About this property

This guesthouse has been family-run since 1831 and is set in Zell im Fichtelgebirge. It features modern rooms and has a pretty garden. Gasthof Rotes Roß offers traditional Franconian specialities. Guests can enjoy a local beer or wine in the beer garden. This cyclist-friendly hotel is situated at the foot of the Waldstein Mountain in Zell, at the begining of the Saaleradwanderweg hiking and cycling trail. The guest house's peaceful surrounding area is also suitable for relaxing strolls in summer and through the snowy winter wonderland. Waldstein Mountain with its castle ruins, a beautiful look-out point as well as the Bärenfang building, formerly used for catching bears. The A9 motorway is located 8 km from Gasthof Rotes Roß.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roger
    Sweden Sweden
    Calm place, very reasonable prices and great food. Perfect place to stay when on a road trip.
  • Filip
    Poland Poland
    When I arrived, it appeared there are no rooms available and my booking is not valid despite the fact it was confirmed by email. But host organized for me room in another hotel with higher standard without any extra payment. Well handled...
  • Yordanka
    Sweden Sweden
    It was clean and very comfortable. The food in the restaurant was delicious. The stuff was really nice.
  • Anna-karin
    Sweden Sweden
    A great place to stay while traveling thru Europe. Super nice hoast and a great breakfast included. Authentic and cozy.
  • Diwakar
    Poland Poland
    Dry clean and food served in the restaurant was amazing
  • Aneta
    Poland Poland
    Very pleasant place. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The room is clean and the breakfast fresh and good. Thank you!!!
  • Atle
    Norway Norway
    A tasty breakfast and a very friendly and generous staff.
  • Klaudia
    Poland Poland
    Very nice host, good breakfast. We stayed just one night but all was well organised and we rested well before the next part of the trip. I would definitely recommend it!
  • Pablo
    Denmark Denmark
    The staff was very helpful to enable check in late during the night.
  • Denis
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Very quiet and remote location, Food is very good and beer is also unique. I must emphasize carrot and ginger cream soup. Really good. Overall it's all nice.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.