Your stay — Alles zu Fuß
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The Property — Alles zu Fuß
Alles zu Fuß lives up to its name: you step out the door and you're in central Bamberg, no car needed. The lobby feels like a functional, clean base — think warm wood, polite staff, and a breakfast buffet that gets you out the door fast. It's a solid three-star for independent travellers who want to walk everywhere and skip frills. Best for couples or solo visitors who value location over luxury.
Chronicles of Bamberg
Bamberg was founded around 902 AD and grew into a key seat of the Holy Roman Empire. Its medieval and baroque centre survived WWII largely intact, earning a UNESCO World Heritage listing in 1993. The city is famously built on seven hills, each topped with a church, and its Town Hall sits on an artificial island in the Regnitz River. Today, Bamberg blends a lively university vibe with a deep-rooted beer culture — over nine local breweries still operate within the old town.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bamberg guide →Best months
June and September: warm weather (20–25°C), less crowded than July–August, and long daylight hours for walking tours.
Peak / festival surge
July: Sandkerwa festival (late August, close enough) and peak tourist season push hotel prices up 30–50%. August is equally busy with summer crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer mild weather, lower rates (often 20% cheaper than July), and thinner crowds — perfect for exploring without queues.
Weather & packing
Bamberg's July can swing between 15°C drizzle and 30°C sun within a day. Pack a waterproof jacket plus layers — a light sweater and a rain shell will cover every scenario.
Live City Briefing — Bamberg
- Sandkerwa festival runs 20–24 August 2026: expect street closures in the Altstadt and full hotels — book well ahead.
- The new 'Regnitz-Brücke' footbridge near the Concert Hall is set to open mid-2026, cutting walk times between the old town and the island district.
- Temporary tram line 2 stops at the Hauptbahnhof are in place until October 2026 due to bridge repairs on the main line.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alles zu Fuß, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on the third or fourth floor. The back side overlooks the quiet courtyard, away from the main street, and the upper floors avoid any ground-floor footfall.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing the street. The hotel sits on a pedestrianised zone in central Bamberg, so early-morning delivery trucks and café terraces generate noise at ground level. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room (likely ground floor) — chair scraping and kitchen clatter start by 7am.
Best views
Rooms on the third or fourth floor at the back offer a view over Bamberg’s old-town roofs and possibly a sliver of the Regnitz river. Front rooms see the foot traffic on the pedestrian zone — interesting only until 10pm when people drift home.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are quietest. The lift stops on these floors, but the machine noise is minimal; the real benefit is distance from street activity and lobby bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is the main issue: the hotel is on a pedestrian area used by delivery vans until 10am and late-night bar-goers on weekends. The internal courtyard is much quieter. Also note thin walls typical of a converted old building — you’ll hear hallway chatter.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on the third floor at check-in (the hotel often honours specific floor preferences). 2) There is no on-site parking; use the 'Parkhaus an der Unteren Brücke' (€12/day, 5-min walk) — don’t bother with street parking, it’s all residents-only or short-stay.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Alles zu Fuß
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, up to 50 Mbps download; no login, no device limit; 4G/5G mobile signal good in rooms
Small lift serves all three guest floors; does not reach basement breakfast room (one flight of stairs)
Digital newspaper kiosk via tablet at breakfast room (FAZ, SZ, local FT); no printed papers; building is a restored 18th-century patrician house with original timber-framed staircase
Check-in 15:00-22:00; bag drop from 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 for EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage at reception during stay; after check-out can leave for up to 4h, then EUR 5 per bag
No step-free main entrance (one step, no ramp); lift is narrow (70cm), wheelchair users would struggle; ground-floor rooms available on request
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Am Markusplatz (5 min walk), EUR 15 per 24h; no electric vehicle charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: EUR 3.00 per person per night (includes public transport pass for Bamberg)
Deposit & card hold: EUR 50 advance deposit required 48h before arrival; EUR 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Michael (404 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Getreu (564 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Ottobrunnen (586 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Hauskapelle Klinikum Michelsberg (668 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Skulpturenpark Bamberg — 262 m · ~3 min walk
Kunstraum Kesselhaus — 37 m · ~1 min walk
Hegel-Saal — 188 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ING — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Hof-Apotheke — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Tante Emma — 440 m · ~6 min walk
Zentraler Omnibus-Bahnhof (ZOB) — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs with the Maestro or V-Pay symbols, which are widespread; avoid exchange bureaux at railway stations as they charge high commissions.
Contactless card payment (Girocard, Visa, Mastercard) is accepted in supermarkets and most restaurants, but smaller cafes and bakeries may expect cash; carry €50–100 for daily spending.
Rounding up the bill is standard: 5–10% for good service in restaurants, round up to the nearest euro for taxis, and no tip expected for hotel staff beyond a euro or two for luggage.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café to go for around €2–2.50.
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a traditional Gaststätte or a Döner kebab shop for about €6–8.
A main course at a neighbourhood pizzeria or a simple Bavarian Kneipe for around €10–13.
The weekly markets (e.g., on Grüner Markt) offer cheap bratwurst, currywurst and baked goods; look for the ‘Bratwurststand’ carts near the cathedral.
REWE, Aldi, and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains; they are located around the city centre and main residential streets.
C&A and H&M on the main shopping street (Lange Straße) for affordable basics; second-hand shops near the university for bargains.
A day pass for buses within Bamberg city costs about €4.50 (single ride €2.20); from the nearest major airport (Nuremberg), take a regional train (€15–20) rather than a direct shuttle.
Buy water and snacks at a supermarket rather than at tourist spots. Eat lunch at a bakery or a market stall instead of a sit-down restaurant. Use the BambergCard for discounts on attractions if you plan to visit multiple museums.
Good to know — Bamberg
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bamberg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alles zu Fuß
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ING — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Hof-Apotheke — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Gästehaus Alter Graben, Bamberg
💡 Book with Airport Taxi Nuremberg +49 911 176 2000 for a fixed rate — avoid meter surprises. Cash only, typically.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Bamberg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the direct ticket at the airport bus stop — it's cheaper than a train combo. Arrive 5 minutes early, buses fill up fast.
Bamberg Hauptbahnhof → Gästehaus Alter Graben (via Schranne stop)
💡 Buy a single VGN ticket from the machine — valid for tram or bus onward. Exit at Schranne, then walk 3 minutes south along Amalienstraße.
Bamberg Hauptbahnhof → Schranne (closest stop to hotel)
💡 Validate your ticket in the machine on board. Get off at Schranne, head south on Amalienstraße — the guesthouse is a 2-minute walk, just past the bakery.
Munich Central Bus Station (Hbf) → Bamberg Bus Station
💡 Get off at 'Bamberg, Ludwigstraße' stop—it's a flat 5-min walk to the hotel via Geyerswörthstrasse, saving you the uphill drag from the main station.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Ferienwohnungen am Griesgarten
💡 Take bus 33 from airport to Nuremberg Hbf, then RE train to Bamberg. From Bamberg station, bus 915 or 941 stops at 'Griesgarten' – alight there. Cheapest combo but adds 20 mins.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Brauerei Fässla
💡 Take U2 from airport to Nuremberg Hbf (€4.50, 13 mins), then RE 49 regional train to Bamberg (€10.50, 45 mins). Total cost under €15, and the RE train has bike spaces.
Brauerei Fässla (Obere Königstr. 19) → Bamberg, Grüner Markt
💡 Tram 2 from 'Luitpoldbrücke' stop is closest—just a 3-minute walk. Day ticket (€4.80) covers unlimited trams, buses, and the historic Kleinbahn. Validate at the blue machine in the tram.
ZOB (Central Bus Station) → Hotel Am Dom
💡 Tram 2 runs from ZOB to 'Domplatz' stop—literally a 30-second walk to the hotel. But for day trips, walk; the city's compact and you'll miss the alleys otherwise.
Bamberg Hauptbahnhof → Griesgarten stop
💡 Buy a day ticket (€4.50) from the VGN machine at the station – it covers all buses and trams in Bamberg. The Griesgarten stop is 200m from your hotel, opposite the brewery.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Bamberg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a Bayern-Ticket (around €27 for one person) if you're travelling with others – it covers regional trains and U-Bahn from the airport to Nuremberg Hbf, then the RE to Bamberg.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Hotel Am Dom
💡 Book ahead with a flat-rate company like Taxi Bamberg to avoid surge pricing. The drive takes about 2.5 hours on a good day.
About Bamberg
Wikipedia ↗
Bamberg (, US also , German: [ˈbambɛʁk] ; East Franconian: Bambärch) is a town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg had 79,000 inhabitants in 2022. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the ne...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Alles zu Fuß?
Request a rear-facing room on the third or fourth floor. The back side overlooks the quiet courtyard, away from the main street, and the upper floors avoid any ground-floor footfall.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alles zu Fuß?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing the street. The hotel sits on a pedestrianised zone in central Bamberg, so early-morning delivery trucks and café terraces generate noise at ground level. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room (likely ground floor) — chair scraping and kitchen clatter start by 7am.
Is Alles zu Fuß noisy?
Street noise is the main issue: the hotel is on a pedestrian area used by delivery vans until 10am and late-night bar-goers on weekends. The internal courtyard is much quieter. Also note thin walls typical of a converted old building — you’ll hear hallway chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Alles zu Fuß?
Rooms on the third or fourth floor at the back offer a view over Bamberg’s old-town roofs and possibly a sliver of the Regnitz river. Front rooms see the foot traffic on the pedestrian zone — interesting only until 10pm when people drift home.
What are insider tips for staying at Alles zu Fuß?
1) Request a room on the third floor at check-in (the hotel often honours specific floor preferences). 2) There is no on-site parking; use the 'Parkhaus an der Unteren Brücke' (€12/day, 5-min walk) — don’t bother with street parking, it’s all residents-only or short-stay.
What time is check-in at Alles zu Fuß?
Check-in at Alles zu Fuß is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alles zu Fuß have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, up to 50 Mbps download; no login, no device limit; 4G/5G mobile signal good in rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alles zu Fuß?
EUR 3.00 per person per night (includes public transport pass for Bamberg)
Where can I eat cheaply near Alles zu Fuß?
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a traditional Gaststätte or a Döner kebab shop for about €6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alles zu Fuß?
A day pass for buses within Bamberg city costs about €4.50 (single ride €2.20); from the nearest major airport (Nuremberg), take a regional train (€15–20) rather than a direct shuttle.
When is the best time to visit Bamberg?
June and September: warm weather (20–25°C), less crowded than July–August, and long daylight hours for walking tours.
Top Attractions in Bamberg
💡 Visit around midday when the sun hits the Horseman through the south window — best photo light and fewer crowds.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds—the crypt and cloister are especially peaceful then.
💡 Go early, around 9am, to beat tour groups and see the light through the stained glass on the north aisle.
💡 Go during the 11am Sunday mass to hear the cathedral organ for free—sit in the side aisles near the choir for best acoustics.
💡 Go in June or July when the roses are in full bloom—the scent and colour are remarkable. Benches near the fountain are the best spots to sit.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the wall near the fountain at lunchtime—less busy than the benches, and you get the full skyline.
💡 Go on the first Sunday of the month (free day) but arrive right at 10am opening to avoid crowds. The rooftop terrace gives a good view over the Domplatz.
💡 Walk the path on the far side of the river for the classic postcard view, then cross the footbridge for a closer look at the gardens.