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Hotel Schwarzer Bär

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Jena

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Junior Studio Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Meeting facility
Staircase

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Lutherplatz 2, Jena, TH, 07743
  • Place, University of Jena
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zeiss Planetarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, JenTower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Erfurt (ERF)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Studio Suite (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room (incl.3.50€ Energy Fee p.pers./p.night) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Jena

City center retreat .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find University of Jena and Stadtmuseum & Kunstsammlung Jena. Stadtkirche St. Michael and Goethe Memorial are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Jena - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zeiss Planetarium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Botanischer Garten Jena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • JenTower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Schiller's Summer House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪Holz & Hygge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zur Noll - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Off - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Schwarzer Bär

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Jena
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Schwarzer Bär. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Jena hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Schwarzer Bär offers 77 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 60-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Jena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per night)

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: EUR 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Hotel Schwarzer Bär to the airport?

Hotel Schwarzer Bär is 39.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Erfurt (ERF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Schwarzer Bär on Jul 4, 2026 start from $125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Schwarzer Bär have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Schwarzer Bär.

Does Hotel Schwarzer Bär offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Schwarzer Bär, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 10.00 per night.

Does Hotel Schwarzer Bär have a pool?

Hotel Schwarzer Bär does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Schwarzer Bär have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Schwarzer Bär have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Schwarzer Bär to downtown Jena?

Hotel Schwarzer Bär is 0.1 mi away from Jena-Zentrum.

Hotel Schwarzer Bär Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gute Lage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Renato

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Christiane

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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