What People are saying
Underwhelming, yet safe, comfortable, and authentic!
Leah Gon 22/07/2016 07:08We stumbled upon this option and never looked away. The photos led us to believe it was in a more populated area. The innkeeper spoke little to NO English but proved to be kind, welcoming, and very helpful. We struggled with check in after hours, we couldn't even get the key out of the box! A regular helped us and put us back in touch with the innkeeper who made a dinner recommendation. In any language, it was delicious! Next, our room for 4 was actually a room for 2. No problem! No elevator! Move on up to the 5th floor, we were given 2 rooms for the price of one. Still, NO English. The morning's breakfast spread was tasty and ample and checkout went smoothly. Parking was on the street, dimly lit and completely unsupervised. I would have never stayed in this hotel or environment at home, but we were served with such a genial spirit that we felt right at home. Showers are hot with a great psi, good tv reception, spacious rooms, and friendly hosts. Authentic and in need of repair, if you don't mind the stairs and an absence of modernity, kick back and enjoy!
The people made my stay perfect
wiederaufachseon 05/03/2014 16:40The location is about a ten minute walk from the station over a cobbled sidewalk (think about a taxi if you have much luggage) and a fifteen minute walk to the historic centre.
I was met by the owner at the reception and was given without any prompting a very thorough run down of all the sights and suggestions for city walks along with a map.
As other reviewers have stated, the rooms were basic and could use a touch up. That being said, my single room, while small, had everything I needed. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom had the basics. This is a budget hotel after all.
The breakfast was as good as any I've had in some 4 star hotels. Lots of choice and the rolls were fresh and still warm.
The lady who served the breakfast was super friendly and even let me use her laptop to catch up on my emails. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Her approach to making guests feel welcome could be a model for much more prestigious establishments.
Gorlitz is a beautiful, small city full of painstakingly restored baroque buildings on the border to Poland. For history buffs, Gorlitz is the last small piece of the old Prussian province of Silesia which still belongs to Germany, and the local people are very proud of this fact, and make much of it. Because of the town's pristine state, it has become a popular place for making films. Around the corner from the hotel is one of the shooting locations for The Reader.
For steam train fans, go to Zittau (40 minutes by local train, buy a day pass for the local transport system) and take the narrow gauge train up into the mountains. Tickets for the steam train can be bought on board.
To meet some friendly locals and play some darts, check out Baumi's Eck pub just up the street from thehotel towards the station.
basic 2 star hotel
QuintenJiskooton 09/10/2013 16:00Best thing was the buffet breakfast. The hotel itself is a bit sad in appearance, especially when you have a (small) single room. But for the price it is reasonable. From the outside the building looks much better than from the inside. Friendly people receive you. It's nothing special, but it's not bad either. City center 10 minutes walking.
Basic but very friendly
Goldblueon 01/10/2013 14:29We stayed one night at this guesthouse, which, to be honest, has seen better days. Its a beautiful building but it does need some major refurbishments. The rooms are very basic and pretty tatty. But the brewakfast was very pleasant and the owners were extremely helpful and friendly.
So as long as you dont expect too much, you wont be dissapointed.
A Regular Gaestehaus
dr17eeon 19/05/2013 11:07The only things I could mention are the proximity of the Goerlitz railway station (1 km) and nice breakfast. All the other amenities of the hotel are rather regular. I would even prefer name the hotel as two star, but not three as they declare.