🇩🇪 Jena, Germany
Limehome
📍 Teichgraben 1, 07743 Jena, Germany
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Your stay — Limehome
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The Property — Limehome
Limehome Jena feels like a modern apartment block dropped into a quiet side street — all clean lines, keyless entry and self-check-in kiosks. The lobby is a small, bright room with a couple of chairs and a plant; there's no reception desk, no bar, no fuss. It works well for solo travellers or couples who want a functional base with a kitchenette, not a hotel experience.
Chronicles of Jena
Jena grew up around a 9th-century castle and became a university town in 1558, drawing thinkers like Hegel and Schiller. It was flattened by Allied bombing in 1945 and rebuilt with functional GDR concrete, leaving a stark architectural mix of medieval towers and slab blocks. Today it's a science hub — home to Zeiss optics and the Friedrich Schiller University — with a student-aged, left-leaning energy that fills its beer gardens and indie bookshops.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jena guide →Best months
May to June and September: warm enough for the Saale river paths, fewer students in town, and the city feels calm but lively.
Peak / festival surge
July to August is peak tourist season, plus the Kulturarena open-air festival (late June–August) draws big crowds. Hotel prices can rise 15–20% above shoulder rates, and Limehome's apartments fill up fast.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the budget sweet spots: milder weather, lower prices, and many attractions still open without the summer rush.
Weather & packing
Jena sits in a rain shadow but can still get sudden cool spells even in summer. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Live City Briefing — Jena
- The tram line 1 is closed for track work between Paradies and Ernst-Abbe-Platz until early July; use bus 15 as a replacement.
- A new branch of the bookshop 'Thalia' opens in the Goethe-Galerie in early June, with a café on the top floor.
- The Kulturarena 2026 line-up was announced in May — includes a nightly music and film programme at the Volkshaus from 25 June.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Limehome, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd) for a quieter stay. The hotel's proximity to the street and the nearby parkhaus car park means that lower floors may experience more noise from the Teichgraben street and the car park's traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it may be a noise source, especially if you're a light sleeper. Additionally, consider avoiding rooms near the service entrance, which may have more foot traffic and potential noise from the hotel's staff.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's location in a central area of Jena means that views from the rooms are likely to be of other buildings or the street. However, rooms on the upper floors may have a better view of the surrounding rooftops and the nearby park.
Quietest floors
The 2nd and 3rd floors are likely the quietest due to their distance from the street and the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the hotel's proximity to the street and the parkhaus car park may result in some street noise, particularly during peak hours. However, the hotel's location in a relatively quiet area of Jena means that noise levels are generally low.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the free unlimited Wi-Fi, which is fast and reliable throughout the hotel. Connect to 'Limehome-Jena' to get started. If you're planning to explore Jena, consider purchasing a daily ticket for the city's public transportation system, which can be convenient for getting around the city.
- 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 — Limehome
Free unlimited Wi-Fi (about 50 Mbps down, mesh repeaters in hallways). No login required — just connect to 'Limehome-Jena'.
A single lift serves all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only historic sections.
No physical newspapers. Each apartment has an iPad with digital PressReader access (free, 100+ German titles). The building is a listed 1900s townhouse with a restored Art Deco façade.
Self check-in from 15:00 via key code (sent by email). You can drop bags anytime using the foyer lockers. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 25 EUR; after 12:00 they charge another night.
Free 24/7 bag lockers in the entrance area (electronic code, no staff needed). No size limit but no attended storage.
Step-free access from street via a ramp to the front door. Lift is wide enough for a wheelchair (door 85 cm). No rooms with roll-in showers or grab rails — bathrooms have standard tub/showers.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus am Teichgraben' (50 m) costing 1.50 EUR per hour, 12 EUR overnight. No EV charging at either the hotel or garage.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.50 EUR per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 100 EUR incidental hold placed per stay on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Michael (421 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Johannes Baptist (528 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche (589 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Lutherhaus (773 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Holzmarktpassage — 104 m · ~1 min walk
Kollegienhof — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Schillers Gartenhaus — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Theaterhaus — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Spielplatz am Kritzegraben — 956 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 136 m · ~2 min walk
Medipolis Apotheke im Eulenhaus — 145 m · ~2 min walk
Tante Zukunft — 45 m · ~1 min walk
Jena Busbahnhof — 335 m · ~4 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
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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 Limehome
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 136 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Medipolis Apotheke im Eulenhaus — 145 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 Limehome?
Request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd) for a quieter stay. The hotel's proximity to the street and the nearby parkhaus car park means that lower floors may experience more noise from the Teichgraben street and the car park's traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Limehome?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it may be a noise source, especially if you're a light sleeper. Additionally, consider avoiding rooms near the service entrance, which may have more foot traffic and potential noise from the hotel's staff.
Is Limehome noisy?
Be aware that the hotel's proximity to the street and the parkhaus car park may result in some street noise, particularly during peak hours. However, the hotel's location in a relatively quiet area of Jena means that noise levels are generally low.
Which rooms have the best views at Limehome?
Unfortunately, the hotel's location in a central area of Jena means that views from the rooms are likely to be of other buildings or the street. However, rooms on the upper floors may have a better view of the surrounding rooftops and the nearby park.
What are insider tips for staying at Limehome?
Take advantage of the free unlimited Wi-Fi, which is fast and reliable throughout the hotel. Connect to 'Limehome-Jena' to get started. If you're planning to explore Jena, consider purchasing a daily ticket for the city's public transportation system, which can be convenient for getting around the city.
What time is check-in at Limehome?
Check-in at Limehome is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Limehome have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi (about 50 Mbps down, mesh repeaters in hallways). No login required — just connect to 'Limehome-Jena'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Limehome?
3.50 EUR per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Limehome?
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 Limehome?
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.
When is the best time to visit Jena?
May to June and September: warm enough for the Saale river paths, fewer students in town, and the city feels calm but lively.
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.