Hotel Schwarzer Bär
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About this property
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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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marius
Romania
“Cosy, very clean, and very nice and helpful personnel.” - Agustina
Chile
“The breakfast was very good. The hotel was clean. The location was great.” - Robert
Slovakia
“the hotel kept warning me that the room was small, but it was just right for one person. it even had a desk and a chair and the bathroom was spacious and nice” - Valery
United States
“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
“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
“Excellent location, superfriendly staff, quiet room and very comfortable bed.” - India
United States
“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
“The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable once we figured out how to turn the A/C on.” - Christopher
United States
“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
“Nice staff, very comfy beds, the soap smelled nice”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Genuss Bistro
- CuisineAustrian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






The fine print
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.