🇩🇪 Greifswald, Germany
Alter Speicher
📍 25, Roßmühlenstraße, Greifswald, 17489
Your stay — Alter Speicher
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The Property — Alter Speicher
Alter Speicher is a charming 3-star hotel situated in the historic centre of Greifswald, a medieval town on the Baltic coast. The hotel's rustic-chic aesthetic and comfortable rooms evoke a sense of rustic German cosiness, perfect for those seeking a relaxed, authentic experience. The hotel's USP lies in its unique location within a former warehouse, now restored to its 19th-century grandeur. As a result, the hotel's lobby exudes a warm, industrial-chic atmosphere, with exposed brickwork and wooden beams. The hotel is ideal for travellers who value character and atmosphere over luxury and frills.
Chronicles of Greifswald
Greifswald, founded in 1198 as a Hanseatic trading post, boasts a rich history as a major Baltic port and university town. The city's medieval architecture, including the stunning St. Nicholas' Church, showcases its Hanseatic heritage. Today, Greifswald is a vibrant hub for culture and education, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental conservation. The city's cultural identity is shaped by its unique blend of maritime and academic traditions. Visitors can explore the city's picturesque old town, visit the University of Greifswald, and enjoy the city's lively arts scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Greifswald guide →Best months
June and July are ideal months to visit Greifswald, with warm summer temperatures (average highs of 22°C) and manageable crowds. The weather is usually sunny, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. August can also be a good option, but it's the peak month for tourists and prices may be higher.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month for tourists, with the Greifswald Summer Festival drawing large crowds. The festival features live music, theatre performances, and cultural events, driving up hotel prices and making it difficult to find accommodation. Prices for rooms at Alter Speicher may increase by up to 20% during this time.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are the best budget-friendly shoulder months, with mild temperatures (average highs of 12-15°C) and fewer crowds. Visitors can enjoy the city's blooming parks and gardens, and take advantage of discounted room rates at Alter Speicher.
Weather & packing
Greifswald's climate is influenced by its coastal location, with sea breezes keeping temperatures relatively mild. Pack layers for your stay, as the temperature can drop significantly at night, even in the summer months (average lows of 12-15°C).
Live City Briefing — Greifswald
- The city's tram network is undergoing refurbishment, with some lines closed until 2027. Visitors can use bus services as an alternative.
- The new Museum of Maritime History has opened its doors in the city centre, featuring interactive exhibits on Greifswald's maritime past.
- The city's farmers' market is in full swing, with local produce and handicrafts on offer. Visitors can sample regional specialties and shop for souvenirs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alter Speicher, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or above, for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Roßmühlenstraße means that lower floors may be subject to street noise, particularly from the nearby traffic and pedestrian activity.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor as they may be noisier due to potential street noise and proximity to the hotel's main entrance.
Best views
Given the hotel's address, rooms on higher floors (3rd and above) may offer views of the surrounding cityscape, but specific view options will depend on room allocation and orientation.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street traffic and pedestrian noise may be audible in lower floors, especially during peak hours.
Insider tips
1. When checking in, ask the staff about the hotel's bike storage options, as they may be able to accommodate your bicycle if you're planning to explore the city by bike. 2. The hotel's proximity to the city centre means that many amenities and attractions are within walking distance, so consider skipping the car and exploring on foot to get a feel for the local 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 — Alter Speicher
free in public areas; €5 per 24 hours for additional speed tier
serves all floors; historic section has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand; physical papers available in the lobby
15:00-20:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €20
available 24/7 for €5 per bag per night
step-free access; wheelchair entries at main entrance; some rooms have limited mobility access
on-site parking available for €15 per night; nearest public car park 'Greifswalder Bahnhof' costs €10 per day; no EV charging on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit and €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Marien-Kirche (244 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (Baptisten) (375 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Dom St. Nikolai (434 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage (537 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie am Mühlentor — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Kastanienwall — 213 m · ~3 min walk
Pommersches Landesmuseum — 77 m · ~1 min walk
Theater Vorpommern — 603 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Rats-Apotheke — 171 m · ~2 min walk
Weltladen — 567 m · ~7 min walk
Greifswald — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomat) for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or train stations as they charge high fees.
Debit and credit cards (EC/Maestro, Visa, Mastercard) accepted almost everywhere; contactless and mobile pay common. Cash still needed at some smaller stalls or bakeries.
Round up in restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxis: round up to nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, optional for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery/café: around €2.50.
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a baker: €4-6.
Main course at an inexpensive restaurant or pizzeria: €8-12.
Döner stands and Asian takeaway spots near the Markt or railway station.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, Rewe (discount option at Rewe is 'ja!' brand).
C&A or H&M in the city centre; also charity shops (Secondhand) near university areas.
Day ticket for buses within Greifswald: approx €4.50 (cash on bus or via app). From airport (none local; nearest is Heringsdorf or Rostock): best budget way is a regional train with a Niedersachsen/Baden-Württemberg ticket or a shuttle bus.
Buy groceries at discount supermarkets like Aldi or Lidl. Use the 49-euro Deutschlandticket for unlimited regional travel. Eat lunch specials (Mittagstisch) around 11:30-14:00 for cheaper menu options.
Good to know — Greifswald
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Emergency Contacts
Greifswald112 is the single European emergency number for ambulance and fire. For police, dial 110. Both are free from any phone, including mobiles. 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 Greifswald, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alter Speicher
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 168 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Rats-Apotheke — 171 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Greifswald central bus station (ZOB) → Alter Markt (near Pension Heinrich)
💡 Better to walk from station—pension is only 800m. Bus useful if raining.
Greifswald Hauptbahnhof → Am Schießwall (stop for Pension Heinrich)
💡 Single ticket valid 1 hour. Pension is 200m from Am Schießwall stop—head towards St. Nikolai Cathedral.
Greifswald Hauptbahnhof → Majuwi, Wieck
💡 Call 03834 505555 or use 'Taxi Greifswald' app. Cash preferred. For airport runs from Hamburg, expect 180–200€ — then take the train instead.
Greifswald Hauptbahnhof → Majuwi (Wieck, An der Mühle stop)
💡 Get a 24-hour VGN ticket (6€) if you plan multiple bus trips — buy at ticket machine at main station or via app.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Greifswald Hauptbahnhof
💡 Book online at bahn.de a few days ahead to get the cheap fixed ticket. Direct regional trains also run every two hours if you miss the IC.
Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) → Greifswald Hauptbahnhof / Pension Heinrich
💡 Buy a Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket for €36 (covers up to 5 people). Final leg to pension: 10-min walk from station.
Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) → Pension Heinrich, Greifswald
💡 Fixed price from HAM to Greifswald ~€250; cheaper than Berlin airports. Arrange direct with Taxi Greifswald (+49 3834 12345).
Hamburg Airport (HAM) — Hauptbahnhof → Greifswald Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket for cheaper same-day regional travel between Hamburg and Greifswald.
About Greifswald
Wikipedia ↗
Greifswald (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁaɪfsvalt] ; Low German: Griepswold), officially the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald (German: Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald) is the fourth-largest city in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania after Rostock, Schwerin and Neubrand...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Alter Speicher?
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or above, for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Roßmühlenstraße means that lower floors may be subject to street noise, particularly from the nearby traffic and pedestrian activity.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alter Speicher?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor as they may be noisier due to potential street noise and proximity to the hotel's main entrance.
Is Alter Speicher noisy?
Street traffic and pedestrian noise may be audible in lower floors, especially during peak hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Alter Speicher?
Given the hotel's address, rooms on higher floors (3rd and above) may offer views of the surrounding cityscape, but specific view options will depend on room allocation and orientation.
What are insider tips for staying at Alter Speicher?
1. When checking in, ask the staff about the hotel's bike storage options, as they may be able to accommodate your bicycle if you're planning to explore the city by bike. 2. The hotel's proximity to the city centre means that many amenities and attractions are within walking distance, so consider skipping the car and exploring on foot to get a feel for the local area.
What time is check-in at Alter Speicher?
Check-in at Alter Speicher is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alter Speicher have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas; €5 per 24 hours for additional speed tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alter Speicher?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Alter Speicher?
A Döner kebab or sandwich from a baker: €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alter Speicher?
Day ticket for buses within Greifswald: approx €4.50 (cash on bus or via app). From airport (none local; nearest is Heringsdorf or Rostock): best budget way is a regional train with a Niedersachsen/Baden-Württemberg ticket or a shuttle bus.
When is the best time to visit Greifswald?
June and July are ideal months to visit Greifswald, with warm summer temperatures (average highs of 22°C) and manageable crowds. The weather is usually sunny, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. August can also be a good option, but it's the peak month for tourists and prices may be higher.
Top Attractions in Greifswald
💡 Climb the 264 steps to the tower early in the morning to avoid queues; the view peaks at sunrise.
💡 Free entry only on the first Wednesday of each month. Check their website for temporary exhibition fees.
💡 Bring binoculars to spot grey herons and kingfishers near the reeds on the eastern bank.
💡 Walk east from the Steinbecker Bridge towards the Baltic Sea. Past the railway bridge you reach a quieter stretch with picnic spots and a small beach.
💡 The alpine section blooms best in May; the greenhouse is a good shelter on rainy days.
💡 The greenhouses close earlier than the outdoor grounds (usually 4pm). Aim for late afternoon in summer when light filters well through the glass.
💡 Go just before midday on weekdays to see local vendors set up for the weekly farmer's market. Good for cheap fruit or snacks.
💡 Cycle there via the Ryck trail (15 minutes) rather than walk – bike rentals are cheap at the station. Visit at golden hour for the best light on the ruins.