🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany
Roter Hahn
📍 10, Rote-Hahnen-Gasse, Regensburg, 93047
Photo: official website
Your stay — Roter Hahn
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The Property — Roter Hahn
The Roter Hahn is a straightforward, well-kept three-star hotel a short walk from Regensburg's old town. The lobby feels like a functional, friendly pit stop: clean linoleum, a small reception desk, and a whiff of coffee from the breakfast room. It suits travellers who want a clean, quiet base without fuss or frills — couples on a weekend break or solo visitors prioritising location over luxury.
Chronicles of Regensburg
Regensburg was founded as a Roman fort around AD 80 and grew into a major medieval trading city on the Danube. Its old town survived WWII almost entirely intact, preserving gabled patrician houses, the Gothic St. Peter's Cathedral, and the 12th-century Stone Bridge. Today it's a UNESCO World Heritage site with a lively student population (the University of Regensburg is a big presence) and a reputation for beer — it has the highest density of breweries of any city in Germany.
Best Time to Visit
Full Regensburg guide →Best months
May and September for mild temperatures (15-20°C) and fewer tourists than midsummer; June is also good but can see more rain.
Peak / festival surge
July–August are the busiest, with warm weather (often 25-30°C) and school holidays driving up demand. Hotel prices can rise 30-40% above shoulder-season rates. The Regensburg Dult folk festival in late July adds a local swell.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer lower room rates, quieter streets, and still pleasant conditions (10-18°C). October also sees the start of the outdoor Christmas markets in late November, but for genuine discounts, stick to April.
Weather & packing
Regensburg sits in a transition zone between Atlantic maritime and continental climate: July can bring sudden thundery showers after hot, humid mornings. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella in your day bag, plus a thin sweater for cool evenings by the Danube.
Live City Briefing — Regensburg
- The Danube cycle path through Regensburg is open, but check for local diversions around the Stone Bridge construction site (ongoing until autumn 2026).
- The 'Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte' museum, a major new attraction since 2019, has extended summer evening hours from July (closes 8pm Thursdays).
- Regensburg's Altstadt is becoming more pedestrian-only on summer weekends — expect traffic restrictions around Haidplatz and the cathedral from midday Saturday.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Roter Hahn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from the street and less affected by the restaurant bar on the ground floor. Higher floors also reduce any lift noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street (Rote-Hahnen-Gasse). The street is a narrow medieval lane so delivery trucks and late-night foot traffic can be loud. Also avoid rooms directly above the small bar or restaurant area.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (courtyard side) offer a typical Old City view of rooftops and church spires. Street-facing rooms look onto the narrow, historic lane but come with noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 (top floor) and above are quietest. The building is a typical Regensburg Altstadt structure, likely 4 storeys max; higher equals less street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rote-Hahnen-Gasse is a medieval cobbled lane – poor sound insulation in an old building means voices and footsteps carry. The restaurant on site is a known source of evening chatter. No lift adds foot traffic through stairwells.
Insider tips
1. There is no lift – request a lower floor (2nd or 3rd) to avoid carrying luggage up narrow stairs. 2. If you want a quiet night, specifically request a 'courtyard room' at booking – the hotel can honor that in a 3-star property. 3. Parking is scarce; the nearest public garage is at Dachauplatz, about a 5-minute walk.
- 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 — Roter Hahn
Free basic (up to 10 Mbps) with room code; optional premium at €5/day for 50 Mbps
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; free link to PressReader via guest portal
Standard check-in 15:00–22:00 (earlier bag drop OK); late check-out until 12:00 costs €25 (request by 20:00 day before)
Free left-luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–22:00
Step-free from street via ramp; lift to all floors; narrow doorways in original timber-framed rear wing
No on-site parking; nearest public lot is Parkhaus Am Dachauplatz (5-min walk) at €18/24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit 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 Roter Hahn
🕒 Check-in is from . 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 Roter Hahn?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from the street and less affected by the restaurant bar on the ground floor. Higher floors also reduce any lift noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Roter Hahn?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street (Rote-Hahnen-Gasse). The street is a narrow medieval lane so delivery trucks and late-night foot traffic can be loud. Also avoid rooms directly above the small bar or restaurant area.
Is Roter Hahn noisy?
Rote-Hahnen-Gasse is a medieval cobbled lane – poor sound insulation in an old building means voices and footsteps carry. The restaurant on site is a known source of evening chatter. No lift adds foot traffic through stairwells.
Which rooms have the best views at Roter Hahn?
Rooms at the rear (courtyard side) offer a typical Old City view of rooftops and church spires. Street-facing rooms look onto the narrow, historic lane but come with noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Roter Hahn?
1. There is no lift – request a lower floor (2nd or 3rd) to avoid carrying luggage up narrow stairs. 2. If you want a quiet night, specifically request a 'courtyard room' at booking – the hotel can honor that in a 3-star property. 3. Parking is scarce; the nearest public garage is at Dachauplatz, about a 5-minute walk.
What time is check-in at Roter Hahn?
Check-in at Roter Hahn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Roter Hahn have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (up to 10 Mbps) with room code; optional premium at €5/day for 50 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Roter Hahn?
€3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Roter Hahn?
A takeaway Döner or currywurst with fries at a snack stand runs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Roter Hahn?
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 September for mild temperatures (15-20°C) and fewer tourists than midsummer; June is also good but can see more rain.
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.