This 3-star hotel offers traditional-style rooms and Bavarian cuisine. It lies 3 kilometres outside Vohenstrauß in the Oberpfälzer Wald forest. The A6 motorway is a 2-minute drive away. Family-run since 1885, the Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären offers country-style rooms with free WiFi and SKY TV (Champions League and Bundesliga) in all of the rooms. All include a free bottle of mineral water. A breakfast buffet is available each morning. Bavarian specialities are served in the evenings. The Schwarzen Bären's roof terrace features views of Leuchtenberg Castle. Hiking and cycling are popular activities in the area. The Goldsteig hiking trail passes close to the hotel. Guests with cars can park on-site for free. The historic town of Weiden and the Czech border are just a 15-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jānis
    Latvia Latvia
    Hotel is located some 10 km from motorways, so no problem with the noise. Free parking and Internet were available.
  • Marius
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very easy to be reached from the highway in a quiet location. The place is very clean and it looks new. The owners are very attentive of the guests’ needs. Thank you!
  • Hendrik
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Great location for our trip, good and efficient service.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      German
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Zum Schwarzen Bären
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • Czech
    • German
    • English
    • Russian

    House rules

    Zum Schwarzen Bären takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 00:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    € 15 per stay
    2 years
    Cot upon request
    € 15 per stay
    Extra bed upon request
    € 20 per child, per night
    3 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 20 per child, per night
    16+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Zum Schwarzen Bären in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Zum Schwarzen Bären

    • Zum Schwarzen Bären offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Zum Schwarzen Bären may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Zum Schwarzen Bären has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Zum Schwarzen Bären can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Zum Schwarzen Bären include:

      • Single
      • Double

    • Check-in at Zum Schwarzen Bären is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Zum Schwarzen Bären is 1.6 miles from the centre of Vohenstrauß. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.