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title: "Balthasar Neumann vs Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof: which hotel is better?"
description: "Balthasar Neumann or Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof in Bruhl? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Balthasar Neumann vs Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof

Both are in Bruhl, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Brühl-Nord
## [Balthasar Neumann](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/balthasar-neumann-bruhl/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1183383/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Kierberg
## [Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/trafohaus-am-kaiserbahnhof-bruhl/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2240821/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Balthasar Neumann if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 2.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (108 / 3)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 39 / 4)

### Choose Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 7.7)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 39)

### Why is Balthasar Neumann better than Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof?

1.  960 m closer to the city centre (−960 m)
2.  More guest reviews (92 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×9.2)
3.  105 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+105)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 25) (+58)
5.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)
6.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof better than Balthasar Neumann?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.7) (+1.7)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  670 m closer to public transport (−670 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Balthasar Neumann | Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.4  (+1.7) |
| Location | 7.6  (+2.4) | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | – | 3.2 |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 10.0  (+3.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.8  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.4  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 92  (+82) | 10 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.9/5  (+0.5) |
| Google reviews | 531  (+449) | 82 |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6  (+2.4) | 5.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km  (−960 m) | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 700 m | 30 m  (−670 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 108  (+105) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 300 m  (−320 m) | 620 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7  (+7) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8  (+7) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 39 | 4 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+3) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Balthasar Neumann prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/balthasar-neumann-bruhl/prices/)

## Location

1.5 km apart

Balthasar Neumann: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Bahnhof Brühl: 700 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 17 km, 108 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Bahnhof Brühl-Kierberg: 30 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 18 km, beach: 2.1 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Balthasar Neumann or Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof: common questions

### Which is better, Balthasar Neumann or Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof?

Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Balthasar Neumann is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Balthasar Neumann or Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Balthasar Neumann is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof.

### How far apart are Balthasar Neumann and Trafohaus am Kaiserbahnhof?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/balthasar-neumann-bruhl-vs-trafohaus-am-kaiserbahnhof-bruhl/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/