The Best Hotels in Wachau

The charming, traditional Hotel Richard Löwenherz in Dürnstein welcomes you directly on the banks of the Danube. Here you can expect individual service in a wonderful historical ambience.

The Hotel Richard Löwenherz is surrounded by medieval monastery walls and furnished with works of art from the region. The wonderful location, the romantic restaurant with a terrace and view of the Danube, the large, beautiful monastery garden with swimming pool and the open fireplace give the hotel its unique character.

Enjoy unforgettable culinary delights in our cozy dining rooms and on the Danube terrace! Our excellent cuisine, which is based on refined tradition, is full of ideas. You can experience this special atmosphere in stylish rooms or on warm days and balmy summer evenings on the terrace with a view of the Danube.

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The ruins of Dürnstein Castle are today the most popular sight in the Wachau. The Hotel Richard Löwenherz is named after Richard the Lionheart, King of England, who was imprisoned in Dürnstein from 1192 to 1193.

Solo travelers particularly appreciate the location - they rated it 9.7 for a stay alone.

Built in 1574 as a shipmaster’s house, Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger Hof B&B is a protected building in the historic village centre of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau. It offers rooms with free WiFi, free parking, and a varied breakfast buffet.

The bright rooms all provide individual furnishings and come with a TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All rooms and suites offer air conditioning.

Guests of the Raffelsberger Hof B&B can enjoy fine wines in the renaissance vaults of the lounge, which is open 24 hours a day. You can also try out the nearby Heurigen, traditional Austrian taverns serving homegrown wine and local specialities.

To explore the surroundings, guests can rent bicycles on site at an additional cost. Krems is a 15-minute drive away, and Melk Abbey can be reached in a 25-minute drive.

The small, family-run Donauhof is located close to the Danube River in the wine-growing village of Weißenkirchen, in the heart of the Wachau Region, the UNESCO world heritage. It offers tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi.

A rich breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room or on the peaceful garden terrace. In the evening guests can enjoy a drink at the cosy self-service wine parlour offering a wide range of local wines.

Several restaurants and Heurige (local wine taverns) are within walking distance of the Donauhof.

Hotel Garni Weinquadrat is situated in the centre of Weißenkirchen in the scenic Wachau region, only steps away from the Danube. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a tea/coffee maker.

The little speciality shop in the hotel offers homemade, organic jam, chutneys and homemade chocolate. Unique accessories and homemade soaps can also be found in the shop.

A bar and a winter garden invite guests to relax while enjoying a glass of wine from the region. During fair weather guests can also sit in the garden or on the terrace.

Hotel Garni Weinquadrat features a bicycle rental. Bicycle paths start just outside the hotel.

Free private parking is available on site. Staff at the Garni speak German, English, Hungarian and French.

Located in Mautern on the southern bank of the Danube, only 2 km from Krems, the Nikolaihof offers very spacious, classically equipped rooms with panoramic views over the Wachau Valley. Guests can relax in a sauna and in the large swimming pond with a wooden deck in the garden.

Built in the typical Wachau style, ad vineas Gästehaus Nikolaihof is close to the Nikolaihof Wachau wine-growing estate.

The bright rooms feature beechwood furniture, free WiFi, and either a balcony or a terrace with garden views.

The surrounding garden features a children's playground and a sunbathing area under the shade of apricot trees. The rich buffet breakfast offers regional organic specialities. Massages are available on request.

Overlooking the vineyards and Göttweig Abbey, MALAT Weingut und Hotel in Furth offers stylish and modern accommodation. This barrier-free 4-star hotel provides free Wi-Fi access and a fine selection of wines from its own cellar.

Facing south with a view of the abbey, all units are fitted with contemporary décor and high-quality natural materials like wood, stone and glass. They are spacious and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Hotel MALAT Weingut has a spacious lounge area with sofas, and a breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden and the vineyards. There is also a terrace where guests can sample wines from the property's own cellar. Massage treatments are provided at a surcharge.

Many restaurants and wine taverns, as well as hiking and cycling trails, are close by. Längenfeld Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away.

Located in Senftenberg, 44 km from Melk Abbey, Weinhaus Nigl - Hotel, Restaurant und Spa offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. The bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its spa facilities, wellness packages and beauty services. The accommodation provides a sauna, hammam, traditional restaurant and free WiFi.

At the bed and breakfast, all units include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and bathrobes, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Senftenberg, like cycling and hiking.

Dürnstein Castle is 14 km from Weinhaus Nigl - Hotel, Restaurant und Spa, while Herzogenburg Monastery is 28 km away. Vienna International Airport is 99 km from the property.

The Kirchenwirt is a traditional hotel in a central yet quiet location in the heart of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau Valley, a 15-minute drive from Krems. All rooms are equipped with solid wood furniture.

A rich breakfast buffet is served between 08:00 and 10:00, including homemade jam. You can have breakfast in the parlours or in the cosy garden. Local and seasonal products are used to create the dishes. The vinotheque offers a wide range of Austrian wines.

In addition to the Kirchenwirt main building, there are 2 renovated annexes from the 16th century, which are located in the immediate vicinity. Each house has its own style. The rooms at the Arkadenhof and the Gellerhaus are very individual, since they feature high wooden ceilings or cross vaults.

Guests of the Kirchenwirt can use a nearby spa area (a 5-minute walk away) at a surcharge.

2 golf courses (18 and 36 holes) are within 30 km and offer reduced green fees to hotel guests. Vienna is just a 1-hour drive away.

Set in Spitz, 19 km from Melk Abbey, Barock-Landhof Burkhardt offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is located 29 km from Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum, 39 km from Herzogenburg Monastery and 41 km from Ottenstein Castle. The property is allergy-free and is situated 11 km from Dürnstein Castle.

The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Barock-Landhof Burkhardt also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a city view. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and bike hire is available.

Caricature Museum Krems is 18 km from Barock-Landhof Burkhardt, while Kunsthalle Krems is 18 km away. Vienna International Airport is 111 km from the property.

Hotel Schloss Dürnstein enjoys a unique location on a rock high above the Danube River, at the heart of the Wachau World Heritage Site, offering a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Danube and providing panoramic views of the Wachau.

Built in 1630, it combines the atmosphere of a historic castle with modern comfort. Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a steam bath.

An extended breakfast buffet is provided every morning at Hotel Schloss Dürnstein. Lunch and dinner is also available at the restaurant.

Offering direct views of Melk Abbey, Hotel Restaurant zur Post is located right in the centre of Melk. It offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and a free bicycle hire.

The restaurant serves seasonal Austrian dishes made from regional products. Hotel zur Post also features a vinotheque and an ice-cream parlour.

Parking spaces behind the hotel and a parking garage are provided free of charge. Melk Train Station is 500 metres away. The shipping pier and the Donauradweg (bicycle trail) are close by.

Family-run for 4 generations, Hotel Klinglhuber is located directly at the Krems River at the entrance to the picturesque old town of Krems, only a 5-minute walk away from the train station. Free private parking is available on site.

Its exceptional architecture gives the property its own style combining comfort and individual facilities with modern technology. It was awarded the Austrian State Prize for Tourism and Architecture at its opening in 1996.

Enjoy a rich breakfast buffet with local ham and apricot jam in the morning.

Modern and elegant rooms, first-class service and a wide range of cultural activities in the immediate vicinity make Hotel Klinglhuber an ideal choice for any stay in Krems.

Hotel Schachner is located in the town of Maria Taferl, close to the basilica. It offers views of the Alps and the Danube River.

Culinary delights can be featured in the gourmet restaurant Smaragd, which has a garden, terrace, and in the traditional restaurant Donauterrasse. The hotel also has a wine bar, a vinotheque, and a walk-in wine cellar.

In summer Hotel Schachner features a park with an outdoor pool.

The hotel also offers Wachauf-SPA with infinity pool, sauna, infrared cabin, brine steam bath, Wald4tel textile sauna, organic sauna, "Kraftwerk" fitness room, Sky Lounge and FITamin lounge with fruit and tea bar.

Wi-Fi access is free of charge in Hotel Schachner’s rooms. The business centre offers free wired internet access.

Melk Abbey and the Wachau Valley are only a few kilometres away.

The family-run Wachauerhof is one of the most beautiful hotels along the Danube. Spend relaxed days in the hotel’s pleasant atmosphere and enjoy the view of the beautiful blue Danube.

From our shaded garden and the veranda, you can enjoy a stunning view of the river. As a member of the "Donau-Rad-Hotels" Wachau, we are specialised on guests travelling by bicycle. Of course, the hotel also welcomes non-cyclists. The Wachauerhof is the ideal starting point to explore the Wachau and the Waldviertel region, with its largely untouched nature and its great number of cultural monuments.

In a scenic location in the Wachau region overlooking the town of Krems, The 4-star superior Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems is 2 km from the centre. It offers a large spa area, and a restaurant.

The modern rooms and suites feature light colours and include a flat-screen TV and an elegant bathroom. Some are air-conditioned and also have a balcony with views of the Danube Valley and the surrounding vineyards.

Guests of the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems can relax in the 3,000 m² spa area, which is spread over 3 levels. It includes an indoor and an outdoor pool, saunas, a salt-water steam bath, and a relaxation room with an open fireplace. Beauty treatments are provided on request.

Specialities of Wachau cuisine and cellar are served in the Weinberg Restaurant and in the cosy Weinstuben. In summer, meals are either served indoors or on the panorama terrace of the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems.

Ancient monasteries and abbeys located at the Danube River, such as Melk, Gottweig and Dürnstein, can be easily reached by car from the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems. The Längenfeld Golf Club is only 6 km away. Bike and car rental is available at the property.