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About this property
The family-run Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären is located in a quiet side street in the centre of Linz, only a 3-minute walk away from the main square. It offers free Wi-Fi access. The completely renovated Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären features a roof terrace, and a modern bar. The restaurant Bärenstub’n serves Austrian cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. The history of Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären goes back to the 15th century. In 1891, the famous opera singer Richard Tauber was born there. Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären has a private parking garage. The next tram stop is 250 metres away, and a taxi stand is 200 metres away. It is 800 metres to the train station. Linz Airport is 13 km away. Airport transfers are available on request.
Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a stay with kids.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Simone
Singapore
“Location was so central and easy to reach with lots of good restaurants, shops and attractions within very short walking distance” - Klug
United Kingdom
“Comfortable stay in a very central location in Linz. Perfect for exploring the city! The rooftop bar is a nice added bonus.” - Clare
New Zealand
“Good sized comfortable room close to the centre of town and a tram ride from the train station. Restaurant great too with dyi schnitzel coating and salad” - Radoslaw
Poland
“Great location and very friendly staff. Arrived late and was givin access to my room. also great place. Close to historic city centre. great value for money!” - Rupert
Australia
“Great location in a semi pedestrianised lane friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet at night. Effective air conditioning. Compact room but works well” - Artem
Poland
“the apartments are spacious, clean. Very good breakfast. On the top floor of the hotel there is an excellent grill restaurant” - Jialin
Singapore
“Location was great and only a short tram ride from main train station. Clean and good size room.” - Ivet
Bulgaria
“Great place! Ultimate location! Nice Bistro. Pet friendly! Loved it!” - Silvia
United Kingdom
“the staff was very friendly and professional. The location is right in the middle of the old city in the city centre.” - Stefan
Slovakia
“friendly staff good location the room was clean parking in own garage”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Genuss Bistro
- CuisineAustrian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
If you are travelling with children under 16 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please let Hotel zum schwarzen Bären know your expected arrival time in advance if you are planning to arrive after 20:00 on a Saturday or Sunday.
If you use a navigation device, please enter Herrenstraße 1 or Promenade 21. These addresses guide you to the entry to a pedestrian zone which you are permitted to enter by car to reach the hotel's parking garage. The hotel is the fifth building on the left-hand side.
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 Hotel Schwarzer Bär 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.