Zum Roten Bären
Oberlinden 12, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 1337 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Breakfast was fantastic (huge selection and very tasty) and most of the staff were superb!! The location is ideal, so central but also peaceful. Rooms were clean and nicely laid out. Been to Freiburg many times and this was our favourite hotel so far.

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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 colourful cathedral market or an unforgettable performance in the Freiburg concert hall.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Lift
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bar
- Very good breakfast

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- Hannah
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fantastic (huge selection and very tasty) and most of the staff were superb!! The location is ideal, so central but also peaceful. Rooms were clean and nicely laid out. Been to Freiburg many times and this was our favourite hotel so...” - Paul
Netherlands
“Excellent location in the city centre. Check-in quick and easy. Very good, clean, quiet room, very comfortable and spacious bed, good bathroom. Two complimentary bottles of still water provided in the room. Very good restaurant for breakfast and...” - Steve
United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel was excellent smack bang in the center. It was a nice spacious room and it was very clean and the staff were very pleasant also it is very quiet and I couldn't hear any traffic so I had a good night sleep”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Zum Roten Bären
- CuisineGerman • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Zum Roten Bären
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Lift
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bar
- Very good breakfast
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Luggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Zum Roten Bären accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Zum Roten Bären
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Room options at Zum Roten Bären include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Zum Roten Bären is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Zum Roten Bären has 1 restaurant:
- Zum Roten Bären
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Zum Roten Bären offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
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The prices at Zum Roten Bären may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Zum Roten Bären is 500 yards from the centre of Freiburg im Breisgau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.