Your stay — Bohemian
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The Property — Bohemian
The Bohemian is a compact, art-filled 3-star hotel in the old town, with a lobby that feels like a chilled-out gallery: exposed brick, local prints on the walls, and mismatched mid-century furniture. It’s small, personal, and deliberately unstuffy—more of a base for the curious traveller than a destination in itself. The USP is location: you’re two minutes from the cathedral and steps from the Danube, but tucked away on a quiet side street. It suits solo travellers, couples, and anyone who prefers a decent coffee and a good book over a minibar.
Chronicles of Regensburg
Regensburg began as a Roman fort in 179 AD, guarding the Danube frontier. Its medieval core is one of the best-preserved in Germany, with over a thousand listed buildings—the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the Gothic Dom St. Peter being the standouts. The city was a free imperial city for centuries, then a quiet Bavarian backwater until the 19th century. Its postwar reconstruction was thorough, and it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Today, Regensburg balances a major university, a thriving tech sector (BMW, Continental, Airbus), and a lively beer-and-bratwurst culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Regensburg guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm days, long light, manageable crowds. July and August are hotter, with more tourists and room rates around 20–30% above April rates. Spring and early autumn give you the city’s charm without the peak-season rush.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the European holiday peak, plus September sees the Regensburger Dult (a big folk fair) and the Altstadtfest in late August. Hotel prices spike 30–50% above shoulder-season rates, and booking a month ahead is essential. The Dult alone brings 300,000+ visitors over two weeks.
Budget shoulder season
April, late September, and early October: mild weather (10–18°C, some rain), thinner crowds, and significant discounts—often 30–40% below August’s peak. October also has the first autumn festivals without the summer heat.
Weather & packing
Regensburg sits in a continental microclimate where sudden afternoon thunderstorms are common in July—think sun one hour, downpour the next. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a pair of quick-dry walking shoes; sandals alone will leave you soaked.
Live City Briefing — Regensburg
- The Regensburg city council approved a permanent pedestrian zone along the historic Kohlenmarkt from June 2026—drop-offs limited to 10 minutes, no cars 11am–6pm. Taxis and deliveries only before 11am.
- A new direct rail service from Munich to Regensburg (RE22) launched in 2025, cutting journey time to 90 minutes, with 15 departures daily. The city’s main station is undergoing a 15-month escalator replacement—expect some detours until late 2026.
- The Altes Rathaus (old town hall) reopened its medieval courtroom exhibition in March 2026 after a two-year restoration. Entrance is €6, and it’s worth the hour if you like history.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bohemian, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on floors 2 or 3 at the rear of the building (facing the courtyard). These floors sit above street-level noise but are low enough to avoid roof-work disturbances. The rear aspect looks onto the quiet inner block, away from Gesandtenstraße.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above street level and nearest to the entrance door slamming) and any room facing the front onto Gesandtenstraße — it’s a narrow medieval street with delivery vans and early-morning traffic to the shops below.
Best views
The courtyard view offers a glimpse of Regensburg’s tiled rooftops and cathedral spires. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy pedestrian shopping street, but that’s where the noise lives.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are your best bet: they’re high enough to lift you above pavement clatter but not so high that the lift mechanism or roof plant becomes audible.
🔊 Noise notes
Gesandtenstraße is a pedestrian-priority street, but early morning deliveries to shops (around 6–7am) and late-night bar-goers (especially weekends) will be audible in front-facing rooms. The hotel’s own restaurant/bar may produce clatter if you’re above it.
Insider tips
1) The hotel doesn’t have its own parking — use the ‘Parkhaus am Dachauplatz’ garage, a 5-minute walk, and ask reception for a discount card. 2) Request a room with a small balcony (some rear-facing rooms have them) — they’re worth the extra €10 for fresh air and quiet.
- 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 — Bohemian
Free Wi-Fi throughout (VPN-friendly, approx 50 Mbps down, no login required; just select network)
No lift; this is a historic 4-floor building with steep stairs – ground floor rooms available on request
Complimentary digital PressReader access with 100+ international newspapers; no physical newspapers
Check-in 15:00–21:00; early bag drop from 10:00 without charge; late check-out by 12:00 costs €20 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage behind reception desk for same-day arrivals and departures
No step-free entry (one shallow step at main door); no lift; no adapted bathrooms – not suitable for wheelchairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Am Bismarckplatz', a 7-minute walk, €18/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (includes public transport pass); children under 12 free
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required at booking; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Dreieinigkeitskirche (213 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Oswald (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Dominkanerkirche St. Blasius (306 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Schottenkirche St. Jakob (417 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Regensburg Arcaden — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Hacker-Pschorr-Wirtshaus — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Reichstagsmuseum — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Theater am Haidplatz — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Weingasse Spielplatz — 173 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 233 m · ~3 min walk
Arnulf Apotheke — 226 m · ~3 min walk
Schlemmer Duo — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (Interims ZOB) — 1.2 km · ~15 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 Bohemian
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 233 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Arnulf Apotheke — 226 m · ~3 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 Bohemian?
Ask for a room on floors 2 or 3 at the rear of the building (facing the courtyard). These floors sit above street-level noise but are low enough to avoid roof-work disturbances. The rear aspect looks onto the quiet inner block, away from Gesandtenstraße.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bohemian?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above street level and nearest to the entrance door slamming) and any room facing the front onto Gesandtenstraße — it’s a narrow medieval street with delivery vans and early-morning traffic to the shops below.
Is Bohemian noisy?
Gesandtenstraße is a pedestrian-priority street, but early morning deliveries to shops (around 6–7am) and late-night bar-goers (especially weekends) will be audible in front-facing rooms. The hotel’s own restaurant/bar may produce clatter if you’re above it.
Which rooms have the best views at Bohemian?
The courtyard view offers a glimpse of Regensburg’s tiled rooftops and cathedral spires. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy pedestrian shopping street, but that’s where the noise lives.
What are insider tips for staying at Bohemian?
1) The hotel doesn’t have its own parking — use the ‘Parkhaus am Dachauplatz’ garage, a 5-minute walk, and ask reception for a discount card. 2) Request a room with a small balcony (some rear-facing rooms have them) — they’re worth the extra €10 for fresh air and quiet.
What time is check-in at Bohemian?
Check-in at Bohemian is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Bohemian have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout (VPN-friendly, approx 50 Mbps down, no login required; just select network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bohemian?
€3.50 per person per night (includes public transport pass); children under 12 free
Where can I eat cheaply near Bohemian?
A takeaway Döner or currywurst with fries at a snack stand runs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bohemian?
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, June, September: warm days, long light, manageable crowds. July and August are hotter, with more tourists and room rates around 20–30% above April rates. Spring and early autumn give you the city’s charm without the peak-season rush.
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.