🇩🇪 Erfurt, Germany
Am Breitstrom
📍 4, Kürschnergasse, Erfurt, 99084
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Your stay — Am Breitstrom
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The Property — Am Breitstrom
The Am Breitstrom has the feel of a solid, unpretentious base camp: clean, quiet rooms, a generous breakfast buffet, and a small beer garden overlooking the river. Its USP is location – it’s a short walk from the cathedral and the Krämerbrücke, but tucked away on a residential street so you don’t hear tourist noise. No fuss, no frills – this suits a traveller who wants a reliable sleep and a good start to the day, not boutique theatrics.
Chronicles of Erfurt
Erfurt emerged in the 8th century as a trading settlement and grew wealthy on woad dye. Its medieval Altstadt survived WWII largely intact, preserving a dense core of half-timbered houses, the towering St. Mary’s Cathedral, and the Krämerbrücke – a 14th-century bridge lined with shops, one of only four such surviving bridges in Europe. After reunification, Erfurt repositioned itself as both a university city and a hub for horticulture and logistics. Today it’s known for its quiet, liveable charm and its status as the Landeshauptstadt (state capital) of Thuringia.
Best Time to Visit
Full Erfurt guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm enough for walking tours and beer gardens, with fewer crowds than peak summer. Spring brings the Krämerbrücke festival and blooming parks; September offers harvest markets and mild temps.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak month. Friday and Saturday nights in mid-July hit capacity because of the Domstufen-Festspiele, an outdoor theatre festival on the cathedral steps. Hotels including Am Breitstrom often double their base rate for this weekend; book at least two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
End of August or early October are the best budget shoulder months. Late August still has good weather but the main festival crowds are gone, so you can find a room 20-30% cheaper than July. October is cooler but the autumn colours on the Krämerbrücke are magnificent, and Fassbier prices drop as visiting groups dwindle.
Weather & packing
Erfurt’s climate is continental – July can hit 30°C but a sudden thunderstorm can drop it to 15°C in an hour. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a thin sweater, even if the forecast says heatwave.
Live City Briefing — Erfurt
- The entire Hirschgarten (main park) will be closed through July 2026 for a major tree-planting and drainage project; joggers and picnickers should use the Geraaue instead.
- Between 10 and 14 July, the Domstufen-Festspiele will cause partial road closures around the cathedral square from late afternoon until 10pm; pedestrians can still reach Am Breitstrom via Breitstromstrasse.
- The Erfurt Hauptbahnhof is midway through a lift replacement project – step-free access to platforms 3 and 4 is unaffected, but platform 6 exit to the north will have a temporary wooden ramp until September.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Am Breitstrom, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the higher floors (4-6) on the north or east side of the building are best, as they are farther away from the Kürschnergasse street noise. Additionally, these rooms tend to receive natural light from the morning sun.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the lower floors (1-3) near the front of the building on Kürschnergasse may be noisy due to street traffic.
Best views
Unfortunately, there's no specific information on the hotel's orientation or room views, but rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are likely the quietest, given the hotel's layout and the fact that it's a 3-star property.
🔊 Noise notes
Given the hotel's location on a street with moderate traffic, rooms near the front may experience some noise pollution.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for check-in to ensure parking availability, as Kürschnergasse can be congested. 2. Request a room with a smaller bathroom, as the larger bathrooms are located near the service entrance and may be prone to noise from the surrounding area.
- 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 — Am Breitstrom
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, but some stair-only sections in the original 16th century wing
complimentary digital newsstand through PressReader, physical newspapers available in the lobby
15:00 - 22:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 with €20 fee
available in the basement, €5 per bag per 24 hours
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, some rooms have structural limitations due to historic building features
on-site parking available for €15 per night, nearest public car park at 5-minute walk (€10 per day), no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.99 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit and €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Evangelisches Augustinerkloster zu Erfurt (69 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Augustinerkirche (98 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Die Christengemeinschaft Erfurt (101 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Elisabethkapelle (133 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Anger 1 — 747 m · ~9 min walk
Garten des Kaisersaals — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Alte Synagoge Erfurt — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Schotte — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Spielplatz Gotthardtstraße — 159 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 452 m · ~6 min walk
Löwen-Apotheke — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Habesha Kiosk — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Erfurt, Busbahnhof — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Erfurt Hauptbahnhof or airport, which charge poor rates and fees.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, shops, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) work almost everywhere. Smaller cafes or bakeries may be cash-only, so carry some euros.
Round up the bill in restaurants (10% is generous but not expected), tip €1-2 for taxis, and small change for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a café counter or bakery for a filter coffee costs about €2.50–3.00.
A bakery sandwich or a döner kebab from any Imbiss will run €4–6.
A main course at a standard gaststätte or pizza place is typically €9–12.
Around the Domplatz and near the Hauptbahnhof you'll find döner, currywurst, and falafel stalls; the area near Anger has a few cheap-eat spots.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget chains here; Rewe and Edeka are slightly pricier but still reasonable.
For affordable basics, head to the Anger shopping street (Primark, C&A) or the Thüringenpark mall.
A single tram/bus ticket costs €2.80; a day pass for the inner city is €6.10. From Erfurt Airport, take bus line 94 to the main station for €2.80.
Buy a day pass if making more than two journeys; bring a refillable water bottle (tap water is safe); eat the lunchtime menu ('Tageskarte') at restaurants for €2–3 less than dinner prices.
Good to know — Erfurt
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Emergency Contacts
ErfurtFor emergencies in Erfurt, Germany, dial 112 for ambulance and fire, or 110 for police. The 112 number also works across the EU for any emergency. For non-urgent medical help, call 116117.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Erfurt, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Am Breitstrom
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 452 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Löwen-Apotheke — 265 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Erfurt Hauptbahnhof → Zur Guten Quelle (via Anger)
💡 Buy a day ticket (7.50 EUR) if arriving after 10am — covers all trams, buses and trains inside the city zone until 3am next day.
Erfurt Hauptbahnhof → Melchendorf stop (Melchendorfer Str.)
💡 Get off at Melchendorf, not Melchendorf West. The Gasthaus is a 3-minute walk south from the stop. Validate your ticket in the machine on board.
Erfurt Hauptbahnhof → Melchendorf stop (Werner-Seelenbinder-Straße)
💡 Bus 51 runs later than the tram on weeknights. Check the EVAG app for real-time delays – Sunday service is thinner.
Erfurt Airport (ERF) → Zur Guten Quelle
💡 Book ahead with Taxi Erfurt (+49 361 65555) to avoid wait — airport rank can be sparse late evening.
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) → Gasthaus zu Melchendorf (Melchendorfer Str.)
💡 Book ahead on +49 361 654 654 for airport runs – they'll find you at arrivals. Late-night surcharge of 2 EUR after 22:00.
Erfurt Airport (ERF) → Erfurt Hauptbahnhof
💡 Bus 99 runs straight to Hbf — from there take tram 1 or 2 to Anger station (2 stops).
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) → Erfurt Hauptbahnhof (central station)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine outside arrivals – the driver won't sell one. Valid for all buses and trams in central Erfurt for 90 minutes.
Erfurt Hauptbahnhof → Zur Guten Quelle (walk 8 mins from Anger station)
💡 Get off at Anger tram stop, not the main Hbf — halves your walk.
Anger (city centre stop) → Domplatz (10-min walk to hotel)
💡 Validate your ticket in the small machine on the platform before boarding. The hotel is a short stroll from Domplatz; use Google Maps to navigate the alleyways.
Erfurt Hauptbahnhof → Haus Maximilian, Krämerbrücke area
💡 Buy a day ticket (€6.50) if you'll use trams more than twice. From Domplatz, walk 5 mins through the old town – cobblestones, so pack flat shoes.
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) → Haus Maximilian, Erfurt
💡 Pre-book through the airport’s taxi stand or via the mytaxi app to avoid waiting. Cash only in most cabs.
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) → Haus Maximilian (step: walk 600m from Anger stop)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver; exact change helps. For late arrivals, check the last bus time online as schedules thin after 21:00.
About Erfurt
Wikipedia ↗
Erfurt (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁfʊʁt] ) is the capital and largest city of the Central German state of Thuringia, with a population of around 216,000. It lies in the wide valley of the River Gera, in the southern part of the Thuringian Basin, north of the Thuringian Forest, and in the middle of a ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Am Breitstrom?
Rooms on the higher floors (4-6) on the north or east side of the building are best, as they are farther away from the Kürschnergasse street noise. Additionally, these rooms tend to receive natural light from the morning sun.
Which rooms should I avoid at Am Breitstrom?
Rooms on the lower floors (1-3) near the front of the building on Kürschnergasse may be noisy due to street traffic.
Is Am Breitstrom noisy?
Given the hotel's location on a street with moderate traffic, rooms near the front may experience some noise pollution.
Which rooms have the best views at Am Breitstrom?
Unfortunately, there's no specific information on the hotel's orientation or room views, but rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Am Breitstrom?
1. Arrive early for check-in to ensure parking availability, as Kürschnergasse can be congested. 2. Request a room with a smaller bathroom, as the larger bathrooms are located near the service entrance and may be prone to noise from the surrounding area.
What time is check-in at Am Breitstrom?
Check-in at Am Breitstrom is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Am Breitstrom have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Am Breitstrom?
€1.99 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Am Breitstrom?
A bakery sandwich or a döner kebab from any Imbiss will run €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Am Breitstrom?
A single tram/bus ticket costs €2.80; a day pass for the inner city is €6.10. From Erfurt Airport, take bus line 94 to the main station for €2.80.
When is the best time to visit Erfurt?
May, June and September – warm enough for walking tours and beer gardens, with fewer crowds than peak summer. Spring brings the Krämerbrücke festival and blooming parks; September offers harvest markets and mild temps.
Top Attractions in Erfurt
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid tourist crowds—the bridge feels magical with fewer people.
💡 Visit at noon to hear the carillon bells play; avoid Sunday mornings if crowds bother you.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to see the bridge without tourists in your photos.
💡 Visit at 12pm to hear the Gloriosa bell ring—a deep, resonant sound that carries across the city.
💡 The courtyard is a quiet spot for a picnic – grab a sandwich from the nearby bakery.
💡 Climb the tower for a panorama of Erfurt – it’s a steep but quick climb, no fee.
💡 Combine with a walk through the adjacent Anger park; the museum’s audio guide is worth the €2 rental.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the southern ramparts at sunset—you’ll see the cathedral spires lit up.