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Oberlinden 12, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

#32 of 68 hotels in Freiburg im Breisgau

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Review score

Based on 231 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay, for a weekend of more, visiting Freiburg.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a stroller (for our 6months old) and had to climb a few stairs after coming out of the elevator at the second floor.

    The room was very spacious. Quiet location. Perfectly located. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    Pleased to have stayed in an historic building with character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was all acceptable.

    Breakfast was acceptable. Cooked breakfast not available Good location and the room was fine.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay in a comfy location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rather expensive considering the level of services (have to bring the keys with you, breakfast just ok)

    Charming building right downtown

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They provide rich breakfast and the staff are nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Good location very enjoyable visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Choice of food on menu

    Very enjoyable, plenty of choice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous accommodation but Wi-Fi was not good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could not get the Wi-Fi in my room. A nice staff member Was helping me but as soon as I got into my room the Wi-Fi was lost. It was terribly frustrating as I wanted to book a tour and the next days train trip. I’m probably being a bit picky but the lady organising the breakfast was very officious like an old-fashioned school teacher.

    The staff were helpful. My room is really large and spacious with toiletries and slippers. It was one of the best rooms that I have stayed in during my five weeks travelling around Europe.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing location, lovely hotel & staff, clean comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The Location is amazing - right in the heart of the Old Town, Everywhere is very accessible on foot and all the streets are pedestrian. The Hotel was expensive per night ( in comparison to other hotels in a small city) but as it was a busy time of the year - mid June & its a tourist hot spot, It was to be expected. A very comfy and clean room especially considering the building itself is 100's of years old so always difficult to build in a protected structure.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was excellent and coffee from a very fancy machine put a smile on my face every morning. Also, the location next to a large park with a beer garden and views of the city, plus easy walks to Muensterplatz made this location memorable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    We loved it. The location is fabulous to get in and out of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very hot during our stay. A minibar fridge would've been appreciated. The breakfast staff, unfortunately couldn’t keep up with the guest flow and didn’t compensate it in friendliness...

    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.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful historic property ..lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower over bath, no shower curtain or glass to prevent splash

    Excellent location right in the heart of the Altstadt Character property with amazing history We had a suite which was nice and comfortable Bathroom was large but a bit dated Buffet Breakfast was very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Great location, comfortable guesthouse, nice breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, this is a very good guesthouse.

    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)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked a bigger room.

    Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Balcony. City centre location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    central location, beautiful surroundings, helpful staff, good breakfast, a joy to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing really

    central location, really buzzing but not noisy. The Black Forest can be seen from bedroom window, a stones throw away. Freiburg is a beautiful, vibrant city and a pleasure to stay in this hotel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Definitely hope to return some day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Full of character, very comfortable and in a great location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was outstanding!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    A historical hotel right inside the medieval gate in the old town. Comfortable beds, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk went home around 5pm, so had to check in early. Also bar and restaurant wasn’t open.

    Breakfast was best in class!!! Highly recommended! Huge spread of delicious options!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    9.0
    A lovely stay in an authentic German hotel in historic Freiburg!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I wanted to be sure there was an elevator to my room which the listing indicated there was. However, on exiting the elevator on the 3rd floor there were seven stairs to negotiate to get to my room. If I’d known I would have requested something else within the hotel. I managed, but would ask differently another time.

    This is an ideal location for those wanting to explore the old section of Freiburg - it is all geared toward pedestrian and bicycle traffic. It is an easy walk to the Catherdral, museums and the Christmas Markets. There are plenty of restaurants in walking distance and the trollys/trams quietly rolls through the area. For those wanting to shop there is also a variety of shopping within easy walking. Good breakfast provided each morning, plenty of variety and tasty German breakfast fare.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing but as in all old buildings some split levels with steps if you have mobility or visual problems please contact hotel so you can have a room on same level as lift

    Great position Good sized rooms Quiet evening if facing the street Nice continental breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    9.0
    Super lovely stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The restaurant is expensive (as every other restaurant in the old town).

    Freiburg is a beautiful city and this place is located within the old town, super beautiful. The room was comfortable, the bathroom had a lot of space to place our belongings. Room service gave us a new bottle of water every day, and on Saint Nicolas day we received a chocolate bear. We had to stay a bit after checkout and the staff let us use a common room with the coffee machine.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not fresh. Overall it was not dirty, but as it was old, sometimes you feel not perfectly clean. But overall i will for sure recommend the hotel. Location, amazing breakfast, good staff)

    The hotel has a great history - one of the oldest hotels in the city. The location was great, amazing vieq from the window. Amazing breakfast, too good to ve true for a simple 3 star hotel.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the street.

    The staff was great. Room so clean.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We couldn't get the Wifi in our room.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No car park at the hotel, so we used the one recommended by the gentleman behind reception which was 24 euro's each night !!!!! Then to be told when we checked out , they have a discount ticket. Pillows were horrendous, cheap and very uncomfortable !! Shower needed updating , leaked on the floor even with the door closed correctly. No tea or coffee

    Perfect location for restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Freiburg is a lovely city. This hotel has a lot of heritage, but doesn’t really deliver.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Suite (at back of hotel — so remote from tram noise) was rather dark and very hot (difficult to sleep). Shower was over bath and potentially unsafe - no mat, no grab rail)

    Great location, very good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    9.0
    We are happy about our stay there
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Closes very early

    Clean, good location and comfortable room

    Stayed in July 2024

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