The Best Castle
Hotels near Darmstadt

Lovely property. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. This historic 4-star hotel offers gourmet cuisine and exclusive accommodation in the green and tranquil Kranichstein district of Darmstadt. Rooms are spacious and stylishly furnished. Jagdschloss Kranichstein is a former hunting lodge. Jagdschloss Kranichstein offers free on-site parking and is a good base for exploring the Rhine-Main region. It is set in its own extensive grounds with a large garden and woods. Lunch and a selection of cakes are available at the restaurant. The Kranichstein is 10 minutes (by car) from Darmstadt city centre, 20 minutes from Frankfurt Airport and 30 minutes from Frankfurt city centre. Show full description

Situated in a nature reserve outside the Hessian town of Mörfelden, close to Frankfurt, this historic hotel is a restored hunting lodge with millhouse dating back to the 17th century. The family-run Jagdschloss Mönchbruch offers a comfortable ambience and a sense of country flair. The Jagdschloss Mönchbruch is an elegant base for people travelling throughout the Rhine-Main region. Guests staying in the Jagdschloss can park for free on site. Stay in the cosy rooms in both the lodge and millhouse, which are warmly decorated with wooden furnishings. Dine in the hotel restaurant, Mönchbruch Mühle, which serves fresh, seasonal gourmet cuisine. Relax in the cosy Müllerstube (lounge). In summer you can enjoy a refreshing drink and traditional dishes on the terrace or under the shade of trees in the beer garden. From here you can easily get to Mainz and Wiesbaden. The city of Frankfurt, with its shopping areas, banking district, trade fair centre and international airport, can easily be reached by bus. A bus stop is located directly outside the hotel. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Outstanding SPA facilities. This 5-star superior hotel in Neu-Isenburg is a 15-minute drive from Frankfurt. The Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt Gravenbruch has its own grounds which include a large park and lake. Located in a 16th-century building, the hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and suites with solid wood furniture. All rooms include slippers and bathrobes, and WiFi access is available. The EssTisch restaurant offers fine cuisine and park views. At the Levante restaurant, guests can enjoy Levantine cuisine seasonally during summer months and smoker’s can unwind in the Smokers 100 lounge. At the Country Club & Spa, guests can use the heated indoor pool, heated outdoor pool and fitness centre. Drinks can also be enjoyed at the Lake Side Lounge. Children can enjoy the children's playground and Kids Club. Jogging paths begin opposite the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt Gravenbruch. The Offenbacher Kreuz junction for the A3 and A661 motorways is just 10 minutes away. Show full description

Cosy. Great location. This magnificent family-run hotel is a 19th-century castle set in quiet green countryside in the Taunus Nature Park. It lies between Kelkheim and Königstein, a 30-minute drive from Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. The Romantik Hotel Schloss Rettershof was built in 1884 on the site of a 12th-century monastery. Private parking is free for guests at the Romantik Hotel Schloss Rettershof. The classic rooms feature modern furniture, a flat-screen TV and en-suite bathroom, and some also have a private balcony. A breakfast buffet is available each morning, or delivered to your room. Seasonal specialities are served in the elegant Retter’s restaurant with its rich wooden panelling. Guests are welcome to relax in the chimney lounge or on the spacious terrace. On-site leisure facilities include a sauna, bowling alley and tennis court. A shuttle service can be arranged from and to Frankfurt Airport, 27 km away. Show full description

Directly overlooking the River Rhine in historic Nierstein, in the beautiful Rheinhessen wine region, this cosy hotel offers charming accommodation, award-winning cuisine and excellent wines. Choose between Economy, Comfort and Standard rooms at the Rhein-Hotel Nierstein, all comfortably furnished and many with views of the river. All rooms come with Sky TV and international channels. Platen's restaurant offers a freshly prepared, rich breakfast buffet each morning and the restaurant serves a range of regional and international dishes. Guests are also welcome to relax with a drink in the wine lounge. During the summer, guests are welcome to dine outside on the Rhein-Hotel's river terrace. An extensive range of both local and international wines is available, and the hotel offers wine tasting session in its vaulted wine cellar. The Rhein-Hotel Nierstein is located a 5-minute walk from the train station, and it takes 1 hour to reach Frankfurt by train. It is 35 km to Frankfurt Airport. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Set in a building from 1870, this family-run hotel offers classically designed rooms just a 2–minute walk from Babenhausen Train Station. Free private parking is available. Local attractions such as the medieval castle and the Witch Tower are within 200 metres. The Museum Schloss Fechenbach and Castle Schloss Johannisburg in Aschaffenburg are also only a 15-minute drive away. Each room at the Hotel Deutscher Hof comes with a satellite TV and a private bathroom with shower. Breakfast is available in the dining room and local beers are served in the rustic Braustübchen pub. Several restaurants and a steak house are a 3-minute walk away. The A3 motorway is only 6 km from Babenhausen. Major cities such as Frankfurt can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Show full description

Elegant. Great location. This design hotel in central Mainz offers elegant rooms and free use of the spa area with indoor pool. It overlooks the River Rhine, 500 metres from Mainz Römisches Theater Train Station. The Hyatt Regency Mainz is combined with Fort Malakoff, a 19th century castle. All rooms have a spacious bathroom, large desk, tea and coffee-making facilities and bathrobes. Some enjoy views of the Rhine. The Club Olympus Fitness Centre features a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and gym. A range of massages and spa treatments are available here. Gourmet cuisine is served in the Bellpepper restaurant. Guests can enjoy cocktails in the M-Lounge. The Malakoff Garden and Rheintöchter Terrasse are open during the summer months. Free Wi-Fi is available in all parts of the Hyatt Regency Mainz. Show full description

At the hotel “Zum Schwanen” you can enjoy a modern ambiance in a complete renovated estate of the 18th century. There is a restaurant on-site. We offer 30 bright and stylish decorated rooms, all equipped with shower/WC, telephone, fax, modem access, TV, mini bar and safe. 10 rooms have a own ISDN access. A rich buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning. Show full description

Beach front location. Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. The Schlosshotel Kronberg, also a Golf resort and castle hotel, has since 1954 been a luxury hotel of the first order. Built under commission from Empress Victoria Friedrich and completed in 1893, it is today one of the most impressive German castles and offers its guests living history to touch and feel. Exclusive furnishings and an impressive collection of antiques and paintings from the private estate of the Empress Viktoria. With it two restaurants " Viktoria" and "Enrico d´Assia" the castle make sure to meet all tastes with different cuisines and colors. If the weather allows it, guests can eat on the terrace overlooking the golf course and gardens. English afternoon tea is served in the library at weekends. Furthermore the hotel provides a fantastic starting point for hiking and bicycling tours throughout the Hoch-Taunus Nature Park. Last but not least the Hotel provides Porsche Drive Rental and guests can book a Porsche at the hotel for a wonderful panoramic drive the Hoch-Taunus Hils. Show full description

Beach front location. Charming. Comfortable beds. This hotel is surrounded by nature. It offers spacious, elegant rooms with a view of the vineyards in Rheinhessen. Stadecken-Elsheim is nearby and the hotel is ideally for excursions to Mainz, Wiesbaden, the wine town of Ingelheim and the middle Rhine Valley. The hotel can arrange wine tasting nearby for guests. In Stadecken you can find small Cafés, an Italian restaurant, a Highlander pub and several Wineries, where you can enjoy food and drink. The well illuminated parking spots in front of the hotel are available to you free of charge. Show full description

This quiet family-run hotel in Friedberg’s Dorheim district offers tastefully furnished accommodation and easy access to the cultural attractions of Hessia. The Hotel Dorheimer Hof welcomes you to enjoy its bright ambience, friendly service and gastronomic expertise. Take advantage of your strategic location and explore Friedberg’s mediaeval castle, shops and leisure facilities. The cosy, well-equipped rooms promise a relaxing stay. The spacious hotel restaurant prides itself on its regional and international cuisine. In fine weather, you can savour your meal in the cheerful beer garden. .  Show full description

Superb breakfast. Offering free Wi-Fi, this family run hotel located next to Pompejanum Park in Aschaffenburg. Aschaffenburg Main Station is a 5-minute walk away. The 3-star Zum Goldenen Ochsen Hotel am Schlossgarten offers modern rooms decorated in warm colours, with an en suite bathroom. The historic Johannisburg Castle and the Castle Museum are just 300 metres from Hotel Zum Goldenen Ochsen. As a guest of the Hotel & Gasthaus Zum Goldenen Ochsen, you can use your car Park in the Luidpold car park for a fee of EUR 10 per day. The parking garage is located 250m from the hotel. The A3 motorway can be reached in 7 minutes by car, and Frankfurt am Main is just a 45-minute drive away. Show full description

Beautiful. Great views. The 5-star hotel Falkenstein Grand, Autograph Collection offers luxurious accommodation with a spectacular view of the breathtaking Frankfurt Skyline. It is 20 km to Frankfurt city centre. Set in an exclusive location in the woodlands of a historic nature park, the hotel offers excellent service and gourmet cuisine. There is a range of regional specialities and guests are welcome to relax with a drink in Raffael’s Bar. Look forward to the Falkenstein Grand, Autograph Collection’s tastefully furnished rooms, historic flair, and idyllic setting. Free wireless internet access and spacious work areas promise a carefree stay. Here at the Falkenstein Grand, Autograph Collection, there is 1,200 m² of top-class spa facilities, gym and cosmetic treatments for visitors to the Rhein-Main region. Show full description

Charming. Great value. Set in a historic 18th-century building, Hotel Am Schloss offers a garden terrace and rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is centrally located in Alzey's Old Town. Many cafés and bars are within 5 minutes’ walk of Hotel Am Schloss, while Alzey Train Station is 1 km away. Each of the classic rooms includes cable TV, a work desk and a sofa. You also receive a free bottle of mineral water. The bright, spacious breakfast room offers a daily breakfast buffet. Show full description

Very cosy. Superb interior design. This hotel in Gelnhausen, home to the Barbarossaburg castle, offers cosy rooms and apartments in the Spessart region’s Kinzigtal valley, directly on the scenic Fairytale Road. Make yourself comfortable in the bright, generously equipped rooms and apartments. In summer, guests can eat out on the terrace as they take in scenic views of the castle. Free wireless internet access is available in all areas. Breakfast is available each morning in the all-new Kaffeehaus Indonesia, opened in 2015. Alternatively, explore the woodlands of the nearby Vogelsberg mountain, or enjoy sports such as golf, swimming, and tennis in the vicinity. Frankfurt am Main is 40 km away. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

Unique. Friendly staff. Set on a winery in the Rhinish Hesse wine region, this family-run hotel offers spa facilities and spacious rooms with free WiFi. It enjoys a peaceful location in the historic village of Flonheim. All of the bright rooms at the 4-star Dohlmühle Gästehaus are decorated in a county style, and feature wood furnishings and a satellite TV. Each has an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. A varied breakfast buffet is provided. Guests can enjoy a drink in the garden or even take part in wine tastings. Visitors are welcome to use the various saunas at the hotel, while tours of the surrounding vineyards in a covered cart are available for an extra charge. The Adelberg Trullo is 2 km from the hotel. Armsheim Train Station is 4 km from Dohlmühle, and the A61 motorway is a 5-minute drive away. The nearest golf course is 25 km away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Beautiful. Stunning pool facilities. Offering a spa with free sauna, free WiFi, and a garden with terrace, this 3-star hotel in Heimbuchenthal is surrounded by the hiking routes of the Bavarian Spessart Nature Park. Wellness facilities at the Hotel Christel include a fitness room, a seasonal bathing pond with a lawn and beach chairs, solarium, and steam room. Different massages can also be booked. All rooms at the Christel include satellite TV and a modern bathroom. All rooms are non-smoking rooms. Rich breakfast buffets are prepared at the Christel in the mornings. Packed lunches are provided on request. The Christel Hotel offers a barbecue corner, billiards table, and table football table. There is also a free internet terminal. Show full description

Overlooking the River Neckar, the family-run Vierburgeneck hotel offers scenic views of the Bergfeste Dilsberg castle and surrounding forests. The hotel provides a buffet breakfast and a cafe with homemade pastries and sweets. The hotel is surrounded by picturesque hiking and cycling trails, and Neckarsteinach’s 4 Medieval castles are all less than a 30-minute walk away. . A private balcony with river views is included in each room at the Vierburgeneck. The classically furnished rooms also have a flat-screen satellite TV and an en suite bathroom. Free bicycle storage is also provided. From the Vierburgeneck’s riverside terrace, guests can sample the hotel’s homemade cakes. The nearest hop-on point for River Neckar boat trips is just a 15-minute walk away. Both the A5 and A6 motorways are within 20 km of the Vierburgeneck hotel. There is a bus stop directly in front of the hotel, and Neckarsteinach S-Bahn Train Station is a 20-minute walk away. Show full description

Friendly staff. This family-run hotel in the heart of Haßmersheim features its own boat and canoe pier as well as a terrace directly on the River Neckar. Onsite parking is free, and the A6 motorway is within a 20-minute drive. Rooms at the hotel are decorated with classic wooden furniture and warm colour schemes. All rooms are fitted with a seating area, a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Some rooms offer views of the river. A buffet breakfast is provided each morning in the rustic-style restaurant with its traditional wooden beams and cosy fireplace. Guests can enjoy homemade fruit liqueurs as well as regional Swabian dishes prepared with locally farmed meats. Hotel-Gasthof zum Neckar is an ideal base for hiking and cycling in the Neckar-Odenwald Nature Park. There is a free garage for bicycles and motorbikes. Heidelberg is 35 km from Hotel-Gasthof zum Ritter, while Heilbronn is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mannheim City Airport, 50 km from the hotel. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Located at the foot of the Donnersberg Mountain, this hotel features a spa, 3 dining areas and a garden overlooking the Pfalz countryside. All rooms include balconies and free Wi-Fi. The Hotel - Restaurant Bastenhaus in Dannenfels provides individually furnished rooms with safety deposit boxes, minibars and bathrobes. Guests can relax in the Bastenhaus’s large spa area. This includes a sauna, a whirlpool and heated benches. A natural outdoor pool is available in the summer. A range of local and international meals are served in the Restaurant Sebastian, the Stube Sebastian and the Pfälzer Stube. Guests can eat on the terrace in warm weather. The Verwönhotel offers rental bicycles for exploring the Pfalz region. The A63 motorway is just 12 minutes away, and the hotel provides free parking. Show full description