About this property

Set at the foot of the 880-metre Waldstein peak in the Fichtelgebirge mountains, this family-run guest house and restaurant welcomes you to Franconia’s climactic health resort of Zell. The 2-star Gasthof zum Waldstein offers simple yet comfortable rooms with en suite facilities. Make yourself at home in the friendly ambience, and treat yourself to the traditional restaurant’s regional specialities. The Saale bicycle route lies at your doorstep. Motorbike fans and hikers can look forward to an extensive network of routes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alessandro
    Denmark Denmark
    Quiet Location, friendliness of staff, perfect position for one night stay during a road trip across Germany
  • Philip
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wir waren zum zweiten Mal im Waldstein. Alles top!
  • Philip
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wir haben den Gasthof als Zwischenstopp auf unserem Weg nach Rügen ausgesucht. Die Anfahrt und das Check-in waren sehr angenehm. Das Dreibettzimmer war grosszügig, schön eingerichtet und gut ausgestattet. Das Bad war tadellos sauber und schön....
  • Hundeschule
    Germany Germany
    Wir haben uns im Hotel sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Zimmer war wunderschön eingerichtet und blitzsauber. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das überaus freundliche und hilfsbereite Personal. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen und können das Hotel wärmstens...
  • Daggi
    Germany Germany
    Wir hatten ein Familien WE und waren 10 Personen und 3 kleine Hunde. Es hat uns sehr gefallen. Das gesamte Team war sehr nett. Das Essen war einfach Spitze. Reichhaltiges Frühstück, es hat an nichts gefehlt. Und zum Abendessen gab es Burger, ...
  • Angelika
    Germany Germany
    Wir waren nun zum zweiten Mal im Gasthof zum Waldstein. Die Zimmer sind zweckmäßig und nett eingerichtet. Alles sehr sauber. Am besten gefällt uns am Gasthof, dass man dort so richtig gut essen kann. Es war wiedereinmal ein schöner Zwischenstopp.
  • Christine
    Germany Germany
    Für die Durchreise oder Kurzaufenthalt sehr geeignet. Für unser voll bepacktes Auto haben wir einen kostenlosen Parkplatz im Hinterhof bekommen.
  • Reinhard
    Germany Germany
    Unsere Fahrräder konnten wir in einem gesicherten Raum abstellen und aufladen. Unser Zimmer bot alles, was wir brauchten. Die Hauswirtin, Frau Schneider, war immer am Wirbeln und entgegenkommend freundlich. Ihr aktives Tun findet unsere...
  • Katrin
    Germany Germany
    Außerordentlich freundliche Gastgeber und Personal, sowie eine herausragende Küche! Frühstück und Abendessen waren großartig! Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und alles gut gepflegt.
  • Zygmunt
    Poland Poland
    Znakomite śniadanie. Możliwość zjedzenia obiadu/kolacji ( restauracja na miejscu). Miła obsługa

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      German
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Gasthof zum Waldstein takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after official check-in times are kindly asked to contact the property in advance in order to arrange check-in. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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.