Zum Roten Bären

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

This hotel is Germany’s oldest guesthouse and is located right in the old town of Freiburg in the beautiful area between the Schwabentor (Swabian gate) and the cathedral. From the hotel you only have to walk a short distance to get to the heart of the action in this lively and bustling university town. Here you can get to know people, attend the colorful cathedral market or an unforgettable performance in the Freiburg concert hall.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Garden

  • Located in the heart of Freiburg im Breisgau, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Availability

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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Koster
United States United States
“The location is wonderful. The provided breakfast was very good. Our room was charming and very clean. The building is fascinating; make sure you visit the basement to see the early foundations. We didn't eat dinner in the restaurant. In...”
Tayler
United States United States
“The breakfast was fresh and delicious. You can’t beat the location, everything was a five minute walk away.”
Fabienne
Switzerland Switzerland
“Nice central place. Our room was fine and quiet. Looked like it had been renovated not too long ago. The breakfast was a buffet type, quite complete.”
Elnamei
Libya Libya
“The hotel room clean and spacious with balcony. The location very good in the middle of city.”
Kari
Canada Canada
“A lovely, older hotel that was close to everything in the altstadt. Great breakfast and views - with a tram stop right outside the door.”
Jamie
United States United States
“The breakfast was excellent and coffee from a very fancy machine put a smile on my face every morning. Also, the location next to a large park with a beer garden and views of the city, plus easy walks to Muensterplatz made this location memorable.”
Michael
United States United States
“A classic, older building with real character in a fantastic location.”
Carly
United States United States
“Very nice modern rooms in a charming historic location.”
Alex
United States United States
“Great breakfast, friendly staff, spacious room, great location”
Terri
Germany Germany
“Phenomenal hotel, great location and wonderful and kind staff. Loved this historic hotel may the city gate.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Zum Roten Bären
  • Cuisine
    German • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Zum Roten Bären

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Garden

House rules

Zum Roten Bären takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per stay
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.