The Best Castle
Hotels near Hamburg

Delightful property. Great value. Popular among couples. Set in the idyllic countryside between the River Elbe and Lüneburg Heath, this 4-star golf hotel in Lüdersburg provides elegant accommodation within a carefully restored manor dating from 1776. The Golfhotel Schloss Lüdersburg Golf & Spa boasts 2 individually designed 18-hole championship golf courses and a 4-hole training course. The Schlosshotel’s welcoming restaurants will spoil you with haute cuisine, delicious Italian cuisine and hearty regional specialities, complimented by select wines. Relax in the cosily furnished rooms, unwind in the sauna and steam bath, or pamper yourself with a variety of massages and cosmetic treatments. Show full description

Charming. Great restaurant. Dating from 1737, this historic hotel in Aumühle is set near the pretty Mühlenteich lake and Sachsenwald forest, just a 20-minute city rail ride from Hamburg. A former hunting castle, the Hotel Waldesruh am See has been in the Bismarck family’s possession since 1896. The elegantly furnished rooms feature selected antiques. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Savour quality cuisine in the restaurant with its open fireplace, and relax in the Orangerie room or on the romantic lakeside terrace. Show full description

Comfortable beds. This hotel is set in the garden of the Etelser palace and is conveniently located between Bremen and Verden, on the western slopes of the small town of Langwedel-Etelsen. The Gästehaus Schlossgarten Hotel offers simple, cosy en suite rooms with free wireless internet access. In the mornings a comprehensive breakfast buffet awaits you with freshly baked rolls - enjoy the tranquillity and the view of the castle while you stock up on energy for your eventful day. The hotel Gästehaus Schlossgarten Hotel is ideally located for cycling fans using the Weser Cycle Path (about 500 metres away), the Aller Cycle path or Church Cycle Path. .  Show full description

Superb breakfast. Offering free use of its pool, this manor house is set in large gardens beside the town of Lüneburg Free WiFi and a coffee machine are provided in every room. The Hotel garni Amethyst Hotel Garni Lüneburg features a flat-screen TV with 25 free satellite TV channels in your room. Large windows, elegant accessories and bathrobes promise a comfortable stay. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the nature reserve. Guests can start the day at the accommodation's bright breakfast room. The pool area offer great countryside views, and have direct access to the private sunbathing lawn. Amethyst Hotel Garni Lüneburg lies in the Ilmenau Valley, 5.6 km from Lüneburg. The River Ilmenau is 200 metres away, and a stop for boat trips is 500 metres away. Show full description

Romantic. Great views. These rooms are situated in the main building or annexes of a beautiful historic manor house in Basthorst, surrounded by green countryside. Gut Basthorst offers free WiFi. Rooms and the apartment at Gut Basthorst all include a private bathroom with shower, as well as access to a large shared terrace. Garden views can be enjoyed from all rooms. Gut Basthorst also offers a garden with barbecue area. There are also a recreational room, a shared lounge and shops on site. The surrounding Schleswig-Holstein countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling and horse riding. The property offers free parking. Hamburg Airport is 31 km away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by trees and scenic gardens, this historic former mansion is quietly located in the village of Bardenhagen. It offers an indoor pool, Finnish sauna and bright rooms with free internet access. Rooms at the Gut Bardenhagen are decorated in a contemporary colour scheme and feature large windows and stylish interiors throughout. Comforts include a flat-screen TV, balcony or terrace, and a modern bathroom with mosaic tiles. A rich buffet breakfast is provided each morning in Gut Bardenhagen’s elegant dining room. Freshly-prepared seasonal dishes are served daily, and guests can also enjoy a drink at the hotel’s well-stocked bar. Gut Bardenhagen’s large garden terrace and peaceful garden with a pond makes the ideal place to relax during fine weather. In the evenings, visitors can also relax by the cosy fireplace in the hotel lounge. Lüneburg is a 15-minute car ride from the hotel, and driver will find free parking on site. Show full description

Beach front location. Unique. This large Center Parcs resort in the Lüneburg Heath offers you comfortable accommodation and a wealth of leisure facilities, cafés and restaurants for guests of all ages. WiFi is provided free of charge. In the Wellnesscenter Nature & Spa, adults can enjoy various saunas, steam baths, massages and facial treatments. There is an on-site supermarket for guests, as well as a subtropical swimming pool. In addition, the hotel makes an ideal base for guests visiting the Heidepark Soltau or the Snow Dome, an indoor skiing centre. Show full description

Elegant. Friendly staff. This family-run hotel boasts an impressive castle-style façade and offers elegant accommodation, free internet access, fine dining and extensive spa facilities in Rotenburg. It is a 12-minute walk to the train station which has direct connections to Hamburg and Bremen. Look forward to the comfort and discreet luxury of the spacious rooms and tower suites offered by the Hotel Landhaus Wachtelhof. Start your day with the rich and varied breakfast buffet, and enjoy a tempting afternoon coffee with cake in the conservatory and café and all of that is subject to a charge. The 1000 m² Wachtelhof-Therme spa offers an exclusive, Mediterrannean ambiance with an indoor pool, a range of saunas, a solarium, a steam room, themed bathing areas, and a massage service. Guests can relax in the swimming pool and saunas or simply take a romantic stroll in the hotel's leafy garden with its own pond. At the end of a busy day, let the Wachtelei gourmet restaurant spoil you with excellent regional and seasonal dishes with a French influence.The fireplace lounge and cosy wine cellar invite you to round off your evening with a relaxing drink. A parking garage is available for a surcharge. Show full description

Situated in Bispingen, 13 km from Heide Park Soltau, Hotel Bispinger Heide by Center Parcs features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a water park. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, indoor pool, evening entertainment and room service. The hotel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star hotel. German Tank Museum is 15 km from Hotel Bispinger Heide by Center Parcs, while Lopausee is 23 km from the property. Show full description

Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Situated 1,8 km from the Baltic Sea in an historic building, Schloss Harkensee offers a large garden with terrace and free internet access. The rooms and apartments are bright, spacious and nicely decorated with some antique furniture and wooden beams. Deipsee Lake is 1.1 km from Schloss Harkensee and Lübeck-Travemünder Golf Club is 12.2 km away. Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen Train Station is 9.5 km from Schloss Harkensee, and the A20 motorway is 20 minutes by car. All rooms and apartments feature a seating area, satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The apartments are self-catering, equipped with full kitchens or pantries. The historic city of Lübeck is a 30-minute drive. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

Beach front location. Friendly staff. This 4-star hotel outside Hamburg welcomes guests with an on-site golf course and excellent spa facilities. It is situated between the Lüneburg Heath and the Elbtalaue Nature Reserve. The spacious, classic-style rooms of the Best Western Premier Castanea Resort Hotel provide a satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and a safe. Some overlook the golf course. Guests have free access to the hotel's spa facilities. They include an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre. Visitors can book massage sessions and relax in the sauna. The Castanea Resort also offers a fine breakfast buffet, afternoon cakes and regional evening meals. Guests can relax with a drink in the beer garden, or at the bar with a live piano on some evenings. The nearby motorway allows you to reach Hamburg in just 30 minutes. Guests can hire a bicycle or enjoy a round of golf. Show full description

Very cosy. Superb interior design. This 4-star, country hotel in the scenic village of Warnsdorf offers free wellness facilities, free Wi-Fi. The Timmendorfer Strand beach is just 3 km away. The Landhaus Töpferhof bei Travemünde has bright rooms and apartments with cable TV and modern bathrooms. Guests are welcome to relax in the Töpferhof’s sauna, steam room, and massage area. The Landhaus Töpferhof bei Travemünde also has a table tennis room. Pottery classes are available on request. Big breakfast buffets are provided at the Landhaus every day. The hotel’s historic wine cellar offers fine international wines. Guests staying at the Töpferhof get special golf discounts at the Maritim Golfpark Ostsee and Lübeck Travemünde Golf Club. The Hemmelsdorfer See lake is only a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

The Ovelgönner Hof has been a business and transfer hotel for over 100 years. Located directly on the B73, it represents a strategically excellently located destination for commercial travelers and transfer guests. This restored manor house is a 5-minute drive from Buxtehude town centre. It features a traditional restaurant, free Wi-Fi and a garden with terrace and barbecue facilities. The bright rooms at Hotel Ovelgönner Hof each have a cable TV and a modern bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Seasonal Hanseatic specialities including varied meat and fish dishes are served at Ovelgönner Hof’s restaurant, and a hearty breakfast buffet is provided daily. Beers and wines can be enjoyed on the terrace. Guests can play golf at the Buxtehude Golf Club, a 10-minute drive away. The lively city of Hamburg is just a 40-minute drive from Ovelgönner via the A7 motorway, and free parking is provided. Show full description

Close to beach front. Elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. This hotel is located in the coastal town of Travemünde, 300 metres from the sandy beach. It offers stylish rooms, an À la carte restaurant, a seawater pool and a 4,500 m² spa centre. Healthy drinks and snacks can be purchased at the poolside Vitalbar. In the Marktplatzbar there are snacks and drinks for the small hunger in between and on some days you can experience live music here. Show full description

Comfortable beds. This 4-star superior hotel offers stylish accommodation in the heart of the historical old harbour town of Stade, just north of Hamburg and next to the Culture and Congress Centre. The spacious rooms of the Parkhotel Stader Hof are equipped with internet access and guests are welcome to make use of the Roman steam bath free of charge. Guests can also enjoy the extensive Schiffsbuffet (Ship Buffet) in the mornings and perhaps savour a snack in the conservatory, offering great views of the city, in the afternoon. The hotel’s graceful Theatro restaurant serves delicious regional and international cuisine, which you can accompany with fine wines from the hotel’s extensive wine list. Why not round off the evening with an exotic cocktail in the colonial-style Piano Bar. Show full description

Beach front location. Amazing pool. Offering rooms with spacious private balconies and stunning views of the surrounding forest and the Baltic Sea, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from Timmendorfer-Strand’s beaches. It features indoor and outdoor pool, and tennis courts. At the PLAZA Premium Timmendorfer Strand the rooms have a minimum size of 20 m². Most rooms with balcony, and all feature satellite TV. Many have views of the Bay of Lübeck and hotel guests have free access to both wireless and wired internet. Show full description