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This historic, 4-star hotel is directly opposite the main university building in the center of Jena. It offers fine Thuringian and international food, traditional-style rooms, and free Wi-Fi. The family-run Hotel Schwarzer Bär has spacious, brightly decorated rooms with wooden furniture and modern bathrooms. Big breakfast buffets, gourmet dishes, and international wines are served in the Schwarzer Bär restaurant. It has been listed in restaurant guides including Michelin and Gault Millau. Attractions near the Hotel Schwarzer Bär include (among others) the Botanical Garden, only a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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 king bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cristina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very near the centre and university, the room was massive and very clean. very confortable. I did nto use the restaurant but very conbinient to have it just by the hotel. The staff was very friendly.
  • Doina
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly and competent staff especially in the wait staff in the breakfast room and in the restaurant, as well as the housekeeping personnel. The hotel has old-world charm. It is very well located just across the street from the university's main...
  • Dr
    Iraq Iraq
    Reception was very cooperative Miss she was helpful thank her a lot
  • Baehr
    Canada Canada
    Central location near the university, attractions, and markets. Charming historical environment. Traditional look of the hotel's lobby, which was welcoming and quaint. Excellent breakfast facility and meal quality. Very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    This historic hotel is close to the city centre, 5 minutes from the Jena Tower. The room is pretty comfortable, free WiFi works very well, and breakfast is rich.
  • P_t
    Poland Poland
    Since this review should reach a larger audience, I am specifically writing in English. The staff of this hotel cares about its guests, breakfasts are varied, tasty and not counted on the minimum. In addition, the staff tries in earnest to make...
  • Maria
    Greece Greece
    The staff was very friendly and helpfull ! The location is excellenet and everything is nearby on foot. Eventhought it is close to the street it was very quiet when the windows are closed so no trouble sleeping or working.
  • Efthalia
    Greece Greece
    It’s history The receptionist was very helpful the room where breakfast was served
  • Wennmalm
    Sweden Sweden
    Breakfast was really good. The room was ok, but the bathroom was the smallest I have ever seen. The location is good, quite central. The staff was very friendly. I had forgotten my suitcase on the train and I was therefore very happy that they had...
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff always helpful, nice dining room and very good food,

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Schwarzer Bär Jena
    • Cuisine
      German • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Schwarzer Bär Jena

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • 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 € 10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
Schwarzer Bär Jena takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Schwarzer Bär Jena

  • Schwarzer Bär Jena is 1,650 feet from the center of Jena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Schwarzer Bär Jena include:

    • Suite
    • Single
    • Double
  • Schwarzer Bär Jena offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Themed dinners
  • Check-in at Schwarzer Bär Jena is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Schwarzer Bär Jena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Schwarzer Bär Jena has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Schwarzer Bär Jena