Alpha Apartments: 2 BR Oasis! Design & Comfort

Summary:

A lively corner of Dortmund's Kreuzviertel — independent cafés, wine bars, and tree-lined streets right outside the door. This 69 m² apartment for up to 5 guests gives a group real room to spread out: two private bedrooms each with a king-size bed, a sofa bed in the living room, and a separate guest WC alongside the full bathroom. Cook at your own pace in a fully equipped kitchen, then head out to the Westpark six minutes away. Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule.



The Space:

# Welcome



Step inside and what you notice first is the space — genuine breathing room across 69 m² where five people can each settle in at their own pace. Two separate bedrooms on either side of the living area, a proper dining table, a full bathroom plus a separate guest WC: the kind of apartment where mornings run smoothly and evenings feel like home. The Kreuzviertel is right outside the door.



# The Apartment



69 m² on the ground floor, right side of the building. The layout is generous: two bedrooms positioned on either side of the central living area, each its own retreat with a king-size bed and room-darkening blinds. The living room brings everyone together — dining table, Smart TV, and a pull-out sofa bed for the fifth guest, with pillows and a blanket stored in the compartment underneath. A full bathroom with shower, plus a separate guest WC: two bathrooms that keep things running smoothly when everyone's up at the same time.



# Highlights



- Two private bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and room-darkening blinds

- Separate guest WC alongside the full bathroom — two bathrooms at full capacity

- Prime Kreuzviertel location — Westpark 6 minutes on foot, independent cafés right at the door

- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher — cook on your own terms

- Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule



# Amenities



- Sleeping & Living: Two bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and room-darkening blinds. We provide fresh bed linen at the start of your stay. A Smart TV in the living room is ready for your favourite streaming services. The living room also features a dining area and a pull-out sofa bed for the fifth guest — pillows and a blanket are stored in the integrated compartment underneath the sofa.



- Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen for self-catering at your own pace — from quick breakfasts to proper dinners. Hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, capsule machine, kettle, and toaster are all available. We provide an initial supply of coffee capsules for the capsule machine. Tea is provided. Salt, pepper, sugar, and milk are provided to get you started. Kitchen roll and washing-up liquid are provided. Dishwasher tablets are included.



- Bathroom: A modern full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. A separate guest WC adds extra comfort for groups at full capacity. We provide fresh towels at the start of your stay. Toilet paper and soap are provided.



- Work & Internet: Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the apartment. A table and chairs are available — well-suited for occasional work or a relaxed meal.



- Practical: Storage space is available for your belongings.



- Building & Access: Self check-in via SmartLock — no key handover required. Free public parking is available in the side streets surrounding the building.



Guest Access:

The entire apartment is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay.



Shared areas — used together with other residents of the building:

- Main entrance and staircase



The Neighborhood:

# About the Area



You're in the Kreuzviertel — one of Dortmund's most popular residential quarters. Café tables spill onto the pavement in summer, independent wine bars and concept stores line the side streets, and a historic Gründerzeit backdrop gives the area a quiet, lived-in character that feels distinctly local rather than touristy.



# Shopping & Essentials



REWE supermarket on Rittershausstraße (8–9 min walk), with further bakeries, an organic store, and everyday shops all within 5–10 minutes on foot. Dortmund's main shopping street, the Westenhellweg, is about 10 minutes away.



# Dining



- Das Allegro (3–4 min walk) — a Kreuzviertel restaurant and bar on Harnackstraße, with a relaxed local crowd in the evenings

- Mit Schmackes (10 min walk) — Kevin Großkreutz's Westphalian gastropub on Hohe Straße, hearty regional cooking and BVB on the screens

- Kieztörtchen (Essenerstraße 12, 8–9 min walk) — one of Dortmund's most loved cafés, rated 4.7 on Google, known for breakfast and weekly-changing homemade cakes



# Parks & Recreation



Westpark (6 min walk) — a large green space on the edge of the Kreuzviertel, with lawns and barbecue areas, good for a morning run or an unhurried afternoon.



# Leisure & Attractions



- Signal Iduna Park / BVB stadium (approx. 3 km) — home of Borussia Dortmund, around 10 minutes by car

- Westfalenhallen (approx. 2–3 km) — Dortmund's major trade-fair and event venue

- Lake Phoenix (approx. 12 min by car) — a former steelworks turned lakeside district for walking and watersports



# Host's Insider Tips



- Gourmet Stäbchen (chip shop): a legendary fries stand right here on Mittelstraße that regulars renamed themselves — a must-stop for BVB fans on match days, and easy to miss if you don't know it's there

- Westfalen Kiosk (kiosk culture): a classic Trinkhalle on Lindemannstraße, open late on weekdays — grab a drink and stand outside chatting, the way the Ruhrgebiet has always socialised

- el Mundo (wine bodega): a tiny café and wine bar on Neuer Graben that's been a neighbourhood fixture since 1999 — unglamorous, local, and exactly where you'd want to end an evening



Getting Around:

# Parking



Free public on-street parking is available directly in the surrounding streets. The Kreuzviertel is a popular area — allow a few extra minutes to find a spot when you arrive.



# Public Transport



U-Bahn Kreuzstraße (U42 / U46, approx. 10 min walk) — direct connections to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and the city centre. S-Bahn Möllerbrücke is about 7–8 minutes on foot, a quieter route into the wider Ruhr region.

Tip: Download the VRR app to buy single tickets or day passes directly on your phone — no need for cash at the machine.



# By Car



The A40 motorway is roughly 3 km away, connecting you across the Ruhr area. Dortmund Airport (DTM) is about 15–20 minutes by car.



# Quick Orientation



| Destination | How | Duration |

|---|---|---|

| Public parking (surrounding streets) | on foot | direct |

| U Kreuzstraße (U42/U46) | on foot | approx. 10 min |

| S-Bahn Möllerbrücke | on foot | approx. 7–8 min |

| Dortmund Hbf | by car | approx. 5 min |

| Westpark | on foot | approx. 6 min |

| Westfalenhallen | by car | approx. 5–8 min |

| Signal Iduna Park (BVB) | by car | approx. 10 min |

| Dortmund Airport (DTM) | by car | approx. 15–20 min |



Other Things to Note:

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM.



The apartment is on the ground floor, but there are a few steps at the building entrance.



Please note that there is no air conditioning in the apartment.



No washing machine is available in this apartment or building.



There are no private or reserved parking spaces for this apartment. Free public on-street parking is available in the surrounding streets, with some paid options nearby.



Stay Over Cleaning is available on request for an additional fee. Just get in touch and we'll arrange it.



Pets are not permitted.



No smoking anywhere in the apartment or building.



We kindly ask all guests to be considerate of neighbours and to observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM.



For direct bookings, a refundable security deposit may be required. If applicable, the details will be confirmed before arrival.



A local accommodation tax (Beherbergungsabgabe) of 7.5% applies to overnight stays in the City of Dortmund and will be taken into account for your booking.



Maximum occupancy: 5 guests.



Interaction with Guests:

Your check-in is completely self-service — a personal door code is sent before arrival, no key handover needed.



Our team is available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM via phone and email. You can also reach us anytime by email or through your booking platform — we monitor messages regularly and will get back to you as soon as possible. For urgent matters, don't hesitate to call — we're here to help.



We're happy to help with any questions — before, during, or after your stay.