Your stay — Hotel Rappen
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The Property — Hotel Rappen
Hotel Rappen, a 3-star gem in Freiburg's old town, exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Its rustic-chic interior, complete with wooden beams and traditional German decor, makes you feel like you're staying in a charming old inn. This family-run hotel is perfect for solo travellers and couples seeking a relaxed, authentic experience. As you step into the lobby, you'll be greeted by the friendly staff and the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the adjacent bakery.
Chronicles of Freiburg
Freiburg, founded in 1120 by the Bishop of Konstanz, has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. Its picturesque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and Gothic churches. The city's unique blend of medieval and modern architecture is a testament to its complex history, with the iconic Freiburg Minster dominating the skyline. Today, Freiburg is a vibrant university town, home to the University of Freiburg and a thriving cultural scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Freiburg guide →Best months
June and September are ideal months to visit Freiburg, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer a perfect balance of warm weather and festival events, while September brings a touch of autumnal charm.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month, with the Freiburger Münsterfest attracting large crowds and driving hotel prices up. The festival, featuring traditional music, dance, and food, is a must-visit experience, but be prepared for higher prices and larger crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are great shoulder months, offering discounts on accommodation and a more relaxed atmosphere. The weather is mild, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C, making it an excellent time for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Weather & packing
Freiburg's climate is influenced by its proximity to the Black Forest, resulting in occasional sudden rain showers. Pack layers for your visit, including waterproof gear and a warm sweater for cooler mornings and evenings.
Live City Briefing — Freiburg
- The Freiburg tram network has introduced a new line, making it easier to explore the city's outskirts and nearby attractions.
- The Freiburger Münster's renovation project is underway, with guided tours and restricted access to certain areas.
- The Freiburger Bäckerei, a local bakery and café, has opened a new branch near the hotel, serving delicious pastries and sandwiches.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Rappen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (above 3rd floor) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Freiburg's main street means there can be some street noise, but the upper floors are likely to be less affected.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st or 2nd) as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier.
Best views
None mentioned in the data, but rooms on the higher floors might offer a better view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise, possibly from the main street in Freiburg. Check the hotel's layout to see if the lift or service entrance is on a lower floor, which could also cause noise.
Insider tips
Arrive early for parking, as spaces may fill up quickly in the city center. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Freiburg's main street by asking for recommendations from the staff on local attractions and dining options.
- 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 Rappen
Free Wi-Fi throughout; 500 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Serves all floors; historic sections on 2nd floor have stairs-only access
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader); physical papers available upon request
15:00 - 23:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €20
Available at reception; €5 per bag per day
Step-free access; wheelchair accessible entry; 2 accessible rooms available
On-site parking available for €15 per night; nearest public car park Parkhaus Freiburg (€10 per day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per night/person
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sankt Martin (233 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Antoniuskapelle (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Synagogue: Neue Synagoge (307 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-methodistische Kirche (319 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Schwarzwaldcity — 74 m · ~1 min walk
Fahnenbergplatz — 308 m · ~4 min walk
Fasnetmuseum — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Wallgraben Theater — 329 m · ~4 min walk
Colombini — 362 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 235 m · ~3 min walk
City-Apotheke — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Victory Sun — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Talstation Schlossbergbahn — 625 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange currency at the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) or at a local bank. Be aware that airport bureaux de change often offer poor exchange rates.
Credit and debit cards, including contactless and mobile payments, are widely accepted in Freiburg. Some smaller shops and markets may only accept cash.
Tipping in restaurants and bars is generally not expected, but rounding up the bill is appreciated. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare or adding 5-10% is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around €2-3 at a local café.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall, around €5-6.
A affordable dinner option is a meal at a mid-range restaurant, with a main course around €15-20.
The area around the Hauptbahnhof and the Freiburg Market Square (Münsterplatz) offer a variety of street food options, including Turkish and Italian cuisine.
Aldi and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
The city's old town has a variety of high-street and market stalls selling affordable clothing.
A single ticket on public transport costs €2.50, and a day pass is available for €6.50. From the airport, a bus ticket to the city centre costs around €2-3.
Buy a Freiburger Verkehrsverbund card for unlimited public transport use.Take advantage of happy hour deals at local bars and restaurants.Shop at local markets and second-hand stores for unique and affordable souvenirs.
Good to know — Freiburg
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Freiburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Rappen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 235 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · City-Apotheke — 102 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (Bus stop near terminal) → Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Tickets are cheaper online (€8-15) but buy early, as same-day fares jump. Get off at the main station, then take tram line 1 towards Littenweiler to Bertoldsbrunnen (5 mins). The hotel is a 2-minute walk from there.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg → Goldene Krone Tannenbaum, Freiburg
💡 Book a fixed-price ride via Taxi Freiburg (0761 88888) to avoid surge charges. The hotel is in a pedestrian zone near the Bertoldsbrunnen tram stop, so the taxi will drop you at the nearest access point on Rotteckring.
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof → Bertoldsbrunnen (closest stop to Goldene Krone)
💡 Buy a day ticket (€5.40) from the machine at Hbf – it covers all trams and buses for 24h. The hotel is just off Augustinerplatz, a 2-min walk from Bertoldsbrunnen. Avoid the midnight tram; it's often packed with students and very slow.
Basel Badischer Bahnhof (reachable via bus from EuroAirport) → Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 From the airport, take bus 50 to Basel SBB (15 mins, €4.20), then walk 10 mins to Basel Bad Bf. The direct RE 7 train is far cheaper than airport trains, and you avoid motorway traffic. Validate your ticket before boarding.
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof → Boutiquehotel am Stadtgarten
💡 It's only a 1.5km ride, so don't bother booking. The taxi rank is right outside the station's main exit north. Cash is still preferred, but card payment works in most cabs. Uber might show €8, but the rank is faster.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) → Hotel Stadt Freiburg (Friedrichstraße 2)
💡 Bus 50 from airport to Basel SBB station (€4.50), then regional train to Freiburg Hbf (€7.50). From there, the hotel is a 5-minute walk southeast on Friedrichstraße. Cheapest option, just allow a few extra minutes for connections.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Get the Baden-Württemberg-Ticket (€24 for one, €34 for up to 5 people) at the DB machine in the airport train station. It covers the S-Bahn to Basel SBB and the ICE to Freiburg. Faster than a bus, cheaper than a taxi.
EuroAirport Basel SBB station (via bus 50 to Basel SBB) → Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the 'Baden-Württemberg-Ticket' (€23 for group up to 5) if travelling together. Single ticket is €15.50 — cheaper than bus if you buy online via DB Navigator app.
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof → Stadtgarten stop
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine before boarding—no cash on tram. Get the 24-hour ticket for €5.80 if you'll ride more than twice. Altenvogtshof is a 3-minute walk through the park.
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof → Stadtgarten stop
💡 Only runs weekend nights. Same ticket works as trams. If you land late, check if your plane arrives before 01:00—taxi is cheaper than waiting.
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof → Courtyard by Marriott (Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße stop)
💡 Line 3 or 5 from 'Hauptbahnhof' direction 'Haide' or 'Littenweiler'. Validate your ticket in the orange machine before boarding — fines are €60. Get a 24h 'RegioKarte' (€7.50) if arriving late; covers all trams/buses until next day.
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Bertoldsbrunnen (stop closest to Hotel Stadt Freiburg)
💡 Buy a single ticket at the platform machine (coins or card). From Bertoldsbrunnen, walk 2 minutes east on Kaiser-Joseph-Straße, then left onto Friedrichstraße. If you arrive after midnight, night busses run hourly.
About Freiburg
Wikipedia ↗
Freiburg im Breisgau () or simply Freiburg, is the fourth-largest city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg after Stuttgart, Mannheim and Karlsruhe. Its built-up area has a population of about 355,000 (2021), while the greater Freiburg metropolitan area ("Einzugsgebiet") has about 660,000 (2018)...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Rappen?
Request a room on the higher floors (above 3rd floor) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Freiburg's main street means there can be some street noise, but the upper floors are likely to be less affected.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Rappen?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st or 2nd) as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier.
Is Hotel Rappen noisy?
Street noise, possibly from the main street in Freiburg. Check the hotel's layout to see if the lift or service entrance is on a lower floor, which could also cause noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Rappen?
None mentioned in the data, but rooms on the higher floors might offer a better view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Rappen?
Arrive early for parking, as spaces may fill up quickly in the city center. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Freiburg's main street by asking for recommendations from the staff on local attractions and dining options.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rappen?
Check-in at Hotel Rappen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Rappen have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; 500 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Rappen?
€3.50 per night/person
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Rappen?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall, around €5-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Rappen?
A single ticket on public transport costs €2.50, and a day pass is available for €6.50. From the airport, a bus ticket to the city centre costs around €2-3.
When is the best time to visit Freiburg?
June and September are ideal months to visit Freiburg, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer a perfect balance of warm weather and festival events, while September brings a touch of autumnal charm.
Top Attractions in Freiburg
💡 Come on Saturday for the biggest selection. Buy a paper cone of roasted chestnuts (€3) in autumn. Cash only at most stalls.
💡 Arrive by 8:30am to beat the crowds and get the best Hefezopf (braided yeast bread). The cheese stall near the fish fountain is consistent quality.
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning: the farmers' market fills the square outside. The best view of the spire is from the Augustinerplatz side.
💡 Climb the tower for €3.50 if you're fit – 329 steps, no lift – for the best view over the Black Forest. Go on a clear morning before 10am to avoid crowds.
💡 Go early in the morning before 9am to avoid crowds and the guided tour groups. The stained glass windows look best in low sun.
💡 Visit on a market morning (Mon-Sat) to see stalls around the base. The astronomical clock chimes at noon.
💡 If you step in one accidentally, locals say you'll marry a Freiburger (or Freiburgerin). Actually useful: in summer, kids splash in them – keep an eye on your bag on café tables.
💡 Head just behind the gate to the Bächle – you'll see the little water channels. The locals' trick: drop a homemade paper boat in at the Schwabentor end and chase it down to the Münster.