Your stay — Hotel David
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The Property — Hotel David
Hotel David sits on a quiet residential street just north of the Altstadt, a 3-star hotel that feels more like a well-run guesthouse. The lobby has parquet floors, a small bar, and a genuine warmth from staff who remember faces. It suits independent travellers who want clean rooms, solid breakfasts, and a 15-minute walk to the cathedral instead of paying for a central courtyard view.
Chronicles of Regensburg
Regensburg began as a Roman garrison settlement (Castra Regina) around 179 AD, its stone walls still visible near the Porta Praetoria. In the Middle Ages it became a free imperial city and a hub for long-distance trade, which funded the Gothic cathedral and the stone bridge completed in 1146. The old town survived WWII largely intact, preserving narrow lanes, patrician towers, and the Altes Rathaus where the Perpetual Diet sat from 1663 to 1806. Today Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a lively university city, mixing medieval texture with beer gardens, bike lanes, and a young, pragmatic energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Regensburg guide →Best months
May–June and September: mild temperatures (16–22°C), long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than July–August. Gardens and riverside paths are in bloom or autumnal, and beer gardens are open without peak-season queues.
Peak / festival surge
July–August and the Christmas market weeks (late November–December). July is peak summer tourism; August brings the Dult folk fair (late August). Hotel prices jump by 30–50% in July–August; book by February for decent rates.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October: temperatures are 8–15°C, rainfall moderate, hotel discounts up to 20% off summer prices. You dodge the crush while still seeing the old town without winter chill.
Weather & packing
Regensburg’s climate is transitional continental: July can bring a week of 30°C heat followed by sudden thunderstorms. Pack layers: a light rain jacket and a decent fleece, plus comfortable walking shoes for cobbles—no matter the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Regensburg
- The main train station (Regensburg Hauptbahnhof) has ongoing platform works through 2026; check Deutsche Bahn for last-minute platform changes.
- The Historische Wurstküche (the old sausage kitchen near the Stone Bridge) reopened after a fire in 2024—book ahead for lunch during July.
- Regensburg introduced a tourist tax starting 2025 (approximately €1.50 per person per night across most hotels, including Hotel David).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel David, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These upper floors are quieter and away from street-level activity, typical for a 3-star hotel on a main road in Regensburg.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and those facing the street at the front of the building. Street noise from Regensburg's traffic can be noticeable, and ground-floor rooms may pick up lobby and restaurant sounds.
Best views
The best view is likely from higher floors at the front — you get rooftops and city centre skyline, but trade-off with street noise. Rear rooms look over inner courtyard, quieter but no view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are the quietest here; the lift noise diminishes above the 2nd floor and street noise fades above the 1st.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Regensburg's main roads is the primary noise source; also occasional lift clatter on floors 1–2, and breakfast prep noise from the restaurant below ground-floor rooms.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask at check-in about free parking — some 3-star hotels in Regensburg offer it. 2. Request a room on the 4th floor when booking; they upgrade requests more freely than chain hotels.
- 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 — Hotel David
Free for all guests; typical speed 30 Mbps download, no login (open network)
One passenger lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a repurposed 19th-century townhouse with original staircase banisters
Check-in 14:00–20:00 (Sunday 15:00–20:00); early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 costs EUR 15, after 12:00 half-day rate
Free of charge; stored behind reception (no secure lockers)
Step-free ramped main entrance; lift to all floors; one adapted room on ground floor; no roll-in shower (step-in bath only)
No on-site parking; public garage 'Parkplatz Am Dreifaltigkeitsberg' directly opposite – EUR 12 per 24h, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Regensburg has no city tax for hotels as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a EUR 50 incidental hold on credit card 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 bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots—they charge poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common. Some small cafes or bakeries may prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café: around €2.50.
A Wurstsemmel (sausage roll) or Leberkäse roll from a butcher or bakery: around €3-4.
A main course at a simple Gasthaus or pizzeria: €10-12.
Look for Bratwurst stands around the Dom or along the river for €3-4 sausages with bread.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the main budget supermarkets.
C&A and H&M on the main shopping streets; also the occasional flea market by the Danube.
A single tram/bus ticket is €2.40; a day ticket for the city zone is about €5.50. From Munich Airport, take a FlixBus or Bayern-Ticket train (€13-25) rather than the direct express train.
Buy a Regensburg Card for free museum entry and discounts; eat at lunchtime to get a Tageskarte (daily special) for under €8; fill your water bottle at public fountains or ask any café for tap water—it's free and safe.
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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 Hotel David
🕒 Check-in is from . 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 Hotel David?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These upper floors are quieter and away from street-level activity, typical for a 3-star hotel on a main road in Regensburg.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel David?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and those facing the street at the front of the building. Street noise from Regensburg's traffic can be noticeable, and ground-floor rooms may pick up lobby and restaurant sounds.
Is Hotel David noisy?
Street noise from Regensburg's main roads is the primary noise source; also occasional lift clatter on floors 1–2, and breakfast prep noise from the restaurant below ground-floor rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel David?
The best view is likely from higher floors at the front — you get rooftops and city centre skyline, but trade-off with street noise. Rear rooms look over inner courtyard, quieter but no view.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel David?
1. If arriving by car, ask at check-in about free parking — some 3-star hotels in Regensburg offer it. 2. Request a room on the 4th floor when booking; they upgrade requests more freely than chain hotels.
What time is check-in at Hotel David?
Check-in at Hotel David is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel David have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 30 Mbps download, no login (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel David?
None (Regensburg has no city tax for hotels as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel David?
A Wurstsemmel (sausage roll) or Leberkäse roll from a butcher or bakery: around €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel David?
A single tram/bus ticket is €2.40; a day ticket for the city zone is about €5.50. From Munich Airport, take a FlixBus or Bayern-Ticket train (€13-25) rather than the direct express train.
When is the best time to visit Regensburg?
May–June and September: mild temperatures (16–22°C), long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than July–August. Gardens and riverside paths are in bloom or autumnal, and beer gardens are open without peak-season queues.
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.