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 8.8 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.


Availability

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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
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Jena
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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

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
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
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
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

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 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 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.

FAQs about Schwarzer Bär Jena

  • Guests staying at Schwarzer Bär Jena 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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Schwarzer Bär Jena include:

    • Suite
    • Single
    • Double

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

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

    • Themed dinners

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

  • Schwarzer Bär Jena has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Schwarzer Bär Jena