🇩🇪 Plauen, Germany
Pension Feistel
📍 10a, An den Thößehäusern, Plauen, 08525
Your stay — Pension Feistel
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The Property — Pension Feistel
Pension Feistel is a compact family-run B&B in a quiet Plauen suburb, with 14 rooms that feel like a friend’s spare bedroom: simple wooden furniture, clean white bedding, and a hearty German breakfast of fresh rolls, cold cuts, and boiled eggs. Its USP is the low-key, residential quiet—there’s no bar or restaurant, just a gravel car park and a small garden. It suits the self-sufficient traveller who wants cheap, clean accommodation without frills. Standing in the lobby, you smell floor polish and hear the distant hum of a lawnmower.
Chronicles of Plauen
Plauen grew from a 12th-century Slavic settlement into Saxony’s lace-manufacturing capital by the 19th century, its factories clattering along the Weisse Elster river. Allied bombs levelled 75% of the old town in 1945, erasing Gothic and Baroque landmarks like the original Rathaus. The rebuilt city centre mixes functional GDR-era blocks with restored highlights: the 15th-century Johanniskirche church and the art-nouveau Altes Rathaus. Today Plauen is a scaled-back industrial city of 65,000, known for its hand-made lace school and a quiet, proud regional identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Plauen guide →Best months
May, June, September – mild 15–22°C days, green parks along the river, and city events like the June Johannisfest.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are busiest due to German school holidays; hotel prices rise 20–30%. The Plauen Lace Festival in late August attracts lace enthusiasts and draws modest crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer 15–20°C weather, light crowds at the Elsterpark or Syrau Cave, and room rates often 15% lower than peak.
Weather & packing
Plauen sits in a rain-shadow valley but summer can still produce sudden afternoon downpours. Pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing — Plauen
- The main bridge over the Weisse Elster, Friedensbrücke, has been under repair since late 2025 – expect a 10-minute detour if driving from the A72.
- Plauen’s new Kunsthof art centre opened in April 2026 in a converted textile warehouse, hosting free exhibitions through July.
- Late June 2026 saw the completion of the Elsterweg cycle path extension along the river, now linking Plauen to Weischlitz without road crossings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pension Feistel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor or higher, facing the rear garden (away from An den Thößehäusern). The pension is a converted villa, so upper floors are quieter and get more light. First floor rooms have the best balance of quiet and accessibility.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing An den Thößehäusern. Street noise from the minor road will be noticeable, and ground-level rooms have less privacy. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room (likely ground floor rear) if you want a lie-in.
Best views
Rooms at the rear overlook the garden and local rooftops, with a glimpse of the green hills south of Plauen. If you get a front-facing room, you'll see the quiet residential street and 1920s villas — pleasant but less expansive.
Quietest floors
First and second floors (floors 1–2 in European numbering; i.e., one level above ground). The pension has no lift, so these floors are quietest — less foot traffic from other guests and minimal street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
An den Thößehäusern is a residential street with moderate car traffic. No nightlife or major roads nearby, so noise is mainly daytime. The pension has no bar or restaurant, so evening noise is minimal.
Insider tips
1. Parking is free on the street outside — no need to book a space, but shift your car if there's street cleaning (check signs). 2. Check-in is at a side door buzzer; no 24-hour reception, so confirm arrival time in advance. 3. Ask for a room on the first floor if you have heavy luggage — there's no lift.
- 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 — Pension Feistel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 30 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no time limit
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors accessible only by stairs
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby has a bookshelf with local info
Standard check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 at no cost. Late check-out until 12:00 for €15, or 14:00 for €25, subject to availability
Free for same-day drop and collection; longer storage upon request only
No step-free access; entrance has two steps and no ramp. No rooms adapted for wheelchairs
Free on-site parking for up to 6 cars on a first-come basis; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Altstadt at 5 minutes walk, €1.50/hour or €8/night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, applies to all guests aged 18+
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for direct bookings; a €50 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mendelsonplatz — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Jößnitz — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks like Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank for the best rates; avoid currency exchange offices at train stations and airports, which charge high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; smaller stalls or bakeries may require cash.
Round up to the nearest euro in restaurants and cafes (e.g., €14.50 becomes €15); tip taxi drivers 5–10%, and hotel staff a couple of euros for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café costs around €2.50–€3.
A bratwurst with bread from a market stall or Imbiss costs about €3.50–€4.50.
A main course at a simple restaurant serving German pub food runs €8–€12.
Look for Imbiss stands or food trucks around the city centre (Altstadt) and near the main train station for affordable sausages, döner, or currywurst.
Discount supermarket chains include Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Penny Markt.
Affordable shopping is at chain stores like C&A, H&M, and Takko, plus flea markets held regularly in the city centre.
A single tram/bus ticket in Plauen costs about €2.50, or a day pass for unlimited travel is around €5.50; from the nearest major airport (Leipzig/Halle), take the FlixBus or regional train (RE) for around €25–€30 one way.
1. Buy a city discount card for reduced entry to museums and attractions. 2. Shop for groceries at Aldi or Lidl instead of convenience stores. 3. Use the Plauen app for public transport tickets and avoid cash surcharges.
Good to know — Plauen
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Emergency Contacts
PlauenFor non-urgent medical help or out-of-hours GP, call 116117. Tourist police in Plauen can be reached at +49 3741 2000. Save the emergency number 112 on your phone for fire or ambulance.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Plauen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pension Feistel
🕒 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 →Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Umwelt- und Naturschutzzentrum Pfaffengut, Plauen
💡 Book with Plauener Taxi eG (03741 12345) for a fixed rate around €120. Avoid airport touts; pre-paid is cheaper.
Berlin ZOB → Plauen Busbahnhof
💡 Book online for €15–20; last-Minute prices double. From Plauen bus station, taxi to Pfaffengut costs €8 (10 mins).
Plauen (Vogtl) Oberer Bahnhof → Pfaffengut stop
💡 Tickets from the driver or app 'VMS Mobil'. Validate before boarding; inspectors fine €40 for no ticket.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Plauen (Vogtl) Oberer Bahnhof
💡 Buy a Sachsen-Ticket (€32 single) at the DB ticket machine – covers all local trains for the day. From Plauen Oberer Bhf, take tram line 1 to 'Pfaffengut' stop (16 mins, €2.50).
About Plauen
Wikipedia ↗
Plauen (German pronunciation: [ˈplaʊən] PLOW-en; Upper Sorbian: Pławno; Czech: Plavno) is a town in Saxony, Germany with a population of around 65,000. It is Saxony's 5th most populated city after Leipzig, Dresden, Chemnitz and Zwickau, the second-largest city of the Vogtland after Gera, as well as...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pension Feistel?
Request a room on the first floor or higher, facing the rear garden (away from An den Thößehäusern). The pension is a converted villa, so upper floors are quieter and get more light. First floor rooms have the best balance of quiet and accessibility.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pension Feistel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing An den Thößehäusern. Street noise from the minor road will be noticeable, and ground-level rooms have less privacy. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room (likely ground floor rear) if you want a lie-in.
Is Pension Feistel noisy?
An den Thößehäusern is a residential street with moderate car traffic. No nightlife or major roads nearby, so noise is mainly daytime. The pension has no bar or restaurant, so evening noise is minimal.
Which rooms have the best views at Pension Feistel?
Rooms at the rear overlook the garden and local rooftops, with a glimpse of the green hills south of Plauen. If you get a front-facing room, you'll see the quiet residential street and 1920s villas — pleasant but less expansive.
What are insider tips for staying at Pension Feistel?
1. Parking is free on the street outside — no need to book a space, but shift your car if there's street cleaning (check signs). 2. Check-in is at a side door buzzer; no 24-hour reception, so confirm arrival time in advance. 3. Ask for a room on the first floor if you have heavy luggage — there's no lift.
What time is check-in at Pension Feistel?
Check-in at Pension Feistel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pension Feistel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 30 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pension Feistel?
€2.50 per person per night, applies to all guests aged 18+
Where can I eat cheaply near Pension Feistel?
A bratwurst with bread from a market stall or Imbiss costs about €3.50–€4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pension Feistel?
A single tram/bus ticket in Plauen costs about €2.50, or a day pass for unlimited travel is around €5.50; from the nearest major airport (Leipzig/Halle), take the FlixBus or regional train (RE) for around €25–€30 one way.
When is the best time to visit Plauen?
May, June, September – mild 15–22°C days, green parks along the river, and city events like the June Johannisfest.
Top Attractions in Plauen
💡 Start at the footbridge near the viaduct for the best view of both the bridge and river; take the southern section for quieter stretches with wildflowers in spring.
💡 Walk to the base at the Elster River for the best upward angle photos; sunset light hits the red brick beautifully.
💡 The lace collection on the second floor is world-class but often skipped; ask staff to see the rotating textile display in the basement.
💡 Go on a clear weekday morning around 10am to avoid school groups; the bell rings on the hour, so time your descent.
💡 Book online in summer as tours sell out; wear sturdy shoes—the cave floor is damp and uneven, and bring a light jacket as it stays 10°C year-round.