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Hotel Fronfeste

Hotel in Amberg

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At Hotel Fronfeste, enjoy a leisurely stay with mini golf and bike rentals. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and unwind with free newspapers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Comfort Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Fronfestgasse 8, Amberg, 92224

What's nearby

  • Kurfuerstenbad - Amberg - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Amberg Congress Centrum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piratenspielplatz am LGA Gelande - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Klinikum Neumarkt Hospital - 38 min drive - 28.8 miles
  • Oskar Schindler House - 48 min drive - 49.3 miles

Getting around

  • Amberg Station - 5 min walk
  • Munich Airport (MUC) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rossini - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Winkler BräuWirt - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizzahäuschen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Das Notstain - Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fronfeste

Property highlights
Hotel Fronfeste provides mini golf and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Fronfeste include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 8 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 3.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Fronfeste Amberg
Fronfeste Amberg
Fronfeste
Hotel Fronfeste Hotel
Hotel Fronfeste Amberg
Hotel Fronfeste Hotel Amberg

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Fronfeste pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hotel Fronfeste?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Fronfeste?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Fronfeste located?

Situated in Amberg, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hirschwald Nature Park and Kurfuerstenbad - Amberg. Amberg Congress Centrum and Piratenspielplatz am LGA Gelande are also within 1 mi (2 km). Amberg Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Fronfeste Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and unique hotel with a prison theme. Centrally located in Amberg, with a short walk to “everything”. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Originelle Zimmer in ehemaligen Gefängnis

Sehr schön renovierte Unterkunft, originelle Zimmer in ehemaligen Zellen, perfekte Aufteilung. Ruhige und doch sehr zentrale Lage, gute Parkmöglichkeiten, sehr ansprechendes und leckeres Frühstück mit großer Auswahl. Wunderschöne Sitzgelegenheiten im Innenhof. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

History over comfort, be prepared

Really nice friendly staff in a historic building. The WiFi was reliable and the bathroom was nicely appointed. The shower was a glass cubicle in the room due to the constraints of the old building. It's pretty echoey in there (again because of the old building) and the floor in the room is wooden floorboards with gaps in them big enough to lose a ring down, so maybe don't bring your favourite jewellery! It was very squeaky to walk around. In addition, there was no bedside table which was a shame, instead some ugly metal lockers which presumably were meant to fit the jail "theme". Overall it was fine and well worth staying if you are fascinated with the history, perhaps if you prefer comfort and quiet, you should choose a more modern hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Außergewöhnliches, erlebenswertes Hotelkonzept

Ein außergewöhnliches „Knast“-Hotelkonzept, bei dem Staunen, Spaß, Wohnlichkeit u. Aufenthaltsqualität mit Liebe zum Detail verbunden wird. Durch das sehr freundliche Personal fühlt man sich gut aufgehoben im „Knast“ u. könnt es sicherlich auch länger dort aushalten. Eingebunden in die sehenswerte Amberger Altstadt, sowie auch Bahnhofsnähe, kann auch das Auto gut stehen gelassen werden. Für mich war’s ein gelungenes „Gesamtpaket“ u. für mögliche folgende Amberg-Besuche trete ich gerne wieder freiwillig die „Haft im Knasthotel“ an.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Themenhotel im Stil eines mittelalterlichen Gefängnisses. Viele Details und viel Liebe. Ausstattung ist modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hébergement original. Très propre. Très bon petit déjeuner. Le site aurai pu mentionner la présence de produits pour les mains et la douche!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nette Mitarbeiter! Urige Unterkunft

Originelle Unterkunft, Frühstück ist 2 euro zu teuer... Mitarbeiter wsren super höflich und nett.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Hotel, einzigartiger Aufenthalt

Einzigartiges Ambiente, da es sich um ein ehemaliges Gefängnis handelt. Das Thema wird überall durchgezogen, das macht Spaß!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walburga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicht nur Amberg hat uns sehr positiv überrascht, sondern auch das Hotel Fronfeste. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal und ein detailverliebtes, interessantes und sehr besonderes Ambiente machten unseren Aufenthalt zu einem echten Erlebnis! Vielen Dank! Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tim Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöner Aufenthalt in einem sehr interessanten Hotel. Spannend den Umbau des Gefängnisses in den Bilder im Zimmer und anderen Stellen nachzuvollziehen. Eine absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nette Idee für eine Unterkunft
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ausgezeichnet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Everything was good in the former prison
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Günter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Besonderes Konzept👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was a little small. Looking into other rooms they were all different. Some were larger, some smaller, all unique. Great breakfast! Short walk to Amberg!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique accommedation. Very helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and amazing customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel war einmal ein Gefängnis. Das Thema ist äußerst originell und detailgetreu umgesetzt. Macht richtig Spaß immer wieder neue Kleinigkeiten zu entdecken. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, das Frühstück läßt keine Wünsche offen. Die Lage in dieser bezaubernden Stadt ist optimal. Wir waren rundum begeistert und kommen mit Sicherheit wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really unusual place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren für zwei Nächte „eingebuchtet“ und es hat alles gestimmt. Unsere Zelle war klein, aber fein. Das Personal war super nett und kompetent. Am Frühstücksbuffet blieben keine Wünsche offen, es wurde auch alles immer wieder aufgefüllt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles Top. War mein zweiter Aufenthalt und ist ein Erlebnis. Leckeres Frühstück, sehr nettes Personal. Bin sehr zufrieden und buche ich das nächste Mal wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine Nacht in der Zelle

Tolles Ambiente im ehemaligen Knast. Gutes Frühstück, schöne Altstadt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel war eine Überraschung..eine schöne Überraschung. Alles war einfach super. Sehr sauber, freundlich, und Ausstattung einfach Klasse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Übernachten im Gefängnis ist wirklich mal was Neues. Und dies wird hier zelebriert. Bitte die lokalen Schilder beachten oder die Uniform der Hotelangestellten. Ausstattung ist simpel und es gibt wirklich "Wasser und Brot" in der Zelle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Interessante Location

Sehr freundliches Personal in tollem Ambiente
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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