The easiest option is to take the train to the main train station in Darmstadt, called Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof (Hbf). From there it is only a short trip to the hotel -- you will not have to buy an extra ticket for local public transport.

Depending on your location, booking a flight might be cheaper. Check the international section below for details on flights.

If coming from abroad the easiest option is to book a flight to Frankfurt airport. At the airport take the Bus air to the main train station of Darmstadt called Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)). These busses depart every 30 minutes during the day, offer a compartment for your luggage, air conditioning and WiFi. From the main station it is only a short trip to the hotel -- you will not have to buy an extra ticket for local public transport.

If money is a concern, you might want to check flight prices to Frankfurt Hahn airport. Then you will have to accept a long journey via public transport afterwards

For funded overnight stays we include a public transport ticket, making commutes easy. Otherwise there is the option to rent E-Scooters or bikes within the city.

Commuting between TU Darmstadt and the hotel will take about 20 minutes by public transport and walking and about 15 minutes by E-scooter or bike. Details on tramlines will be published in the weeks before the workshop.

The Intercity Hotel is close to the central train station, offers breakfast, free of charge WiFi, and is accessible. All of the participants with funded overnight stays have been booked a room for this hotel, allowing for joint breakfast and late discussions in the lounge.

There is a number of restaurants and bars to choose from which are close to the university.

Restaurants

• Sushi: The Ichido is an all you can eat restaurant while Yang Ji is a small restaurant for ordering (you cannot reserve a table here but they offer takeaway).
• Italian: The Sardegna is a classic Italian restaurant close to the park.
• German: Die Sitte is a classic old German restaurant. I recommend steak, salmon, or salad with goat cheese.
• Pizza: L'Osteria offers huge pizzas with many toppings and you may watch your pizza be garnished and baked.
• Eritraen: The Baobab offers authentic Eritrean food, including self made slightly sour flat bread.
• Kebap: Of course there are many diners or takeaways offering Döner or French tacos, which are popular in Germany.
• Breakfast: The Cafe Chaos offers breakfast all day; in case you had a rough night…
• High cuisine: If you happen to have the extra buck and plan on enjoying excellent cuisine, you might want to reserve a table at the OX. It has been awarded a Michelin star recently.

Bars and pubs

• The Hobbit is a small, dark pub very close to the university which offers Laternchen, a local special drink, and some processed food.
• The Hotzenplotz is a similar pub nearby -- a rival.
• The 3 Klang's menu changes every week and the food has a surprising quality for a bar. You can also sit outside here and drink a coffee in the afternoon.
• The Sausalitos is a big franchise bar offering drinks and mexican food.
• The Corroboree is an Australian style franchise bar offering drinks and kangeroo and crocodile meat.
• The An Sibin is a dark Irish pub offering karaoke and pub quizzes.
• The Green sheep is an Irish pub popular amongst students.