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Hotel Ruf

Hotel in Pforzheim with free breakfast

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Lobby
Staircase
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Bahnhofplatz 5, Pforzheim, 75175

What's nearby

  • Pforzheim Schmuckwelten - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • CongressCentrum Pforzheim - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Theatre Pforzheim - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gasometer Pforzheim - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Wartberg Freibad - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pforzheim Central Station - 1 min walk
  • Brötzingen Wohnlichstraße S-Bahn - 6 min drive
  • Stuttgart (STR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Osteria Pforzheim - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anami - asia kitchen & bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ozon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Katz Kaffeebar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burgerheart Pforzheim - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ruf

Hotel near a train station
Hotel Ruf provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • A lift, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine
Room features
All 51 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1909
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novum Hotel Ruf
Novum Ruf Pforzheim
Novum Ruf
Hotel Ruf Hotel
Hotel Ruf Pforzheim
Hotel Ruf Hotel Pforzheim
Novum Hotel Ruf Pforzheim

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ruf pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ruf?

As of 20 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ruf on 21 July 2025 start from AU$127.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Ruf?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ruf?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ruf?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ruf located?

Situated in Pforzheim, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Central-North Black Forest Nature Park and Pforzheim Schmuckwelten. CongressCentrum Pforzheim and Theatre Pforzheim are also within 10 minutes. Pforzheim Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Leopoldstraße Pforzheim Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel Ruf Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 290 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very component location just in front of the station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It is a good hotel for a reasonable price. I got a good deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Of course I really appreciate the personality of the staff. Especially Aaliah taking Care of breakfast, Madi giving me all the information I need in reception and for Example Rita Riffel helps me getting Letter kuverts without window in Sunday outside. (Give me Tip where incan buy) All of 'em in a very friendly Professional Art of communication. I'll be back! 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice room near trainstation and shops
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10

It was very quiet in the hotel. Not many guests for a saturday. But it was clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Everything ok, only the bread buns at breakfast are to soft and not crispy, not well baked. The rest of the breakfast very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

We picked the hotel because of its excellent location across from the train station. At first we we highly irritated by the malfunctioning elevator and shabby entrance, but then found the rooms to be lovely, modern and clean and also enjoyed the breakfast in the breakfast area the next morning. The second impression is so much better than the first.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10

The place is a good (but not great stay) for the price. Recently renovated but some aspects need work. Ventilation is poor in our bathroom (no windows left it musty smelling). Some staff was unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10

Dirty , old,smelly hotel .in the worst part of town.nowhere to park unless you want your car broken into on the street.I refused to stay there an they would not refund my money.do yourself a favour and stay away from this place and this area.I will be filing a complaint with Expedia and with my visa .this place is grossly misseepresented.I will post a update when this is resolved.unhappy traveller .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

No parking for handicap
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10

Worst place I’ve ever stayed in during my more than 15 years as a business traveller. Personnel is only available late in the evening and don’t speak English, in the breakfast room there was rat poison hidden behind the window curtains, and on top of everything someone in the personnel must have stolen my TUMI accessory bag because it suddenly disappeared. When confronting them with this, no one seemed to care. Strongly advise to avoid staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10

Ease to transportation is amazing! Right across from the train station. The breakfasts were very good and staff was very friendly. No onsite parking. There is a parking garage 1/4 mile down the road. We had no issues with the walk and actually enjoyed them to get to the car. When you first see the building you appreciate the history. However there were people sitting and smoking on the step to get in and they didn’t move when we tried to get in with our bags. The carpet is stained in the main hall by the reception area and really set a bad first impression. However the rooms are very clean. We arrived and there is a night club on the main level that was under our room. It went until 5am. When you shut the windows it does help reduce the noise. But there is no ac. So you need to pick and choose do you want to be cool or listen to the club on the weekend. Thankful this wasn’t our first night in Germany. I can’t imagine having jet lag being up for 25 hours then not being able to sleep at all that first night. If you’re looking for a quick over mightier with access to amazing transportation this is the place. If your stay is longer then I would look for a quieter street (we enjoyed the open windows) or a place with AC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

The entrance was strange, there are many oddly set up doors that you must squeeze through with your luggage while you try to find reception. The stairwell and hallways were dirty, with stained carpet and general updates needed. The room itself was bright with high ceilings and big windows. Would have almost made up for the bad first impression - but unfortunately it was not clean. The floors showed many visible spots and dirt, definitely in need of a mop. The bathroom was also not well cleaned and the towels were stained. The bed was surprisingly comfortable and seemed clean. However, the hotel is surrounded by very loud bars and we were subjected to extremely loud music well into the night. I slept with headphones on in order to help block out the noise. At some point in the night I awoke to guests in the hotel shouting and slamming doors. As the hotel is not staffed through the night, there was no one to report this to, and the disturbance continued for about an hour. In the morning, the cleaning staff burst into the room without knocking or saying anything, and didn’t apologise when they saw the room was still occupied. Breakfast was ok, but I lost my appetite when I had to sort through several dirty or greasy plates in order to find a clean one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

War sehr gut und sehr bequem
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10

In de nacht behoorlijk last gehad van geluidsoverlast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Mir hat es gefallen das es sauber war und sehr schön war.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Room was ok. In need of some refurbishment. There is also the constant sound of water running in the pipes. Opposite the Train station and in an old building. An excellent location for travel around. A very good breakfast and later checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025