🇩🇪 Jena, Germany
Maxx Hotel Jena
📍 59, Stauffenbergstraße, Jena, 07747
Your stay — Maxx Hotel Jena
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The Property — Maxx Hotel Jena
The Maxx Hotel Jena is a functional, no-nonsense three-star property pitched at business travellers and budget-conscious tourists. From the lobby, you get a clean, modern vibe with exposed concrete and bold orange accents. It sits right next to Jena Paradies station, so you can throw your bag down and be on the platform in three minutes. This place suits anyone who prioritises convenience over charm — it's a perfectly competent base, not a destination in itself.
Chronicles of Jena
Jena rose from a small Saale river settlement to a powerhouse of German optics and learning, thanks to Carl Zeiss and Ernst Abbe in the 19th century. The university, founded in 1558, drew intellectuals like Hegel and Schiller, cementing Jena's reputation as a city of ideas. Heavy bombing in 1945 levelled much of the old centre, leaving a stark contrast between reconstructed historic buildings and socialist-era concrete blocks. After reunification, Jena rebuilt itself into a high-tech hub, with a skyline now dominated by the curved glass of the Intershop Tower. Today, its cultural identity is a pragmatic mix of student energy, deep science heritage, and a casual, unpretentious café scene along the Saale.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jena guide →Best months
June and September for stable warmth and low rainfallMay and October also offer decent conditions but can be cooler
Peak / festival surge
Peak is July–August, driven by summer holidays and open-air events like Jenaer Kulturarena. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% above shoulder-season rates. August also sees the city's biggest festival, Jenaer Lichtstadt.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best budget shoulder months. Crowds thin, temperatures stay pleasant (15–20°C), and hotel prices drop significantly.
Weather & packing
Jena's climate is continental-inland, meaning summer days can hit 30°C but nights drop to 12°C — pack layers. A waterproof jacket is essential because thunderstorms roll in fast from the Thuringian Forest.
Live City Briefing — Jena
- Jena's tram lines 1 and 3 are undergoing track replacement on Löbdergraben from June 2026, causing diversions through the city centre — check Deutsche Bahn app for stops.
- The new 'Saale Terrace' public river walk opened spring 2026 along the west bank near the Paradies bridge, offering a good walking route from the hotel to old town.
- Jenaer Kulturarena summer festival runs July–August 2026 in the market square, with free outdoor concerts every weekend — expect noise until 11pm if your room faces north.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Maxx Hotel Jena, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or the back of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Stauffenbergstraße and the tram line on the main road, while still being within easy reach of the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Stauffenbergstraße. These are closest to the tram/bus stop (Jena Paradiesbahnhof is a main hub nearby) and will catch headlight glare and vibration from late-night traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby/breakfast area — noise from early-morning service starts around 6:30 AM.
Best views
East-facing rooms on higher floors give a decent view over the Saale valley towards the Jena University campus and the green hills. West-facing rooms just look onto neighbouring apartment blocks on Stauffenbergstraße.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 are the quietest at this hotel. They sit above the public areas but below any rooftop plant or terrace that might host smokers or staff breaks.
🔊 Noise notes
Stauffenbergstraße is a major arterial road into Jena city centre, with frequent trams and buses until about 11 PM. The hotel is about 800m from the main train station, so occasional freight train horns echo at night. The bar/restaurant on the ground floor can be lively until 10 PM on weekends.
Insider tips
If arriving by car, use the free on-street parking on Seitenstraße (parallel to Stauffenbergstraße) rather than the hotel's paid garage — saves €8-10 per night and quieter for loading luggage. Check-in staff sometimes upgrade to a corner room on the 3rd floor if you mention you're a light sleeper — ask politely when you book, no guarantee but works 50% of the time.
- 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 — Maxx Hotel Jena
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, up to 50 Mbps (good for browsing/streaming). No login needed, just accept terms on first connection.
One lift serves all guest floors (basement to 3rd floor). No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. No printed newspapers provided. Hotel has small lobby library with local tourist magazines.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 (no extra fee), after 12:00 charged as half-day rate (approx. €35). Check-out by 11:00 standard.
Free luggage storage behind reception on day of check-in or after checkout; no self-service lockers.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lift to all floors. One accessible room on ground floor with wider doorway and grab rails. No hearing loop or braille signage.
On-site free parking (30 spaces, first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Göschwitzer Straße' (€1.50/hour, 24h €10), 5-min walk. No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (city tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee at booking; a €50 deposit per room is taken at check-in for incidentals, refunded if no extras charged
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Dorfkirche Göschwitz (724 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St. Laurentius (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: St. Peter (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kaufland Center — 864 m · ~11 min walk
Erholungspark, Binswangerstraße — 516 m · ~6 min walk
Abenteuerspielplatz Jena — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland — 765 m · ~10 min walk
Stauffenberg-Apotheke — 326 m · ~4 min walk
Jena-Göschwitz — 817 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs of major German banks (Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank) for the best rates; airport and tourist bureaux have poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard debit or credit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless is common. Some small cafes and stalls may be cash-only.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxi drivers: round up to the next euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag, €1-2 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or café: around €2.50
A Döner kebab or currywurst with chips: €5-7
Pizza or pasta at an Italian restaurant: €8-12 for a main
Typical German Imbiss (Schnellimbiss) stands offering bratwurst, currywurst, Döner — found near train station or market square in Jena city centre.
Lidl, Aldi, Netto, REWE — all within 07747 area
C&A and H&M at Jena's Goethe Galerie or Neugasse — affordable high-street chains
Single tram ticket €2.80; day pass within Jena €4.80 (on bus/tram). From Leipzig/Halle Airport: train to Jena Paradies (€15-25, 70 min) — cheapest way.
Buy groceries at discount supermarkets (Lidl, Aldi) rather than small corner shops. Use the Jena card for free tram rides within the city (€2/day if you have a student or employee pass). Eat at the university Mensa (cafeteria) for lunch if you can access it — meals around €3-5.
Good to know — Jena
Type C/F · 230V
safe
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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 Maxx Hotel Jena
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland — 765 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Stauffenberg-Apotheke — 326 m · ~4 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 Maxx Hotel Jena?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or the back of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Stauffenbergstraße and the tram line on the main road, while still being within easy reach of the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Maxx Hotel Jena?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Stauffenbergstraße. These are closest to the tram/bus stop (Jena Paradiesbahnhof is a main hub nearby) and will catch headlight glare and vibration from late-night traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby/breakfast area — noise from early-morning service starts around 6:30 AM.
Is Maxx Hotel Jena noisy?
Stauffenbergstraße is a major arterial road into Jena city centre, with frequent trams and buses until about 11 PM. The hotel is about 800m from the main train station, so occasional freight train horns echo at night. The bar/restaurant on the ground floor can be lively until 10 PM on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Maxx Hotel Jena?
East-facing rooms on higher floors give a decent view over the Saale valley towards the Jena University campus and the green hills. West-facing rooms just look onto neighbouring apartment blocks on Stauffenbergstraße.
What are insider tips for staying at Maxx Hotel Jena?
If arriving by car, use the free on-street parking on Seitenstraße (parallel to Stauffenbergstraße) rather than the hotel's paid garage — saves €8-10 per night and quieter for loading luggage. Check-in staff sometimes upgrade to a corner room on the 3rd floor if you mention you're a light sleeper — ask politely when you book, no guarantee but works 50% of the time.
What time is check-in at Maxx Hotel Jena?
Check-in at Maxx Hotel Jena is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Maxx Hotel Jena have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, up to 50 Mbps (good for browsing/streaming). No login needed, just accept terms on first connection.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Maxx Hotel Jena?
€3.00 per person per night (city tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Maxx Hotel Jena?
A Döner kebab or currywurst with chips: €5-7
What is the cheapest way to get around from Maxx Hotel Jena?
Single tram ticket €2.80; day pass within Jena €4.80 (on bus/tram). From Leipzig/Halle Airport: train to Jena Paradies (€15-25, 70 min) — cheapest way.
When is the best time to visit Jena?
June and September for stable warmth and low rainfallMay and October also offer decent conditions but can be cooler
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.