Title: Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116651282&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid Bed & breakfast in Luedenscheid with free parking ## Photo gallery for Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid ![Classic Double Room - Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid (Luedenscheid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/79069c61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid (Luedenscheid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/635da810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Double Room - Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid (Luedenscheid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/60ddf345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Single Room, City View | Bathroom - Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid (Luedenscheid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/f2a3917a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid (Luedenscheid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/7762e595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=116651282&PinnedHotelID=116651282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, City View ![Standard Single Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/726277b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, City View ### Highlights Heating TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed - City view ### View all photos for Comfort Single Room ![Comfort Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/36ad18a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Single Room ### Highlights Heating TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room ![Classic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/ad9a7af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room ### Highlights Heating TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room ![Classic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116651300/116651282/cd4f5bba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room ### Highlights Heating TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Luedenscheid travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Luedenscheid.dx5211) [View more B&B in Luedenscheid](https://www.expedia.ca/Luedenscheid-Bed-And-Breakfast.d5211-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.22226%2C7.64524&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7q8KKxciSF2q65yTbWORONEAlvQ=) Honseler Str. 7, Luedenscheid, NRW, 58511 ### What's nearby - ![A fairy-tale village in Westphalia. #LocalSecrets #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125968/f61094d2-5fcc-450c-800e-9fc5682f1387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rothaar Mountains Nature Park 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![Germany Super Cup Final FCB vs BvB. From the yellow wall. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1066/fb0d955f-9f63-43f3-86cb-6ca94e3e0c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Signal Iduna Park 44 min drive \- 47.6 km - Erloeserkirche 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Phaenomenta 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Starlight Express Theater 54 min drive \- 68.1 km ### Getting around - Lüdenscheid Station 19 min walk - Dortmund (DTM) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Son Durak 8 min walk - Mac Döner 5 min walk - Pizzeria Pronto Salvatore 4 min walk - star Tankstelle 15 min walk - McDonald's 18 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid Property highlights Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this bed & breakfast include: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a vending machine - Free newspapers, an elevator, and outdoor furniture Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday to Thursday (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Friday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – noon) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 to 22.00 for adults, and EUR 9.00 to 14.00 for children - Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash ### National rating This bed & breakfast is rated 3 stars. ### Property is also known as Stadt Ludenscheid Ludenscheid Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid Lüdenscheid Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid Bed & breakfast Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid Bed & breakfast Lüdenscheid ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid? ### Where is Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Stadt Lüdenscheid Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario Sep 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gerne wieder Zimmer gut. Frühstück, richtige leckere Brötchen vom Bäcker. Rührei, lecker. ##### Mario Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastiskt personal Hotell med jättefint nyrenoverat rum. Frukosten var över förväntan, vi fick nylagad äggröra med bacon, jättegott. Personalen var fantastisk, och hade en otroligt bra servicegrad. 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