We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Dürnstein, Austria. We have also included accommodation in monasteries, apartments, guest houses, historic buildings, holiday homes, inns, farm stays, romantic hotels and "pensions". Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Historic property. Great bar. Popular among couples. 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. You can find our current restaurant opening times on our homepage. 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.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most historic and lively hotels in Dürnstein. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Farm Stay.Delightful property. Great views. Offering a garden and garden view, Bioweingut Schmidl is located in Dürnstein, less than 1 km from Dürnstein Castle and 28 km from Herzogenburg Monastery. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 30 km from Melk Abbey. This air-conditioned farm stay comes with a seating area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. A bicycle rental service is available at the farm stay. Ottenstein Castle is 40 km from Bioweingut Schmidl, while Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 99 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, cool and creative farm stay in Dürnstein. It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. 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, a steam bath, and a sun bed. An extended breakfast buffet is provided every morning at Hotel Schloss Dürnstein. Lunch and dinner is also available at the restaurant.Show full description
I think this is the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Dürnstein. It also has a great location.
Guest House.Charming. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Featuring a garden and views of garden, Pension Altes Rathaus is a recently renovated guest house set in Dürnstein, 30 km from Melk Abbey. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 700 metres from Dürnstein Castle. It is possible for guests to sit outside and enjoy the property grounds. The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring a private bathroom with a a bath or shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits is served for the continental breakfast. A minimarket is available at the guest house. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dürnstein, like cycling and walking tours. Herzogenburg Monastery is 28 km from Pension Altes Rathaus, while Ottenstein Castle is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming and relaxing guest house in Dürnstein. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Dürnstein!
Apartment.Lovely property. Superb interior design. Newly opening as of Easter 2014, Heritage Dürnstein offers you modern, self-catering apartments in an ancient wine-grower's house in the heart of Dürnstein amid the UNESCO-protected Wachau Region. Free WiFi and a sauna are available. Each Heritage Dürnstein apartment has a terrace with mountain or Danube-river views, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a Nespresso machine, and a private bathroom. Between April and October, breakfast and hearty snacks can be served to your apartment on request. Linen, towels and a hairdryer are provided. Final cleaning is included in the rates. You can find numerous restaurants and the typical Heurigen wine taverns in the immediate surroundings. A bakery and a grocery store can be reached on foot in 3 minutes. You can park for additional fees on the town's public car parks. Bicycles can be rented on site.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartments in Dürnstein.
Guest House.Lively. Great value. Located in Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley, just steps away from the Danube River, Winzerhof - Gästehaus Stöger features a garden, a bicycle storage room, and bicycle rental. All rooms and apartments feature free WiFi, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The apartments also include a kitchenette. A small restaurant which is only opened on special dates during summer offers cold snacks and homemade wines. Krems can be reached in a 10-minute drive, and the town of Melk and Melk Abbey are 32 km away.Show full description
Apartment. Offering garden views, Bioweingut Schmidl Rosenstöckel is an accommodation located in Dürnstein, 30 km from Melk Abbey and less than 1 km from Dürnstein Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Herzogenburg Monastery is 28 km from the apartment and Ottenstein Castle is 40 km away. This apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dürnstein, like hiking. Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum is 41 km from Bioweingut Schmidl Rosenstöckel, while Egon Schiele Museum is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 99 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Creative. Lovely interior design. Offering a garden and mountain view, Weingut Bäuerl is located in Dürnstein, 31 km from Melk Abbey and 2.3 km from Dürnstein Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. Featuring a private entrance, the apartment allows guests to maintain their privacy. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Weingut Bäuerl will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dürnstein, like cycling and hiking. The accommodation features a children's playground and a picnic area. Herzogenburg Monastery is 27 km from Weingut Bäuerl, while Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 98 km from the apartment.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Dürnstein, Wachau-Living has accommodation. The units have parquet floors and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and a private bathroom. Guests at the apartment can enjoy a continental breakfast. A dishwasher, a fridge and oven are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of Wachau-Living. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 83 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated in Dürnstein in the Lower Austria region, Ruheoase im Zentrum der Wachau - neu renoviertes Haus mit Terrasse has a terrace. This holiday home features accommodation with a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Melk Abbey is 32 km away. The 1-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Dürnstein Castle is 3.1 km from the holiday home, while Herzogenburg Monastery is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 97 km from Ruheoase im Zentrum der Wachau - neu renoviertes Haus mit Terrasse.Show full description
Apartment. Situated within 300 metres of Dürnstein Castle in Dürnstein, Smile Apartments zum Goldenen Strauß features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. Private parking spaces are partially included. If a private parking space is included, this is stated in the name of the respective apartment. A terrace is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 83 km from Smile Apartments zum Goldenen Strauß.Show full description
Inn / Guest House. Set in Dürnstein and with Melk Abbey reachable within 29 km, Altes Bürgerhaus offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and water sports facilities. The property is located 300 metres from Dürnstein Castle, 28 km from Herzogenburg Monastery and 40 km from Ottenstein Castle. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests. At the inn, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum is 40 km from Altes Bürgerhaus, while Egon Schiele Museum is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Dürnstein, within 32 km of Melk Abbey and 3.2 km of Dürnstein Castle, Apartments Loim Lodge offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 26 km from Herzogenburg Monastery, 43 km from Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum and 45 km from Ottenstein Castle. The apartment has private entrance. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels. Egon Schiele Museum is 47 km from the apartment, while Tulln Exhibition Centre is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 98 km from Apartments Loim Lodge.Show full description
Apartment. Smile Apartments mit Donaublick is a beachfront property located in Dürnstein, 30 km from Melk Abbey and 800 metres from Dürnstein Castle. The property is situated 28 km from Herzogenburg Monastery, 40 km from Ottenstein Castle and 41 km from Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum. Featuring a private entrance, the apartment allows guests to maintain their privacy. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath, shower and a hair dryer, while the kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a fridge. All units include a coffee machine, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with river views. A car rental service is available at the apartment, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Egon Schiele Museum is 49 km from Smile Apartments mit Donaublick, while Tulln Exhibition Centre is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment. Haus mit Donaublick, Terrasse und Garten, a property with a terrace, is situated in Dürnstein, 3 km from Dürnstein Castle, 26 km from Herzogenburg Monastery, as well as 42 km from Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum. The property is located 45 km from Ottenstein Castle, 46 km from Egon Schiele Museum and 48 km from Tulln Exhibition Centre. The apartment consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room. Caricature Museum Krems is 4.3 km from the apartment, while Kunsthalle Krems is 4.3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Melk Abbey is 32 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 97 km from Haus mit Donaublick, Terrasse und Garten.Show full description
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