Zum Roten Bären
Oberlinden 12
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Why people book this hotel
“Central location, comfortable beds”
“A gorgeous building in a great location”
“Breakfast was delicious”
“Good breakfast included”
“Friendly staff and good breakfast selection”
“The personal is very friendly and efficient”
“Great shower in the room, great storage space”
“Quiet yet central location”
“The breakfast was lovely and the place was spotlessly clean”
“Some beautiful original features and layout and yet a very clean and well servic…”
“It was great value for the price”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Elaine
couple
May 31, 2026
“Enjoyable”
Central location, comfortable beds
Emma
couple
May 26, 2026
“A lovely stay all in all, but there are definitely money-saving ventures afoot that affected our stay significantly.”
A gorgeous building in a great location. The breakfast was lovely and the place was spotlessly clean. Lots of history in the building and the great German experience we were looking for. Great shower in the room, great storage space. Comfy mattress.
Hayley
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
Breakfast was delicious
Rachel
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
Great location and lovely old facade on the building. Friendly staff and good breakfast selection.
Alexandre
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
“Very nice accommodation and staff!”
Andy
solo_traveller
April 1, 2026
“The place has a beautiful feel to it. great atmosphere even with and among staff”
Some beautiful original features and layout and yet a very clean and well serviced hotel.
Miguel Angel
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
The personal is very friendly and efficient. The hotel is in the center of the town. Good breakfast included. Good preis/quality relationship.
cheryl
couple
March 12, 2026
Location
Stephen
couple
February 16, 2026
“Comfortable stay in great location”
Quiet yet central location. Historic building with spacious restaurant area - lots of space between tables! Premium room modernly and comfortably furnished. Tiefgarage nearby at 24 hr reduced hotel rate 18€
Dan Vladimir
solo_traveller
February 15, 2026
The location is perfect, in the old centre, and the building itself is one of the centre's most beautiful buildings. It was great value for the price.
Stuart
couple
January 29, 2026
“Historic hotel in the centre of Freiburg.”
Breakfast was very good. It is only a short distance to the walks around Schlossberg.
Paula
couple
January 20, 2026
“Amazing stay!”
Friendly staff, spacious bedrooms, very clean and good location.
Terje M
couple
January 13, 2026
“Will visit this gem of a hotel again ...”
Great location. Comfortable rooms. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff
Kathryn
couple
December 22, 2025
Excellent location, very friendly staff.
Andrei
couple
December 22, 2025
Everything. Perfect breakfast, great room, very friendly staff.
Annic
couple
December 18, 2025
“Great location, friendly staff and good breakfast”
Great location, friendly staff and good breakfast
Milan Sajinovic
solo_traveller
December 17, 2025
Location is great, breakfast is great.
Clare
couple
November 27, 2025
“Exceptional hotel”
The hotel is situated near one of the clock towers a short walk to the Munster. The building is architecturally beautiful. Very old but very well maintained. Super warm, cosy room with extremely comfortable beds. A nicely presented breakfast with plenty of choice. We may return to Freiburg and will stay here again if we do. Helpful and attentive staff.
Ann
couple
November 14, 2025
“A lovely hotel in a lovely city - would highly recommend.”
Lovely historic hotel in a central location – perfect for visiting the Münster and wandering around the old town, or taking the Straßenbahn. The breakfast was first-rate – plenty of choice, everything fresh and nicely presented. Our room was clean, spacious and very quiet. One of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever experienced.
Cassandra
couple
November 2, 2025
“Highly recommend this classic traditional hotel”
Beautiful property right in centre of old town. Staff very helpful and an excellent breakfast
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Packed lunches
Comfort Double Room
Classic-style room featuring cable TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Deluxe Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
Classic-style room featuring cable TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Suite
Special bedding is available for allergy sufferers upon request.
Standard Single Room
Classic-style room featuring cable TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
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