Bamberg

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This UNESCO World Heritage riverside city is famous for its many breweries, historic architecture and live entertainment.

Bamberg is known as a “beer drinker’s Eden.” Despite being a small city, it is home to several breweries, some of which have connecting pubs. Try the local Rauchbier beer, which is characterized by its distinct smoky flavor, caused by the barley being dried over an open flame. You can watch the treatment of the barley at Schlenkerla and Spezial, two brewpubs in the city.

Bamberg as a whole is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. Walk around the historic Altstadt (downtown) where you will see a number of interesting architectural elements. Visit Neue Residenz, a 17th-century palace displaying Renaissance and Baroque styles of architecture.

Across from the palace, you will find Alte Hofhaltung, a Gothic and Renaissance style cathedral, housing gardens and a number of historic artifacts. From there, head to Kaiserdom, a 13th-century Gothic and Romanesque structure, which illustrates examples of medieval religious art including the Bamberger Reiter, a sculpture of an unknown horse and rider.

Watch classic concerts during the summer months at the Sinfonie an der Regnitz. Or for a variety of live entertainment, try E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater, which runs everything from classic plays to modern musicals. A number of cozier theaters and stages put on more diverse but smaller performances like flamenco and live jazz. During the summer, there are a number of festivals held in the city, such as the six-day Sandkerwa in August, featuring folk displays, food, and beer.

Check out the shopping district, located around the Kaiserdom, where you can pick up local souvenirs. A variety of stores sell artwork, ceramics, cups, vases and antique watches, clocks and jewelry.

The city is located in Upper Franconia in Bavaria amid seven hills. The geography of the city is similar to Rome, and Bamberg is often called the “Franconian Rome.” Trains serve Bamberg, making for easy access to nearby cities, including express trains to major cities such as Berlin and Munich. Buses serve the city, connecting outlying quarters and some surrounding villages with downtown Bamberg.

Ibis Budget Bamberg
Ibis Budget Bamberg
2 out of 5
Ludwigstrasse 20, Bamberg, DE
The price is €63 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€63
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Gärtner- und Häckermuseum and St. Otto Church are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"Very well located just 100 from train station, clean, modern, safe and good price."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2023

Ibis Budget Bamberg
B&B Hotel Bamberg
B&B Hotel Bamberg
Hartmannstraße 9, Bamberg
The price is €71 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€71
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Bambados and Gärtner- und Häckermuseum are located nearby. Discover ...
9/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"Great performance for price - clean and quiet. Poor breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2023

B&B Hotel Bamberg
Best Western Hotel Bamberg
Best Western Hotel Bamberg
3.5 out of 5
Luitpoldstraße 7, Bamberg, BY
The price is €102 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€102
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (828 reviews)
"So close to train station and old town. Staff very helpful. Great to have a laundry. Would certainly stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

Best Western Hotel Bamberg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
limehome Bamberg Keßlerstraße
limehome Bamberg Keßlerstraße
Keßlerstraße 19, Bamberg, BY
Stay at this aparthotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a TV. Popular attractions St. Martin's Church and Maximiliansplatz are located nearby. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"This apartment in old downtown Bamberg is wonderful. It’s an excellent location and the apartment is well-appointed. The bed is comfortable and there is plenty of space for relaxing. I highly recommend this property."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023

limehome Bamberg Keßlerstraße
Renovated apartment in the old town
Renovated apartment in the old town
Bamberg
Stay at this apartment in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a patio, and a TV. Popular attractions E.T.A. Hoffmann Haus and Green Market are located nearby. Discover ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Perfect Place to Walk in Bamberg
"What a nice place, and the apartment was in an ideal neighborhood. The bathroom was a little tight, but it worked, who spends lots of time in the bathroom when you can be meandering the streets of Bamberg. The place was exceptionally clean and the working with the owner was a delight. Thanks for ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2023

Renovated apartment in the old town
Wunderschönes, Ruhiges und Sonniges Apartment Zentral Gelegen, 10min zum Bahnhof
Wunderschönes, Ruhiges und Sonniges Apartment Zentral Gelegen, 10min zum Bahnhof
Bamberg
Stay at this apartment in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Gärtner- und Häckermuseum and St. Otto Church are located ...
Wunderschönes, Ruhiges und Sonniges Apartment Zentral Gelegen, 10min zum Bahnhof
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31 May 2019

Beautiful, historic city would love to return.