The Ibis Bochum Zentrum (IBZ) is located directly adjacent to the Bochum HBF train station. Walk out the back entrance of the HBF, and the IBZ is directly in front of you. (If you walk out the front entrance, turn to the left and walk through the underpass on University Ave.) The IBZ is a typical Ibis property. The rooms are quite small, but clean, modern and comfortable. The staff at the IBZ was very accomodating and efficient. I needed an early check-in, and there was no problem with that at all. There is nothing of interest in the immediate neighborhood, as the IBZ is on the "other side" of the railroad tracks from downtown Bochum. However, the IBZ is only a 5 minute walk to the "good side" of the railroad tracks, which is the lively part of Bochum.