Knast-Hotel Fronfeste
Fronfestgasse 8, 92224 Amberg, Germany – Excellent location - show map
This unique hotel is a historic 300-year-old former prison built into the historic wall in Amberg, just 350 metres 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 700 metres from Hotel Fronfeste. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the A6 motorway and a 50-minute drive from the centre of Nuremberg.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- Mariia
Germany“Great location, friendly staff, and the atmosphere is all the way through prison-like. Awesome!” 
Peter
Australia“It was centrally located to transport and the centre of the city. The breakfast buffer was very good. The revamped prison had a lot of character.”
Svea Germany“Very unique place, I loved it! The bathroom was just perfect, I really enjoyed it.”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Knast-Hotel FronfesteGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Mini golf
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- Table tennis
- Flat-screen TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Minimarket on site
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- German
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 20:00 and 07:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Knast-Hotel Fronfeste accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about Knast-Hotel Fronfeste
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Check-in at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Knast-Hotel Fronfeste is 350 yards from the centre of Amberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Knast-Hotel Fronfeste offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Table tennis
- Mini golf
- Bicycle rental
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The prices at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
- Family
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Yes, Knast-Hotel Fronfeste is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- Breakfast to go
