Hotel ibis budget Bielefeld City Ost

Breakfast had a good range of choices, and the room was clean, though on the small side. Parking costs 5 euros a night. The woman at reception was very friendly. I don’t think there’s a lift.

A clean room that looked like the photo, with 24-hour self check-in and an easy drive from the motorway. It worked perfectly for a night’s sleep on a road trip. For a longer stay, though, you might want a larger room.

There aren’t enough parking spaces for the number of rooms, and the rooms are very small. Renovation work made things noisy, with odors and doors left open so cold air came in. I checked in at 5 am and could only use the machine, which required a phone and internet. Then I still had to leave before 11 am and pay the full day’s rate. The receptionist was unfriendly by then. This felt like a rip-off. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

There are nice jogging paths with a bit of nature just around the corner, and plenty of useful places nearby: FitX, a REWE open until 9 PM, a Kaufland within walking distance, plus Subway and Burger King for a quick meal. McFIT is a little farther away. The highway is only about six minutes away, too. My room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel was quiet and straightforward. Some areas have already been renovated and look modern, though the work is still ongoing. As a solo traveler on a business trip, I found it ideal, with everything I needed close at hand and good value. Parking was the one small drawback since spaces can be limited. I had a great stay and would recommend it.