Ferienwohnung Alte Stadtmauer

The host was friendly, and the location is central but still quiet. The apartment has enough furnishings. Its two floors may make it unsuitable for people with disabilities, and the kitchen layout doesn’t make it an easy place to gather comfortably. In summer, the covered courtyard could work as a living room.

The welcome was very friendly, and we got a useful introduction to Bamberg. The bedroom and bathroom were very good, and the bedrooms have modern furnishings. The kitchen is quite old-fashioned but usable, though it could do with more equipment: we were missing a proper casserole dish and a broom. The TV keyboards didn’t work properly either. There’s no common room, so a more comfortable seating area would be nice. The holiday apartment itself is lovely and in a great location.

We stayed for a long weekend and had the lower apartment, which I think is the smaller of the two. The owner greeted us warmly, showed us around, and shared lots about Bamberg. There’s an information panel in the stairwell with details about the building. The apartment includes parts of the historic city wall and two original medieval staircases, which give it a special charm. Despite being so central, it was remarkably quiet, almost like the countryside. We could leave the windows open at night, and the fly screens kept mosquitoes out. In the courtyard there’s a little garden with covered seating spots and some charming details. A door connects it to the garage, which you can rent if you have a car. The apartment is traditionally furnished, with three single beds. Apparently two couldn’t be placed together because of the space. It has a sink, shower and toilet, plus a medium-sized kitchen and a large dining table. There’s also a kettle, coffee maker, TV, radio, Wi-Fi, wardrobes and a coat rack. We felt at home there, and the landlord was friendly and welcoming.

The central location was the best part. In May 2023 there was a huge construction site right across the street, and it looked like it would be there for several more months. The apartment badly needs renovation. The duvet and bed linen are all plastic. The pictures say it all.