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Zum Roten Bären

Historic Freiburg hotel serves delicious meals in its restaurant and offers practical conveniences like express check-out for travelers on the move

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Zum Roten Bären in central Freiburg offers a breakfast buffet to start your day before exploring. The restaurant provides satisfying meals for refueling, and practical amenities like WiFi and dry cleaning services keep everyone comfortable and connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Freiburg im Breisgau is home to Zum Roten Bären. Schauinsland Cable Car and Schauinsland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Freiburg Botanical Garden and Echte Helden Arena. Elztalmuseum and Steinwasen Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Freiburg im Breisgau travel guide
Map
Oberlinden 12, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79098

What's nearby

  • Schwabentor Gate showing a fountain, flowers and a city
    Schwabentor Gate
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Freiburg Main Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral
    Freiburg Main Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Muensterplatz featuring outdoor eating and street scenes
    Muensterplatz
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Town Hall
    Old Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cityscape from the university town of Freiburg im Breisgau in southern Germany
    University of Freiburg
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Freiburg Hospital S-Bahn
    4 min drive
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Central Station
    12 min walk
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sichelschmiede
    3 min walk
  • Hausbrauerei Feierling
    3 min walk
  • Alte Wache - Haus der badischen Weine
    3 min walk
  • Alter Simon
    1 min walk
  • Kastaniengarten
    3 min walk

About this property

Zum Roten Bären

Property highlights
At Zum Roten Bären, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Zum Roten Bären include comforts, such as separate sitting areas, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, cable channels and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 18 per day); reservations required
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Sunday - Tuesday (7:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Hotel Freiburg
Hotel Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Freiburg
Freiburg Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Hotel
Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Hotel
Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Freiburg
Hotel Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären
Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Hotel Freiburg im Breisgau
Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Freiburg im Breisgau
Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären Hotel
Ringhotel Zum Roten Baren
Zum Roten Bären Hotel
Ringhotel Zum Roten Bären
Zum Roten Bären Freiburg im Breisgau
Zum Roten Bären Hotel Freiburg im Breisgau

Frequently asked questions

Is Zum Roten Bären pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zum Roten Bären?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zum Roten Bären on 16 Mar 2026 start from NZ$241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Zum Roten Bären?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zum Roten Bären?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zum Roten Bären located?

Situated in Freiburg im Breisgau, this hotel is steps away from Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Schwabentor Gate and Augustinermuseum. Museum fur Neue Kunst and Museum Natur und Mensch are just steps away. Freiburg Hospital S-Bahn is 24 minutes by foot and Freiburg (Breisgau) Central Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Zum Roten Bären Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice accommodations, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Historical hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Roten Bären hotel was perfectly situated in the old city of Freiburg! Decent breakfast buffet and friendly staff. Considered the oldest Inn in Germany. A little bit of a challenge to get to it since it’s in the pedestrian zone but managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the age and presentation of the property and the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old, historic, so friendly, amazing breakfast, feels so quaint and like home but very professional and very well-run, too. Room was just a little too hot for our liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite parts of the beautiful property was the walking trail nearby along the river. Gorgeous location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oldest hotel in Germany!! Almost 800 years old and still going! It has quirks, and is nothing like a Holiday Inn, but that's a GOOD thing. Very clean, very hospitable, very quaint, and exactly in the center of old-town, just footsteps from the ancient main city gate. I loved it, and hope to return someday. Be sure to visit the little ancient basement/cellar museum.
Room view
Shower and towel warming rack
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall, positive experience

The hotel was very cute from the street and the staff were excellent. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed on the day we were there, so we didn’t get to try it. We were offered a room upgrade which was a pleasant surprise! The hotel does not have A/C and we were there during July, so it was very hot in the room. We also felt that the decor did not match the old world charm of the hotel’s exterior and lobby. We felt like we stepped from a beautifully historic hotel into an IKEA showroom. Overall, we enjoyed our time in Freiburg and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not a Bad Place to Stay in Freiburg

Beds we about 8" off the floor which made it difficult to get up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hang Yee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior of the room is new despite the building itself is old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kann ich empfehlen, war alles super
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ist sehr zentral gelegen. Zimmer trotzdem ruhig (Innenhof).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ich war mit allem sehr zufrieden, und ich hatte ein großartiges Geburtstagsfest. Auch alle Gäste waren im Hotel untergebracht und des Lobes voll.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeftha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Net en schoon hotel midden in het oude centrum.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stück Geschichte mit Weinkeller

Toller Blick in den uralten Weinkeller. Klimaanlage wäre toll gewesen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ottima posizione, nella stanza manca il frigobar ed il condizionatore, c’è solo un ventilatore. Avendo soggiornato, per fortuna, in due giornate fresche non è servito, altrimenti avrebbe fatto molto caldo. La colazione è nella norma. Il parcheggio convenzionato è molto vicino alla struttura ma la tessera che mi hanno dato per avere lo sconto non ha funzionato, quindi ho pagato la sosta per intero pari a 30€/gg. Diciamo che nel complesso è caro rispetto alla funzionalità della stanza.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes Hotel mit super netten Leuten. Leider gehört zum Hotel kein Parkplatz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le matelas est trop mou, la pression de l’eau dans la douche est à revoir Et il faudrait sûrement changer les joints de fenêtre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gut
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura era antica e molto piacevole, ma il personale era presente solo in alcune ore,al ricevimento, alla colazione ed alla partenza, peraltro sollecitata perche’ dovevano andare via e non abbiamo potuto neanche lasciare le valige alla reception, durante la mattinata.

10/10 Excellent

Hampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful, historic hotel. It is clean, spacious and well located near many areas of interest. The staff was helpful, friendly and easy to communicate with for the non-German speaking traveler. Due to Covid restrictions the bar and restaurant were closed but the continental breakfast was delightful. Would be very happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist gemütlich und mit Charme eingerichtet. Der Service war gut. Es gab eine gute Auswahl am Frühstücksbuffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schmutziger Spannteppich, Dusche tropft dauernd, Draussen und Drinnen eine Baustelle, Personal ist freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021