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The family-run Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären is located in a quiet side street in the center of Linz, only a 3-minute walk away from the main square. It offers free Wi-Fi access. The completely renovated Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären features a roof terrace, and a modern bar. The restaurant Bärenstub’n serves Austrian cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. The history of Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären goes back to the 15th century. In 1891, the famous opera singer Richard Tauber was born there. Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären has a private parking garage. The next tram stop is 820 feet away, and a taxi stand is 656 feet away. It is 2625 feet to the train station. Linz Airport is 8.1 mi away. Airport transfers are available on request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Linz, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Linz

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Valery
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location in the very center of the city of Linz. Parking available. Lift. Our 6th floor room had high ceilings, automatic window shades, separate toilet, real hardwood floors, good shower head, place for 2 bags, enough room to organize...
  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    Great location walking distance to all the sights. Very clean and quiet rooms. Soundproofing from the street noise was great. Parking on sight was a bonus.
  • Petra
    Austria Austria
    Excellent location, superfriendly staff, quiet room and very comfortable bed.
  • India
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved our room which had a balcony looking out onto the rooftops of Linz. The location of the hotel is right in the heart of the downtown which makes it perfect for evening walks in search of drinks and dinner. At the same time, we were not...
  • Raymond
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable once we figured out how to turn the A/C on.
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is in a prime location close to a lot of great Restaurants and Cafés. The room is quite large and well equipped, it even has a decent size desk. The room had a great thematic decor and we had a nice big window to the street downstairs....
  • Tuan
    Austria Austria
    Nice staff, very comfy beds, the soap smelled nice
  • Genzer
    Israel Israel
    The location, the room, the decor, the staff... Everything was great. Txs a lot. Highly recommended
  • Yoomi
    South Korea South Korea
    1. amenities - body lotion, conditioner, coffee machine, iron, a fridge with a spacious space, etc. 2. location - very convenient to most tourism sites and donau river 3. bed - comfy, clean and cozy with extra pillow
  • Sam
    Israel Israel
    it was in the middle of the city Linz, great room, big television.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Genuss Bistro
    • Cuisine
      Austrian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Hotel Schwarzer Bär
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 20 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let Hotel zum schwarzen Bären know your expected arrival time in advance if you are planning to arrive after 20:00 on a Saturday or Sunday.

If you use a navigation device, please enter Herrenstraße 1 or Promenade 21. These addresses guide you to the entry to a pedestrian zone which you are permitted to enter by car to reach the hotel's parking garage. The hotel is the fifth building on the left-hand side.

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.

Please inform Hotel Schwarzer Bär of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Schwarzer Bär

  • Hotel Schwarzer Bär has 1 restaurant:

    • Genuss Bistro
  • Hotel Schwarzer Bär offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • The prices at Hotel Schwarzer Bär may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Schwarzer Bär include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Hotel Schwarzer Bär is 650 feet from the center of Linz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Schwarzer Bär can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Hotel Schwarzer Bär is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.