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Reviews of Boardinghouse Rathsmühle

Schloss-Rahe-Straße 19E, 52072 Aachen, Germany

#33 of 45 Holiday rentals in Aachen

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Review score

Based on 58 apartment reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Very good option for local stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a bit of advice - for most people, it would be a bit more convenient if you have a car. It’s a bit of a walk to the main street which would be fine for some but bad weather or mobility challenges could be a problem.

    Very comfortable room - good size and well appointed with kettle, microwave, small fridge.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything; clean, comfortable, nice staff; surroundings

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’ve stayed here multiple times since the past 6-7years. Unfortunately cleanness is getting bad. Seems like they save money on the staff. If you have a big luggage and stay in 2ndF or 3rdF (1F/2F in Germany) then it’s a bit inconvenient, because no elevator.

    The location is still great. At the outskirts of Aachen (Soers) in a historic building. A small kitchenette with coffee machine and fridge, a spacious bathroom and free parking.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    9.0
    Excellent accomodation in Aachen when having a car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The locker

    It was calm, a bit country side like but still close to Aachen centrum.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Nice option with parking and very easy access to Aachen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We did not see anybody from the property, but we assume they saw us with webcams at the entrance. However we did check in, by code, and out with no issue.

    We wanted to stay a bit outside of Aachen centre, and this turned out to be a great choice. Payment was made at an ATM like machine and once we found the correct building, the room was easy to access with a door code. Room was in a renovated carriage house (maybe?), very comfortable and clean with all the mod-cons. A small car park (no fee) is located across the street.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was not clean and there isn't sheet on the bed.and it was a little dirty

    Comfortable and large enough

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Impersonal but functional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awkward entry procedure with a key pad that gives no feedback when the buttons are pressed and too much fiddling about.

    Works well for an overnight stay and the car parking seemed safe. Short walk to good bus route into city centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Little gem with few things to improve!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Advert said extra large bed, which it wasn't, second thing no one available to speak and the phone number provided for emergency didn't work. They said that I wasn't saying anything over the phone, but definitely, I was speaking, but I was getting cut short every time. The reason to call was that the security entry system didn't work, saying that it was falsch. With a kid after you, close to midnight waiting, wandering around doors, it's not something to wish for and can be very worrisome. We get in in the end, but they should fix this. Do we recommend the place? Well, yes, it was excellent except for what I described above!

    Almost everything was as described!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful and quite location, which is convenient for visiting ILT Institute if travelling by car
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was not clear where to park my car until I entered the website of hotel

    The check in system is very easy, one could do this any time basically.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Quiet, clean and well-located. Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was described as having a kitchenette and showed photos of an apartment with a microwave, kettle and kitchen sink. Our apartment was well-equipped and had everything… EXCEPT for the kitchen sink! We had to wash up in the bathroom and get water for use in the kitchen from the bathroom sink. We were expecting a sink in our kitchenette, not just a microwave, kettle and bowls etc. it was also hard to find the correct location for parking (I had to use my non-existent German to ask a local resident where I was supposed to park) and it took as a few minutes to find the correct building (we weren’t in the main house). But after we knew where we were going everything was very smooth and we would stay again!

    The self-check in was explained well and worked without any major hitches. The accommodation was clean, quiet and spacious and well located with a good car park and within an easy 10 minute walk to the main bus route into the city.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spotless, high spec bed and shower room, small kitchenette with microwave. Staff-less digital checkin. Saw no one while there.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    9.0
    Clean, modern and spacious. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Like most facilities we stayed at in Germany, none of the room could sleep more than 2 persons. With a family of 5, this required us to rent 3 rooms. Note for American travellers; German pillows contain very little stuffing and provide no support. However, this is not unique to this facility.

    For those unfamiliar, the 'Boardinghouse' is basically an apartment building with some of the units being used as hotel rooms. The facility was a renovated building next to an old castle and the rooms were modern. The rooms were spacious and clean. The operator provided codes for the front door and rooms prior to our arrival so 'check in' was a breeze.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheet had stains on it Coffee in the room was not good

    Quiet Room was comfortable for one Bathroom was clean

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Program for getting code of the room is not easy.

    Very nice big and comfortable room with nice views. In quiet neighboorhood. Busstop around 200 m voor easy connection to city centre.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Television was only two channel😟Wifi was not that good .

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    9.0
    Nice accommodation for a stopover handy for the motorway. No fuss check in by machine, 45 minute walk to Aachen cathedra
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Location is a little out of centre but we knew that beforehand and meant easier access from motorway

    Clean, roomy and attractive apartment. Particularly appreciated the kettle and coffee maker. Heating warmed the room nicely on a cool evening.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    6.0
    Host communication needs improvement otherwise a comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Host communication needs improvement, especially when there is no reception. I was given the wrong PIN and was unable to access the property. When I called the host number, it went to a voicemail. I then messaged the host on Booking.com app but there was not response too. Then I had to call up Booking.com customer service helpdesk to get the correct PIN. Also, WIFI code was also not found in the room and when I asked for it via the web I got a response 12 hours later.

    Quiet location. Room was clean and facilities were as described. Automated check-in worked well. I had fresh towels and refill of coffee when I asked for it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels werent changed. There was only one soap shampoo and shower gel combined

    Bed was comfortable. Place is cozy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out is a bit early at 10.

    Lovely big room! And big bed. Nice surroundings. The self check in system was great and easy to use.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    6.0
    Better cleaning and better kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen no sink had to wash up in bathroom!!!!!!! A no no !!!!

    Bed comfortable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Great base to stay a few nights especially if you like walking
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved this place, very peaceful, private parking, clean, spacious, 30 min walk or a bus into Aachen. Supermarket up the road 10 min walk

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not cleaned

    Nice, but not clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cleanliness of the room was a lot to be desired, especially for the price.

    The location of this place is great, the room is spacious, the check-in procedure - easy.

    Stayed in October 2024

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