🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany
Hotel Rotes Ross
📍 Eltersdorfer Str. 15A, 91058 Erlangen-Eltersdorf, Germany
Your stay — Hotel Rotes Ross
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The Property — Hotel Rotes Ross
Hotel Rotes Ross is a solid, old-fashioned three-star in central Erlangen, with a red-painted facade that darts your eye right off the street. Inside, the tone is quietly functional: wood-finished stairs, a small breakfast room, and staff who have clearly been there years. It suits a no-fuss business visitor or a couple who values location over frills. Standing in the lobby, you smell breakfast coffee and feel the hum of the city at the doorstep.
Chronicles of Erlangen
Erlangen rose from a medieval market village into a baroque planned town after Margrave Christian Ernst welcomed Huguenot refugees in 1686, who built the ordered grid of today's Altstadt. The 1810 merger with the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg turned it into a student and research hub. Siemens established its first large factory here in 1847, cementing a culture of precision engineering. Nowadays it is a calm, prosperous city defined by red-brick Siemens towers, leafy avenues, and a compact historical core.
Best Time to Visit
Full Erlangen guide →Best months
May, June, September — mild temperatures (15–25°C), light crowds, and the Bergkirchweig beer festival is not in session, so you can walk around without shoulder-to-shoulder.
Peak / festival surge
June is the busiest month because of the Bergkirchweig (Erlangen's huge 12-day beer festival, usually late May–early June) — hotel prices often double, rooms vanish, and the city fills with revellers. Erlangen also hosts a large summer university conference block.
Budget shoulder season
April, October — you get discounts of 30–40 per cent versus June, weather is cool but fine (5–15°C), and nothing big is on. You can still walk the old town and museum visits without queues.
Weather & packing
Erlangen sits in a continental pocket, so summer days can be hot (30°C) and evenings suddenly chilly. Pack layers: a light jacket and a pair of sturdy walking shoes are mandatory, plus an umbrella because rain can arrive without notice.
Live City Briefing — Erlangen
- Erlangen's central Hugenottenplatz pedestrian zone is being repaved through summer 2026 — expect some noise and diversions in the main square.
- The Siemens Historical Institute reopened after a long refurbishment in March 2026, with a new exhibition on early electrical engineering.
- Bergkirchweig runs from 29 May to 9 June in 2026, so your 26–27 June stay misses the crowds entirely.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Rotes Ross, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Eltersdorfer Str.). The top floor reduces street noise and footfall, while the courtyard side avoids the tram line along the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor overlooking Eltersdorfer Str. – the street has regular bus and tram traffic (line N1 runs until midnight). Also avoid any room near the lift shaft at the end of corridors, as the lift motor hums audibly.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on floors 3-4 overlook a quiet garden and residential backyards, with a glimpse of the Spardorf hills. Front rooms face Eltersdorfer Str. and a petrol station.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are quietest – fewer guests walking overhead and less transmission from the ground-floor breakfast room.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Eltersdorfer Str. traffic (buses, trams from 06:00), ground-floor restaurant/bar until 23:00, and the lift motor. Saturdays see extra traffic from the nearby Erlangen market (Altstadt 5 min walk).
Insider tips
1. Use Parkhaus Altstadt (Fahrstraße 4) – pre-book online for a €1 discount; the 0.35€/kWh EV charging is the cheapest in town. 2. Request a room on the 3rd floor courtyard side when booking – they hold 2-3 such rooms and staff will honour the request if you mention noise sensitivity.
- 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 — Hotel Rotes Ross
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper app (PressReader) available via QR code at desk; physical daily newspapers (FAZ, Nürnberger Nachrichten) at breakfast
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00 at reception; check-out by 11:00, late check-out until 14:00 costs €25 (subject to availability)
Free secure luggage storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out
Step-free access via side entrance with ramp (ring bell for assistance); lift to all floors; no adapted rooms – standard bathrooms have walk-in showers but door width may not suit wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Altstadt (Fahrstraße 4, €12 per night, 5 min walk); two Type 2 EV charging points at car park (€0.35/kWh, pay via app)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Egidienkirche (86 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: St.-Kunigund-Kirche (967 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Freizeitanlage Herbstwiesenweg — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Raiffeisen-Volksbank — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Regnitz-Apotheke — 78 m · ~1 min walk
Eltersdorf — 675 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid the small exchange bureaux at Nuremberg Airport or the main train station — they have poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay work almost everywhere; smaller bakeries and some stalls may prefer cash.
Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 5-10% for good service; tip taxi drivers a euro or so; hotel cleaning staff aren't usually tipped but a euro left on the pillow is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or café costs about 2-2.50 EUR.
A midday meal deal at a bakery or Imbiss (sandwich or soup) runs 4-6 EUR.
A main course at a simple restaurant or beer garden is 9-12 EUR.
Döner kebab stands and bratwurst stalls are the main cheap-eats options, especially around Hauptstrasse and the pedestrian zone.
Aldi and Lidl are the budget supermarket chains; Rewe and Netto are also common and slightly pricier.
H&M and C&A on the main shopping streets for affordable high-street clothing; the flea market at the Schlossgarten has second-hand finds.
A single bus/tram ticket within the city is 1.50 EUR; a day ticket is 4.50 EUR. From Nuremberg Airport, take the U-Bahn to Nürnberg Hbf then a regional train to Erlangen (total about 6 EUR, slower but cheapest).
Buy a 'Stadtticket' day pass for unlimited bus/tram travel. Eat lunch out rather than dinner — many restaurants have cheaper midday specials. Use the 'Franken-Ticket' (group day ticket) if travelling regionally with others.
Good to know — Erlangen
Type C/F · 230V
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Erlangen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Rotes Ross
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Raiffeisen-Volksbank — 200 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Regnitz-Apotheke — 78 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Erlangen Hauptbahnhof (tram stop 'Hauptbahnhof') → Altmann's Stube Hotel (tram stop 'Rathaus', then 5 min walk)
💡 Get off at 'Rathaus'—walk 2 minutes east along Hauptstraße, then turn left into Schenkstraße. The tram is slightly slower than the bus but avoids traffic jams in the old town. Validate your ticket in the machine by the doors before boarding.
Erlangen Hauptbahnhof (bus stop 'Hauptbahnhof') → Altmann's Stube Hotel (bus stop 'Schenkstraße')
💡 Use the VGN app for live departure times. The bus drops you 100m from the hotel—turn right onto Schenkstraße. If you're carrying heavy luggage, this is better than walking from the station.
Flughafen Nürnberg (Nuremberg Airport) arrivals → Altmann's Stube Hotel (40 Schenkstraße, Erlangen)
💡 Book in advance with Taxi Erlangen (+49 9131 81112) for a flat €48. Avoid hailing from the stand during peak hours (17:00-19:00) on Fridays—traffic on A73 can push it to 40+ minutes.
Flughafen Nürnberg (Nuremberg Airport) → Altmann's Stube Hotel (Erlangen Hauptbahnhof, then 10 min walk)
💡 Buy a VGN single ticket from the machine at the airport. The train runs directly from the airport underground station (U-Bahn level, take escalator down from arrivals). Get off at Erlangen Hbf, exit south onto Bahnhofplatz, walk straight along Schenkstraße for 8 minutes—hotel is at 40 Schenkstraße.
About Erlangen
Wikipedia ↗
Erlangen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁlaŋən] ; Mainfränkisch: Erlang, Bavarian: Erlanga) is a Middle Franconian city in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the administrative district Erlangen-Höchstadt (former administrative district Erlangen), and with 120,646 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2025), i...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Rotes Ross?
Request a room on the 3rd floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Eltersdorfer Str.). The top floor reduces street noise and footfall, while the courtyard side avoids the tram line along the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Rotes Ross?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor overlooking Eltersdorfer Str. – the street has regular bus and tram traffic (line N1 runs until midnight). Also avoid any room near the lift shaft at the end of corridors, as the lift motor hums audibly.
Is Hotel Rotes Ross noisy?
Main noise sources: Eltersdorfer Str. traffic (buses, trams from 06:00), ground-floor restaurant/bar until 23:00, and the lift motor. Saturdays see extra traffic from the nearby Erlangen market (Altstadt 5 min walk).
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Rotes Ross?
Rear-facing rooms on floors 3-4 overlook a quiet garden and residential backyards, with a glimpse of the Spardorf hills. Front rooms face Eltersdorfer Str. and a petrol station.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Rotes Ross?
1. Use Parkhaus Altstadt (Fahrstraße 4) – pre-book online for a €1 discount; the 0.35€/kWh EV charging is the cheapest in town. 2. Request a room on the 3rd floor courtyard side when booking – they hold 2-3 such rooms and staff will honour the request if you mention noise sensitivity.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rotes Ross?
Check-in at Hotel Rotes Ross is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Rotes Ross have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Rotes Ross?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Rotes Ross?
A midday meal deal at a bakery or Imbiss (sandwich or soup) runs 4-6 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Rotes Ross?
A single bus/tram ticket within the city is 1.50 EUR; a day ticket is 4.50 EUR. From Nuremberg Airport, take the U-Bahn to Nürnberg Hbf then a regional train to Erlangen (total about 6 EUR, slower but cheapest).
When is the best time to visit Erlangen?
May, June, September — mild temperatures (15–25°C), light crowds, and the Bergkirchweig beer festival is not in session, so you can walk around without shoulder-to-shoulder.
Top Attractions in Erlangen
💡 Admission is free every first Wednesday of the month. Check their website for guided tours in English (usually free on the same day). No photography in most rooms.
💡 Visit on a sunny weekday morning for near solitude. Free public toilets by the eastern entrance open during daylight hours.
💡 The tower spiral staircase is narrow—go early to avoid meeting others coming down. Park at Burgbergstraße for the easiest access.
💡 Pick up a free printed map from the tourist office (Rathausplatz 1). Best on a Sunday morning when traffic is light and you can actually see the architectural details.
💡 The alpine house is kept cooler than most greenhouses—wear a light jacket even in summer. No café, so bring your own water.