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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.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Freiburg im Breisgau, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.0
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  • Hannah
    United KingdomUnited 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
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    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 KingdomUnited 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

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Zum Roten Bären
    • Cuisine
      German • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Zum Roten Bären

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Lift
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
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
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Zum Roten Bären takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 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

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

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.

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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

  • Room options at Zum Roten Bären include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

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

  • Zum Roten Bären has 1 restaurant:

    • Zum Roten Bären

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • 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 is 500 yards from the centre of Freiburg im Breisgau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.