🇩🇪 Erfurt, Germany
Hohe Warte
📍 16, Herrenstraße, Erfurt, 99090
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Your stay — Hohe Warte
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The Property — Hohe Warte
Hohe Warte is a no-frills, family-run 3-star on a quiet hill above Erfurt’s centre. The lobby has worn wooden floors, a small reception desk with fresh flowers, and a glass door opening onto a terrace with views over the old town spires. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, reliable base within a 15-minute walk of the cathedral, not a boutique experience or nightlife buzz.
Chronicles of Erfurt
Erfurt was first mentioned in 742 and became a key medieval trade hub on the Via Regia. Its centre survived WWII largely intact, so you still see the ensemble of half-timbered houses, the 12th-century St Mary’s Cathedral and St Severus’ Church on the Domberg. The Krämerbrücke, a bridge lined with continuous shops, dates from 1325. Today Erfurt balances its Thuringian state-government role with a quiet arts scene and student life from its university, one of Germany’s oldest.
Best Time to Visit
Full Erfurt guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm (15–22°C), long daylight, outdoor cafés open but peak tourist flow hasn’t peaked or has eased.
Peak / festival surge
July and December. July brings the Krämerbrückenfest (mid-July) – crowds pack the old town, hotel rates rise 20–30% over average. December is famed for Erfurt’s Christmas market, the second largest in Thuringia after Dresden’s, filling hotels through Advent.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. April starts mild (8–12°C) with occasional rain; October is crisp and colourful. Hotel rates drop 15–20% from July highs, and the main sights feel spacious outside school holidays.
Weather & packing
Erfurt’s weather in early July is changeable – a sunny 22°C morning can turn to a cool 14°C evening with a passing shower. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a long-sleeve layer; leave the heavy coat at home but bring comfortable walking shoes for cobbled lanes.
Live City Briefing — Erfurt
- From mid-June, the refurbished Augustinerkloster museum reopens after a two-year closure – book timed tickets online.
- Tram line 5 is disrupted near Anger through July due to track replacement; use line 1 to reach the Domplatz stop.
- The Krämerbrückenfest (15–18 July 2026) will close the bridge itself to through traffic – expect live music stalls and extra crowds on the surrounding streets.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hohe Warte, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter, get good daylight, and are away from street noise on Herrenstraße.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front (facing Herrenstraße) on floors 1-2, especially those near the staircase or lift shaft. Street traffic and early morning deliveries from the pedestrian zone can be audible.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms on floor 4 offer views over Erfurt's old-town rooftops and the cathedral. Front-facing rooms overlook Herrenstraße, a narrow pedestrianised street with shops and cafés.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — they sit above ground-level street noise and below any roof-level machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Herrenstraße is a pedestrian zone in Erfurt's historic centre, so no car traffic at night, but bins, delivery carts, and early morning café prep can be disruptive. The hotel has no air conditioning (common for 3-star), so windows open in summer will let in street noise.
Insider tips
1. Parking: The hotel has no on-site lot; use the Anger garage (5 min walk) for €12/night instead of metered on-street spots. 2. Breakfast: Request a later slot (after 8:30) to avoid the school-group rush — the buffet is replenished continuously and quieter then.
- 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 — Hohe Warte
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no premium tier or captive portal.
One small lift serves all three floors; stairs-only access to any attic rooms.
Digital PressReader access via hotel tablet in lobby; no physical papers. The building is a former 19th-century brewery, with original brick vaults in the breakfast cellar.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception, no fee. Late check-out until 13:00 for €25, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception, access during 07:00–22:00 only.
No step-free entry: one small step into main door. Lift is narrow (60 cm door) and does not reach the basement breakfast room; wheelchair users cannot access breakfast.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parkhaus Am Domplatz, 400 m away: €12 per night (24h). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Dionysius (182 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Heimatstube Alach — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for cash; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks as they give poor rates and high fees.
Cards and contactless payments widely accepted, but keep some cash for small shops, bakeries, and market stalls.
Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants; round up taxi fares; small change for hotel staff is appreciated but not mandatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or cafe kiosk, about 2.50–3 EUR.
Döner kebab or a filled bread roll from a bakery, roughly 4–6 EUR.
A main course at a simple pizzeria or pub, about 8–12 EUR.
Döner stands and bratwurst stalls are common near the main train station and the Anger area.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains in this area.
High-street chains like C&A, H&M, and TK Maxx are typical; no major market for clothes in the immediate area.
A day pass for Erfurt's buses and trams costs about 6 EUR; from the airport, take bus 40 or a taxi (around 15 EUR).
Buy a day ticket for unlimited travel; eat at bakeries or Döner shops for cheap meals; fill water bottles at public fountains for free.
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 Hohe Warte
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Hohe Warte?
Request rooms on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter, get good daylight, and are away from street noise on Herrenstraße.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hohe Warte?
Avoid rooms at the front (facing Herrenstraße) on floors 1-2, especially those near the staircase or lift shaft. Street traffic and early morning deliveries from the pedestrian zone can be audible.
Is Hohe Warte noisy?
Herrenstraße is a pedestrian zone in Erfurt's historic centre, so no car traffic at night, but bins, delivery carts, and early morning café prep can be disruptive. The hotel has no air conditioning (common for 3-star), so windows open in summer will let in street noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hohe Warte?
Courtyard-facing rooms on floor 4 offer views over Erfurt's old-town rooftops and the cathedral. Front-facing rooms overlook Herrenstraße, a narrow pedestrianised street with shops and cafés.
What are insider tips for staying at Hohe Warte?
1. Parking: The hotel has no on-site lot; use the Anger garage (5 min walk) for €12/night instead of metered on-street spots. 2. Breakfast: Request a later slot (after 8:30) to avoid the school-group rush — the buffet is replenished continuously and quieter then.
What time is check-in at Hohe Warte?
Check-in at Hohe Warte is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hohe Warte have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no premium tier or captive portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hohe Warte?
€5.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hohe Warte?
Döner kebab or a filled bread roll from a bakery, roughly 4–6 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hohe Warte?
A day pass for Erfurt's buses and trams costs about 6 EUR; from the airport, take bus 40 or a taxi (around 15 EUR).
When is the best time to visit Erfurt?
May, June and September – warm (15–22°C), long daylight, outdoor cafés open but peak tourist flow hasn’t peaked or has eased.
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.