This unique hotel is a historic 300-year-old former prison built into the historic wall in Amberg, just 1148 feet from the town hall square. Hotel Fronfeste offers rooms in the style of authentic prison cells with bars on the windows. There are themed rooms in the styles of the guard's room, doctor's room, chapel room and so on. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning. The hotel also offers an events room with multimedia technology, luggage storage and a drink vending machine. Amberg Train Station is 2297 feet from Hotel Fronfeste. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the A6 motorway and a 50-minute drive from the center of Nuremberg.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
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
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Amberg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • William
    Germany Germany
    Proximity to work area; friendliness of the staff; breakfast
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Rooms were large, very clean and well appointed. Breakfast was very good. Location is exceptional.
  • Chris
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was awesome. Historic building in the old-town city wall. Great staff. The room was spartan, AKA prison, but enjoyable. Location was terrific.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Knast-Hotel Fronfeste
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 6 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 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.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 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 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note that the reception closes at 20:00. Guests expecting to arrive after 20:00 are kindly asked to contact the property in advance to get the code for the key box.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Knast-Hotel Fronfeste

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

  • Room options at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Yes, Knast-Hotel Fronfeste is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Knast-Hotel Fronfeste is 1,000 feet from the center of Amberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Knast-Hotel Fronfeste offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Mini golf
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.