Schwarzer Bär Jena in Jena
✅ Clean rooms with high ceilings and private bathrooms ✅ Good breakfast buffet featuring continental and traditional options ✅ Friendly and helpful staff who provide attentive service ✅ Central location close to Jena’s university and city center ✅ Free parking available on-site with two parking lots ❌ Some rooms are outdated, with reports of old mattresses and noisy streets ❌ Heating system issues in cold weather, causing discomfort for guests ❌ WiFi connectivity problems reported, with weak or unstable signals ❌ Small single rooms, some with unpleasant views and limited space ❌ Reports of housekeeping entering rooms without permission and mishandling guest belongings
Rooms and prices
Description
Schwarzer Bär Jena is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Jena, offering a variety of room types from Economy to Deluxe Suites. The hotel combines historic charm with practical amenities including free WiFi, a restaurant serving regional dishes, and free parking with two lots on-site. Guests can find non-smoking and designated smoking areas, facilities for disabled guests, and luggage storage. Despite the building's older style, many rooms feature high ceilings and private bathrooms. The hotel offers express check-in/check-out and a tour desk, supporting both leisure and business travelers with meeting and banquet facilities. Pets are allowed upon request. Breakfast is served as a buffet with continental and traditional options available on weekdays and weekends. The hotel rates a solid 8.3 out of 10, with particular praise for cleanliness, location, and service, although some reviews note outdated rooms and occasional issues with heating and WiFi.
Location
Schwarzer Bär Jena is situated at Lutherplatz 2, a central address in Jena. It lies close to the city center and university, making it convenient for exploring local attractions on foot. The hotel is 154 km from Dresden Airport (DRS), the nearest major airport. Nearby dining options include the highly rated Restaurant Haus Im Sack, just 186 meters away, which serves German seasonal and regional cuisine. While the hotel's location is praised for easy access to points of interest, parking can be challenging, with two hotel parking lots—one north and one west of the building. Guests recommend using the north lot first due to easier maneuverability.
Tips
- If you plan to park your car, try the north parking lot first as it is easier to access.
- Expect some noise from the nearby major road, especially if your window faces it, so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
- For warmer months, note that some rooms lack air conditioning and windows open to a busy street.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Fri] 06:30-10:00 Open
[Sat - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property. - Pets: Pets are allowed on request Types of pets allowed: dogs Fee: Contact the property for details
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Terrace
- Reception desk
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- German
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Parking
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Pets allowed
Video: Schwarzer Bär Jena, Jena, Germany
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Reviews
Good people just a place I really don’t want to comeback again.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Schwarzer Bär Jena
Are pets allowed at Schwarzer Bär Jena?
Yes, pets are allowed on request. Dogs are accepted. Contact the property for details about fees.
Does the hotel provide breakfast and what are the hours?
Breakfast is served as a buffet. On weekdays, it is available from 06:30 to 10:00, and on weekends from 07:30 to 10:30. Additional breakfast fees apply and are paid at the property.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel offers free parking with two lots: one to the north and one to the west of the building. The north lot is recommended for easier maneuvering.
What types of rooms can I book at Schwarzer Bär Jena?
The hotel offers a wide range of rooms including Run of House, Economy, Standard, Comfort, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suites, Suites, and Standard Studio types.
Are there facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, the hotel has facilities for disabled guests.
