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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
Hotel Ruf welcomes guests with a hearty breakfast buffet and reliable in-room WiFi. The property offers practical conveniences including express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator. The smoke-free premises provide a comfortable base for exploring the nearby train station.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Comfort Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Bahnhofplatz 5, Pforzheim, 75175

What's nearby

  • Pforzheim Schmuckwelten - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • CongressCentrum Pforzheim - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Theatre Pforzheim - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gasometer Pforzheim - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Wartberg Freibad - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Misaki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ozon Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Neo Greek Grill Restaurant Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'Osteria Pforzheim - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lehners Wirtshaus - ‬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 premises
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All 51 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1909
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 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

Property 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)
  • Housekeeping is 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 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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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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Reviews

Hotel Ruf Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 298 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hidehiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very component location just in front of the station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good hotel for a reasonable price. I got a good deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room near trainstation and shops
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katiuscia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Okay

Cortis

Disliked: Staff & service
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 Terrible

Gerhard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Okay

thomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking for handicap
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WARNING! DON’T STAY HERE!!!

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 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Poor

Elisabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Rico

Liked: Staff & service
+Zimmer sauber, - bett wurde nicht gemacht,+ bad gereinigt, - duschentueren defekt, +täglich neue Bad- Handtücher, +genügend Fernsehprogramme, Frühstück soweit ok, - nur3 verschiedene Wurstsorten und 2 Käsesorten, + 2verschiedene Quark /Jogurtsorten, + mehrere Teesorten, + Kaffee gut, - leider keine Kaffeesahne, nur Milch, 2 verschiedene Säfte +++personal zum Frühstück sehr freundlich, - - Sauberkeit Flure zu den Zimmern läßt zu wünschen übrig, alles in allem stimmt das Preis - Leistung - Verhältnis
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuliya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nie wieder! Das Wort hygienische Standards ist hier offenbar ein Fremdwort. Sehr, sehr enttäuschend. Die Personalplanung ist mir völlig unverständlich: Eine Person übernimmt gleichzeitig Housekeeping, Service und Küche, während zwei Herren an der Rezeption den ganzen Morgen miteinander plaudern.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lukas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Flure waren unfassbar verschmutzt, es hat extrem unangenehm gerochen. Das Fenster im Zimmer hat sich nicht schließen lassen, es wurden Bettwanzen gesichtet. Daraufhin sofort die Unterkunft verlassen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mirjam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstücksbuffet war gut und das Personal im Frühstücksraum sehr freundlich. Ansonsten alles in allem hatten wir einen guten Aufenthalt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mirjam

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel hat es nicht Interessiert das mein Mitarbeiter Nachts das Zimmer verlassen musste da er von Ungeziefer vermutlich Bettwanzen aufgeweckt wurde. Unglaublich!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Veerle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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