🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany
Rose
📍 12, Wallhauser Straße, Konstanz, 78465
Your stay — Rose
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The Property — Rose
The Rose is a family-run, 3-star hotel with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, its lobby adorned with local artwork and a hint of traditional German charm. The 30 rooms are simply furnished, with en-suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, but it's the hotel's tranquil courtyard garden that's the real gem. This hotel suits budget-conscious families and solo travellers looking for a no-frills, authentic experience in the heart of Konstanz. As you stand in the lobby, you can't help but feel the laid-back vibe of this lakeside town.
Chronicles of Konstanz
Konstanz, situated on the shores of Lake Constance, has a rich history dating back to the Roman era. The city's strategic location at the intersection of the Rhine and Aare rivers made it a crucial trading hub in the Middle Ages. The iconic Konstanz Münster, a stunning Gothic cathedral, stands as a testament to the city's cultural significance. Konstanz has a unique cultural identity shaped by its proximity to the Swiss and Austrian borders, evident in its blend of German and Swiss influences. The city's picturesque old town is a maze of cobblestone streets, lined with half-timbered houses and quaint shops.
Best Time to Visit
Full Konstanz guide →Best months
The best months to visit Konstanz are June and September, when the weather is pleasant, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C, and the crowds are manageable. These months offer perfect conditions for exploring the city's lakeside promenade and enjoying water sports on Lake Constance.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month in Konstanz, driven by the annual Konstanz Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance that attracts thousands of visitors. Hotel prices surge during this period, with a 20-30% increase in room rates. The festival's popularity makes it difficult to find accommodation, so book well in advance.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are the best shoulder months for budget-conscious travellers, with discounts of up to 30% on hotel rooms and a more relaxed atmosphere. The weather is mild, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C, making it ideal for exploring the city's scenic bike paths and gardens.
Weather & packing
Konstanz's climate is known for its sudden rain showers, so pack a waterproof jacket or umbrella to be prepared. Don't forget to bring sunscreen and a hat, as the sun can be strong on the lakeside promenade.
Live City Briefing — Konstanz
- The Konstanz city council has announced a new bike-sharing scheme, allowing visitors to rent bikes for a day or by the hour, making it easier to explore the city's scenic bike paths.
- The historic Konstanz Münster is undergoing a major renovation, which will see the cathedral's stunning Gothic architecture restored to its former glory. Visitors can still access the cathedral, but some areas may be restricted during the renovation.
- The Konstanz Marina has introduced a new water taxi service, offering regular departures to nearby towns and villages on Lake Constance, providing a unique perspective on the region's stunning scenery.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rose, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, specifically 4th or 5th floor, as these floors are likely to be quieter due to being further away from the street noise on Wallhauser Straße. Additionally, rooms on the north side of the hotel might be quieter due to reduced street noise from the specific direction of traffic. Request a room at the back of the hotel if you prefer a quieter experience.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as it might be noisier due to potential foot traffic and service entrance noise. Rooms near the lift might also be noisier due to the proximity to the lift and potential noise from other guests.
Best views
Rooms on the 4th or 5th floor facing east might offer a view of the surrounding rooftops and the lake, but it's not guaranteed.
Quietest floors
3rd-5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on Wallhauser Straße means that you may hear some street noise, especially during peak hours. The proximity to the service entrance might also result in some noise from deliveries or service staff.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for parking as the parking spots near the hotel can fill up quickly. 2. Request a room with a larger window if you prefer more natural light and a better view, but be aware that some rooms might have smaller windows due to the building's structure.
- 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 — Rose
free throughout the hotel with 100 Mbps speed; no login constraints
serves all floors; one historic section has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) with access to 7,000 titles
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM; early bag-drop available from 08:00 AM; late check-out until 12:00 PM (€20 fee)
available in hotel basement for €5 per item per day
step-free access; wheelchair entries available; third-floor rooms have structural limitations
on-site parking available for €15 per night; nearest public car park (€8 per day) at Bahnhofstraße 10; no EV charging
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
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Nikolaus (753 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Kreuz (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Uferpark Fließhorn — 821 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Gretele - Tante-Emma-Lädle — 73 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at local banks or post offices; avoid exchange bureaux at Konstanz main station and airport—rates are poor.
Debit/credit cards accepted almost everywhere (including contactless and mobile pay); small stalls or market stands may prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up; hotel staff—€1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk costs around €2.50.
A bakery sandwich or a currywurst with a side runs about €6-8.
Pasta or a schnitzel main in a mid-range restaurant is €12-15.
The Marktstätte area has food stalls and takeaway döner; during summer, the harbourfront has seasonal snack stands.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in Konstanz.
The main pedestrian zone (Marktstätte to Rosgartenstrasse) has high-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Zara.
A single bus ticket within town is about €2.70; a day ticket (€5.50) is better value. For the airport, take the bus to Zürich Flughafen or Friedrichshafen – the direct FlixBus costs around €15-20.
Buy groceries at discount supermarkets rather than at small shops near the lake. Fill a reusable water bottle from the public fountains (Trinkwasser) – tap water is free and safe. For day trips, the Konstanz KONUS card (free at your accommodation) covers local bus travel within the region.
Good to know — Konstanz
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safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Konstanz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rose
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Konstanz Fernbusbahnhof
💡 Bus stop is outside Arrivals 1, exit door 4. Buy tickets on the app for 5 EUR less; seat 4A has extra legroom.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof (central station) → Waldhaus Jakob stop
💡 Buy a 24-hour ticket (6 EUR) if you plan multiple trips. Bus 11 runs along the lake promenade—quick and scenic. The stop is literally outside the hotel. For late returns, night bus N1 runs hourly until 03:00.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → UnternehmensServices
💡 Get off at 'Fischmarkt' stop, then walk 3 min south past the cobbler shop. Buy a single ticket from the machine—coins only, or use the 'VVO' app.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Waldhaus Jakob, Konstanz
💡 Pre-book with a local Konstanz firm like Taxi Müller; they often charge a flat rate of 210-250 EUR instead of meter. Avoid Zurich taxis at the rank—they double the price.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → UnternehmensServices, Konstanz
💡 Book via Taxi Zentrum Konstanz (+49 7531 92000) a day ahead to avoid surge pricing. Pay in euros at the border if you ask nicely.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Konstanz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Take IC 66 to Constance; change at Winterthur if delayed. Sit on the left side from Zurich for lake views. Validate your ticket at the platform—fine is 90 EUR.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Zurich HB → Konstanz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Get a direct IC from Zurich Airport to Konstanz; no change needed. Buy a Sparbillett in advance online from SBB for half price. From the station, city bus 9 or 11 stops 200m from Waldhaus Jakob—get off at 'Waldhaus Jakob' stop.
Zurich Airport (bus stop outside terminal) → Konstanz Döbeleplatz
💡 FlixBus routes vary; check if it stops at 'Konstanz Döbeleplatz' or 'Konstanz Busbahnhof'. From Döbeleplatz it's a 25-min walk uphill to Waldhaus Jakob or take bus 11 to 'Waldhaus Jakob'.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Ferienwohnung Katein, Konstanz
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Konstanz for a flat rate around €140. Cheaper than Uber if you have 3–4 people. Tip: 5-10%.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Scheffelhof
💡 Book via Konstanz Taxi (+49 7531 22555) for a flat €140 daytime rate. Uber works but can surge across the border.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Scheffelhof (stop: Schänzle)
💡 Day ticket (€4.50) covers all zones. Use the Konstanz+ app to buy and scan. Hotel is a 200m flat walk from the stop.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → Ferienwohnung Katein (Haltestelle Sternenplatz)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver with cash or use the Konstanz App. The stop is a 3-minute walk from the flat.
About Konstanz
Wikipedia ↗
Konstanz ( KON-stənts, US also KAWN-stahnts, German: [ˈkɔnʃtants] or [ˈkɔnstants] , Alemannic German: [ˈkoʃd̥əts, ˈxoʃd̥əts]), traditionally known as Constance in English, is a university city with approximately 83,000 inhabitants located at the western end of Upper Lake Constance in the Baden-Wür...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Rose?
Request a room on a higher floor, specifically 4th or 5th floor, as these floors are likely to be quieter due to being further away from the street noise on Wallhauser Straße. Additionally, rooms on the north side of the hotel might be quieter due to reduced street noise from the specific direction of traffic. Request a room at the back of the hotel if you prefer a quieter experience.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rose?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as it might be noisier due to potential foot traffic and service entrance noise. Rooms near the lift might also be noisier due to the proximity to the lift and potential noise from other guests.
Is Rose noisy?
The hotel's location on Wallhauser Straße means that you may hear some street noise, especially during peak hours. The proximity to the service entrance might also result in some noise from deliveries or service staff.
Which rooms have the best views at Rose?
Rooms on the 4th or 5th floor facing east might offer a view of the surrounding rooftops and the lake, but it's not guaranteed.
What are insider tips for staying at Rose?
1. Arrive early for parking as the parking spots near the hotel can fill up quickly. 2. Request a room with a larger window if you prefer more natural light and a better view, but be aware that some rooms might have smaller windows due to the building's structure.
What time is check-in at Rose?
Check-in at Rose is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rose have Wi-Fi?
free throughout the hotel with 100 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rose?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Rose?
A bakery sandwich or a currywurst with a side runs about €6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rose?
A single bus ticket within town is about €2.70; a day ticket (€5.50) is better value. For the airport, take the bus to Zürich Flughafen or Friedrichshafen – the direct FlixBus costs around €15-20.
When is the best time to visit Konstanz?
The best months to visit Konstanz are June and September, when the weather is pleasant, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C, and the crowds are manageable. These months offer perfect conditions for exploring the city's lakeside promenade and enjoying water sports on Lake Constance.
Top Attractions in Konstanz
💡 Aim for the 'Haus zur Kunkel' at Niederburgerstrasse 19—a well-preserved 14th-century house with a free exhibition on its history. Quietest on weekday mornings.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light on the lake and mountains. There are a few benches and you can see the Imperia statue clearly from above.
💡 Take the small alley ‘Kreuzlinger Gasse’ – it cuts through to the waterfront and has a quiet courtyard cafe halfway.
💡 Climb the tower late afternoon for fewer crowds and golden light on the lake—costs about €2, well worth it.
💡 Take the path along the old city wall (Stadtmauer) from Schnetztor to Rheintorturm – it's quiet and gives you a genuine sense of medieval Konstanz.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid tour groups. The choir stalls have intricate medieval carvings worth a close look.
💡 The spire climb costs a few euros, but the main church interior and crypt are free. Go early to avoid queues.
💡 Go at sunset for good light and fewer crowds. The view back toward the old town from the harbour wall is better than the statue itself.