Your stay — Bischofshof
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The Property — Bischofshof
The Bischofshof is a former bishop's residence built into the old city wall, a five-minute walk from the Dom. The lobby smells of beeswax and old wood, with flagstone floors and a heavy wooden desk where the night porter still turns the key in a lock that could be 300 years old. It's not fancy and the rooms are compact, but you get real character and a proper breakfast buffet with fresh pretzels and cold meats. Works best for travellers who want location over luxury – couples or solo visitors who appreciate medieval atmosphere without paying four-star rates.
Chronicles of Regensburg
Regensburg was founded as a Roman fort around AD 79, guarding the northernmost point of the Danube. It became a free imperial city in the 13th century and its medieval core – largely intact after WWII – is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city's distinctive dark stone houses and narrow alleys reflect its long role as a trading hub, while the 850-year-old Stone Bridge still carries foot traffic across the river. Today it's a relaxed university city where you can drink beer in a 12th-century tavern and still hear the bells of St Peter's Cathedral at every quarter-hour.
Best Time to Visit
Full Regensburg guide →Best months
May and June for long, mild evenings and blooming riverbanks; September offers settled warmth with thinner crowds as the student term hasn't fully started.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist month, compounded by frequent cruise-ship arrivals on the Danube. Hotel prices often jump 30-50% above May rates. The Regensburg Dult (a folk festival with beer tents) runs late May into early June, which also pushes up demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October are ideal for discounts: weather is still pleasant (10-18°C), and you avoid the July-August crush. Early November is even cheaper but often grey and chilly.
Weather & packing
Regensburg has a continental climate: summers can reach 30°C but also produce sudden thunderstorm downpours within an hour. Pack a compact rain jacket and one smart layer for evening dinners in the medieval alleys.
Live City Briefing — Regensburg
- The Danube river cruise season is in full swing in July, meaning the city centre around the Stone Bridge will be crowded from 10am to 2pm; plan sightseeing for late afternoon.
- A new direct bus line (H1) now connects the Hauptbahnhof to Altstadt every 10 minutes, reducing walking time from the station to Bischofshof to under 10 minutes.
- The Regensburg Museum of History just reopened its redesigned exhibition on Roman Regensburg (Castra Regina) – worth an hour for the mosaic floor and military models.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bischofshof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from Krauterermarkt, which can get busy with pedestrian and delivery traffic early in the morning. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Krauterermarkt. The street is a narrow pedestrianised market square, so deliveries and foot traffic start around 6am – you’ll hear it directly below. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft (usually near the central stairwell), as the motor can hum overnight in a 3-star build.
Best views
From a 4th or 5th-floor courtyard-side room, you’ll get a decent view over red-roofed townhouses and maybe a glimpse of the Domspatzen school. Street-side views face the market square’s timber-framed buildings and the 12th-century Alte Kapelle church – nice but noisy during busy hours.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest, as they’re highest above street hubbub and any ground-floor restaurant or bar noise. The lift runs to all floors but the upper floors have less through-traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Krauterermarkt is a cobbled pedestrian zone: footfall, cafe chairs scraping, and early-morning bakery deliveries. Also be prepared for the Regensburg Dom bells every hour – they’re loud from this location, so light sleepers should pack earplugs regardless of floor.
Insider tips
1. Park in the ‘Parkhaus am Dachauplatz’ (5 mins walk) – Bischofshof has no own parking, but you might get a discount voucher at check-in. 2. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking – they’re not always given unless you specifically ask, and they’re noticeably quieter on summer evenings when the market stays lively until 10pm.
- 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 — Bischofshof
Free for all guests; download speed approx. 30 Mbps, upload 15 Mbps (tested late 2025). No login required – network name 'Bischofshof_Guest' with password on keycard sleeve.
One small lift serves all four floors (guest rooms and restaurant); no stairs-only sections. Lift fits two people with bags.
Digital newsstand via PressReader available on hotel iPads in lobby; no physical newspapers. Building is a converted 18th-century townhouse – original wooden staircase and vaulted cellar bar are intact.
Standard check-in 15:00-22:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 (free if room not ready). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged €25.00 until 14:00, beyond that an extra night. Subject to availability.
Complimentary; luggage left in locked ground-floor office adjacent to reception, no time limit within hotel open hours.
Step-free entry via ramp at side door (Krauterermarkt side, ask reception for directions). Lift to all floors. One adapted room (No. 12) on ground floor with roll-in shower. No grab rails in standard bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Parkhaus am Dachauplatz' (Am Dachaupl. 1, 93047), 5 min walk, €15.00/24h. No EV charging on site; nearest public charger at Parkhaus Arnulfsplatz (€0.35/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (exact amount varies by municipality; check current rate at booking)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require credit card guarantee only. €50 incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kollegiatstift St. Johann Administration (168 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Buddhistisches Zentrum (174 m · ~2 min walk)
- Synagogue: Jüdisches Gemeindezentrum (203 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Kassian (287 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Regensburg Arcaden — 773 m · ~10 min walk
Horst-Bergschneider-Allee — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Diözesanzentrum Obermünster — 356 m · ~4 min walk
Turmtheater — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Römer-Spielplatz — 544 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Königsapotheke — 119 m · ~1 min walk
HUHU Asia Shop — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (Interims ZOB) — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use local bank ATMs (Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank) for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport or train station, which typically take a bigger cut.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places, but smaller cafes and stalls may prefer cash.
Round up restaurant bills or leave 5–10% for good service; taxi drivers expect rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel staff appreciate €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or coffee bar costs around €2.50–3.00.
A takeaway Döner or currywurst with fries at a snack stand runs about €5–7.
A main course at a simple Gasthof or pizza place is typically €10–14.
The area around the central station (Hauptbahnhof) and the Altstadt (old town) is packed with Döner, sausage, and bakery stands.
Rewe, Edeka, and Netto are the main supermarket chains within walking distance.
For affordable high-street shopping, head to the pedestrian zone (Kramgasse/Weiße-Lilien-Gasse) with H&M, C&A, and TK Maxx.
A single bus/tram ticket is €2.40; a day pass (Tagesticket) for the city costs €5.40, covering unlimited trips. From Munich Airport, take the FlixTrain or regional train (€25–30) — cheapest option.
Buy a Regensburg Card (€3–5) for discounts on museum entries and tours; eat lunch at bakery-cafes (backstube) for cheap sandwiches; fill a water bottle at public fountains — tap water is safe and free.
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Emergency Contacts
Regensburg112 is the single European emergency number for ambulance, fire and police. For non-urgent police matters in Regensburg, call 0941 506-0. The local poison control centre is 0941 369-0.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Regensburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bischofshof
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 128 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Königsapotheke — 119 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Munich Airport (MUC) → Hotel Bohemian, Regensburg
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Regensburg (0941-55555) to avoid surge pricing; the ride uses autobahn A93 and tolls are included.
Munich Airport (MUC) central bus station → Regensburg central bus station (Hbf)
💡 Book at least a day ahead online for the best price; the stop at Regensburg Hbf is a 10-minute walk east to Hotel Bohemian.
Munich Airport (MUC) arrivals → Gästehaus 33, Regensburg (Kumpfmühl district)
💡 Go with a local taxi company like Taxi Zentrale Regensburg (0941 55555) rather than Munich firms – they often charge less for the return trip.
Regensburg Hbf (tram stop 'Hauptbahnhof') → Hotel Bohemian (tram stop 'Dachauplatz')
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at Hbf; the tram drops you at Dachauplatz, then it's a 2-minute walk northwest on Obere Bachgasse. Validate your ticket in the machine onboard.
Regensburg Hbf (tram stop Hauptbahnhof) → Gästehaus 33 (tram stop: Kumpfmühl or Prüfeninger Straße – depends which side of the hotel)
💡 Gästehaus 33 is a 5-minute walk from Prüfeninger Straße stop. Buy your ticket from the machine before boarding – cash only, no cards.
Munich Airport terminal (Bus stop 1, Arrivals Level) → Regensburg Hbf (ZOB bus station, takes 1h45m but beware of traffic)
💡 Avoid rush hour – the A3 motorway can add 30+ minutes. On Sundays, buses run less frequently; check flixbus.de for alternatives.
Munich Airport (MUC) - Airport Terminal station → Regensburg Hbf (city centre)
💡 Buy a Bayern-Ticket at the DB machine if you are solo or with a small group – covers RE trains and local trams to/from Gästehaus 33.
Munich Airport (MUC) via Munich Hbf → Regensburg Hbf
💡 Get a Bayern-Ticket (around €26 for one person) if you're travelling after 9am — it covers regional trains and local buses for the day, but not ICE. ICE is faster.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Regensburg central bus station (HBF)
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for the cheapest fares; the bus drops you a 10-minute walk from Ostello.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Altstadthotel Arch
💡 Book directly with a local firm like Taxi-Roth — avoids surge pricing. Pay with cash or card, but confirm beforehand.
Munich Airport (MUC) Terminal 1 → Regensburg Bus Station
💡 Book online at least two days ahead for the cheapest fare. The stop is 5 minutes’ walk from your hotel, but luggage space fills fast.
FeWo Stork (Weingasse 5, Regensburg) → Regensburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Call 0941 56770 for fixed rates. Cheaper than Uber in town.
About Regensburg
Wikipedia ↗
Regensburg (historically known in English as Ratisbon, RAT-is-bon) is a city in eastern Bavaria, at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Naab and Regen, Danube's northernmost point. It is the capital of the Upper Palatinate subregion of the state. With more than 150,000 inhabitants, Regensburg is t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bischofshof?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from Krauterermarkt, which can get busy with pedestrian and delivery traffic early in the morning. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bischofshof?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Krauterermarkt. The street is a narrow pedestrianised market square, so deliveries and foot traffic start around 6am – you’ll hear it directly below. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft (usually near the central stairwell), as the motor can hum overnight in a 3-star build.
Is Bischofshof noisy?
Krauterermarkt is a cobbled pedestrian zone: footfall, cafe chairs scraping, and early-morning bakery deliveries. Also be prepared for the Regensburg Dom bells every hour – they’re loud from this location, so light sleepers should pack earplugs regardless of floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Bischofshof?
From a 4th or 5th-floor courtyard-side room, you’ll get a decent view over red-roofed townhouses and maybe a glimpse of the Domspatzen school. Street-side views face the market square’s timber-framed buildings and the 12th-century Alte Kapelle church – nice but noisy during busy hours.
What are insider tips for staying at Bischofshof?
1. Park in the ‘Parkhaus am Dachauplatz’ (5 mins walk) – Bischofshof has no own parking, but you might get a discount voucher at check-in. 2. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking – they’re not always given unless you specifically ask, and they’re noticeably quieter on summer evenings when the market stays lively until 10pm.
What time is check-in at Bischofshof?
Check-in at Bischofshof is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Bischofshof have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; download speed approx. 30 Mbps, upload 15 Mbps (tested late 2025). No login required – network name 'Bischofshof_Guest' with password on keycard sleeve.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bischofshof?
€3.00 per person per night (exact amount varies by municipality; check current rate at booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near Bischofshof?
A takeaway Döner or currywurst with fries at a snack stand runs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bischofshof?
A single bus/tram ticket is €2.40; a day pass (Tagesticket) for the city costs €5.40, covering unlimited trips. From Munich Airport, take the FlixTrain or regional train (€25–30) — cheapest option.
When is the best time to visit Regensburg?
May and June for long, mild evenings and blooming riverbanks; September offers settled warmth with thinner crowds as the student term hasn't fully started.
Top Attractions in Regensburg
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the cathedral. The bridge is pedestrian-only but busy; walk halfway to the small tower for a quieter spot.
💡 Walk to the middle for the best photo. The bridge is cobbled and narrow; go early morning to avoid crowds.
💡 Climb the south tower (small fee) for a panoramic view of the old town and the Danube; it's narrow and steep, so go early.
💡 Join the free guided tour in English at 2:30 PM Monday to Saturday from April to October; ask at the tourist office.
💡 Visit at 11am on weekdays to hear the Domspatzen choir rehearse — it’s free and brilliant acoustics.
💡 Come early morning (around 9am) to avoid tour groups. The cloister is often quieter and shows Romanesque origins.
💡 Visit at midday to hear the Domspatzen choir rehearse for free. Check the schedule posted by the south entrance.
💡 Plan your visit for the monthly free Sunday; arrive right at 10 AM to avoid queues. The audio guide is worth it for context.