🇩🇪 Jena, Germany
Hotel Schwarzer Bär
📍 2, Lutherplatz, Jena, 07743
Your stay — Hotel Schwarzer Bär
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Schwarzer Bär, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the higher floors (4th or 5th floor) as they are less likely to be affected by street noise from Lutherplatz. These floors are also likely to be closer to the elevator, which is located on the 3rd floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as they may be noisier due to the proximity to the street and the hotel's entrance.
Best views
Due to the hotel's address on Lutherplatz, rooms on the higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape and the nearby market square, but this is not guaranteed.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and higher
🔊 Noise notes
Lutherplatz is a relatively busy street in Jena, with some traffic and pedestrian noise. However, the hotel's location in the city center means that there is also some background noise from restaurants and cafes.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's central location by asking for a room with a street-facing window to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Lutherplatz. If you're driving, be aware that parking options in Jena's city center can be limited, so consider arriving early to secure a spot or look into public parking options nearby.
- 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 Schwarzer Bär
free WiFi throughout the hotel, 1 Gbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, historic building sections have stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical newspapers in the lobby
15:00-22:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee)
available 24/7, €5 per item per day
step-free access to the hotel, wheelchair-accessible rooms available, historic building limitations on some room layouts
on-site parking available (€15 per night), nearest public car park: Parkhaus Lutherplatz (€3.50 per hour), electric vehicle charging available on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in (refundable upon check-out)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Michael (187 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Lutherhaus (601 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St. Johannes Baptist (704 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche (718 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Holzmarktpassage — 370 m · ~5 min walk
Pocket Park — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Romantikerhaus — 113 m · ~1 min walk
Theaterhaus — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Spielplatz am Kritzegraben — 835 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Rats-Apotheke — 160 m · ~2 min walk
Aleppo Markt — 233 m · ~3 min walk
Jena Busbahnhof — 383 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks like Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank for the best rates; avoid the few exchange bureaux at Jena Paradies station or the airport in Erfurt as they charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, chain stores, and restaurants; contactless payments are standard; Amex and Diners are rarely used.
Round up to the nearest euro in cafes and bars; leave 5–10% in restaurants if service was good; taxi drivers get a euro or two; hotel staff don't expect tipping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple filter coffee or cappuccino to go costs about €2.50 at any bakery chain like Backwerk or local bakeries.
A Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a kebab shop costs €5–6; supermarkets offer a sandwich and drink for around €4–5.
A main course at a neighbourhood Greek or Italian restaurant costs around €10–14.
The Holzmarkt area and the western end of Goethe-Galerie have clusters of kebab and pizza places for €5–8 meals.
Netto, Lidl, Aldi, and Rewe are the main budget chains in 07743; Rewe has a large branch on Engelplatz.
C&A and H&M at Goethe-Galerie, plus Primark in the city centre, for affordable basics.
A single tram ticket (€2.90) from Jena Paradies to the city centre; the cheapest way around is a day pass (€7.60) for unlimited tram and bus travel; from Erfurt Airport, take the frequent RE train to Jena Paradies (€14, 45 mins) rather than a taxi.
Buy groceries at Netto or Lidl to save on meals; use the JenaCard for free tram travel and museum discounts if staying 2+ days; eat at the university mensa (cafeteria) on Ernst-Abbe-Platz for €3.50 lunches if you can get a student to swipe you in.
Good to know — Jena
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
JenaFor non-emergency police assistance, call 110 for the Jena police station (Polizeidirektion Jena). For general information or to report a crime, call 0800 6 24 24 24 (hotline of the Thuringian State Police).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jena, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Schwarzer Bär
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 265 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Rats-Apotheke — 160 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Jena Paradies station → City Hotel Jena - Villa am Paradies
💡 Bus 10 or 14 from 'Paradies' stop directly to 'Villa am Paradies' stop. Buy a single ticket from the driver (cash only) or via the JenaNahverkehr app.
Jena Paradies station → Lobeda-Ost (local route, not direct to hotel)
💡 Tram 1 or 4 from 'Paradies' to 'Abbe-Zentrum' is a 10-min walk to the hotel. For city-centre sightseeing, tram 1 to 'Saalbahnhof' connects well.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) train station → Jena Paradies station (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Take RE10 or RE15 towards Saalfeld. Get off at 'Jena-Göschwitz' and switch to tram 1 to 'Jena Paradies' if you miss the direct connection.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → City Hotel Jena - Villa am Paradies
💡 Book with Taxi-Ruf Jena (+49 3641 3339) for a fixed rate. Avoid unlicensed cabs at the airport.
About Jena
Wikipedia ↗
Jena (; German: [ˈjeːna] ) is a city in Germany and the second largest city in Thuringia. Together with the nearby cities of Erfurt and Weimar, it forms the central metropolitan area of Thuringia with approximately 500,000 inhabitants, while the city itself has a population of about 110,000. Jena is...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
Request rooms on the higher floors (4th or 5th floor) as they are less likely to be affected by street noise from Lutherplatz. These floors are also likely to be closer to the elevator, which is located on the 3rd floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as they may be noisier due to the proximity to the street and the hotel's entrance.
Is Hotel Schwarzer Bär noisy?
Lutherplatz is a relatively busy street in Jena, with some traffic and pedestrian noise. However, the hotel's location in the city center means that there is also some background noise from restaurants and cafes.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
Due to the hotel's address on Lutherplatz, rooms on the higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape and the nearby market square, but this is not guaranteed.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
Take advantage of the hotel's central location by asking for a room with a street-facing window to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Lutherplatz. If you're driving, be aware that parking options in Jena's city center can be limited, so consider arriving early to secure a spot or look into public parking options nearby.
What time is check-in at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
Check-in at Hotel Schwarzer Bär is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Schwarzer Bär have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi throughout the hotel, 1 Gbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
A Döner kebab or falafel wrap from a kebab shop costs €5–6; supermarkets offer a sandwich and drink for around €4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Schwarzer Bär?
A single tram ticket (€2.90) from Jena Paradies to the city centre; the cheapest way around is a day pass (€7.60) for unlimited tram and bus travel; from Erfurt Airport, take the frequent RE train to Jena Paradies (€14, 45 mins) rather than a taxi.
Top Attractions in Jena
💡 Schillerkirche is open only during services (Sun 10am) but the exterior and nearby gardens are always accessible; Friedenskirche opens daily 9am-6pm.
💡 The alpine section is peaceful in early mornings; the greenhouses are warm on cold days and free to enter.
💡 Bring a picnic from the Edeka across the street; the park gets busy on sunny weekends after 2pm.
💡 Free entry on the first Wednesday of each month; the small courtyard garden is lovely for a quiet pause.
💡 Book online for discounts; the afternoon 'Sky over Jena' show is the cheapest at €5 on weekdays.