Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Issues with bed quality
Limited dinner availability

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Rooms are reported as very clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.55
Staff is described as friendly and helpful consistently across multiple reviews.
Location
8.69
Several reviews mention excellent location close to city attractions.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms are spacious with good amenities, but some guests noted issues with mattress quality.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities including breakfast are highly praised, with a good variety.
Value for Money
7.83
Good value for a historic hotel in a central location.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Breakfast received high marks for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
Guests enjoyed their stay with minor grievances.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:41

Property Description

Historic Charm
Germany’s oldest guesthouse, nestled in the Old Town of Freiburg, exudes historic charm and character. Located between the Schwabentor and the cathedral, this property offers a unique glimpse into the past.

Vibrant Surroundings
Immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings of Freiburg by staying at this hotel. With just a short walk, you can experience the lively atmosphere of the university town, mingle with locals at the cathedral market, and enjoy unforgettable performances at the Freiburg concert hall.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated in the heart of the action, this hotel provides easy access to all that Freiburg has to offer. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a music lover, this location caters to every traveler's interests.

Book your stay now and experience the allure of Germany’s oldest guesthouse in the heart of Freiburg's Old Town!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2709 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Matthias • couple • de
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ornella • couple • it
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • de
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Gail • couple • au
3
We left after seeing the room and lack of room facilities, dark, old hotel. I would not recommend.
Pros:

Room looked clean.

Cons:

No fridge or kettle in our room. Room was hot. Staircase walls and floor was dirty.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • de
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • de
10
kann ihr Hotel mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen
Pros:

Preis/Leistung - super
Frühstück - sehr gut

Cons:

Es gibt nichts negatives zu berichten ka

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • at
9
Pros:

Perfekte Lage, sehr nettes Zimmer mit Balkönchen in den grünen Innenhof und schöner Aussicht.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • couple • nl
10
Super hotel midden in de Altstad. Gemakkelijk parkeren in de parkeergarage.
Pros:

De ligging en de super vriendelijke gastvrouw.

Cons:

Niets.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jochen • couple • de
10
Pros:

total zentral, super, direkt am Schwabentor...

Cons:

./.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • ch
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • au
9
A very comfortable stay at Zum Roten Baren. We loved being in the old part of down and close to many attractions.
Pros:

A great location in the old part of town. We enjoyed the history of the guest house being the oldest guest house in Germany.
A spacious, quiet and comfortable room with a lovely breakfast each morning.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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jean-luc • couple • fr
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • se
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Beat • extended_group • ch
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • family_with_children • de
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • extended_group • de
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • extended_group • de
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Doug G Jones • couple • gb
8
Apart from our arrival hiccup, we had a pleasant stay
Pros:

Loved the location. We had a clean, cosy room overlooking a medieval-looking street. The breakfast was very adequate with a good selection of food.

Cons:

I didn't like the modern-looking bar which is totally out of place given the character of the building's exterior. I also didn't like the fact that when we arrived we couldn't get a meal or a drink onsite because the whole of the ground floor had been taken over foe some function or other.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee