🇩🇪 Nürnberg, Germany
Drei Raben
📍 63, Königstraße, Nürnberg, 90402
Your stay — Drei Raben
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The Property — Drei Raben
Drei Raben occupies a narrow medieval townhouse near the Hauptmarkt, all exposed timber and candlelight. The lobby feels like a cabinet of curiosities: dark wood, a working fireplace, and quirky art around every corner. It suits couples and solo travellers who want old-town atmosphere without frills — think proper feather duvets and a solid breakfast, not a spa or rooftop bar.
Chronicles of Nürnberg
Nürnberg was first mentioned in 1050 and became an unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, hosting imperial diets in its castle. Its medieval core was rebuilt after near-total destruction in World War Two, with the Kaiserburg and churches restored from rubble. Today the city balances its industrial heritage (think Siemens and Lebkuchen) with a staunchly anti-Nazi historical commemoration, centred on the Dokumentationszentrum at the former party rally grounds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nürnberg guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm sunny days and manageable crowds — the Christmas market madness hasn't started, nor has the July heat. June is particularly fine for long evenings in the Altstadt beer gardens.
Peak / festival surge
December is the absolute peak: Nürnberg's Christkindlesmarkt draws over two million visitors. Hotel prices can triple, and booking a year ahead is wise. The summer rock festival (Rock im Park, early June) also spikes demand for that weekend.
Budget shoulder season
October and April are smart budget months: hotel rates drop by 30-40%, the weather is still tolerable for walking (if changeable), and the city feels local again. Avoid the first week of October (Oktoberfest spillover from Munich keeps some hotels full).
Weather & packing
The city's continental climate brings sharp contrasts: July afternoons can hit 30°C, but evenings often drop below 15°C. Pack layers — a light fleece and a waterproof shell — and always carry a small umbrella, even in a forecast of sun.
Live City Briefing — Nürnberg
- The U-Bahn U2 line has reduced frequency on weekends until late August due to platform upgrades at Rathenauplatz; allow extra time for journeys to the main station.
- The Neues Museum Nürnberg opened a major Bauhaus-themed exhibition in June 2026, running through October — advance tickets strongly recommended.
- The Hauptmarkt fountain (Schöner Brunnen) is partially scaffolded for conservation until September 2026; the surrounding market stalls continue normally.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Drei Raben, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 5th floor) to minimize street noise from Königstraße. Avoid rooms near the lift, as the hotel only has a lift with 6 stops, and frequent use may cause noise. Opt for a room with a city view to enjoy the historic cityscape of Nürnberg.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the service entrance, may experience noise from staff and deliveries. The 1st floor rooms near the lift may also be noisy due to frequent use.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors (above the 5th floor) with a city view will offer a glimpse of the historic cityscape and the surrounding rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 6-8 are likely to be the quietest, given their distance from the street and the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Königstraße is a busy street with moderate traffic noise, which may be noticeable in rooms on lower floors. The hotel's proximity to the city center means that there may be some background noise from pedestrians and passersby.
Insider tips
Request a room with a minibar and a kettle, as they are available in some rooms, and not all rooms have them. Ask the staff about the hotel's walking route recommendations, as they can provide insider knowledge on the best routes to explore Nürnberg's historic city center.
- 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 — Drei Raben
free basic tier, 512 kbps, login via room key card
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices
14:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 13:00, €25 fee after 12:00
available at front desk, €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, 2 accessible rooms
on-site parking available, €18 per night, nearest public car park 'Königstraße' €10 per day, EV charging available on request
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: EUR 50 advance deposit + incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Lorenz (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Martha (414 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Frauenkirche (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Sebald (720 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kleiner Klosterhof — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Bibelmuseum Bayern — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Katharinensaal — 404 m · ~5 min walk
Insel Schütt — 656 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Commerzbank — 89 m · ~1 min walk
City-Apotheke — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Lorenzer Laden — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Lorenzkirche — 85 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport or main train station as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard are almost universally accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works everywhere cards do. Cash is still preferred for small purchases and at some market stalls.
Round up the bill or tip 5–10% in restaurants for good service; taxi drivers expect rounding up to the next euro; hotel porters get €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or espresso at a café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A döner kebab or currywurst with chips from a takeaway stall is about €5–7.
An affordable main course at a simple Italian or Bavarian restaurant runs €10–14.
The Hauptmarkt and the area around the Sebalduskirche have several stalls selling bratwurst, döner, and Asian noodle boxes.
Discount supermarkets like Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common everywhere in 90402.
The pedestrian zone (Königstraße, Karolinenstraße) has high-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Primark for affordable basics.
A single VGN ticket within the city is about €3.60, but a day pass for €8.30 (one person) or €13.50 (group up to 6) offers unlimited buses, trams, and U-Bahn. From the airport, take the U-Bahn line U2 directly into the city (single ticket ~€4.60).
Buy a day pass if you plan more than two trips by public transport. Eat lunch at a bakery (e.g., a belegtes Brötchen for €3–4) rather than a sit-down restaurant. Skip the tourist-card; walk the old town yourself.
Good to know — Nürnberg
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nürnberg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Drei Raben
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commerzbank — 89 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · City-Apotheke — 112 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Hotel Zur alten Tenne (via Erlenstegen stop)
💡 From the hotel, walk 7 minutes south to 'Erlenstegen' S-Bahn station. A day ticket (€8.20) covers unlimited city travel. S2 runs direct to the main station for connections to the airport (change to U2 at 'Hauptbahnhof').
Erlenstegen district (Tiergarten stop) → Nürnberg city centre (Plärrer)
💡 Tram 5 is the best local option for sightseeing. Board at 'Tiergarten', 800m from the hotel (a 10-minute stroll). For the Christmas market, get off at 'Weißer Turm', not 'Plärrer' — it's one stop earlier and saves a long walk.
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) → Hotel Elisei (Tafelfeldstraße stop)
💡 Tram 8 runs directly from the station to Tafelfeldstraße; sit on the left side for views of the castle.
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (Tram stop by main exit) → Lorenz Apartments (stop: Hallertor or Plärrer, then walk)
💡 Tram 4 stops at Hallertor, a 3-min walk. Buy a single ticket or a Tageskarte (day pass) for unlimited travel in the inner zone—the hotel is in zone A.
Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg (NUE) → Hotel Zur alten Tenne (Äußere Sulzbacher Str. 62)
💡 Pre-book with Nürnberg Taxi for a fixed €25 flat rate to avoid surge pricing. Confirm the hotel address: it's in Erlenstegen district, a 10-minute walk from the centre.
Nürnberg Airport (NUE) → Lorenz Apartments (Hinterm Bahnhof area)
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Zentrale Nürnberg for a fixed rate; avoid surge pricing after late flights. The rank at Terminal 1 is well signed.
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (U2 platform) → Hotel Elisei (via 'Thon' station)
💡 Take U2 to 'Thon' (direction Flughafen), then switch to bus 50 heading north. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from 'Marthweg' bus stop—check VGN app for real-time connections.
Airport Nürnberg → Hotel Zur alten Tenne
💡 Buy a single 'Einzelfahrkarte' from the airport machine (€3.50). Take U2 to 'Rennweg', exit west side, then Bus 36 direction 'Erlenstegen' to 'Sulzbacher Str.' stop. The hotel is 100m north.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Hotel Elisei (Tafelfeldstraße 88)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the VGN machine at the airport; validate it on the bus. Exit at 'Tafelfeldstraße' stop—the hotel is a 2-minute walk.
Nürnberg Airport (Bus stop outside Arrivals) → Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Slower than the train but useful if the U-Bahn is down. Validate your ticket in the machine on board; inspectors are common and fines are 60 EUR.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) → Hotel Elisei (Tafelfeldstraße 88, 90411 Nuremberg)
💡 Book via Taxi-Zentrale Nürnberg (0911 19410) for a fixed price; avoid unmarked cabs outside the terminal.
Nürnberg Airport (U-Bahn station via walkway) → Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
💡 From the airport, take the U-Bahn U2 to the Hauptbahnhof, then walk 5 mins to your hotel; the S-Bahn is actually U-Bahn on this line. Buy a single ticket via the VGN app to avoid queues.
About Nürnberg
Wikipedia ↗
Nuremberg ( NURE-əm-burg; German: Nürnberg [ˈnʏʁnbɛʁk] ; Mainfränkisch: Nämberch [ˈnɛmbɛrç]) is the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria and the largest city in the cultural region of Franconia. Its 546,397 (2024) inhabitants make it the 13th-largest city in Germany. Situated on the Pe...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Drei Raben?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 5th floor) to minimize street noise from Königstraße. Avoid rooms near the lift, as the hotel only has a lift with 6 stops, and frequent use may cause noise. Opt for a room with a city view to enjoy the historic cityscape of Nürnberg.
Which rooms should I avoid at Drei Raben?
Rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the service entrance, may experience noise from staff and deliveries. The 1st floor rooms near the lift may also be noisy due to frequent use.
Is Drei Raben noisy?
Königstraße is a busy street with moderate traffic noise, which may be noticeable in rooms on lower floors. The hotel's proximity to the city center means that there may be some background noise from pedestrians and passersby.
Which rooms have the best views at Drei Raben?
Rooms on the higher floors (above the 5th floor) with a city view will offer a glimpse of the historic cityscape and the surrounding rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Drei Raben?
Request a room with a minibar and a kettle, as they are available in some rooms, and not all rooms have them. Ask the staff about the hotel's walking route recommendations, as they can provide insider knowledge on the best routes to explore Nürnberg's historic city center.
What time is check-in at Drei Raben?
Check-in at Drei Raben is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Drei Raben have Wi-Fi?
free basic tier, 512 kbps, login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at Drei Raben?
€3.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Drei Raben?
A döner kebab or currywurst with chips from a takeaway stall is about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Drei Raben?
A single VGN ticket within the city is about €3.60, but a day pass for €8.30 (one person) or €13.50 (group up to 6) offers unlimited buses, trams, and U-Bahn. From the airport, take the U-Bahn line U2 directly into the city (single ticket ~€4.60).
When is the best time to visit Nürnberg?
May, June and September offer warm sunny days and manageable crowds — the Christmas market madness hasn't started, nor has the July heat. June is particularly fine for long evenings in the Altstadt beer gardens.
Top Attractions in Nürnberg
💡 Go early morning (10am) or late afternoon (3pm) when artisans are actually working, not just displaying items. Avoid noon lunch break.
💡 Stand by the golden ring on the Schöner Brunnen and make a wish—locals do it. The clock on Frauenkirche chimes at noon showing elector figures.
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning for the biggest farmers' market. Grab a Bratwurst from one of the stands—€3.50, cash only.
💡 Avoid lunchtime (12:00-14:00) when it's packed. Best to visit mid-afternoon. Buy a 'Nürnberger Bratwurst' from the stall – 3.50€ and decent. The shops are touristy, but the atmosphere is genuine.
💡 Watch goldsmiths in their tiny workshops. No need to buy; just watching costs nothing. Great for rainy days.
💡 Skip the paid interior; walk the ramparts at sunset for best light. The free 'Sinwell Tower' climb costs 1.50 EUR but worth it.
💡 Buy a Lebkuchen (gingerbread) from the bakery—€2, and it’s locally made, not tourist mass-produced.
💡 Go on Wednesday for free entry. The house has narrow stairs and no lift. The free audio guide is excellent for context. Allow 45 minutes. Combine with the Tiergärtnertorplatz just outside.