Hotel
 Zum Roten Bären

Oberlinden 12, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 1064 reviews)

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8.0
Very good
1,065 reviews

Fantastic location & beautiful historic property. Breakfast is included & was superb

Jacqueline United Kingdom

I absolutely loved the hotel building, it was so beautiful with plenty of charm and character. The location is excellent too, right in the centre of the old town but also not too far from the train station. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.

Caroline United Kingdom

we have to say a very good word for the service in the restaurant

Dr Greece

Amazing breakfast, A lovely room and very modern design. The location was just perfect, right in the city centre. It was very calm.

Merle France

Room was not like in other hotels, authenticity is rare now, but here one could feel some traditional "character" with paintings on the wall and retro furtniture and fixtures, giving a nice impression. Windows opened into a little inner garden- something that also is not standard today.

Maxim Luxembourg

Excellent location, great food, the oldest hotel in Freiburg, do not forget to visit the cellar basement to see the 900 year old geology of building and rebuilding the town after wars and fires

Rolf Canada

The single room was big for one person, there was a small balcony where I could see the moon while having a local beer! It was perfectly clean with not smell at all, considering the old stylishly style of the place this is a plus! Breakfast was great! Considering the “special situation “ they served a tipical full breakfast with all you need in a wonderful presentation! I loved the liver patte! The waitress made me feel at home!

Olymar Switzerland

Lovely big room, modern, spacious bathroom Breakfast was very good Beautiful, traditional hotel / best location I can recommend this place - just ask to turn on the heat before you arrive in winter.

Angelika Switzerland

It is only a 15 minute, straight line walk from the railway station to the hotel, or 3 stops on the tram. We were in a room at the back, so there was no noise from the street or restaurant. Very clean and contemporary rooms.

John United Kingdom

Very good location. Lovely room with a small terrace. Good breakfast, nice staff. Bathroom good size. Wifi ok, but could have been better

Gunilla Sweden
8.0
Very good
1,065 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Fantastic location & beautiful historic property. Breakfast is included & was superb”
    Jacqueline Jacqueline United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I absolutely loved the hotel building, it was so beautiful with plenty of charm and character.”
    Caroline Caroline United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “we have to say a very good word for the service in the restaurant”
    Dr Dr Greece Greece
  • “Amazing breakfast, A lovely room and very modern design. The location was just perfect, right in the city centre. It was very calm.”
    Merle Merle France France
  • “Room was not like in other hotels, authenticity is rare now, but here one could feel some traditional "character" with paintings on the wall and retro furtniture and fixtures, giving a nice...”
    Maxim Maxim Luxembourg Luxembourg
  • “Excellent location, great food, the oldest hotel in Freiburg, do not forget to visit the cellar basement to see the 900 year old geology of building and rebuilding the town after wars and fires”
    Rolf Rolf Canada Canada
  • “The single room was big for one person, there was a small balcony where I could see the moon while having a local beer!”
    Olymar Olymar Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Lovely big room, modern, spacious bathroom Breakfast was very good Beautiful, traditional hotel / best location I can recommend this place - just ask to turn on the heat before you arrive in winter.”
    Angelika Angelika Switzerland Switzerland
  • “It is only a 15 minute, straight line walk from the railway station to the hotel, or 3 stops on the tram. We were in a room at the back, so there was no noise from the street or restaurant.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very good location. Lovely room with a small terrace. Good breakfast, nice staff. Bathroom good size. Wifi ok, but could have been better”
    Gunilla Gunilla Sweden Sweden

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi7.9
High score for Freiburg im Breisgau

Stay in the heart of Freiburg im Breisgau – Excellent location - show map

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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.

This is our guests' favourite part of Freiburg im Breisgau, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Zum Roten Bären has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 6 Jan 2009.

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift
Terrace

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Freiburg im Breisgau, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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8.0
Very good · 1,065 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jacqueline
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic location & beautiful historic property. Breakfast is included & was superb”
  • Caroline
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I absolutely loved the hotel building, it was so beautiful with plenty of charm and character. The location is excellent too, right in the centre of the old town but also not too far from the train station. I found the staff to be very friendly and...”
  • Dr
    GreeceGreece
    “we have to say a very good word for the service in the restaurant”
  • Merle
    FranceFrance
    “Amazing breakfast, A lovely room and very modern design. The location was just perfect, right in the city centre. It was very calm.”
  • Maxim
    LuxembourgLuxembourg
    “Room was not like in other hotels, authenticity is rare now, but here one could feel some traditional "character" with paintings on the wall and retro furtniture and fixtures, giving a nice impression. Windows opened into a little inner garden-...”
  • Rolf
    CanadaCanada
    “Excellent location, great food, the oldest hotel in Freiburg, do not forget to visit the cellar basement to see the 900 year old geology of building and rebuilding the town after wars and fires”
  • Olymar
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “The single room was big for one person, there was a small balcony where I could see the moon while having a local beer! It was perfectly clean with not smell at all, considering the old stylishly style of the place this is a plus! Breakfast was...”
  • Angelika
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Lovely big room, modern, spacious bathroom Breakfast was very good Beautiful, traditional hotel / best location I can recommend this place - just ask to turn on the heat before you arrive in winter.”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It is only a 15 minute, straight line walk from the railway station to the hotel, or 3 stops on the tram. We were in a room at the back, so there was no noise from the street or restaurant. Very clean and contemporary rooms.”
  • Gunilla
    SwedenSweden
    “Very good location. Lovely room with a small terrace. Good breakfast, nice staff. Bathroom good size. Wifi ok, but could have been better”
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  • Hello, as there are no parking facilities at your hotel, is there secure parking nearby that the hotel recommend? Regards Sean Fusco
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    Answered on 28 October 2021
  • Hello! I would like to get more details about the hotel’s policy regarding COVID ie need to show negative test? Pcr? Only work related stays?
    Yes we need a test. No PCR
    Answered on 15 June 2021
  • Is the 3G policy applicable?
    Yes for the moment it is
    Answered on 28 October 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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Located in the historic old town

This lovely medieval old town has a unique feature — dozens of tiny canals called "Bächle" crisscross its streets.

What's nearby
  • Schwabentor
    0.1 miles
  • Munster
    0.1 miles
  • Freiburg Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • Freiburg City Centre & Bertoldsbrunnen
    0.2 miles
  • Schlossberg
    0.2 miles
  • Martinstor
    0.3 miles
  • Paulussaal
    0.3 miles
  • Wallgraben Theatre
    0.3 miles
  • University of Freiburg
    0.3 miles
  • City Park Freiburg
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Cinemaxx Freiburg
    0.5 miles
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Central Station
    0.6 miles
Closest airports
  • Basel Airport
    31 miles
  • EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
    31 miles
  • Strasbourg International Airport
    39.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Zum Roten Bären

    Cuisine: German, Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Zum Roten Bären

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift
Terrace
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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House rules Zum Roten Bären takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

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 aged 17 years and above are considered 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 15 per stay
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card JCB Zum Roten Bären accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

  • Guests staying at Zum Roten Bären can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Zum Roten Bären is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Zum Roten Bären is 500 yards from the centre of Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Room options at Zum Roten Bären include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • 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.

  • Zum Roten Bären offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Zum Roten Bären by:

    • Bus 45min

  • Zum Roten Bären has 1 restaurant:

    • Zum Roten Bären