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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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Really cute little hotel. Breakfast was very good. Staff was friendly.
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    It was very conveniently located to the places of interest and the local transit. Wish we could stay longer!

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 supplements 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.

FAQs about Zum Roten Bären

  • Zum Roten Bären has 1 restaurant:

    • Zum Roten Bären

  • Room options at Zum Roten Bären include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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