Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel
7.0
Very Good(613 reviews)
Würzburger Str. 12, 96135 Stegaurach, Germany
+49 951 29295
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Hotel Description
Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel, located at Würzburger Str. 12, 96135 Stegaurach, Germany, is a charming, casual hotel nestled in a traditional German house. With its red tile roof and wooden balconies, the hotel exudes a rustic, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the beauty of the surrounding Franconian countryside. Just 6 km from the famous Bamberg Cathedral and the 17th-century Neue Residenz palace, this hotel offers guests an ideal location to explore the rich cultural and historical sites of the area. The design of the hotel blends the cozy charm of traditional German architecture with modern amenities, creating a comfortable and relaxing stay for visitors. The rooms are simple yet comfortable, offering free Wi-Fi and TVs, ensuring that guests can stay connected and entertained during their stay. Room service is available, adding to the convenience of the stay. Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel is pet-friendly, making it an excellent choice for travelers with pets, and the on-site parking is free, providing ease of access for guests traveling by car.
The hotel features an informal restaurant and bar, complete with a terrace where guests can unwind while enjoying a drink. For a unique dining experience, the hotel also offers a funky diner modeled after an Italian grotto, offering a fun and quirky atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals. While the hotel does not offer a fitness center, spa, or air conditioning, the serene location provides plenty of outdoor activities for those looking to explore the surrounding countryside. The hotel is also ideal for families, with kid-friendly facilities available.
In terms of accessibility, Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel is conveniently located near public transportation options, with several bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Stegaurach Kreuz am Weiher is just a 6-minute walk away, while the Debring Schulbushaltestelle is a short 2-minute walk. The hotel is also only a 46-minute taxi ride from Nuremberg, making it easy to reach the city for further exploration.
Nearby, guests can explore some of Bamberg's most notable landmarks, including the Bamberg Cathedral, a stunning 13th-century church, the Altes Rathaus, an iconic building situated on an island, and the Neue Residenz Bamberg, a historic palace featuring over 40 rooms and a beautiful rose garden. The hotel’s location also makes it perfect for visiting Bamberg Old Town, with its preserved medieval architecture and charming atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy a range of dining experiences in the area, with nearby restaurants such as Eckerts Wirtshaus offering delicious Franconian cuisine and Restaurant Nettuno providing a taste of Italy.
Whether you're in the area for sightseeing, a family getaway, or a relaxing retreat, Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel invites you to experience its blend of comfort, convenience, and charm. With its welcoming atmosphere and prime location, this hotel is the perfect base for your Franconian adventure.
The hotel features an informal restaurant and bar, complete with a terrace where guests can unwind while enjoying a drink. For a unique dining experience, the hotel also offers a funky diner modeled after an Italian grotto, offering a fun and quirky atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals. While the hotel does not offer a fitness center, spa, or air conditioning, the serene location provides plenty of outdoor activities for those looking to explore the surrounding countryside. The hotel is also ideal for families, with kid-friendly facilities available.
In terms of accessibility, Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel is conveniently located near public transportation options, with several bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Stegaurach Kreuz am Weiher is just a 6-minute walk away, while the Debring Schulbushaltestelle is a short 2-minute walk. The hotel is also only a 46-minute taxi ride from Nuremberg, making it easy to reach the city for further exploration.
Nearby, guests can explore some of Bamberg's most notable landmarks, including the Bamberg Cathedral, a stunning 13th-century church, the Altes Rathaus, an iconic building situated on an island, and the Neue Residenz Bamberg, a historic palace featuring over 40 rooms and a beautiful rose garden. The hotel’s location also makes it perfect for visiting Bamberg Old Town, with its preserved medieval architecture and charming atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy a range of dining experiences in the area, with nearby restaurants such as Eckerts Wirtshaus offering delicious Franconian cuisine and Restaurant Nettuno providing a taste of Italy.
Whether you're in the area for sightseeing, a family getaway, or a relaxing retreat, Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel invites you to experience its blend of comfort, convenience, and charm. With its welcoming atmosphere and prime location, this hotel is the perfect base for your Franconian adventure.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Traditional German house with red tile roof and wooden balconies
2. Pet-friendly accommodations with free parking
3. Informal restaurant and bar with a terrace for guests to relax
4. Unique Italian grotto-themed diner offering a quirky dining experience
5. Simple yet comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and TVs
6. Located near top Bamberg attractions like the Bamberg Cathedral and Neue Residenz palace
7. Close proximity to Bamberg Old Town, perfect for cultural exploration
8. Family-friendly environment with kid-friendly facilities
9. Public transport options within walking distance, including bus and train stations
10. Only a 46-minute taxi ride from Nuremberg for convenient city access
7.0 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Bamberg Cathedral
10 min
Altes Rathaus9 min
Neue Residenz Bamberg10 min
Old Court10 min
Bamberg old town9 min
Nearest locations
Restaurant Nettuno
3 min
Landgasthof Heerlein5 min
Blaue Grotte & Franken Hotel8 min
Eckerts Wirtshaus9 min
Bootshaus Restaurant im Hain9 min
HENRII - casual dining9 min
Hofbräu10 min
Brasserie11 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 7.0 |
| Nearest airport | Nuremberg |
| Travel time to airport | 46 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sat, Nov 30
Check-out: Sun, Dec 01
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Location
Würzburger Str. 12, 96135 Stegaurach, Germany
Airports:
Nuremberg
Taxi: 46 min
Transit: 1 hr 55 min
Transit:
Stegaurach Kreuz am Weiher
Walking: 6 min
Stegaurach Aurachtal Apotheke
Walking: 12 min
Debring Schulbushaltestelle
Walking: 2 min
Unteraurach
Walking: 8 min
Debring Mitte
Walking: 1 min
Nearby locations
7.0
Very Good Location
In a traditional German house with a red tile roof and wood balconies, this casual hotel with an annex is 6 km from both Bamberg Cathedral and the 17th-century Neue Residenz palace.
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Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Parking
Food & drink
Restaurant
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
5.3
145 reviews
Wonderful
33
Excellent
14
Good
21
Below Average
20
Not Good
57
Helmut Brückner
1/5
We were there a few weeks ago. It was the worst accommodation we had to spend the night in so far. The smell there was sickening. Room 2, the one we were in, was last renovated in the 1970s. The carpet was also dirty. To make the night short, we went to the cinema in the evening and didn't go back until after midnight.Why Booking.com has this hotel in its program will forever remain a mystery to us.
Thomas Schor
2/5
It's a shame, it used to be a real experience there. Service overwhelmed. Service very bad (the young waitress at least makes an effort!). Please don't expect any extras such as carbonated cola, lemon for the schnitzel or an extra portion of ketjup for the kids (it says so on the bill, costs extra!). The schnitzel was ok but nothing special. Price-performance ratio not good.
Natalia Hecht
1/5
I wouldn't even give it one star. You can have an old facility... BUT I have never experienced such a DIRTY HOTEL in my life. What a shame!!! It wasn't cleaned at all. The toilet smelled and was full of dirt and urine. The shower totally made things worse. The cloths with skid marks from the previous guest!!!I requested a cancellation immediately. This is outrageous and should be checked by the relevant authorities!!
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Mara N
1/5
The very old-fashioned furnishings may have their own special charm, but the smell of the building and the cleanliness of the room could not stand up to it. …
Der Bömber
1/5
The very old-fashioned furnishings may have their own special charm, but the smell of the building and the cleanliness of the room could not stand up to it.Unfortunately, not only did we find a dirty and sticky toilet seat and bowl, but also the wall next to the sink, as well as the shower cubicle wall and the toilet door were full of various specks.The shower head and the faucet were very calcified, the shower was extremely dirty and the drain was full of hair and dirt. The bathroom floor was also dirty.The prepared towels were lying messily on the beds and are already very closed.When you open the closet, you are greeted by a musty smell, an old pillow and more messy towels and bed linen. The advertised flat-screen TV is an old tube TV with a few programs that you first have to look for. The existing cosmetic mirror is also dirty.Other guests let us take a look into their room, and it looked similar there too. The nice couple had already thrown their own blanket over the bed so they could sleep there. None of us wanted to walk around there without socks.We would have liked to have reported to the reception immediately after moving into the room, but there was no one there around 8:30 p.m., even though the reception was supposed to be open until 9 p.m. We only arrived shortly after 8 p.m.So, after eating out, we decided to change accommodation. We left the key in the mailbox and informed the accommodation by email. After now six days there has been no response.We changed to another hotel, which was further away from Bamberg, but offered significantly more comfort, hygiene, friendliness and service for the same price. We would have liked to have booked a smaller establishment rather than a large chain, but this was an absolute failure.
Frank-Michael Davideit
1/5
Visited a year ago and has absolutely negative memories!The room was incredibly dirty, dusty and noisy!The furniture is absolutely outdated and the rooms are in the process of being renovated for many years.Never again!
D M
2/5
We expected it but... This hotel has two stars on paper, unfortunately that doesn't even correspond to one star in reality. The rooms don't appear to have been renovated in at least 20 years, which is particularly evident in the charmingly nostalgic tube television. The bed was so lumpy that it could almost be used as a hammock. The carpet is also past its best and is frayed at the edges. At least, the dust was almost comfortable and the dirt was within acceptable limits. The location, which is very good for a visit to Bamberg, and the peace and quiet remain positive. Conclusion: If you're looking for more than just a good location, you might want to keep browsing.
Lars Cremer
3/5
It was okay… good location for Bamberg excursions. Nice operator, but rooms are not for longer stays… Breakfast was okay
Miriam Rakosi
1/5
I don't even want to give this hotel 🏨 one star, it's not even worth the name hotel. Every homeless shelter is cleaner and tidy. The booking was made via booking! We reported to booking how bad this hotel actually is. We made pictures and videos available for booking so that more people don't fall for this terrible dump. We checked out immediately and quickly found another accommodation. The money wasn't returned straight away, so I had to work over the weekend (my opinion)!When we checked out, it was assumed that my husband and I were using the room for a quickie. That was the icing on the cake.The money (€317) was supposed to be back in our account on Monday, but it wasn't!!! The message from the “overly friendly owner” was that it was supposedly a day of rest in Munich. Munich? I was at Bamberg!!! It took a whole week to get the money back.Overall....keep your hands off the doss house
Rudi G.
2/5
There is enough to sleep, the kitchen is sparsely staffed, the blue grotto is closed due to a lack of staff.
Anna Eriksmo
1/5
We booked one night and got an e-mail confirmation regarding the booking. When we arrived half an hour before check-in closed there was no one present and everything was closed and locked. Late at night we were forced to find another place to stay.
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Kathrin Fechner
1/5
Location near Bamberg great! Parking at the house is great! Breakfast ok - but nothing more! The rest is just bad. Everything doesn't seem inviting and totally dirty. Never again!
Cathrin Schwarze
3/5
Edit: on my second visit the cleanliness was completely fine. The hotelier tried very hard and I was satisfied. But it is and remains an outdated, rickety hotel. Absolutely fine for me on a business trip.I'll be back.-------------------------------------------------------- ----------Actually a really quaint hotel in the US motel style. The furnishings are getting old, but I don't find that bad at all, just rather charming.Unfortunately the cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired. Cobwebs that don't come from 3 weeks of company vacation in every corner. I would like to come as a regular guest because the location is ideal for me, but my criticism was waved away with a "I'll discuss it with the cleaning staff." Not a word of apology or regret. It's a real shame that it's made so difficult to like the hotel here.
Itadara Uchiha
3/5
You come into the room and first see a few spiders greeting you. The carpet isn't exactly inviting to walk around on, the "freshly" made bed has strange stains on it and the smell of the bed linen leaves a lot to be desired. The bathroom is just, well, you can see for yourself in the pictures. The supposed flat screen TV is a tube TV where the channels don't work either. I couldn't complain because the reception is unmanned because they have a day off. Overall not worth the price. Not recommended in my opinion.
Regina Salzmann
1/5
Dirty rooms, disgusting bathroom.I didn't eat anything there. If the kitchen looks like the rooms, it's better to leave it alone.
Snoopy “Fenrir” Dog
3/5
Breakfast is simple but okay!The cleanliness in the room and dining room are borderline!!! Carpets don't seem to be cleaned.... Dirt stains on doors, tiles..., cobwebs as far as the eye can see!!! WiFi hangs, TV doesn't work!!! Price performance ratio doesn't fit!!!So we won't stay there again!!!It's a shame, a lot could be done because the building itself is cool!!!
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Der Junge a
1/5
Please don't do this to yourself! |We saw the room and after a very short time decided not to stay overnight here for hygiene reasons. |Furniture is 40-50 years old and sticky, dirty - unkempt! …
Der Junge aus Flandern
1/5
The property should have been renovated decades ago. My room was dirty and smelled. Prices bear no relation to the offer.
ilder chills
1/5
Real core support, unfriendly and extremely loud on the street. We briefly thought about stopping in, but after the landlady really insulted us, we preferred to wait in the rain for the next bus.
Joachim Liß
1/5
Arrival Pentecost 2024 for 3 nights. A cheap dump!! I paid 86 euros too much for one night. Please find something else.The bed was broken so that I was lying crooked in it and my back hurt, nothing was cleaned, no bed was made, the shower was a mess, but there were smelly fresh towels every day. Once, but not twice. It couldn't get any worse. There are good, cheap hotel rooms in the surrounding area.