Living in the Vallendar area –
Find your home from home.
Our Housing Team is here to help you find accommodation that you can call home!
With a range of excellent accommodation options all very close to our compact campus, Vallendar is a great place to live and study. You can choose from private apartments or comfortable halls of residence.
- Private apartments: Wohnungsmarkt WHU
- Private residences: Campus Krautkrämer, Höhrer Straße, Motion Haus
In addition, we also rent apartments in our dormitories primarily to our exchange students. As these are currently fully occupied, they cannot be rented by other WHU students.
There are also hotel rooms available for special events and weekend seminars. Many of the private apartments are found on the surrounding gentle hills surrounding Vallendar which offer superb views over the beautiful Rhine Valley. Whats more, living locally is a great way to meet other students and take advantage of all that campus life has to offer!
Important information!
All students can rent by the month, except for exchange students who must rent in blocks per semester. They are fully furnished and equipped with bedding, towels, dishes, cooking utensils, microwave (or baking oven), washing machine and dryer, internet (WLAN). Please be aware that the German license fee for public broadcasting services is not included.
Remember: housing is distributed on a first come, first served basis!
Information and housing options for exchange students
Since Vallendar is a relatively rural community, and not all landlords speak a foreign language, WHU offers exchange students extra support in finding an accommodation.
All exchange students receive a housing form with their acceptance at WHU, in which they can indicate their preferences. They will promptly receive a concrete proposal that takes into account both the available offer and personal wishes.
All apartments offered to international students by the Housing Office are fully furnished, and include a fitted kitchen. Bed linen and bath towels are also provided. Some apartments also include a shared washing machine, whereas some landlords offer a washing service. Most apartments are designed for singles, comprising a bed/living room with a single bed or sofa bed, kitchen/kitchenette and bathroom. The following locations are available through the housing team of WHU:
The house at Gilgenborn 31a is newly built and ready for occupancy from the fall semester 2022. It consists of 9 fully furnished shared apartments with a total of 27 rooms; 2-person, 3-person and 4-person shared apartments with balconies. All shared flats/rooms are fully furnished and fully equipped with dishes, bed linen, towels, etc.
The flats are between 72m² and 106 m², the individual rooms between 13m² and 16 m². The monthly rent per room is 595 € including all utilities and Wi-Fi.
Washing machines and dryers are available in a laundry room and can be booked and paid via an app.
WHU is a 10-minute walk away and a bicycle parking space is available.
The Campus Krautkrämer (Löhrstraße 41 a) is located near the pedestrian zone in Vallendar, around five minutes’ walk from WHU.
Ten of the 29 apartments on the Campus Krautkrämer are reserved for exchange students. In addition to the standard fixtures and fittings, bed linen, crockery and kitchen utensils etc. are also provided. Internet is provided via WLAN.
All apartments are "non-smoking apartments". The prices vary from 1.500 € to 1.600 € per semester depending on the size of the apartment (4,5 months = 330 € - 355 € per month).
We rent twelve small single apartments in Heerstraße 51 for exchange students directly in the pedestrian zone of Vallendar only one minute walking distance to WHU. They are fully furnishd and equipped with dishes, bedlothes, etc. Some of these apartments can be used by couples.
A seperate laundry room is provided with washing machine and dryer (to be used with Euro coins) and iron and iron board. The rooms from 16,5m² to 40m², the monthly rent is from 410 € (single use) to 650 € inclusive all additional costs and WLAN.
The block of flats offered in the Höhrer Straße 34 is a modern building with student apartments in various sizes. It is located within less than 5 minutes walking distance to WHU and the center of Vallendar.
Up to 80 students can stay there, living in several single and two-bedroom-apartments as well as shared flats for 4 or 5 people. All units are fully furnished with a completely equipped kitchenette and a separate bathroom. In addition, the apartment area provides a laundry room with several washers and dryers.
Up to 40 exchange students can stay there, the other apartments are offered to WHU students (Bachelor, Master, MBA etc.) which is a great opportunity to live with other students and to have privacy at the same time.
The apartment building "Höhrer Straße" is a non-smoking area!
The monthly rent per student is 580 € for single-apartments, 540 € for a room in a shared for 2 apartment, 500 € for a room in a shared for 5 apartment (2 bathrooms and rooftop terrace) and 465 € in a shared for 4 apartment. The prices include all extra costs and internet (WLAN).
The “Humboldthöhe” (Goethestraße 11 a) is a big apartment house in Vallendar, about 5-10 minutes walking distance, only a small part of the distance is uphill. Due to this the apartments provide a fantastic view over the Rhine Valley and Vallendar.
This house is s a “retirement residence” but meanwhile WHU has rent more than 20 apartments there for all kind of students (MBA, BSc, MSc, exchange students. Please note that due to the shared use (old and young) this apartment house definitely is no “Party Zone”, but the kind of apartment and the size and equipment should satisfy anyway. Humboldthöhe additionally is a non-smoker house.
Apartments in the Humboldthöhe
Within Humboldthöhe we can offer you apartments with different sizes from a 1-room apartment with 29m² to 3-room apartment with 53m². All come with a separate, own bathroom and a fully equipped kitchenette (German standard). They are totally renovated in late 2010, modern furnished and fully equipped. Additionally nearly all apartments come with a wonderful big balcony, so that you can enjoy the view also in the fresh air.
The monthly price including all additional costs and including internet (WLAN) for these apartments and ranges from 470 € - 500 € per person, depending on the size of the apartment. In this price internet is included and a change of new bedclothes once a month!
WHU has rent these rebuilt houses for their students. Both houses are ideally situated in the center of Vallendar and within a walking distance of only 3-5 minutes to and from WHU.
Alltogether there are 5 resp. 4 single apartments (one of them is a shared apartment for 2 persons). The size varies from 24m² - 55m² but all have a separate bathroom and an kitchenette or living-in kitchen. All apartments are fully furnished and completely equipped (German Standard) and the internet (WLAN) as well as all additional costs are included in the monthly rent. It varies between 570 € and 635 € depending on the size of the apartment.
Additionally Krummgasse has a laundry room with washing machine and dryer (to be used with Euro coins) which can be used by the renters of Eulerstraße as well. Both houses are non-smoking areas!
The house "SmartFlats Goethestraße" at Goethestraße 8 is a house mainly for WHU exchange students. It is only a 5-10 minutes walking distance to WHU and only around 100 m uphill. Most of the apartments will be rent by exchange students.
Alltogether there are provided 48 single units with separate bathroom and kitchenette. The apartments are fully furnished and completely equipped so that you only have to bring with you your private belongings. The monthly rent is 555 € (only a very limited number) - 595 € including all additional costs and internet via WLAN.
This house provides a laundry room with washing machines and dryers (all to be used with Euro coins). Drivers have the possibility to rent a parking slot for their car - even some covered car parking! This house is a non-smoking area!
Information and housing options for international and German BSc & MSc students
If you are interested in a specific apartment offer of the list below, please contact the respective landlord. You can clarify further details with him directly, arrange an inspection appointment and conclude the rental contract. The mediation of the data is without guarantee.
The Campus Krautkrämer (Löhrstraße 41 a) is located near the pedestrian zone in Vallendar, around five minutes’ walk from WHU.
Ten of the 29 apartments on the Campus Krautkrämer are reserved for exchange students. In addition to the standard fixtures and fittings, bed linen, crockery and kitchen utensils etc. are also provided. Internet is provided via WLAN.
All apartments are "non-smoking apartments". The prices vary from 1.500 € to 1.600 € per semester depending on the size of the apartment (4,5 months = 330 € - 355 € per month).
The block of flats offered in the Höhrer Straße 34 is a modern building with student apartments in various sizes. It is located within less than 5 minutes walking distance to WHU and the center of Vallendar.
Up to 80 students can stay there, living in several single and two-bedroom-apartments as well as shared flats for 4 or 5 people. All units are fully furnished with a completely equipped kitchenette and a separate bathroom. In addition, the apartment area provides a laundry room with several washers and dryers.
Up to 40 exchange students can stay there, the other apartments are offered to WHU students (Bachelor, Master, MBA etc.) which is a great opportunity to live with other students and to have privacy at the same time.
The apartment building "Höhrer Straße" is a non-smoking area!
The monthly rent per student is 530 € for single-apartments, 490 € for a room in a shared for 2 apartment, 455 € for a room in a shared for 5 apartment (2 bathrooms and rooftop terrace) and 425 € in a shared for 4 apartment. The prices include all extra costs and internet (WLAN).
Motion House offers numerous apartments and flats in different houses. Our offer is primarily aimed at students of the nearby WHU. In addition to furnished apartments, larger unfurnished apartments are also available for rent.
All houses have been completely renovated with great attention to detail. Particular attention was paid to preserving the historic facades in combination with modern architecture. Prices range from 350€ to 1.095€ per month depending on the size of the apartment.
Study in Germany
Assisting international students
WHU is proud to welcome students from around the world to Vallendar every year. If you are coming from abroad or are a non-German speaker, visit our Study in Germany page to get information on Visa, health insurance, financing and more.
Study in Germany
Assisting international students
WHU is proud to welcome students from around the world to Vallendar every year. If you are coming from abroad or are a non-German speaker, visit our Study in Germany page to get information on Visa, health insurance, financing and more.
Where to stay in Vallendar –
Alternative options in the area.
The fact that the Rhine Valley is a perennial hotspot for tourists, means there are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets and tastes in Koblenz and the surrounding area. Below is a list of hotels which cooperate with WHU:
*= special rates for WHU members
If it’s a business trip or cultural weekend along the Rhine and Mosel, The Altstadt Hotel Koblenz offers modern comfort for every opportunity. The Altstadt Hotel Koblenz offers fourteen double rooms in three different categories, with options available for the single traveller as well.
The Aparthotel at Münzplatz is the only hotel in Koblenz with a large selection of themed rooms. The themed suites are available in African, Asian, British, Moroccan, glamorous and 70s style. Not to forget the Hollywood Suite and Viva LasVegas Suite from the land of unlimited possibilities.
Since three generations the “Berghotel Rheinblick” is owned by the Helling family. Situated on a hill in the outskirts of Bendorf with an amazing view into the valley of Middle Rhine, they provide a family environment, excellent service and comfortable rooms.
The guest house of the BFW Koblenz was built in 2003 and is a barrier-free facility in which wheelchair users can feel completely at ease. The bright and friendly rooms have a large bathroom (shower/WC), telephone, mini fridge and flat screen TV.
Prepare for attentive service, beautiful details and a warm welcome at Hotel Brenner in Koblenz!
Business Lodging offers a range of apartments and holiday flats in Koblenz and the area.
The apartment house City Apartments Koblenz offers you the ideal accommodation for a stay of one month or longer.
This hotel with more than 100 rooms is conveniently located in the centre of the old town in Koblenz. Whether you prefer to stroll through the historic part of town with its many squares or walk along the Mosel to the Deutsches Eck – or German Corner, the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers – all these destinations can be reached on foot within a few minutes. In addition, Koblenz is the ideal starting point for a trip to explore the castles and fortress along the UNESCO world heritage region on the Middle Rhine.
From the Civilcasino in the early 1920s through three generations to today’s Diehls Hotel. A family hotel through the generations. They offer 67 rooms and a beautiful view over the Rhine from their terrace.
The holiday apartment with terrace has 36 m² with a beautiful view of the Rhine valley and separate entrance as well as a parking lot. The non-smoking apartment is suitable for allergy sufferers. Maximum occupancy of 2 persons. Pets can only be brought on request.
With 2 balconies for sunrise and sunset, a large kitchen with a large fridge-freezer, a modern bathroom with a rain shower and two bedrooms, each with a double bed and a living room.
The Forum Vinzenz Pallotti is situated on the Rhine footpath, in the direct vicinity of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, and offers pleasant hospitality and a soothing atmosphere.
GHOTEL hotel & living Koblenz is located directly opposite the main station and boasts easy access to the city centre. The main sights of Koblenz are all just 1 to 2 km away from the hotel.
In the centre of the Middle Rhine region, in Vallendar near Koblenz, in a park-like garden, lies the Priest and Guest House Marienau. It is open to everyone who is looking for a place of contemplation and peace.
Our house offers a wide range of possibilities with its green areas, friendly ambience, ideal premises and its technical equipment.
Haus St. Josef is offering accommodation in Vallendar with free WiFi. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. All rooms have a electric tea pot, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All rooms have a desk.
30 guest rooms with flair. These are freshly renovated with a modern, homely ambience. Shower, WC, hairdryer and flat-screen TV are part of the basic equipment of the well-kept rooms. In the morning you can look forward to the large selection of the rich breakfast buffet.
The high quality and welcoming rooms offer modern and comfortable accommodation complemented with first-class all-round service. The house meets all requirements - whether as a starting point for hiking tours and walking tours, or as a meeting place for conferences and family celebrations.
With a lot of passion and attention to detail, they have given the house a special atmosphere in which the guests can feel at home.
This friendly, country-style hotel is located in central Koblenz, just a 2-minute walk from Koblenz train station. It offers rooms with free WiFi, soundproof windows and satellite TV.
Your wellness hotel in dreamlike nature with relaxed comfort, contemporary design in the bakery town Höhr-Grenzhausen, close to Koblenz, Rhine & Moselle! Informal Westerwald cosiness with a touch of luxury, regional, honest cuisine with modern creativity, professional service paired with family cordiality.
If you appreciate a central location, the ibis Hotel Koblenz City is the right place for you: The hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the main railway station and the Rhein-Mosel-Halle as well as the pedestrian area of the city with many shops and shopping offers. All 106 rooms are air-conditioned and have modern, functional furnishings as well as newly developed beds for a restful night's sleep. You can park your car in the neighbouring underground car park for a reduced fee.
This hotel welcomes you directly at the Rhine promenade in the centre of Koblenz. Each of the 25 rooms is individually furnished and invites you to linger. In the café you can relax and choose from the daily offer. Enjoy the view of the "Rheinische Nizza" Pfaffendorf, perhaps with one of their homemade Flammkuchen?
The hotel is located in the historic district Ehrenbreitstein, at the foot of the fortress Ehrenbreitstein. The fortress with the surrounding area was one of the BUGA exhibition focal points and can be easily reached from Ehrenbreitstein with a newly built inclined elevator. Just 50 meters from the hotel, you can take the ferry to the other bank of the Rhine in 5 minutes and then you are right in the old town of Koblenz. After that it is only a 5 minute walk to the Deutsche Eck or the cable car station leading to the fortress.
The Mercure Hotel Koblenz is located in the southern part of Koblenz city center between Koblenz Electoral Palace and Rhein-Mosel-Halle. Set on the banks of the romantic River Rhine, this First Class Hotel features 168 rooms, 12 meeting and function rooms, bar and restaurant with a view to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The romantic Koblenz old town, the Deutsches Eck at the confluence of Rivers Mosel and Rhine as well as the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress are just a short walk along River Rhine. The entire house provides free WiFi.The conference area hosts conferences and events with up to 120 people. Guests staying at the Mercure Hotel Koblenz praise the hotel for its courteous service and enchanting location.
High above Montabaur, the wonderful city in the Westerwald where Baroque splendor unites with graceful ease, is the castle, whose stylish atmosphere will captivate you. From here you can enjoy the most beautiful view over the glittering lights of the city. In the heart of the Westerwald, they await you with everything that makes your stay a wonderful experience: with modern rooms, professional meeting management, perfect service, a spacious swimming pool and sauna area and much more.
The family-owned hotel, with 67 comfortably furnished rooms of various categories, a modern conference and meeting room, free parking and a cuisine geared to regional and home-style cuisine, is located in the administrative district of Koblenz.
Minimalistic and modern architecture combined with industrial charm – a comfortably established ambience! Meet Silicium, the basic element of glass and ceramics, in a totally unexpected form – as Restaurant & Location, Design-Hotel, as well as business and seminar venue.
The Stein family belongs to Koblenz just like the Mosel and the Rhine. They are especially known for their hospitality, which comes from the heart. You can feel the warmth and charm in the whole house. It all began with Helmut & Roswitha Stein. Now the daughters have the scepter in their hands. Melanie Stein-Schiller runs the Hotel Stein and Schiller's Restaurant (1* Michelin) together with her husband Mike Schiller, Daniela Schwartz runs the Stein Boardinghouse in the heart of the old town.
Where in 1868 Dr. Max Brosius offered his stately rooms for a cure, today the ambience he loved so much at the time invites you to stay overnight. This small, exquisite hotel is located in Sayn, a district of Bendorf. It skillfully combines contemporary comfort with historical elements.
The Hotel Weinlaube was built on an old vineyard. It is a family hotel with tradition. Around the house Höhenluft from 1920 emerged over time two more buildings. The rooms await you with modern comfort. The natural colors of the large garden and its flowers have inspired the room design.
Contemporary comfort with several restaurants and bars, swimming pool and sauna area, beauty spa and fitness studio.
The team is there for you 24 hours a day and there is free WiFi for working or surfing. The breakfast buffet will be the perfect start to your day. To ensure you have a good night’s sleep, all the rooms have comfortable box-spring beds. A 43-inch TV screen in every room brings you international television channels, while elegant and modern furnishings bring you contemporary design. If you’ve brought work with you to the Sander Hotel, you can work away in your room, with a coffee in the lobby or outside on their courtyard terrace.
We are a very personally managed business and city hotel with outstanding service and modern, elegant equipment. We offer you an elegant, cultivated and modern ambience as well as the friendly charm of a family-run hotel in the third generation.
Contact the housing team -
We look forward to hearing from you.
Are you an incoming student who is looking for accommodation? Do you need help regarding any issues with finding somewhere to stay for your studies? If you have any questions relating to finding accommodation or would like to receive a guest account to the housing list, we would be happy to help.
Our office hours are:
Monday - Thursday from 10.00 to 14.00
Friday from 10:00 - 12:00
Philomena Richartz
Housing Manager Facility Management
+49 (0)261 6509 505
housing(at)whu.edu
Sabine Neuer
Housing Manager Facility Management
+49 (0)261 6509 506
housing(at)whu.edu