Orphée Großes Haus
Historic Baroque palazzo meets Parisian bohemian bistro. Think faded grandeur, mismatched antiques, risqué French artwork on the walls, and a restaurant that runs for 18 hours a day. Charming and eccentric in equal measure.
Book a restaurant table separately by phone (+49 941 52977) — email reservations are not accepted, and it fills up fast
Why It Matters
Sits inside a heritage-listed Baroque building in Regensburg's UNESCO World Heritage old town. The attached Restaurant Orphée is widely considered the most authentic French bistro east of the Rhine — open since 1977, interior virtually untouched since 1896. Part of a three-property family group with 58 individually styled rooms total.
A genuine Baroque palazzo sitting four floors above Regensburg's most beloved French bistro. The building dates to 1896 and sits square in the UNESCO World Heritage old town, steps from the Altes Rathaus. Rooms are individually furnished with antiques, chandeliers, stucco ceilings, and four-poster beds — no two are alike. Here is the thing: this is not a polished design hotel. It has character, a touch of Parisian excess, and the slight chaos of a family-run institution that has been doing things its own way since 1977.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Grand Room
From EUR150 / nightLarger rooms in the baroque palazzo with the full treatment — stucco ceilings, chandeliers, old wardrobe trunks, four-poster beds, and baroque door jambs. Each room is furnished uniquely; no two are the same.
Queen or Four-poster · 35 sqm
Junior Suite
From EUR170 / nightGenerous suites in the baroque building with all the period character of the Grand rooms but more space. Antique furnishings, stucco ceilings, and the hotel's signature complimentary wine and water.
Salon Jerusalem
From EUR190 / nightThe hotel's top room category. The most spacious option, some rooms reaching up to 60 sqm. Full baroque grandeur — stucco work, antiques, four-poster beds, and the best finishes in the house. Attic options include rooftop views over Regensburg's medieval skyline.
Four-poster · 60 sqm
Standard Room
From EUR130 / nightCompact rooms individually styled with antique furniture, hardwood parquet floors, and period details. Soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee maker, and a private bathroom with shower. Free WiFi and complimentary water and wine in-room.
Queen · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator serving up to the 4th floor of the baroque palazzo.
A large baroque hall suitable for private events, conventions, and business meetings for up to 40 participants.
Staff can assist with local tour and ticket booking.
Complimentary wireless internet throughout all rooms and public areas.
On-site lounge bar for guests.
No parking available at the Großes Haus property. The old town is largely pedestrianised. Nearest public carpark is St. Peters Weg.
No swimming pool on site — this is a city centre historic hotel.
Outdoor terrace for dining and drinks, popular for breakfast and evening meals in warmer months.
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Every room receives a complimentary bottle of water and wine — a notable touch that guests frequently mention.
Front desk staff speak multiple languages including German and English.
Bicycle rentals available for exploring Regensburg and surroundings.
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