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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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Casey
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was best in class!!! Highly recommended! Huge spread of delicious options!
  • Ellen
    United States of America United States of America
    This is an ideal location for those wanting to explore the old section of Freiburg - it is all geared toward pedestrian and bicycle traffic. It is an easy walk to the Catherdral, museums and the Christmas Markets. There are plenty of restaurants...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great position Good sized rooms Quiet evening if facing the street Nice continental breakfast
  • Charles
    United States of America United States of America
    Centrally located in downtown area and in a historic building. Rooms are big for Europe and very comfortable.
  • Ana
    Argentina Argentina
    Freiburg is a beautiful city and this place is located within the old town, super beautiful. The room was comfortable, the bathroom had a lot of space to place our belongings. Room service gave us a new bottle of water every day, and on Saint...
  • Ashot
    Armenia Armenia
    The hotel has a great history - one of the oldest hotels in the city. The location was great, amazing vieq from the window. Amazing breakfast, too good to ve true for a simple 3 star hotel.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Max made our stay perfect! The room was great and the hotel is centrally located. Perfect hotel for a Freiburg stay!
  • Zuul42
    United States of America United States of America
    This was much nicer than I expected. Very comfortable room. I really like having the mini balcony. Coming back for a midday rest, I could sit out there and sip a drink. The breakfast was quite good. The staff remembered your name and drink...
  • Mohammad
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, very clean, very friendly and helpful staff , fantastic breakfast,
  • Andreas
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is located in the historic district and everything is in walking distance. The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff members were always very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were very good and offered many varieties of...

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

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
Cancellation 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 17 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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 15 per stay
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 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.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.

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.

FAQs about Zum Roten Bären

  • Zum Roten Bären is 1,500 feet from the center of Freiburg im Breisgau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Zum Roten Bären include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Zum Roten Bären has 1 restaurant:

    • Zum Roten Bären
  • Zum Roten Bären offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
  • The prices at Zum Roten Bären may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Zum Roten Bären is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Zum Roten Bären can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet