Waldhotel Nachtigall  

Tucked in the Schloss Neuhaus area of Paderborn, this 4-star spa hotel sits minutes from Neuhaus Castle, Schloss Neuhaus Open Air Theatre and the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum — Paderborn Airport is about 21.5 km away. Pet-friendly and family-run since 1891, Waldhotel Nachtigall blends historic charm with easy access to Benteler-Arena and downtown sights.

Housed in a 17th-century building, the hotel serves cozy, stylish rooms with air conditioning, minibars and flat-screen TVs across 52 guestrooms; expect private bathrooms, laptop-compatible safes and desks. The vibe is warm and rustic with a lobby fireplace, terrace and garden that echo the property's woodland roots.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus sauna and steam bath for free guest use, concierge services, complimentary wired and wireless internet, lobby fireplace, terrace and garden — and free self-parking. Wake up to garden-side mornings and easy access to on-site wellness.

Big on meetings: 12,697 sq ft (1,180 m²) of event space including a meeting room, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet, multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Restaurant Nachtigall serves international dishes and a selection of regional specialties in a rustic setting, with a bar/lounge and limited room service; buffet breakfasts are available for a fee (weekdays 7:00–10:00, weekends 8:00–11:00).