Rooms

Common rooms, music, billiards, fitness and more – the dorm has a lot to offer. Click on a room for photos, equipment and how to use it.

House 2/4, ground floor

Lower common room

The lower common room on the ground floor of house 2/4 hosts the dormitory council meetings, RBW meet-ups and other events such as movie and get-to-know nights.

You can also rent the room for private use. The media tutors are responsible for renting it out.

Access
Can be rented
Cost
Rent 5 €, deposit 100 €
Contact
Media tutors

Equipment

  • Several sofas and seating areas
  • Tables
  • Projection screen
  • Speakers
  • Projector on request from the media tutors

House 2/4, upper floor

Upper common room

Every resident can book the upper common room in house 2/4 – just go to booking.rbw.wh-goe.de (reachable from the dorm and university network).

This is also where our table tennis table is. Rackets, balls and net are available from the sports tutor.

Access
Book online

Equipment

  • Table tennis table
  • Rackets, balls and net from the sports tutor
  • Sofas and coffee tables

House 6, top floor

Upper common room house 6

You can rent the upper common room on the top floor of house 6, e.g. for cooking together or a small party. The culture tutor is responsible for renting it out.

There are no dishes and no cooking utensils in the room – only a baking tray. Bring everything else yourself.

Access
Can be rented
Cost
Rent 0 €, deposit 25 €

Equipment

  • Kitchenette with sink
  • Hob and oven
  • Baking tray
  • Dining table
  • Sofas and chairs
  • not available: Dishes and cooking utensils

House 8, top floor

Upper common room house 8

The upper common room on the top floor of house 8 has a kitchenette, but is currently closed.

Access
Currently closed

Equipment

  • Kitchenette with sink
  • Hob and oven

House 8, ground floor

Music room

The music room on the ground floor of house 8 has a drum kit, several keyboards and guitar amplifiers. You can of course bring your own instruments as well.

Access requires a separate key, which is usually lent by the 2nd mayor for a small fee.

Access
Borrow a key
Opening hours
daily 10 am – 8 pm
Cost
ask the 2nd mayor
Contact
2nd mayor

Equipment

  • Drum kit
  • Several keyboards
  • Guitar amplifiers
  • Chairs

Please note

  • The room is far from sound-proof – please keep the volume moderate, especially during exam periods.
  • Use only between 10 am and 8 pm.

House 6/8, ground floor

Billiard room

Our billiard room on the ground floor of house 6/8 has a pool table with all the equipment and a dart board – the perfect place for a few rounds with friends!

Keys are lent by the games tutor and the sports tutor.

Access
Borrow a key
Cost
ask the games tutor
Contact
Games tutor

Equipment

  • Pool table with cues and balls
  • Dart board
  • Seating

House 6, ground floor

Fitness room

The fitness room is on the ground floor of house 6. All residents are welcome to use the equipment – your regular room key opens the door.

To keep it free of charge, please use the room considerately.

Access
With your room key
Cost
free
Contact
Sports tutor

Equipment

  • Multi-function trainer
  • Exercise bike
  • Cross trainer / stepper
  • Squat rack
  • Weight bench
  • Various dumbbells and weights
  • Padded floor area

Please note

  • Use the equipment properly to avoid damage and wear
  • Keep noise and music at a moderate level
  • Keep the room clean – bring a towel and clean shoes
  • Put everything back after your workout

House 2, basement

Workshop

The workshop has tools for small repairs and your own projects. Arrange with the workshop tutor when you can use it – they also explain how the tools work if you need help. The key is not lent out.

Basements of houses 4, 6 and 12

Laundry rooms

Laundry rooms with washing machines and dryers are in the basements of houses 4, 6 and 12.

The ones in houses 4 and 6 are run by the student services (Studierendenwerk); there every cycle costs 1.50 € and you pay with your student ID. The one in house 12 is run by the self-administration: washing and drying cost 1 € each (5 × 20 ct). You can get 20 ct coins at the 2nd mayor's office hour in the SV office in house 12, Tuesdays 5:30–6 pm.

Please use house 12 if you can – it's cheaper and supports the self-administration!

Cost
House 12: washing or drying 1 € each in 20 ct coins · houses 4 and 6: 1.50 € with your student ID

Equipment

  • Washing machines
  • Dryers

House 12

Sharepoint room

In the sharepoint room in house 12 you can drop off things in good condition that you no longer need, and take what others have left: household items, working electronics, books, stationery, clothes, furniture and decoration.

The room is opened on request during the lecture period – just ask the sharepoint tutor.

Opening hours
During the lecture period, on request

House 12

SV office

Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6 pm, the 2nd mayor holds an office hour in the SV office in house 12. Drop by if you have questions, need 20 ct coins for the laundry room, want to rent a spot in the bike stand or have anything else on your mind.

Opening hours
Office hour Tuesdays 5:30–6 pm
Contact
2nd mayor

In the courtyard between houses 6 and 10

Lockable bike stand

In the lockable bike stand your bike is safe. There are only a limited number of spots, rented out by the 2nd mayor – just ask whether one is free, e.g. at the office hour in the SV office in house 12, Tuesdays 5:30–6 pm.

Contact
2nd mayor