Bamberg

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This UNESCO World Heritage riverside city is famous for its many breweries, historic architecture and live entertainment.

Bamberg is known as a “beer drinker’s Eden.” Despite being a small city, it is home to several breweries, some of which have connecting pubs. Try the local Rauchbier beer, which is characterized by its distinct smoky flavor, caused by the barley being dried over an open flame. You can watch the treatment of the barley at Schlenkerla and Spezial, two brewpubs in the city.

Bamberg as a whole is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. Walk around the historic Altstadt (downtown) where you will see a number of interesting architectural elements. Visit Neue Residenz, a 17th-century palace displaying Renaissance and Baroque styles of architecture.

Across from the palace, you will find Alte Hofhaltung, a Gothic and Renaissance style cathedral, housing gardens and a number of historic artifacts. From there, head to Kaiserdom, a 13th-century Gothic and Romanesque structure, which illustrates examples of medieval religious art including the Bamberger Reiter, a sculpture of an unknown horse and rider.

Watch classic concerts during the summer months at the Sinfonie an der Regnitz. Or for a variety of live entertainment, try E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater, which runs everything from classic plays to modern musicals. A number of cozier theaters and stages put on more diverse but smaller performances like flamenco and live jazz. During the summer, there are a number of festivals held in the city, such as the six-day Sandkerwa in August, featuring folk displays, food, and beer.

Check out the shopping district, located around the Kaiserdom, where you can pick up local souvenirs. A variety of stores sell artwork, ceramics, cups, vases and antique watches, clocks and jewelry.

The city is located in Upper Franconia in Bavaria amid seven hills. The geography of the city is similar to Rome, and Bamberg is often called the “Franconian Rome.” Trains serve Bamberg, making for easy access to nearby cities, including express trains to major cities such as Berlin and Munich. Buses serve the city, connecting outlying quarters and some surrounding villages with downtown Bamberg.

Altstadthotel Weinhaus Messerschmitt
Altstadthotel Weinhaus Messerschmitt
4 out of 5
Lange Str. 41, Bamberg, BY
The price is ¥15,039 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥15,039
¥16,092 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"Clean and modern rooms. Very recommended."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Altstadthotel Weinhaus Messerschmitt
Ibis Budget Bamberg
Ibis Budget Bamberg
2 out of 5
Ludwigstrasse 20, Bamberg, DE
The price is ¥10,123 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥10,123
¥10,831 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)
"Handy for the station, nice breakfast and walkable into town"

Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Ibis Budget Bamberg
Best Western Hotel Bamberg
Best Western Hotel Bamberg
3.5 out of 5
Luitpoldstraße 7, Bamberg, BY
The price is ¥22,175 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
¥22,175
¥23,727 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
"Good location for one night. Easy walk to train station and historic old town. Always had good luck with Best Westerns."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Best Western Hotel Bamberg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
limehome Bamberg Keßlerstraße
limehome Bamberg Keßlerstraße
Keßlerstraße 19, Bamberg, BY
Stay at this aparthotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions St. Martin's Church and Maximiliansplatz ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"The interior design, layout, furniture, utensils are thoughtfully convenient, pleasant and modern."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

limehome Bamberg Keßlerstraße
Limehome Bamberg Maximiliansplatz
Limehome Bamberg Maximiliansplatz
Maximiliansplatz 8, Bamberg
Stay at this apartment in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Maximiliansplatz and St. Martin's Church are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (18 reviews)
"Super great location, cleanliness, and comforts inside! Really nice all around once you make it inside. Only one problem - the code and unlocking system to get into our room didn't always work properly. I hope they can fix this for future guests!"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

Limehome Bamberg Maximiliansplatz
Concordia33 - Traumferienwohnung an der Regnitz
Concordia33 - Traumferienwohnung an der Regnitz
Bamberg
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions E.T.A. Hoffmann Haus and Ludwig Collection ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great place in Bamberg
"Very clean and comfortable apartment. Great location. Beautiful patio on the river."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Concordia33 - Traumferienwohnung an der Regnitz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bamberg

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Attractive town, with particularly outstanding and well-preserved architecture; some buildings dating back to medieval times. Most sites walkable from hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

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Great city with a beautiful walking 1500’s downtown. People are friendly as compared to similar southern german cities.

5/5 - Excellent

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The best. Germany's most beautiful city.

5/5 - Excellent

JS

Incredible history and beautiful architecture. Bring a camera with you!

5/5 - Excellent

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Bamberg is a jewel! I lived there for three years many years ago and I will always consider it home. My family and I return often. It never disappoints.

5/5 - Excellent

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