About this property
This unique hotel is a historic 300-year-old former prison built into the historic wall in Amberg, just 1148 feet from the town hall square. Hotel Fronfeste offers rooms in the style of authentic prison cells with bars on the windows. There are themed rooms in the styles of the guard's room, doctor's room, chapel room and so on. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning. The hotel also offers an events room with multimedia technology, luggage storage and a drink vending machine. Amberg Train Station is 2297 feet from Hotel Fronfeste. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the A6 motorway and a 50-minute drive from the center of Nuremberg.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jennifer
United States“Wonderful historic hotel built in a converted prison right in old town Amberg. Rooms are small but clean, nice and comfortable. Bathrooms are modern and spacious. Great breakfast served on site and beer, wine and snacks available for purchase.” - Jennifer
Germany“An interesting and historical building. Near the market square and easy walking around a cute neighborhood. Also had secure space for bikes.” - Cara United States“The welcome was amazing. The theme was great! Breakfast was delicious and it was a quick walk to the main square. Parking was simple and close.”
- Mary United States“Five adult female cousins had the family room. The location is perfect across the street from the beautiful Forggensee and a bier garten. The friendly gentleman ( sorry forgot his name) who checked us in was helpful and spoke perfect English....”
- William Germany“Proximity to work area; friendliness of the staff; breakfast”
- David United States“Rooms were large, very clean and well appointed. Breakfast was very good. Location is exceptional.”
- Chris United States“Breakfast was awesome. Historic building in the old-town city wall. Great staff. The room was spartan, AKA prison, but enjoyable. Location was terrific.”
- Matthew United States“The staff was wonderful. They took the time to explain the history of the prison and the rooms were nicely finished.”
- Amy United States“Everything!!! What a charming property in an enchanting little town. You can walk to shops, restaurants, cafes and historical sights. Service was top notch and the prison vibe was just right....interesting but not too cheesy. This was my...”
- Justyna
Poland“An amazing hotel with a truly unique concept — everything is designed to resemble a prison, and the execution is absolutely brilliant! The idea is creative and fun, and the attention to detail makes the experience unforgettable. The staff were...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the reception closes at 20:00. Guests expecting to arrive after 20:00 are kindly asked to contact the property in advance to get the code for the key box.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
