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Best known as the capital of Charlemagne's Frankish empire, today's Aachen sits at the juncture where Germany meets the Netherlands (where the Dutch know it as Aken) and Belgium (where Walloons call it Aix-la-Chapelle). But Aachen's history pre-dates even 8th-century Charlemagne. Roman soldiers dating back to the 1st century AD cherished its hot springs (they called it Aquis-Granum). Aachen Cathedral, northern Europe's oldest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the city's main attraction.
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Hotel Granus

5 of 5 stars
jd1701
American living in Amsterdam
Nov 23, 2009

Warm, inviting place, pretty good on the budget, and a lovely hostess. Rooms are clean, quiet, and big enough to relax in. Nice to have an elevator when you are on the 4th floor (401 to be exact). ...more

“Basic but it's got everything you need”

Hotel Ibis Aachen Normaluhr

4 of 5 stars
andyh5151
Portsmouth
Nov 23, 2009

Good location in the centre of Aachen - parking is underground and paying - quite expensive. Rooms are basic - but comfortable. Typically Ibis. Older Ibis room design here though. No complaints at...more

“Basic but very pleased..fab breakfast!”

Mercure Aachen Europaplatz

4 of 5 stars
CymroCarmarthen
Carmarthen
Nov 16, 2009

I stayed here for one night and the service was very friendly and the breakfast was very nice. It isn't a very long walk from the centre of Aachen and all of its sights so the location is great. The...more

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