Title: Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87413307&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati Apartment with kitchen, near University of Cincinnati ## Photo gallery for Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati ![Interior - Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87413400/87413307/3ec53341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87413400/87413307/f6c1965c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87413400/87413307/543aa13b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87413400/87413307/c3f8d5f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87413400/87413307/62908e07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in the vibrant OTR neighborhood at Black Zebra, a full-service apartment with a cozy living space and full kitchen. Enjoy secured entry, several parking garages within minutes of your front door, fine dining nearby, local shopping options just steps away from your doorstep and beautiful green spaces. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati Black Zebra, a full service colorfully curated airbnb! Choose your favorite hue and enjoy the comfort of a 1bed 1ba apartment, complete with full kitchen & cozy living. Located in the vibrant OTR neighborhood, you are just steps away from fine dining, local shopping, & manicured green spaces. Enjoy all that downtown has to offer. Secured entry & several parking garages within minutes of your front door. Over the Rhine, or OTR as it's known by locals, is a neighborhood in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Bustling with the city's hottest bars, restaurants, and retail, visitors to this vibrant neighborhood are able to experience the best of Cincinnati, all within a few blocks. Be sure to check out a few of Cincinnati's top local breweries, and snack your way through Findlay Market, one of America's oldest outdoor markets. When you've had your fill, be sure to take in Washington Park, and enjoy the stunning facade of Music Hall. With new businesses opening at every turn, there's always something new to see in Over the Rhine! Parking is available on-street or in a local garage. On-Street: There are several nearby locations that allow for overnight parking, but please be mindful of signage. Vine Street is normally a good option. \*\*Do NOT park on Republic Street as it is all permit parking and the city will ticket. Garage: There are two parking garages within walking distance. \-Mercer Parking Garage -located at 5 Mercer Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. \-Washington Street Parking Garage located at 1310 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. General Notes- Parties or Events are prohibited in the building. Should you notice any issues, please reach out to the host! \*\*Please do not unplug/disconnect any internet routers or boxes without first contacting us! Our unit security requires an active internet signal at all times. Unplugging any router/box without host approval result in an additional fee. The unit will also be subject to host entry to remedy the issue at our discretion.\*\* Parking - Parking is all on street. There are several locations that allow for parking overnight but just be mindful of the signage. Republic St is all permit parking and the city will ticket. Mercer Parking Garage and Washington Parking Garage are both within walking distance to the unit. Check Out - Check out is by 10am daily. We ask that put the dishes in the dishwasher, add a detergent packet and start on the normal wash setting. Take out the trash! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51620000/51614300/51614240/72b9d775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canary Cottage in the Heart of MainStrasse Village Covington - 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Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly CA $106 CA $254 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=117872503&PinnedHotelID=117872503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 123827 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.11200%2C-84.51680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z8aKbjBUgc7I51w43CeYMj_5N-E=) Cincinnati, OH #### What's nearby - Cincinnati Music Hall \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Findlay Market \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - TQL Stadium \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Rhinegeist Brewery \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km #### Getting around - Liberty & Race Tram Stop - 2 min walk - Cincinnati Union Terminal - 4 min drive - Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬4 min walk - ‪Uncle Leo’s - ‬5 min walk - ‪Somerset Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Alcove by MadTree Brewing - ‬3 min walk - ‪Alabama Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati? ### What time is check-in at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati? ### What time is check-out at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati? ### Where is Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina L. Dec 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Perfect Great accommodation, safe location, within walking distance of several great places. ##### Gina L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alli C. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb location Very quiet for a central location to OTR. Will definitely start here again for a weekend in Cincy. ##### Alli C. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alli C. Jan 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, quiet and convenient Could not be more easy for a night out in OTR. Quiet, nice sheets and towels. Will definitely book again. ##### Alli C. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandro I. May 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Cincinnati trip Needed a weekend getaway with the wife and catch a baseball game and checked out a city that I have never been before, it was fun. ##### Sandro I. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kailee R. Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reds Game Really loved the property! Great location to bars/food! Was about a 30 minute walk to the Great American Ball park. Overall great experience! ##### Kailee R. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laken W. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oktoberfest Stayed at this property for Oktoberfest, which was close and easy to get to with public transportation. Great location overall OTR has its flaws but the location is close to a lot of food and entertainment. Host was nice and responsive. Property was well maintained and we would stay again! ##### Laken W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony Y. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great ##### Anthony Y. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura P. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back to Black review I was very impressed with this space! Cute little apartments and adorable themes! ##### Laura P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison R. Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### OTR / Cincinnati We had a wonderful time in Cincinnati while staying at Back in Black. The host was communicative, informative and helpful. The property was conveniently located with plenty to do around us. The unit was clean, quiet, safe and cutely decorated. Highly recommend and will be back! ##### Allison R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter M. Dec 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Walter Madaris Great host and spot. Just bad parking ##### Walter M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice K., Cincinnati, US Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Getaway Hubby and I are addicted to once a month getaways and decided to do a local one. We lucked up in a parking spot a block down that wasn’t for reserved parking and were walking distance to get bars and restaurants. We have told many of our friends that they have to experience this. ##### Janice K. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Andy P., Crestwood KY May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Stayed here for work Started a new job and stayed here 3 nights. For the limited cost budget, it was a good option for lodging. The parking situation was a bit difficult. I got my exercise though walking to and from Mercer garage. ##### Andy P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JC M. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding I had reserved the space with the intention of making it my port of entry for my plans of relocating to Cincinnati after ##### JC M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin B. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Justin B. 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