Knast-Hotel Fronfeste
Fronfestgasse 8
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Why people book this hotel
“easy checkin after hours - they texted me because i was going to arrive after th…”
“Sleeping in a prison hotel”
“Very good breakfast with a wide range of bakery items, cereals, cheese, meats et…”
“I had a great view during breakfast”
“Room, location, price”
“Breakfasts were tasty, and the location is excellent, making it easy to get arou…”
“Very friendly Hotel”
“Interesting, very good breakfast, extremely friendly staff”
Overview
This unique hotel is a historic 300-year-old former prison built into the historic wall in Amberg, just 350 metres from the town hall square. Hotel Fronfeste offers rooms in the style of authentic prison cells with bars on the windows. There are themed rooms in the styles of the guard's room, doctor's room, chapel room and so on. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning. The hotel also offers an events room with multimedia technology, luggage storage and a drink vending machine. Amberg Train Station is 700 metres from Hotel Fronfeste. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the A6 motorway and a 50-minute drive from the centre of Nuremberg.
Traveller reviews
theri
couple
January 1, 2026
“unique and quirky”
easy checkin after hours - they texted me because i was going to arrive after their office closed, with details on how to find my key and how to get in my room. loved that, checkout was good and easy as well. details of interior design were quirky and well thought out
Michele
solo_traveller
December 19, 2025
“Relaxing stay”
Room, location, price
David
couple
December 18, 2025
“Exceptional service and location”
Antonio Vicente
solo_traveller
November 25, 2025
Sleeping in a prison hotel... What a great experience 😁
Brian
solo_traveller
November 16, 2025
Very friendly Hotel. Everything has been furnished and designed with the former prison theme. The rooms (cells) are basically furnished with unpainted steel and wood. Comfortable beds, good shower and German Bread and Water provided in the room. Very good breakfast with a wide range of bakery items, cereals, cheese, meats etc and beverages. The Hotel forms part of the Wall which circles the entire old Amberg town.
Gwendolyn
family_with_children
November 14, 2025
Interesting, very good breakfast, extremely friendly staff
Justyna
family_with_children
August 20, 2025
An amazing hotel with a truly unique concept — everything is designed to resemble a prison, and the execution is absolutely brilliant! The idea is creative and fun, and the attention to detail makes the experience unforgettable. The staff were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were tasty, and the location is excellent, making it easy to get around. This stay left a lasting impression on us, and we’ll definitely remember it for a long time. Highly recommended to everyone looking for something different and memorable!
anna
extended_group
July 21, 2025
“Good location”
It’s a inique location
Nune
family_with_children
April 5, 2025
Everything was great!
Kira
solo_traveller
August 15, 2024
The atmosphere was fun and unique. The staff were super friendly and the location was perfect. I had a great view during breakfast. Would absolutely recommend to others.
Steve
couple
July 17, 2024
“We did time..but it was great.”
This Hotel is a converted Jail, they have done a fantastic job of keeping it as close to original with needed modern comforts you'd expect in a Hotel ...Fantastic.
miroslav stastny
couple
February 4, 2024
“pleasant place with style”
style of old prison, very funny, good breakfast
Mariia
couple
December 9, 2023
“Great place in Amberg”
Great location, friendly staff, and the atmosphere is all the way through prison-like. Awesome!
Kris
solo_traveller
November 20, 2023
Pefect
Peter
solo_traveller
October 24, 2023
“An excellent place to stay.”
It was centrally located to transport and the centre of the city. The breakfast buffer was very good. The revamped prison had a lot of character.
Svea
solo_traveller
October 12, 2023
“Unique place would visit again”
Very unique place, I loved it! The bathroom was just perfect, I really enjoyed it.
Mattheus
couple
August 8, 2023
“Good and unusual.”
Witty and creative hotel . Comfortable with very friendly staff. Spartan as you would expect in jail, but I typically comfortable 😀
Yuliya
family_with_children
July 14, 2023
“Love love love”
It’s a best hotel ever!!) beautiful room, kind people, lovely breakfast and absolutely nice place) i know it’s weird but it is really nice place
Barbara
couple
July 14, 2023
Nice park just at the back.
Jitka
solo_traveller
May 28, 2023
I was afraid about the cell but I was pleasantly surprised and delighted by the modern bathroom. Accommodation is in a great location, near town centre. I enjoyed comfortable bed and delicious breakfast.
Facilities
Activities
Table tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Mini golf
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Allergy-free room, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Shuttle service, Pet bowls, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Vending machine (drinks), Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Packed lunches
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Theme room in the style of an authentic prison cell with bars on the windows. It includes a TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Deluxe Double Room
The double room provides a tiled floor, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Theme room in the style of an authentic prison cell with bars on the windows. It includes a TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Suite
Theme suite in the style of an authentic prison cell with bars on the windows. It includes a TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. This suite also has a separate seating area with sofa.
Single Room with Shower
Theme room in the style of an authentic prison cell with bars on the windows. It includes a TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
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