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A&O - LET US TAKE CARE OF IT
We're doing great. Really, we have no reaThis is necessary because even in the budget
son to complain. The global economic crisis,
segment of the market guests are discrimiwhich has also put many tourism companies
nating, and rightfully so. For us this means
in serious difficulties, hasn't made it to our
that our utmost task is to offer a solid, qualidoors. Were we lucky? No, instead it's bety product with reliable standards.
cause especially when money is tight customers think twice about
Yes, we're doing well and for
where they spend their
that reason it has always been
» A&O - central & fair
money. With our motto
one of our priorities to promofor everybody - always « te young people in the most
"Best Value for Money"
we've been here for more
varied areas, and to do so conthan 12 years for everyone looking for reasistently, not simply as a short-term publicisonably priced service without all the frills.
ty effort. We also continued to support the
1. FC Union Berlin Girls' Soccer Team,
So that we can continue to live up to and imeven after the end of the short hype of the
prove upon this aspiration we are continually
Women's World Cup, and our partnership
with the SOS Children's Villages is now going
investing in our product and in the qualifion its eigths year.
cations of our employees. We now have an
entire team of Quality Supervisors travelling
Our personnel concept is based on training
to our locations throughout the year in order
young people and providing them with a quato ensure that our standards are maintailified career path. Indeed we can be proud
ned. For example, housekeeping, food and
beverage, and guest relations are constantly
of the many careers that have resulted from
being checked so we can utilize all possible
this process.
opportunities for improvement and reduce
Thus, we keep our eyes on the future, create
the sources of mistakes.
the present, and remain "Always central, always affordable, always there for everyone".
Yours truly,
Oliver Winter
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January 2012
A&O Destinations
Berlin
Cologne
Dortmund
Nice to Meet
Dresden
A&O Standards
Dusseldorf
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Kids for free
Hamburg
Leipzig
Munich
Nuremberg
All you can eat
Prague
Graz
Vienna
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TWO SCHEMES, ONE QUALITY, ALWAYS
THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR OUR GUESTS!
The combination of hotel & hostel offers our guests the highest
flexibility in price and value. So quality and service can be adjusted
exactly to the demand.
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affordable, fun, party, great people
inexpensive, private, comfortable
Many adjectives describe the 'low-cost
sleeping option‘ of A&O HOTELS and
HOSTELS. Orange stands for a bed in
a shared room which can be booked
individually. Additional services e.g.
breakfast, evening meal, bed linen and
towels are simply added, just like in a
modular system.
At A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS, the
blue range stands for more comfort and
privacy. Single, twin and family rooms
all meet the 2-star hotel standard.
Here, a TV is as much part of the standard equipment as a private bathroom
or shower/WC, including towels, soap,
shampoo and hair dryer.
A&O CITIES OVERVIEW
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"Berlin, Berlin – we’re going to Berlin!“
The German capital is currently a clear favorite among European city holiday
destinations. It’s no wonder really: Berlin fuses history and politics with modern
culture and all sorts of curiosities in an utterly unique way – and continually
reinvents itself. This makes the world metropolis simply irresistible.
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
MEMORIAL SITES
• City tours by bus or on foot provide an • Memorial for the Murdered Jews of
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initial overview or specialise in various
topics like “The new government quarter”, “Jewish Berlin”, also neighbourhood tours through Prenzlauer Berg or
Kreuzberg, etc.
Guided tour of the Reichstag building
incl. tour of the government quarter
Tour through Berlin’s underworld e.g.
through old underground railway tunnels or the city’s bunker systems
Television tower: a lift up more than
200 metres in 40 seconds
Spree boat tour through the historic
city centre
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
• Museum Island with the Pergamon Museum, Bode Museum, Old National
Gallery, New Museum and Old Museum
• Story of Berlin: an interactive exhibition
and time journey through 800 years of
Berlin’s history incl. tour of an original
atomic bunker
• Berlin Wall Museum: Haus am Checkpoint Charlie
• GDR Museum: hands-on experience of
history
• Madame Tussauds: waxworks cabinet
• Jewish Museum Berlin: two millennia
of German-Jewish history in one of
Germany’s most spectacular museum
buildings
Europe: field of steles and exhibition
• Memorial Site Hohenschönhausen: former Stasi prison
ENTERTAINMENT
• Blue Man Group: a unique combination
of concert, theatre and comedy
• Friedrichstadtpalast: spectacular revue
on Europe’s biggest theatre stage
• Chamäleon Varieté Theater: when the
CHAMÄLEON comes to life in the
highly traditional “Hackesche Höfe”
courtyards, the heart of Berlin pulsates in scintillating colours. Top quality variety theatre!
• Hard Rock Café Berlin
• Brauhaus Südstern: as well as substantial, savoury meals to accompany the
home-brewed beer, there is a changing
weekly menu meaning that vegetarians
and lovers of regional cuisine will have
no trouble finding their favourites as
well. Brewery tours are also possible.
Ideal for tourist groups!
A&O Berlin Hauptbahnhof
A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
A&O Berlin am Zoo
A&O Berlin Mitte
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A&O Berlin am Zoo
Joachimstaler Straße 1-3 • D-10623 Berlin
The heart of Berlin West beats around this A&O hostel: Ku’damm and the Kaiser
Wilhelm Memorial Church attract visitors from around the globe. In the evenings,
the famous “Berliner Luft” drifts in the countless bars and restaurants that line
Savignyplatz and brings a party atmosphere to the district's hip clubs.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Central city-west location
Lively international atmosphere
Roof terrace, sauna, 2 popular bars
Parking for buses free-of-charge
Good travel connections to the
Messe (trade fair)
Kurfürstendamm with
Gedächtniskirche (Memorial Church)
Charlottenburg Castle
Victory Column
KaDeWe (famous shopping center)
Hard Rock Cafe
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
117 Beds:
575
Fair:
5 km Airport:
19 km
Station: 0,1 km Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
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Lehrter Straße 12 • D-10557 Berlin
The newest A&O property in Berlin is situated on a quiet side street just ten
minutes walk from the central railway station. Many of the city’s top sights such
as the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate are just a stone’s throw away. " The
bright building not only features well equipped rooms, it also has plenty of space
for group meetings in the new seminar rooms on the top floor. Fantastic views over
the German capital can be enjoyed from the hotel’s sunny roof terrace.
Tourist attractions
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A&O Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Highlights
Brandenburg Gate
Conference rooms and business suites
Parliament / Government district
Family rooms with connecting door
Memorial for the Murdered Jews of
Europe
Roof terrace bar with a fabulous view
Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum for
Contemporary Art
Central but quiet location
Several free-of-charge bus parking
spaces
Berlin Museum of Natural History
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
332
Fair:
6 km
Station: 0,4 km
Beds:
888
Airport:
19 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
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A&O Berlin Mitte
Köpenicker Straße 127-129 • D-10179 Berlin
The hip Mitte district is not only centrally located but also has a great deal to offer, such as Alexanderplatz, Museum Island, the Hackesche Höfe and the splendid Unter den Linden boulevard. The capital’s creative scene plays out here, with
new shops, bars, clubs and pubs opening every day.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Television Tower at Alexanderplatz
Museum Island
Gendarmenmarkt
Checkpoint Charlie
Nikolai District
Ideal city hotel also for large groups
Good travel connections
via the Ostbahnhof
In the immediate vicinity of trendy
Kreuzberg scene
Highest density of clubs
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
371
Fair:
10 km
Station: 0,9 km
Beds:
1124
Airport:
17 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
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A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
Boxhagener Straße 73 • D-10245 Berlin
With its first hostel, A&O had good instincts. The former factory building is located at the heart of Friedrichshain, which is currently the hot district in Berlin’s
east. The shops, galleries and bars here dictate the latest trends. And the rest
of Berlin can easily be reached from Ostkreuz S-Bahn station, which is just five
minutes away. Since September 2011 the A&O Berlin Friedrichshain boasts a new
hotel tract with modern single, twin and family-rooms.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
East Side Gallery
Synagoge Oranienburger Str.
Alexanderplatz
Stasi Museum Berlin
Hackescher Markt
Volleyball / basketball pitch, lawn
for playing and sunbathing
Babysitting service
Central but quiet location
Friendly and sociable atmosphere
Parking spaces for buses
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
233
Fair:
13 km
Station:
3 km
Beds:
837
Airport:
18 km
Publ.Trans.: 50 m
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Colourful and cheerful – that’s the impression the city on the Rhine gives to its
visitors. But the carnival stronghold is always worth a visit, not only in the fifth
season – the city has been shaped by more than 2000 years of history! Why not
set out on a journey of discovery, and allow yourself to be enchanted?
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
• Cologne in brief: especially for first- • Cologne Carnival Museum
time visitors, this walk takes in the • Museum Ludwig: It would be hard to
most important sights including the
cathedral, the town hall, the old market and the district of Martinsviertel
• Cologne is a feeling: immerse yourself
in Cologne’s real feeling - breathe in
the scent of eau de Cologne and experience Cologne from its most lovable
and original side
• “Kölsch” tour: Kölsch is the only language that you can drink! Find out the
importance of a freshly pulled Kölsch
and get to know Cologne’s cuisine
• Cologne brewery tour: after the tour you
will know exactly why male hops have
a negative effect on the brew, and why
a “Cologne mirror” can’t cloud over
find more art in one place!
ENTERTAINMENT
• Musicals:
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Starlight
Express
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Bochum; Musical Dome in Cologne
Cologne Philharmonic
Opera Cologne
Schauspielhaus Cologne
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne
Cologne by Night: Alternative tour
of Cologne’s nightlife scene
EXCURSIONS
• Boat trip on the Rhine
• Augustusburg Palace
• The Roman-Germanic Museum: one of • Königswinter with the Drachenfels
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
Europe’s most important archaeological museums
• NS-Documentation Centre (ELDE Haus):
all about Cologne’s political, societal
and social life during the NS period
• Chocolate Museum: Enjoy investigating
3,000 years of chocolate history
A&O Köln Neumarkt
A&O Köln Dom (HBF)
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A&O Köln Neumarkt
Mauritiuswall 64-66 • D-50676 Köln
The A&O Köln Neumarkt is located in the beautiful Mauritius district, typical of
Cologne. From here, the major shopping streets lead to the cathedral, the old
town and the River Rhine. Tips for tours through the city, events and entertainment are available at the reception at all times, day or night.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Chocolate Museum
Cologne Carnival
Roman-Germanic Museum
Museum Ludwig
Schildergasse – famous shopping
street
Quiet location
15 minutes to the Messe (trade fair)
Underground car park
Conference rooms
Generously sized lobby
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
170
Fair:
5 km
Station: 2,5 km
Beds:
560
Airport:
16 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,2 km
WiFi
A&O Lounge
Table Football
Kids' Corner
Wii Lounge
Basement garage
Snacks
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Billards
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Bike rental
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Internet Terminal
Meetings
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A&O Köln Dom HBf
Komödienstraße 19-21 • D-50667 Köln
It is hardly possible to stay more centrally in Cologne than at our small city hotel
A&O Köln Dom! A short 50m from the cathedral (Dom) and main railway station
we have 32 bright and friendly rooms available for you. Discover Cologne on foot
- the hotel’s ideal central location is the perfect starting point for taking a gentle
stroll through Cologne's Altstadt (old town).
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Cologne Cathedral
Historic Town Hall
Romanesque churches
Medieval city gates
Farina House
Central location
Near the main railway station
Near the pedestrian zone
Small hotel
Excellent connections to the Messe
(trade fair)
Facts & Figures
Beds:
77
Airport:
16 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
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24h Reception Internet Terminal
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From “Maloche” (arduous toil) to art: Dortmund has many
coal and steel once defined people’s life in Dortmund. In
art, creativity and the new media have come to stay. The
proudly shows off its contrasts, telling of life in the “Ruh
area) – how it was yesterday, it is today, and how it coul
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
• City tours by bus or on foot
• Day excursion “On the trail of industrial
culture”: starting out from Dortmund’s
harbour, you will follow the trail of
industrial culture via Zollern Mine to
Villa Hügel in Essen. After visiting
the former home of the Krupp family
you continue to the workers’ housing
settlement Margarethenhöhe, passing
Bottrop’s “Tetrahedron” to reach the
imposing gasometer in Oberhausen.
Finally, the tour takes you to the landscape park Duisburg-North with the
striking aesthetics of the shut-down
foundry as a backdrop
• Tour “Castles of the Ruhr”: take a journey into one of Germany’s most attractive river valleys. Discover the castles
which line the river bank like the
beads of a necklace, and imagine the
distant age before coal and steel
• Paddles and pedals: a tour through the
Ruhr Valley, first by bike, then changing to Canadian canoes. As a reward
at the end of the tour there will be a
rustic barbeque buffet
• BVB Extra tour: the history of the football club in a 4.5 hour tour with a
small snack, tour of the stadium, short
city tour and visit to the Borusseum
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
• German Occupational Health and Safety
Exhibition (DASA): tactile, interactive
museum, which was awarded the title
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“Best new European museum of industry and technology” in 1996
Hansa Coking Plant: a walk-in, largescale sculpture of heavy industry in
Dortmund
Mining Museum Bochum (DBM): the
technical apparatus and the social
and economic aspects of mining in
the Ruhr region are considered. Don’t
miss out on the large-scale pit with
2.5 km of tunnels below the museum,
accessed via a winding tower more
than 70 metres high
Zollern Colliery: the Westphalian Museum of Industry provides insights into
the life and work of the miners
Brewery tour and Brewery Museum: experience the industrial brewing process and the bottling of Dortmund’s
beer
ENTERTAINMENT
• Concert Hall Dortmund: Westphalia
Philharmonic Hall with constantly
changing programme
• Music theatre and “Schauspielhaus”
• Musicals by Stage Entertainments in
Oberhausen and in Essen
• Starlight Express: cult musical in
Bochum
• Dortmund U: center for Art and Creativity in the listed building of a former beer storage tower at Dortmund’s
Union Brewery
• Movie Park Germany in Bottrop
A&O Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
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A&O Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Königswall 2 • D-44137 Dortmund
Not only local soccer team BVB scores masterful goals in Dortmund. The brand
new A&O at the heart of Dortmund is also a real hit. The central pedestrian zone,
central railway station and cultural district with its many museums are all just a
short walk away. And all four corners of the "Pott" can be reached by bus or train
from Dortmund, the "gate to the Ruhr region".
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Zollern Colliery
Hansa Coking Plant
DFB Museum of Football
(opening soon)
Westfalen Park
Dortmund U
Central location near the main railway
station and in the pedestrian zone
Crocodile Bar
Located on Dortmund’s cultural mile
Conference rooms
Family rooms
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
105
Fair:
2,5 km
Station: 0,3 km
Beds:
342
Airport:
10 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,3 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
4P
HOTEL ROOMS
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6P
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Additional Services
24h
24h Reception
Bar
Tickets
WiFi
TV
Internet Terminal
Bike rental
Billards
A&O Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Wii Lounge
Karaoke
Snacks
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CONFERENCE ROOMS UNDER THE SAME ROOF?
Looking for a room for a short meeting? Planning a conference over
several days? Looking for just the right
space for a corporate event? We can help
you organize to set up your event.
And you can always expect a professional standard at affordable prices.
Seating will be arranged depending on
your requirements in bright and modern equipped rooms. We also offer
catering and technical equipment if
You can book conference rooms with required. Advice is always included.
your room booking at almost every
A&O HOTEL and HOSTEL. And the best We look forward to your enquiries.
thing is that the cost of the con- For further details or reservation, please
ference room is reduced by 5 euros per contact us on:
room booking. Even without an overnight
stay, our seminar rooms are still availa- +49(0)30 80 947 - 5110
or by email booking@aohostels.com
ble for use.
Horseshoe seating
Classroom seating
Cinema seating
Block seating
Catering
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Dresden is a city to fall in love with – full of poetry and incomparable
variety. Discover the city’s diversity – whether it is classical, romantic,
entertaining or modern, everyone can find his own favourite Dresden!
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
• City tour Dresden: hop on, hop off route
covering over 20 stops
• Barokkokko Tours: interactive sightseeing tour through the historical old part
of town with costumed tour guides
• Guided Walking Tours on different topics, e.g. “Straight through 800 years
of History“,”Left and Right of the Elbe
River“,”Erich Kästner’s Dresden“,
“Street Art and Graffiti in Dresden
Neustadt“, “National Socialism in
Dresden” and many others
• Outings by boat on the Elbe River e.g.
Dresden - Pillnitz or city tour
• Frauenkirche Dresden - Church of Our
Lady
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
• Old Masters Picture Gallery
• Green Vault: the Grünes Gewölbe
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Adventure:
the
German
Museum of Hygiene is a universal
“Museum of Man” and a modern science museum which reflects the impact of science on society in the 21st
century
• Transparent Factory of the Volkswagen
group - experience first hand how a car
is made
EXCURSIONS
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Porcelain factory Meissen
Karl May Museum in Radebeul
Königstein Fortress
Radeberger Brewery
Saxon Rock Climbing courses for beginners and advanced climbers
• Mountain bike tours
• Day trip to Prague including bus and
guided city tour of Prague
ENTERTAINMENT
• Staatsoperette Dresden: extensive repertoire from operetta, theatre, opera
and musical
• Semperoper opera house
• Herkuleskeule: well-known, politicalsatirical ensemble cabaret
• Felsenbühne Rathen: open-air theatre at
a large, natural amphitheater in Saxon
Switzerland
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(Green Vault) enjoys world renown as
one of Europe’s most sumptuous treasure chambers
Museum of Arts and Crafts: sculpture
collection, armoury and mintage cabinet
Panometer “1756 Dresden”: 360° exhibition about Dresden during the baroque era
Erich Kästner Museum
Traffic Museum Dresden
• Human
A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof
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A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Strehlener Straße 10 • D-01069 Dresden
Only a few minutes walk away from Dresden’s main station and very easy to reach
by car or bus as well, our hotel A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof will offer you a very
warm welcome. Its central location makes the hotel into the ideal starting point
for visits and excursions throughout Dresden and the surrounding countryside.
The Semper Opera House, the Church of Our Lady and the “Zwinger” are only
circa two kilometres away.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Semperoper opera house
Frauenkirche Dresden
(Church of Our Lady)
Pillnitz Palace and Park
Brühl Terrace
Pfunds Molkerei – “the world’s most
beautiful dairy shop”
Roof terrace bar with a superb
panoramic view
Seminar room
City sightseeing tour leaves directly
from the hotel
Games room
Near the Old Town
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
165
Fair:
5 km
Station: 0,4 km
Beds:
438
Airport:
11 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,0 km
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Budget accommodation doesn't mean skimping on comfortable standards.
All A&O rooms are standardly equipped with the following, depending on room category:
· Soap
· Shampoo
· Hair Dryer
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Dryer
Towels
 Bed Linen
 TV
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6 person dorm
Double room
4 person dorm
Family room
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Not only the waters of the River Rhine and the local
in abundance in the capital city of North Rhine-West
day, visitors from around the globe flood to the Kö –
upscale central boulevard is known – to shop, to par
town, to visit the museums and port and to take in th
modern architecture
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
• Guided Sightseeing Tours: explore the
city’s highlights on guided tours between the Old Town, Königsallee and
the Media Harbour, by bus, on foot, by
boat, carriage or bike
• Dusseldorf by Bike: bike tours through
the Rhenish metropolis - for groups of
10 persons and more - accompanied
by a specially trained city guide
• Boat Tour: in Dusseldorf, a boat tour
on the river Rhine is a must! In one
hour, your tour takes you from Burgplatz along Dusseldorf’s Altstadt to the
new Media Harbour
• Rhine Tower: a bird’s eye view of Dusseldorf from the top of the Rhine Tower at 168 m in height. Enjoy the fantastic view of the city and river - and
all the way to Cologne Cathedra if the
weather is clear
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the Rheinuferpromenade, a popular
riverside promenade in Dusseldorf
Arts Center
Kunsthalle Dusseldorf: international positions and Dusseldorf artists, new talent and “big” names are all at home
in the unconventional gallery on the
Grabbeplatz
Museum Kunstpalast
Dusseldorf Film Museum
Benrath Palace and Park: an architectonic synthesis of arts with Museum of
European Garden Art and Natural History Museum
Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum: unique
mixture of aquarium, terrarium and
insectarium
Neanderthal Museum in Mettmann
Goethe Museum
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
• Movie Park Germany in Bottrop-Kirchhellen
• Art Collections of North Rhine-West- • Musicals in Dusseldorf, Essen, Oberphalia in the K20 and K21 museums
hausen and Bochum
• KIT – Kunst im Tunnel: this spectacular • Capitol Theater Düsseldorf
space for contemporary art lies nestled • Tonhalle Dusseldorf
between two road traffic tunnels below • Opera house
A&O Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
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düsseldorf hauptbahnhof
A&O Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
Corneliusstraße 9-11 • D-40215 Düsseldorf
Nothing is far from the A&O in Dusseldorf: Königsallee and the central railway
station can be reached by foot in a matter of minutes. The old town, Media Harbour, Rhine promenade, and countless museums are all just
a shortwalk away.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Old Town with “the longest bar in
the world”
Shopping paradise
Media Harbour
EKO-House of Japanese Culture
Palace and Park Benrath
Central location
Conference rooms
Generously sized lobby
200 m to the “Kö”
Underground car park
Facts & Figures
Beds:
376
Airport:
10 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
4P
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Meetings
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Kids' Corner
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Take the kids to the city!
At A&O you can also find inexpensive lodging for the family in a truly
central location. Whether you come by car,
train or plane, our accommodations are
always easy to reach and have excellent
connections to public transportation.
Our young staff members are ready to
welcome you in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and keep just the right
room for traveling families ready – the
family room.
children, so for example a mother with
two children only pays the price of a
single room, two parents with up to four
children only pay the price of a double
room. Breakfast is free for children 0 – 6
years old, kids 7 – 17 only pay half of
the regular price.
Children's play areas
Free play areas equipped with toys,
drawing boards, crayons, slides or play
houses are available for children in many
of our hotels. They provide kids with an
What are A&O family rooms?
ideal, safe place to let off steam while
Family rooms are equipped with two their parents enjoy a drink at the bar,
beds for parents and one or two bunk chat to other guests, or simply rest in
beds for children, and of course with a the lobby – keeping an eye on the little
shower/WC and TV.
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up to two per parent. This offer is also
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valid for parents travelling alone with
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Visitors are always captivated by Hamburg – the door to the wo
Whether it is the Elbe, Alster, Hafencity, Speicherstadt, Fish Ma
bahn – there is something new to discover, experience and adm
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orld in the high north.
arket or the Reepermire every day.
PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
• Guided City Walks: experience Ham- • Spicy’s Spice Museum Hamburg
burg while you go for a guided walk • Speicherstadt Museum Hamburg: prob-
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full of historic events and interesting
stories through the most beautiful
quarters in town
Sightseeing tours by bus
St. Pauli Quickie – in 66 minutes round
the famous red light district
Harbour tour by boat or barge: Hamburg’s port, one of the largest in the
world, is located directly opposite the
city. A real must for every Hamburg
visit!
Alster Boat Rides
Bicycle Tours
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
• Hamburg Dungeon
• Miniature Wonderland: largest model
railway in the world
• Panoptikum Hamburg: celebrity wax
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ENTERTAINMENT
• Musicals e.g. Lion’s King, Sister Act,
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figures
• BallinStadt Emigrant’s World: on his- •
torical ground, visitors to the new emi- •
grants’ adventure world BallinStadt •
can re-experience the travels of the
people and their life lines
ably one of the most famous storage
depots of the world
Beatlemania:
hands-on
exhibition
about England’s cult band
U-434: the largest non-nuclear espionage submarine of the world
Cap San Diego: museum cargo ship
Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Neuengamme is a reminder of the
historical place where more than
100,000 people were imprisoned during World War II
Tarzan or Rocky (new from October
2012)
Schmidt’s Tivoli theatre from and about
the neighbourhood
Delphi Showpalast
Thalia Theater
Hard Rock Café Hamburg
Hamborger Veermaster: the oldest and
most atmospheric restaurant on the
Reeperbahn
A&O Hamburg Hammer Kirche
A&O Hamburg Reeperbahn
A&O Hamburg City Süd
A&O Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
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A&O Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Amsinckstraße 2-10 • D-20097 Hamburg
Ultra-modern on the inside, typically Hanseatic on the outside. The A&O HOTEL
and HOSTEL at Hamburg’s central railway station is housed in an old warehouse
building with a brick facade, which was once a depot for goods shipped in from
around the world. Today guests can enjoy an extremely comfortable stay between
the Speicherstadt district and the Binnenalster.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Town Hall
Jungfernstieg – Hamburg's shopping
and promenade street
Old City
Harbour City
Warehouse City
Central location near the main railway
station and pedestrian zone
A very visually appealing building
with a generously sized lobby
Bicycle hire
Astra Bar with party room
Ideal for school classes and other
large groups
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
276
Fair:
3 km
Station: 0,5 km
Beds:
940
Airport:
11 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,5 km
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St. Pauli and Hans-Albers-Platz – this A&O hostel is located at the very heart of
Hamburg’s most famous street, the Reeperbahn. The Landungsbrücken, Fish
Market and the old Elbe tunnel all lie within walking distance, as does the hip
Schanzenviertel district. The metro and city train stations directly in front of the
hostel ensure easy access to the rest of the city.
Tourist attractions
hamburg reeperbahn
A&O Hamburg Reeperbahn
Highlights
Reeperbahn
St. Michaels (Michel)
Fish Market
Hamburg Harbour
Park “Planten un Blomen”
Building full of authentic charm,
matching the neighbourhood
Ideal for party guests and groups
Entertainment of all kinds in the
immediate vicinity
Affordable parking spaces directly on
the Reeperbahn
Cult hotel with a tradition dating back
over 80 years
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
Fair:
Station:
300
3 km
3 km
Beds:
640
Airport:
11 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
6P
HOTEL ROOMS
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2P
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Snacks
Basement garage
Tickets
Table Football
Wii-Lounge
Kids' Corner
Reeper Bar
Talstraße
TV
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A&O Hamburg City Süd
Spaldingstraße 160 • D-20097 Hamburg
The new, centrally located A&O Hamburg City Süd lies just 900 m from ZOB and
the central train station. With its proximity to the "Berliner Tor" intra-city and
intercity railway junction, Hamburg City Süd is easily and quickly reached.
There are individual, double, family and multi-bed rooms available for our guests.
A large lobby, several conference rooms and a comfy Sky Bar round out the offerings for group and individual travellers.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Inner and Outer Alster Lakes
Hamburg Messe
Deichtorhallen
Planetarium
Speicherstadt
Central location, very good public
transport connections
Sky Bar
Conference rooms
Car and bus parking spaces
Family rooms
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
274
Fair:
3 km
Station: 0,5 km
Beds:
968
Airport:
11 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,6 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
4P
6P
8P
HOTEL ROOMS
1P
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Additional Services
Berliner Tor
24h
24h Reception
TV
Internet Terminal
Tickets
Bike rental
WiFi
Billards
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Hammer Landstraße 170 • D-20359 Hamburg
Would you like to experience Hamburg’s flair in a quieter setting? Then our small
A&O City Hotel on Hammer Landstraße is ideal for you. Despite its quiet location,
it is near the underground railway, which means that the inner city is only a few
minutes away.
Tourist attractions
hamburg hammer kirche
A&O Hamburg Hammer Kirche
Highlights
Town Hall
Jungfernstieg
Old City
Harbour City
Warehouse City
Peaceful ambiance
Easily accessible by car, but still a
quiet location
Underground car park
Generously sized rooms
Ideal for couples, families and
business travellers
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
Fair:
Station:
67
7 km
4 km
Beds:
155
Airport:
10 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,3 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
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1P
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Additional Services
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24h
24h Reception
Bar
Internet Terminal
WiFi
TV
Tickets
Car Park
Snacks
U2 Hammer Kirche
Hammer Landstraße
U2 Rauhes Haus
A&O Hamburg Hammer Kirche
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QUALITY AND SAFETY
Quality and safety are two inextricably linked concepts in the budget accommodation sector. It is the
guest's legitimate right legitimate
right to stay in a safe and comfortable environment. The standard
of budget accommodation in both
Germany and Austria has improved
significantly over the past ten
years and is unmatched worldwide.
For over ten years now, A&O HOTELS
and HOSTELS think of quality of
service and guests’ safety as a top
priority. From the amenities to the
service, our standards are high and
continually carefully verified. The
central location of the A&O hostels in
major cities occasionally means enhanced security measures are called
for to ensure guests’ safety, which
we gladly take into account. For this
reason, we are open 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. Our guests will always immediately find a competent
staff member for expert support
with any problem that may arise.
Without exception, all rooms and
all public and private areas are fitted with fire alarms that are connected to the central fire detection
system, which has a direct line to
the fire brigade, so that the rescue
services can be alerted immediately in the event of an emergency.
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The key cards for all rooms are only
valid for a set period of time. Unwelcome surprise visits from “previous inhabitants” that may occur with traditional key technology
can be avoided. In all A&O properties, the safety technology is supported by specially-trained staff and
our night-time supervisors, who are
on duty in addition to our reception staff, to ensure that guests enjoy an undisturbed night’s sleep.
DEHOGA TESTED & CERTIFIED
REISENETZ TESTED
Our properties have been tested
by the German hotel and restaurant association, DEHOGA, which is
responsible for the star ratings of hotels in Germany. A&O offers a reliable 2-star product. German criteria are among the most stringent in
the world. Some of our hotels have
even been awarded “superior” for
above-average services in this category. And why not 3 stars? We’re
sure we could earn ourselves another
star, but do you really want to pay
more to have a landline in your
room? Most of our guests do not.
They want a reliable budget product
for their city break. Here are a few
A&O services with which we clearly
exceed the 2-star requirements: 24hour reception desk, hotel bar, lobby, hair dryer and shampoo, WiFi,
internet terminals and much more.
The German association for youth travel, Das Reisenetz, has played a decisive role in the development of youth
travel since 1986. A&O is the only
accommodation chain to be awarded
Reisenetz’s “proven quality” seal of
approval. Further information can be
found online at www.reisenetz.org.
OUR STAFF
An essential component of quality
assurance is on-going training for our
staff. This is provided by experienced
supervisors in all areas of the company. In addition, we have developed an
in-house online training tool, which
ensures regular training of our staff.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
A&O Hotels and Hostels was the first
hostel chain to undergo a complete
CO2 emissions check. All A&Os release an average of 8.96 kg of CO2
per night, which equates to climate
efficiency level B in the youth accommodation category. So our properties generate far less CO2 than
other hotels in the 2 to 3-star segment (average of around 26 kg of
CO2 per night). A&O was able to
achieve this low value by making TÜV TESTED
highly efficient use of space (due to
dorm rooms), and by doing without a In Germany, the TÜV technical inwellness area and oversized lobbies. spection association is not least famous for being one of the most renowned testing institutions for motor
vehicles. Since 2007, TÜV RheinINSPECTED!
land has continuously inspected
It goes without saying that no com- and certified the hygiene and safepany in the world will tell you that ty at A&O hostels (among other asits quality or safety standards are pects) according to the “Youth Hospoor. For this reason, A&O under- tel Quality Standards” with the ID
goes regular testing by recognised no. 0000018400. Most of these
external and independent institu- inspections naturally also apply for
tions not only to prove the quality the hotel areas of our properties.
and safety for clients but also to And the TÜV is certainly one of the
gain valuable clues and inspira- most respected testing institutions
tion to continually enhance quality. in Germany with regards to safety.
QMJ TESTED
QMJ (Qualitätsmanagement Jugendreisen) is an inspection system for youth accommodation of
the Bundesforum Kinder- und Jugendreisen e.V., which awards basic certification in addition to stars
similar to the hotel classification
(but for youth accommodation).
The German A&O properties have
been awarded four out of a possible five stars (Berlin Zoo: 3 stars).
www.bundesforum.de
VERIFIED BY TEST CUSTOMERS
Test customers are regularly used to
verify the services and amenities from
a customer’s point of view and to inform us of their experiences so that we
can identify and resolve any issues.
TESTED BY YOU
In addition to these external test
mechanisms, the internal evaluation of customer satisfaction is also
important to us. Why not make your
own contribution and e-mail your
feedback to feedback@aohostels.
com. We respond to and evaluate
customer feedback painstakingly
as a matter of course. Your suggestions, praise and criticism help us
to continually improve our offerings.
Thank you!
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A city of poets, thinkers and composers, a contemporary witness and reflection of
modern times. Leipzig is all of these – and yet everything but serious and outdated.
The trade fair, music and culture metropolis is young, exciting and vibrant.
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
ENTERTAINMENT
• Autumn ’89 in Leipzig – a guided tour • Gewandhaus
with contemporary witnesses
• Leipzig Opera
• Guided Walking Tours e.g. “City of Mu- • St. Thomas Boys Choir: its three persic and Culture”, “City of Art Nouformances each week in Leipzig’s
veau”, “Leipzig – The City of the
St. Thomas Church are a musical
Peaceful Revolution of 1989”, “Jewhighlight: The motet every Friday eveish Life in Leipzig” and many other
ning and Saturday afternoon; and on
topics
Sundays, the choir provides the mu• Leipzig by bike: guided bicycle tour sical setting for the service at this
through the town
historical site
• Boat trip: Leipzig may not have as many • Moritzbastei: Leipzig’s famous music
bridges as Venice, but it does have a
club
real 60-year-old motor barge that takes
you for trips on Karl-Heine-Canal along
OTHERS
the natural green parts of the city
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
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• Leipzig Zoo and Gondwanaland: one of
the oldest zoos in the world with the
brand new tropical experience GondThe Battle of the Nations Monument is
wanaland
one of Leipzig’s main landmarks and • Panometer Leipzig: the world’s biggest
360° panorama image shown in an old
the largest monument in Europe
“Runde Ecke” Memorial Museum with
gasometer
the exhibition "Stasi - Power and • Belantis Amusement Park
Banality" in the authentic premises of • Canoe Park Markkleeberg: people who
enjoy an adrenalin kick should visit
the former district headquarters of the
Europe’s most modern white-water
“Stasi”, the secret service of the forcentre. Adventurous water enthusiasts
mer GDR.
Stasi Bunker Machern: guided tour
can conquer the rapids in a rubber
through GDR’s state security bunker
dinghy or a canoe
School Museum Leipzig
Schiller House
Bach Museum: the museum presents
the life and works of Johann Sebastian
Bach and his family in an interactive
multimedia exhibition
A&O Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
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A&O Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Brandenburger Straße 2 • D-04103 Leipzig
You will find the modern A&O hotel and hostel opposite Leipzig’s main railway
station in a historic, listed post office from imperial times. A magnificent lobby,
conference and event rooms, generously sized rooms and proximity to the Old
Town are the excellent pluses offered at the A&O Leipzig Hauptbahnhof.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Europe’s largest central station
St. Nicholas Church
Auerbachs Keller
Monument to the Battle of Nations
Old Town Hall
Historic building
2 star superior classification
Conference rooms
Generously sized lobby
free parking spaces for buses
(right in front of the hotel)
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
163
Fair:
5 km
Station: 0,1 km
Beds:
488
Airport:
15 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,2 km
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WiFi
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Bike rental
Billards
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Laundry
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Oktoberfest, beer gardens, dirndl dresses and lederhosen. Lots of clichés rapidly
spring to mind when one thinks of Munich. The city loves to occasionally show its
hearty Bavarian character. However, it is also modern and has a great affection for
all kinds of art, architecture and sports.
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
ENTERTAINMENT
• City tour of Munich: on a bus tour of •
ca. 3 hours you will be able to dis- •
cover the highlights of Munich such as •
Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic •
Bavarian State Opera
Deutsches Theater
Circus Krone
Hard Rock Cafe
Park and the historic city centre
• Walking tours on specific themes, e.g.:
- A stroll through Munich’s old city
- Across Munich – by tram and on foot OTHERS
- Brauhäuser and banqueting tables
• Bavaria Film City
- National Socialism and resistance
• Allianzarena: architecturally unique
in Munich
football stadium and home to both
major Munich clubs, Bayern and TSV
1860
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
• Olympic Park Munich: the stadium plus
swimming pool and indoor arenas were
• German Museum: exhibitions concern- erected to house the Olympic Games
ing great works of natural science and
of 1972
technology
• Neue Pinakothek, Alte Pinakothek, and
Pinakothek der Moderne
• Münchner Stadtmuseum with a very EXCURSIONS
special exhibition: “Typical Munich!”
• DenkStätte Weiße Rose exhibition in • Day trip to Neuschwanstein
the atrium of the Ludwig-Maximillian- • Day trip to Herrenchiemsee
• Day trip to the Romantic Road
University
• Alpine Museum: with the permanent exhibition titled "The History of
Alpinism"
• Nymphenburg Palace
• The Wittelsbach residence
• BMW Museum
• Jewish Museum Munich
• Dachau concentration camp - memorial
site
A&O München Hackerbrücke
A&O München Hauptbahnhof
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münchen hackerbrücke
A&O München Hackerbrücke
Arnulfstraße 102 • D-80636 München
The distances are short here: the old town and main railway station can easily be
reached by foot or via tram from the A&O München Hackerbrücke. The English
Garden, Olympic Park and Nymphenburg Palace are also situated in the near
vicinity. Fabulous views over Munich can be enjoyed from the "Simon's Bar" on
the hostel’s roof terrace.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Allianz-Arena
Olympic Park
Nymphenburg Palace
Hofbräuhaus
Augustiner brewery and beer garden
Ideal for school classes and groups
Separate breakfast room for
hotel guests
International atmosphere
Popular roof terrace bar
All rooms with bath and balcony
Facts & Figures
Beds:
902
Airport:
39 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
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Bike rental
Arnulfpark
BUS
Snacks
Basement garage
Wii Lounge
Karaoke
Oktoberfest
Laundry
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Kids' Corner
2P
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Internet Terminal
Tickets
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HOTEL ROOMS
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Rooms:
202
Fair:
14 km
Station: 1,5 km
4P
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münchen hauptbahnhof
A&O München Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstraße 75 • D-80335 München
Do you want to enjoy Munich’s flair in a quiet atmosphere? Then our small A&O
city hotel is exactly right for you. The building is located only a few metres away
from the main railway station and public transport services, and is mainly intended for our hotel guests. The A&O München Hauptbahnhof makes an ideal basis
for getting to know the different facets of Munich.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Deutsches Museum
Frauenkirche
English Garden
Oktoberfest
Viktualienmarkt
Small hotel with a quiet ambiance
Underground car parking
Near the railway station and city centre
Within walking distance to the
Theresienwiese
Rooms with balcony
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
73
Fair:
3 km
Station: 0,4 km
Beds:
131 HOSTEL ROOMS
Airport:
30 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,2 km
HOTEL ROOMS
1P
2P
FA
Additional Services
24h
24h Reception Internet Terminal
Tickets
WiFi
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Nuremberg – our first thoughts tend to tasty sausages, aromatic gin
Christkindl market or the silhouette of the Kaiserburg. Well, that is
but by no means everything. Today, as well as being a city full of h
is a modern, lively metropolis of half a million with a great fun fact
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ngerbread, the
certainly true –
history, Nuremberg
tor.
PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
• Tours of Nuremberg: history for Every- • Albrecht Dürer House: this house
one – Institute for Local History” offers a variety of tours to experience the
many-facetted history of the city, e.g.
“Nuremberg from the Middle Ages to
the Modern Period”, “Life in medieval
Nuremberg”, “The Nuremberg Trials”,
“On the trail of Albrecht Dürer” or “A
culinary journey through the history of
Nuremberg” and others
• Kaiserburg Nuremberg: the Imperial
Castle, symbol of Nuremberg, rises
high above the city
• Historic rock cellar tour: discover the
underground labyrinth of tunnels and
chambers on a guided tour
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
•
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presents the residence and workplace
of the famous artist Albrecht Dürer
DB Museum: Germany’s oldest railway
museum
Toy Museum: Nuremberg has a long
history and tradition in toy making.
Neues Museum: museum of art
Kunsthalle Nuremberg: temporary exhibitions of German and international
art after 1960
Museum of Industrial Culture
Radio Museum Fürth
ENTERTAINMENT
• Nürnberg Staatstheater: opera, drama,
ballet and concerts
• Nuremberg Castle Theatre
• Germanisches Nationalmuseum: here, • Tassilo Theatre
the history of Germany is documented
and presented in a vivid and comprehensible way
• Documentation Centre for the Nazi party rally grounds: like few other cities,
Nuremberg triggers recollections of
the “Third Reich”. It’s the task of the
Centre to convey this period of history
and to present it to coming generations
• Medieval Dungeons Nuremberg
• School Museum Nuremberg: history of
school and education
OTHERS
• Nuremberg Zoo with its highlight the
Delphinarium
• Gingerbread factory: tour of the plant
• Faber-Castell Stately Home
• Kayak tours on the Wiesent: take an
active trip into the countryside
A&O Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
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nürnberg hauptbahnhof
A&O Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
Bahnhofstraße 13-15 • D-90402 Nürnberg
The A&O Nuremberg is located in the very centre of the city - just a few metres
from the central railway station. From here, it is just a few minutes walk to the old
town, the Kaiserburg and the Wöhrder Wiese, a popular park beside the Pegnitz
River. The hotel was recently renovated, always keeping the guests’ entertainment
in mind: a spacious bar with table soccer and billiard tables, Wii consoles and
TV are available to guests. Bicycles can be hired at the reception desk for tours
through the city and along Pegnitz River.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Kaiserburg imperial castle
Historic Town Hall
Albrecht Dürer's House
Medievel Dungeons
Christmas market
Roof terrace bar
Near railway station and city centre
Conference rooms
Parking spaces
Generously sized lobby
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
163
Fair:
8 km
Station: 0,3 km
Beds:
580
Airport:
15 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
4P
6P
HOTEL ROOMS
1P
2P
FA
Additional Services
24h
24h Reception
Bar
Tickets
WiFi
TV
Internet Terminal
Bike rental
Billards
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Table Football
Kids' Corner
Wii Lounge
Karaoke
Meetings
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Party Room
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MORE FOR LESS MONEY
BREAKFAST
All A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS offer an
all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with
hot and cold drinks, a selection of deli
meats and cheeses, jams, cereals, salad,
fruit and various breads and rolls.
DINNER
Groups of ten or more can dine at
A&O (not available at A&O Hamburg
Hammer Kirche, A&O Köln Dom und
A&O München Hauptbahnhof). Enjoy a
full menu, including a starter, a choice
of two main courses (one of which is
vegetarian) and a dessert, large salad
buffet and a cold drink (non-alcoholic).
We also cater for guests with special
requirements, e.g. food allergies.
Dinner is served between 6pm and 8pm.
You can, however, arrange individual
times at the HOTEL or HOSTEL and we
will do our very best to meet your requirements.
LUNCH BOXES
Lunch boxes can be ordered in advance
or for the following day at the reception if required. A lunch box includes two
sandwiches, a cold drink, seasonal fruit
and a sweet treat.
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The golden city on the Vltava is like a giant open-air museum. Here works of art can not only
be viewed, but are integrated in life. Each building has a story to tell – and does so today for
its visitors in almost every language of the world.
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
SIGHTSEEING
ENTERTAINMENT
• Walking Tours: a general survey or • Black theatre IMAGE: a combination of
themes such as “Kafka’s Prague”,
“Jewish Prague”, “Musical Prague”,
“Prague and Architecture”, “Prague
and Art Nouveau” and many more
• Jewish synagogues and cemetery: this
tour traces the history of the largest
Jewish ghetto in Europe
• Boat trip on the Vltava
• Charles Bridge: strolling across this famous bridge is a must for every visitor
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
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black theatre, dance, up-to-date jazz,
contemporary music and pantomime
Laterna Magica: the multimedia theatre of the new scene
Križíkova Fontana: also called musical
well
Boat Disco on the Vltava
Mega Disco Karlovy Lázné
Brewery Staropramen: tour with subsequent beer tasting
EXCURSIONS
• Old-New Synagogue
• Terezin Memorial: visitors can tour the
• Prague Castle - Hradschin
Ghetto Museum, the barracks, and
• Franz Kafka Museum: long-term exhibi- the Small Fortress, which explores
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tion of Franz Kafka`s works, one of the
Terezin’s role as a political prison for
leading 20th century literature figures
Prague Gestapo
National Museum Prague
• Skoda factory in Mladá Boleslav
Prague Jewish Museum
• Glass factory Bohemia in Podebrady
U Flekú: the oldest pub in the city with
museum
Karlstein Castle: Just 20 km outside of
Prague and situated on a prominent
rocky hill, it is one the finest examples
of a medieval fortress in the Czech
Republic
A&O Praha Holešovice
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A&O Prag Holešovice
U Vystaviste 1 / 262 • CZ-17000 Prag 7
A&O Prag Holešovice is located directly beside Prague’s most popular green area,
the Stromovka Park. The historic centre and the castle are both a short tram ride
away. Prague is best explored by foot: many of the city’s top sights can be found
in the near vicinity. What’s more, the old narrow alleys and streets convey a very
special atmosphere.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Charles Bridge
Jewish Quarter
Municipal House
Old Town Square
Prague Castle
International atmosphere
Small, casually run hotel
WiFi free-of-charge
Good travel connections via
Holesovice station
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
Airport:
Fair:
31 Beds:
111
15 km Station:
2,8 km
9,6 km Publ.Trans.: 0,5 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
4P
6P
8P
HOTEL ROOMS
1P
2P
Additional Services
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The A&O Graz Hauptbahnhof will open in spring 2013. Graz, the second-largest
city in Austria, is primarily known for its culture, conferences and its university.
The old town invites visitors with its many sights and culinary delicacies that can
be thoroughly enjoyed due the mild climate.
Graz – a place to see: in addition to its distinctions as UNESCO World Heritage
Site and the European Capital of Culture 2003, since 2011 Graz carries the title
of Austria's first "UNESCO City of Design" and now belongs to the international
network of creative cities including Berlin, Buenos Aires and Seoul.
Booking available starting August 2012!
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
Airport:
Fair:
120 Beds:
382
10 km Station:
0,1 km
2,9 km Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
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6P
8P
HOTEL ROOMS
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Hello Sissi, Mozart, pomp and splendor. Vienna offers history and sights with style
and a dash of the world-famous Viennese humor, “Schmäh”. One can enjoy the
culinary traditions here, as well as the modern culture – and stay calm and serene
at all times.
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PROGRAMME SUGGESTIONS
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
EXCURSIONS
• Mozart House
• Tour of typical Viennese wine taverns
• Leopold Museum: situated in Vienna’s (Heurigen)
museum quarter, this art museum • Boat trip to Bratislava
presents masterpieces of the early • Klosterneuburg
20th century
• Albertina
• Haus der Musik: this modern, interac- COFFEE HOUSES
© WienTourismus
tive museum of sound in the city centre provides a new, innovative access • Frauenhuber: Vienna’s oldest coffee
house, where you will still encounter
to the topic of music
traditional Viennese charm
• Café Hawelka: a literary and artists’
ENTERTAINMENT
café with the best “Buchteln” (Austrian brioche) in the city!
• Folk Opera House: Vienna’s imposing
setting for operetta, opera, musicals
RESTAURANTS
and ballet
• Vienna State Opera House: one of the
most beautiful opera houses in the • Esterházykeller: a popular meeting
place for the Viennese, with typical Viworld
• Burgtheater: the most famous play- ennese cuisine
• Figlmüller: the restaurant with the best
house in Europe
Viennese Schnitzel
A&O Wien Stadthalle
A&O Wien Hauptbahnhof
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A&O Wien Stadthalle
Lerchenfelder Gürtel 9-11 • AT-Wien 1160
Welcome to the city of music and charm! With the A&O Hotel as your base, the
Austrian capital can be explored by foot, using public transport, or by hiring a bike
at the reception desk. The hotel is situated within a short distance to Vienna’s
West Station and less than two kilometres from the historic city centre.
Tourist attractions
Highlights
Belvedere Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Spanish Riding School
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Prater
Easily accessible location near the
Westbahnhof
Shopping centre in the direct vicinity
Rustic vaulted cellar bar
Library
Beer garden
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
Fair:
Station:
138 Beds:
390
3 km Airport:
20 km
1 km Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
4P
HOTEL ROOMS
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6P
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A&O Wien Hauptbahnhof
The second A&O in Europe's metropolis
with the highest quality of life!
Vienna is investing in the future and using the modernisation of the former Südbahnhof
to create a whole new neighbourhood – and A&O is right in the middle of it.
The A&O Wien Hauptbahnhof, with around 1,000 beds, is being built directly next to the
new central train station. We're looking forward to welcoming you as an individual,
group, class or club in our modern inner city location.
A&O – simply central, simply good!
Booking available starting August 2012!
Facts & Figures
Rooms:
274
Fair:
3 km
Station: 0,1 km
Beds:
964
Airport:
11 km
Publ.Trans.: 0,1 km
HOSTEL ROOMS
4P
6P
HOTEL ROOMS
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8P
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Marketing A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS
Issue January 2012
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