planetarium Bochum or Bermuda3Eck, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn or Feldsieper Strasse U-Bahn.

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Bochum showing street scenes, outdoor eating and modern architecture

Innenstadt Bochum

The museums and churches are just a few things visitors like about Innenstadt Bochum. Zeiss Planetarium Bochum and Bermuda3Eck are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Bochum Rathaus U-Bahn or Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

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Bochum Süd

If you're spending time in Bochum Süd, check out sights like Bochumer Golf Club or Bochum Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ruhr-Universitaet U-Bahn or Markstrasse U-Bahn.

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Wiemelhausen

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Wiemelhausen. Bochum Civic Theatre and Eisenbahnmuseum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wasserstrasse U-Bahn or Brenscheder Strasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

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Bochum-Südwest

While you're in Bochum-Südwest, take in top sights like Railway Museum Bochum and jump on the metro at Bochum Dahlhausen S-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Recent Reviews in Wattenscheid

5/5 Excellent

"The hotel had a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. I noticed the staff took the time to personalize interactions, which made the stay feel less transactional."

A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Posted 11 hours ago