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About this property
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 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Lift
- Terrace
- Garden
- Cot available on request
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Ireland
“Great hotel lovely staff great breakfast and the location was brilliant, would highly recommend this hotel.” - O
Ireland
“Great location, lovely breakfast and very comfortable room, staff are so friendly and accommodating. Just a great hotel.” - Alexandra
Portugal
“Beautiful property, brand new room, great breakfast” - Raphaël
Switzerland
“The room was very spacious. Quiet location. Perfectly located. Good breakfast.” - Huw
United Kingdom
“The location is perfect very close to everything, clean accommodation and friendly staff.” - Weijun
China
“They provide rich breakfast and the staff are nice.” - Barbrin
New Zealand
“Little gem, hidden behind traditional fasade. Beautiful renovated rooms, the shower was fabulous.. and the courtyard is really cute. Breakfast buffet offered all we wanted.” - Lindsay
United Kingdom
“Top floor room had fan for permanent use during the heatwave. Glimpse of cathedral from balcony. Good bathroom.” - Rosemary
Australia
“Room was cozy and comfortable despite no air conditioning. Breakfast excellent. Staff friendly and professional. Location excellent in the old part of Freiburg and on the tram line (no. 1 line)” - Howieson
Belgium
“Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Balcony. City centre location.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Zum Roten Bären
- CuisineGerman • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 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.





The fine print
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.
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.
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.