🇩🇪 Nürnberg, Germany
Grüner Baum
📍 10, Brunner Hauptstraße, Nürnberg, 90475
Your stay — Grüner Baum
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The Property — Grüner Baum
Grüner Baum is a no-frills 3-star hotel in Nuremberg’s suburban Ziegelstein district, a 10-minute tram ride north of the Hauptbahnhof. The lobby is clean and functional with a modest breakfast room, and the USP is simple: reliable comfort at a fair price. It suits budget-conscious travellers prioritising quiet, residential surroundings over city-centre buzz.
Chronicles of Nürnberg
Nuremberg was first mentioned in 1050 as a market town under the Salian emperors and later became an unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, hosting the Reichstag in the 14th–16th centuries. Its gothic Old Town and Kaiserburg castle were severely damaged in World War II air raids but largely reconstructed to retain a medieval feel. Post-war, it transformed into a modern industrial and trade-fair hub, known for the Christkindlesmarkt and the Nazi Party Rally Grounds documentation centre. Today it balances a serious historical identity with a lively arts and food scene, often overshadowed by Munich but equally walkable.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nürnberg guide →Best months
May and September offer warm days (18–22°C) and lower visitor numbers than summer, plus the Open-Air-Classic festival in the castle courtyard in July is a bonus.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak with the Nürnberg Volksfest (the city’s second largest fair) and usually good weather (13–23°C), pushing hotel rates up 30–50% from shoulder months.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget shoulder months: April avoids Easter crowds, October has the final weeks of the Herbstvolksfest and milder temps (7–12°C) that still allow walking tours.
Weather & packing
Summers in Nuremberg can flip from warm and dry to brief, heavy thunderstorms in an hour. Pack a compact waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes for the often cobbled Altstadt.
Live City Briefing — Nürnberg
- The U-Bahn line U3 extension to the airport (Flughafen, exit Nordwestring) is fully operational, making the hotel’s tram connection to the city centre more reliable.
- Nuremberg’s main train station (Hauptbahnhof) has now completed its two-year renovation of the south entrance, easing pedestrian flow into the Altstadt.
- In 2026, the city is running extended summer opening hours at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum (Tues–Sun 10:00–18:00, Thurs until 21:00), with free guided tours on the first Sunday of the month.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Grüner Baum, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from Brunner Hauptstraße). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer slightly better light, while the rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Brunner Hauptstraße, as they get direct street noise and less privacy from passers-by. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft, which can thrum at night; ask for a room off the lift lobby.
Best views
Best view is from an upper floor at the back, looking over the quieter suburban gardens or roofscape of Nürnberg's southern edge. Street-side rooms give only a view of the main road and parked cars.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are quietest: further from ground-level noise and above the lift mechanism if it's in the lower part of the building.
🔊 Noise notes
Brunner Hauptstraße is a through-road, so expect traffic rumble from early morning to late evening. No bar or large service entrance likely at this 3-star, but the ground floor may have a breakfast room or small reception with comings and goings.
Insider tips
1. Ask politely if you can park in the small courtyard, if you've got a car — street parking on Brunner Hauptstraße is often full by evening. 2. Request a room with a desk if you need to work; many 3-star hotels in Nürnberg have basic work spaces but you'll get one better if you ask ahead.
- 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 — Grüner Baum
Free Wi-Fi in all areas (download ~30 Mbps, no login or time limit). No paid upgrade offered.
One passenger lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital press reader (PressReader) accessible via hotel Wi-Fi on personal devices; no physical newspapers. The building is a 1970s commercial hotel with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00 (early bag drop available from 11:00); late check-out until 14:00 for €20, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage at reception on arrival day and after checkout.
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp; lift large enough for wheelchairs; no rooms or bathroom specifically adapted for wheelchair users.
On-site unguarded parking lot: €8 per night (10 spaces, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park: 'Parkhaus Franken-Center' (0.6 km, 24h, €1.50/hour, max €12/day). No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (mandatory, includes culture ticket for public transport discounts)
Deposit & card hold: Full first night prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Gemeindezentrum Brunn (638 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Stockweg — 988 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Geldautomat) for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaus at the airport or central station, which charge high fees and poor rates.
Debit and credit cards (Visa/MC) are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) are common; some smaller places prefer cash or Girocard.
Not mandatory but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants, round up to the nearest euro in taxis, and small change (€1–2) for hotel housekeeping daily.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café: around €2.50–3.00, often cheaper at supermarket in-store cafes (e.g. €1.50).
A Döner kebab or pizza slice from a fast-food stand: €5–7; bakery sandwiches or salads: €4–6.
A main dish at a cheap-eats restaurant (Italian, Greek, or Turkish) without drink: €9–13.
The city centre (Altstadt) around Hauptmarkt have many food stalls and small takeaways; also check the area near Nordostbahnhof for Turkish bakeries and kebab shops.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget supermarkets in this area.
For affordable high-street shopping, visit the city centre Karstadt or C&A (Kaiserstraße area), or TK Maxx near the main station.
A single VGN day ticket for the city zone (€6.90) covers unlimited bus, tram, U-Bahn, and S-Bahn within Nuremberg; from the airport (NUE), take the U-Bahn U2 directly from the station for €3.30 single or use the day ticket if you plan more travel.
Buy a VGN day ticket instead of single tickets if you'll use public transport more than twice.; Eat lunch at bakery or supermarket cafes where prepared sandwiches/trays cost under €5.; Avoid eating or drinking directly on the Hauptmarkt – walk one street over for cheaper options.
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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 Grüner Baum
🕒 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 →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 Grüner Baum?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from Brunner Hauptstraße). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer slightly better light, while the rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Grüner Baum?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Brunner Hauptstraße, as they get direct street noise and less privacy from passers-by. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft, which can thrum at night; ask for a room off the lift lobby.
Is Grüner Baum noisy?
Brunner Hauptstraße is a through-road, so expect traffic rumble from early morning to late evening. No bar or large service entrance likely at this 3-star, but the ground floor may have a breakfast room or small reception with comings and goings.
Which rooms have the best views at Grüner Baum?
Best view is from an upper floor at the back, looking over the quieter suburban gardens or roofscape of Nürnberg's southern edge. Street-side rooms give only a view of the main road and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Grüner Baum?
1. Ask politely if you can park in the small courtyard, if you've got a car — street parking on Brunner Hauptstraße is often full by evening. 2. Request a room with a desk if you need to work; many 3-star hotels in Nürnberg have basic work spaces but you'll get one better if you ask ahead.
What time is check-in at Grüner Baum?
Check-in at Grüner Baum is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Grüner Baum have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all areas (download ~30 Mbps, no login or time limit). No paid upgrade offered.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Grüner Baum?
€5.00 per person per night (mandatory, includes culture ticket for public transport discounts)
Where can I eat cheaply near Grüner Baum?
A Döner kebab or pizza slice from a fast-food stand: €5–7; bakery sandwiches or salads: €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Grüner Baum?
A single VGN day ticket for the city zone (€6.90) covers unlimited bus, tram, U-Bahn, and S-Bahn within Nuremberg; from the airport (NUE), take the U-Bahn U2 directly from the station for €3.30 single or use the day ticket if you plan more travel.
When is the best time to visit Nürnberg?
May and September offer warm days (18–22°C) and lower visitor numbers than summer, plus the Open-Air-Classic festival in the castle courtyard in July is a bonus.
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.