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Hotel Schwarzer Bär

4.0 star property
Sip a cocktail by day or night then indulge in a delicious meal with friends. Stay connected with WiFi while you plan your next adventure.

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Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Schwarzer Bär offers an upscale retreat. Enjoy a drink at the bar, savor lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant, and connect to free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage for added convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Non Smoking (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Junior Studio Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Junior Studio Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Comfort Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Comfort Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Comfort Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Comfort Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Deluxe Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Deluxe Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Basic Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Basic Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Bathtub

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Jena, Hotel Schwarzer Bär is in the city centre and near a train station. Jena Baths and Recreation and Laser Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Botanischer Garten Jena and Zeiss Planetarium. Optical Museum Jena and Toskana Therme are also worth visiting. Visit our Jena travel guide
Map
Lutherplatz 2, Jena, TH, 07743

What's nearby

  • Botanischer Garten featuring interior views, a garden and a pond
    University of Jena
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Zeiss Planetarium which includes signage
    Zeiss Planetarium
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Botanischer Garten showing a skyscraper and a park
    Botanischer Garten Jena
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jen-Tower featuring a high-rise building and a city
    JenTower
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historisches Rathaus Jena
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Stadtzentrum Löbdergraben Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • Jena Paradies Station
    9 min walk
  • Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Quirinus
    4 min walk
  • Fritz Mitte
    3 min walk
  • Off
    4 min walk
  • Holz & Hygge
    3 min walk
  • eden
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Schwarzer Bär

Upscale hotel in the city centre
Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Hotel Schwarzer Bär. The on-site restaurant offers lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a lift
  • Bike parking, a front desk safe and an electric bike charging station
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and free newspapers
Room features
All 77 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 60-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Schwarzer Baer
Schwarzer Baer Hotel
Schwarzer Baer Hotel Jena
Schwarzer Baer Jena
Hotel Schwarzer Bär Jena
Hotel Schwarzer Bär
Schwarzer Bär Jena
Schwarzer Bär
Hotel Schwarzer Bär Jena
Hotel Schwarzer Bär Hotel
Hotel Schwarzer Bär Hotel Jena

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Schwarzer Bär pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Schwarzer Bär located?

Located in the heart of Jena, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Jena, Stadtmuseum & Kunstsammlung Jena and Stadtkirche St. Michael. Goethe Memorial and Zeiss Planetarium are also within 5 minutes. Stadtzentrum Löbdergraben Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Paradiesbahnhof West Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Schwarzer Bär Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Positives: Clean room, good breakfast, nice location downtown. I like the black bear in the lobby. Negatives: The wifi was so weak that it would not stay connected to either my phone or my computer. When I said something to the desk clerk, she offered a lame excuse - she said that some laptops just don't connect very well, but phones do connect well. That was wrong, neither device would connect. When I checked out, I mentioned it to a different clerk, who apologized. The water in the shower kept cycling between too cold and too hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great part of Jena. Close to major road so was a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Zulma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you like everything very old- notice there is old and sophisticated but this place was old and outdated. The hallways in my floor smelled like pee. Good people just a place I really don’t want to comeback again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive: - The hotel is clean and centrally located. - It has some flair of the 70s (including the rooms). Negative: - Although you pay an extra energy fee, warm water for a shower was not available before 06:30. - Checkout at the evening before leaving took me 20 minutes. That was the time the receptionist needed to print the bill correctly. - Although there is a 24 h service, when leaving early morning, I had to run and search the receptionist to unlock the main entrance. I nearly missed my train.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hier wird die Serviceidee noch gelebt: Rezeption 24h und auch ansonsten sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ute

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mir hat die Ausgewogenheit zwischen dem Alter des Gasthofs und der modernen Einrichtung gefallen. Etwas gestört hat mich, das gegenüber meines Betts der gruselige Jenaer Drachen, eines der sieben Wunder, hing. Aber witzig war es schon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint ophold

Dejligt hotel med fremragende beliggenhed. Rigtig lækker menu i restauranten.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Einzelzimmer war neu renoviert und war super schön und Sauber ! Das Frühstück war sehr gut und es gab viel Auswahl.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hatt einen einzigartigen Charme.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel mit getragenen Charme, welches sein Potenzial nicht ganz ausschöpft!?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service

Zimmer Einrichtung in die Jahre gekommen

Gute Lage nah zum Zentrum, Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Hotel hat eine fast 500 jährige Geschichte und historisches Flair. Zimmer müssten trotzdem mal ener Renovierung unterzogen werden. Interieur und Badeinrichtung schon ziemlich abgenutzt. Man muss die kompletten Übernachtungskosten direkt im Voraus beim Check in bezahlen.Parkgebühr beträgt 10 Euro pro Tag. Im Hotelrestaurant bekommt man gutes traditionelles Essen. Allerdings war es jetzt in der Vorweihnachtszeit immer sehr voll und das Servicepersonal völlig unterbesetzt.Lange Wartezeiten mussten in Kauf genommen werden.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sauber & freundlich

Sehr freundlich & sauber. Restaurant hat leider montags zu & es ist sehr hellhörig, nichts für Leute mit leichtem Schlaf.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond for us during our stay! The hotel is incredibly historic and charming. I highly recommend adding the breakfast to your stay. Jena is an absolute gem of a city and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendido e storico

Bellissimo e pulitissimo, con secoli di storia alle spalle ma in eccellenti condizioni. Nulla da eccepire, salvo forse la colazione un po’ troppo cara ma ormai in Germania è così.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Trevlig hotell med mycket bra restaurang. Lite för varmt på rummet,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Wir waren 2 Nächte im Hotel. Leider war die Empfangsdame nicht immer freundlich aufgestellt und schaute lieber in den PC oder auf den Boden als Guten Tag zu sagen. Die Badewanne war leider schmutzig und für uns unbenutzbar gewesen. Eine Steckdose beim Eingangstüre war total kaputt wo wir für ein Hotel mit diesen Sternen ersetzt werden sollte. Das Bett war aber sehr bequem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gut gelegen, sehr freundliches Personal, sauber und ruhig trotz Renovierung, historisch wertvoll!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Zimmer waren nicht schön. Es gab nur eine zu dünne Bettdecke und nur ein Kissen und im Zimmer dazu keine weitere Auswahl.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes historisches Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein tolles Haus mit besonderem Flair. Sehr gepflegt. Sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leider sehr Unterkühlte Begrüßung, vorab gebuchte Optionen waren bei Check in nicht vorbereitet. Check in/out nicht bei allen Gästen einheitlich. Die Junior Suit war jedoch sehr schön und sauber.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beim Historischen sollte man tolerant sein...

Top Lage und Top Frühstück, Parken ok und Personal freundlich , Zimmer gross aber Möbelierung aus anno tobak , sowie knarzende Parketts/Holzdecken...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ich habe für ein unheimlich kleines Zimmer 81€ ohne Frühstück bezahlt, obwohl ich schon 3 Monate vorher gebucht hatte. Bezahlung wollte man sofort, ohne dass ich das Zimmer gesehen hatte. Das Bad hatte max. 2qm, das Zimmer ca. 4qm. Ich habe noch nie in einem so winzigen Zimmer übernachtet. Es befand sich in einer Abstellkammer, wo normalerweise bzw. früher die Gerätschaften und Utensilien der Zimmerreinigung untergebracht sind/waren. Ausblick war auf eine Mauer 1m gegenüber. Man hört Geräusche von den darüber und darunterliegenden Zimmern und der sehr lauten Klimaanlage. Das ausländische Personal war sehr freundlich, das deutsche Personal eher reserviert und gar nicht serviceorientiert. Parkplätze des Hotels sind zudem kostenpflichtig (9€ p.T), Frühstück kostet extra (17€). Von den 4 Sternen habe ich nichts gemerkt, bis auf dass die Einrichtung ganz hübsch war. Kein Pool, Sauna, Wellness u.ä. Insgesamt halte ich das Hotel für völlig überteuert in Anbetracht der winzigen Zimmer (Abstellkammer) und Extra-Kosten. So wurde ich beim Auschecken auch nicht gefragt, wie es mir gefallen hat. (ich war immer freundlich und hatte mich nie beschwert) Nie wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles sehr gut. Schade Restaurant hat am Montag Ruhetag
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023