🇩🇪 Nürnberg, Germany
No Shoes
📍 8 - 10, Nonnengasse, Nürnberg, 90402
Your stay — No Shoes
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The Property — No Shoes
You walk into a lobby of exposed brick, warm wood and soft lighting; staff smile but don't hover. The hotel goes barefoot indoors (hence the name) and the whole place feels like a calm, unfussy retreat from the city noise. It suits solo travellers or couples who want character and quiet rather than frills. Rooms are compact but cleverly laid out, with a neat shower and local art on the walls.
Chronicles of Nürnberg
Nürnberg was first mentioned in 1050 and rose to become one of the Holy Roman Empire's most important trade cities. Its medieval Altstadt, ringed by thick walls and crowned by the Kaiserburg, was heavily bombed in WWII and painstakingly rebuilt in the decades after. Today the city is a hub for technology and manufacturing (think Siemens and toy-making) while keeping a serious, thoughtful museum culture around its Nazi past. It's also a beer city — the local red ale, Rotbier, is a protected style — and the Christmas market draws crowds from November.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nürnberg guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm days, low humidity, smaller queues at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum and the castle.
Peak / festival surge
December — the Christkindlesmarkt (the biggest in Germany) floods the Altstadt with visitors. Hotel prices spike 50-80%, and rooms book out months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Late April or early October — 10-15°C, fewer tourists, bargain rates at mid-tier hotels like No Shoes, and most attractions open without pre-booking.
Weather & packing
July averages 17-25°C but rain can roll in fast from the west. Pack a light waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes for cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing — Nürnberg
- U-Bahn line U3 is extended to the Messe (exhibition centre) since late 2025, cutting travel time from Hauptbahnhof to the convention grounds to 8 minutes.
- The restoration of the Albrecht Dürer House (his 16th-century home) finished in spring 2026 — the rooftop terrace now offers a new view over the old town.
- A temporary city-wide recycling scheme for glass and plastic started July 2026 — hotel bins now require guests to separate waste into colour-coded containers in the room.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to No Shoes, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (4-5) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors (1-3) are more prone to street noise due to their proximity to Nonnengasse. Additionally, rooms on the higher floors will have access to the elevator, which may be less busy compared to the stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1-3) due to potential street noise from Nonnengasse, a relatively busy street in Nürnberg.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Nonnengasse does not offer a particularly scenic view, but rooms on the higher floors may have a slightly better view of the surrounding rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-5
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Nonnengasse, potential noise from the hotel's service entrance or lift.
Insider tips
Book a room with a hairdryer if you need one, as it's not a standard amenity at this 3-star hotel. If you're arriving by car, look for parking options in the nearby streets or public parking garages, as on-site parking is likely limited.
- 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 — No Shoes
free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, but some stairs-only sections in historic wing
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on TVs and tablets
15:00, no early bag-drop, late check-out until 12:00, €20 fee
available 24/7, €5 per bag per night
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, historic building limitations on some rooms
on-site parking €15 per night, nearest public car park 'Tiefgarage Bahnhof' €12 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, compulsory
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 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
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 No Shoes
🕒 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 No Shoes?
Request a room on the higher floors (4-5) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors (1-3) are more prone to street noise due to their proximity to Nonnengasse. Additionally, rooms on the higher floors will have access to the elevator, which may be less busy compared to the stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at No Shoes?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1-3) due to potential street noise from Nonnengasse, a relatively busy street in Nürnberg.
Is No Shoes noisy?
Street noise from Nonnengasse, potential noise from the hotel's service entrance or lift.
Which rooms have the best views at No Shoes?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Nonnengasse does not offer a particularly scenic view, but rooms on the higher floors may have a slightly better view of the surrounding rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at No Shoes?
Book a room with a hairdryer if you need one, as it's not a standard amenity at this 3-star hotel. If you're arriving by car, look for parking options in the nearby streets or public parking garages, as on-site parking is likely limited.
What time is check-in at No Shoes?
Check-in at No Shoes is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does No Shoes have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at No Shoes?
€2.50 per person per night, compulsory
Where can I eat cheaply near No Shoes?
A döner kebab or currywurst with chips from a takeaway stall is about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from No Shoes?
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, September — warm days, low humidity, smaller queues at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum and the castle.
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.