Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, for most visitors who want to walk everywhere in central Weimar at a mid-range price: it scores 8.7 from 2,231 reviews and its reference rate sits 18% below the local median. Skip it if you need included breakfast or parking, because guests say both fees feel high.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who should book it, and who should not
This is our Best Value pick in Weimar. It fits couples and city-break travellers who want to be on foot near the theatre, the castle and the old town, and who care more about location than about extras. The 4-star rating and a guest score of 8.7 suggest a dependable stay rather than a showpiece.
Families can look at it too. Family rooms are listed by the property, and the listing is tagged as accepting pets, though rules and any charges are not confirmed. Check both before you book.
Drivers on a tight budget should think twice. The main complaint in reviews is that breakfast and parking cost more than people expected, so the low room rate can rise once you add them.
Location and getting around Weimar
The address is Goetheplatz 2. Its location score is 9.7, the strongest number on this page. The Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar is about 0.2 km away, around 3 minutes on foot. St. Peter und Paul is roughly 4 minutes, and Schloss Weimar about 6 minutes.
These walking times are straight-line estimates. Every sight in our data is close, so you are unlikely to need transport for the centre.
Guests describe the setting as central and walkable to the old town while sitting on quiet side streets. Noise was not assessed in our data, so if you sleep lightly, ask for a room away from the square.
What guests say
Across 2,231 reviews the average is 8.7 out of 10. Two themes come up most. First, the location: central, easy to walk from, yet calm. Second, the breakfast: an extensive buffet with plenty of sweet and savoury options. The property lists full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
The weak point is value on the extras. Guests find the room rates reasonable, but the breakfast and parking fees high. Among the 4 hotels compared, its review score shares third place, so it is solid rather than top of the class.
Price and how it compares with our other Weimar picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was about €93.50 a night, around €187 for both nights. The sample median for Weimar was €114.08, so this rate was 18% below it. This is not a live quote; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Leonardo Hotel Weimar, came in at about €88.65 a night with a score of 8.1. That saves roughly €5 a night for a lower guest rating. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection, is a 5-star hotel at about €192.50 a night with a score of 8.8.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Weimar. The Best Value slot goes to the hotel that best balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, not simply the cheapest one. A score of 8.7 on more than 2,000 reviews, a 9.7 location score and a rate below the median earned it the place.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, a terrace, family rooms and air conditioning. Availability, opening hours and fees must be checked for your dates.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included in your rate and how much it costs if not. Ask about the parking fee if you are driving. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read the room description and the cancellation policy carefully.
If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and any charge in writing. Finally, compare today's price with the November 2026 reference figure before deciding.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the Russischer Hof close to Weimar's main sights?
Yes. The Nationaltheater is about 3 minutes on foot, St. Peter und Paul about 4 and Schloss Weimar about 6. These are straight-line estimates.
Is breakfast included at Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof?
That is not confirmed and depends on your rate. The buffet gets good reviews, but guests say the fee is high, so check what your booking includes.
Does the hotel have parking?
Guests mention parking fees they consider high. Availability and the exact price are not confirmed, so ask the hotel before arriving by car.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €93.50 a night. Check today's price for your dates, as rates change.