We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Rust, Germany. We have also included hotels in historic properties, historic villas, "pensions", old châteaus, resorts, family-run hotels and old manor houses. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
This Medieval-themed hotel is located in the Europa-Park Resort in Rust, near Freiburg. It offers special early access to Europa-Park, a rooftop bar overlooking the park, and free internet access for guests. The Burghotel Castillo Alcazar is built in the style of a Medieval Spanish castle. Rooms feature warm, rustic décor and modern facilities such as cable TV, hairdryers, and air conditioning. The Castillo buffet restaurant provides a large breakfast buffet, and also offers Spanish and international meals each evening. The Burghotel’s Buena Vista Club serves cocktails and has a rooftop terrace. The neighbouring El Andaluz Hotel sells tickets for Europa-Park. With their VIP pass, hotel guests can gain entrance to Europa-Park at 08:30 (30 minutes before the official opening time) and at 10:00 in winter (1 hour before the official opening time). The park has seasonal opening times. The Europa-Park Resort offers many leisure facilities for all ages, including a swimming pool and a Oriental-style sauna area. The Golfpark Breisgau in Herbolzheim-Tutschfelden is only a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic property. Great value. This 3-star castle hotel in Hornberg lies in the hills above Gutachtal Valley in the Black Forest. It is surrounded by its own gardens and offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the Hotel Schloss Hornberg come with satellite TV and a minibar. Hornberg town centre is a 15-minute walk from Schloss Hornberg. Some feature a seating area. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning. The restaurant offers regional specialities and a selection of local and international wines. On certain days during the year, the hotel organizes medieval banquets. Guests are welcome to relax in the hotel bar or on the terrace during the summer. The famous spa town, Freiburg im Breisgau, is 50 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC hotels in Rust. It also has great affordability and outstanding views.
Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. This 4-star hotel features outdoor pool area, free Wi-Fi, a sauna, and a lounge area with fireplace. It is centrally located in Gengenbach, just 550 metres from Gengenbach Train Station. Die Reichsstadt - Hotel Spa und Restaurant is a design hotel housed in a former brewery dating to the 16th century. The hotel’s classic-style rooms are decorated in raspberry and white tones. A breakfast buffet is provided for guests at Die Reichsstadt - Hotel Spa und Restaurant. The hotel’s restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, as well as modern dishes from the Baden Württemberg region. A snack buffet is being provided afternoon. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Triberg Waterfalls, 41 km away. At the hotel, guests can relax in the spa area, which features a steam bath and solarium, or explore the surrounding area on 2 wheels with the hotel’s bicycle rental facilities. The A5 motorway is 13 km from the hotel. Offenburg can be reached in 10 km.Show full description
Die Reichsstadt is a unique hotel with a rich history. It has a charming and romantic atmosphere, ideal for couples or friends. The hotel provides comfortable rooms with beautiful views and modern amenities.
This spa hotel in the Black Forest offers 2 pools, a restaurant and piano bar with wine cellar. Just a 30-minute drive from Freiburg, it features bright rooms with TV. The Ludinmühle’s restaurant serves a rich breakfast buffet each morning and fine cuisine from the Baden region in the evenings. Guests can enjoy a drink in the rose garden, which offers excellent views of Brettental. A sauna, solarium, and a pool bar serving snacks can be found at the Hotel Ludinmühle's spa centre. Massages and beauty treatments can also be booked here. Guests are provided with a bathrobe and slippers upon arrival. Breisgau Golf Club and Gütermann Golf Club are both within 5 km of the Ludinmühle Hotel. Parking is free at the hotel.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Stunning pool facilities. Set in a historic chateau manor on the outskirts of Freiburg city, this hotel lies directly at the foot of the Tuniberg vineyards. Schloss Reinach features free Wi-Fi and free use of its spa with various saunas, a steam room, and an all-year open stainless steel pool, which is heated during the winter. Massage and beauty treatments can be reserved for a fee Several rooms have a terrace or patio with direct access to the pool. The bathrooms are en-suite. Bathrobes as well as bath and sauna towels can be borrowed free of charge from the hotel reception. A copious and hearty buffet style breakfast is prepared every morning in the breakfast restaurant. The hotel’s 3 a-la-carte restaurants serve German cuisine, Italian delicacies as well as regional specialities, which can be enjoyed in the summer on the restaurant terraces in the hotel’s idyllic inner courtyard. Hiking is popular in the area, and golf enthusiasts can reach the Tuniberg Golfclub in 3-minutes by car. Younger guests can enjoy a playground close to the hotel. Electric bikes can be rented on site for a fee. A parking space in the hotel’s parking garage can be reserved for a fee. The A5 motorway is 3 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Set amid the Markgräflerland wine region, this historic hotel on the outskirts of Müllheim boasts a prestigious restaurant and a small private park. Dating from the 18th century, the Biohotel Alte Post offers individually furnished rooms with WiFi access and a safe. Look forward to a relaxing country-house design or Japanese décor. Discover the hotel’s charming Farmer’s Garden, relax in the courtyard or small park. The Hebelstube restaurant, one of Germany’s top 400 eateries, will spoil you with fresh culinary delights. Make sure to see the wine cellar. You can easily reach the attractions of the German, French and Swiss country triangle from here.Show full description
Elegant. Lovely surroundings. Producing its own wines and schnaps, this historic guest house in Waldulm has a gourmet restaurant and a wine cellar. The beautiful garden pavilion offers scenic views of surrounding vineyards. Built in 1750, Rebstock Waldulm features a historic, half-timbered façade and bright rooms with traditional-style wooden furniture. All rooms are spacious and include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom. The award-winning restaurant features historic interiors with wooden beams and candles. Guests can enjoy creative variations on Black Forest cuisine, and the breakfast buffet provided each morning includes eggs cooked the way guests prefer. Rebstock Waldulm is an ideal base for hiking and exploring the Ortenau countryside. Guests are also welcome to tour local vineyards. On-site parking is free and the A5 motorway is 10 minutes away. Baden-Baden and the French city of Strasbourg are within a 35-minute drive.Show full description
Rebstock Waldulm is an elegant and unique hotel. Housed in a beautiful half-timbered building, it has a cozy atmosphere and is surrounded by vineyards. The gourmet restaurant serves delicious meals made with local ingredients, and guests can also enjoy wines and schnaps from the hotel's cellar.
Delightful property. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Rising above its own vineyard, this 4-star castle hotel is situated just outside the idyllic village of Gernsbach, amid the picturesque landscapes of the Murgtal valley. Here at Schloss Eberstein, wine lovers and history fans can experience memorable holidays full of royal flair and gastronomic class. Surrounded by the vineyards of the Murgtal valley, the bright, generously equipped rooms promise total relaxation. Explore the hiking trails at your doorstep, or unwind in the library and peaceful garden. The hotel regularly organises cooking courses which attract food lovers from far and wide. Dine in the historic ambience of the restaurant and banqueting hall.Show full description
Schloss Eberstein is a one-of-a-kind hotel situated in a medieval castle in Gernsbach. It has a calm and peaceful ambiance, surrounded by the picturesque Black Forest. The property includes two dining options, including a restaurant in a former knight's castle, and provides cooking classes for guests.
Gasthaus-Krone-Post is situated in Simonswald in the Black Forest, 40 km from Europa Park Rust. The guest house offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and free WiFi access. The guest house offers both rooms and apartments and each come equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The apartments also include a kitchen or a kitchenette and some properties have views of the surrounding mountains. A fresh breakfast buffet is available each morning at Gasthaus-Krone-Post, and the on-site restaurant serves a range of regional and traditional cuisine. A further selection of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walking distance of the accommodation. Other facilities available at the guest house include mini-golf, a shared lounge and table tennis. Popular activities in the surrounding area include hiking, cycling and skiing. Steinwasenpark is 30 km away from Gasthaus-Krone-Post, while Vogtsbauernhöfe is 40 km away. Free public parking is available at the property, and it is 23 km to the A5 motorway.Show full description
Great value. Hotel Andante Rust is placed between Europa-Park and the new Rulantica Water World. It offers 4-star accommodation with a restaurant, bar and a garden. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. A breakfast buffet is served every day at the hotel. During the summer months, guests can relax on the terrace. The restaurant at Hotel Andante Rust serves Italian, German and international meals. Guests can take relaxing walks and bike rides in the area or visit the neighbouring Europa-Park. Guests can also play table tennis at the accommodation. The hotel offers a paid shuttle service to Europa-Park and Rulantica Water World.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Surrounded by Black Forest countryside, Pension Schlossberg offers rooms with a balcony and satellite TV. It lies in the small town of Simonswald, a 20-minute drive from Freiburg. Cosy rooms with wooden floors are offered at the Schlossberg. Guests have free use of Pension Schlossberg’s car park. Each room has a bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Guests start the day in the traditional breakfast restaurant with tiled stove. A choice of restaurants can be reached on foot in 5-10 minutes. The guest house is also a 5-minute walk from an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and minigolf.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Simonswald.
Our familiar led hotel rural “Adler Pelzmuehle” is situated within a beautiful landscape on the fringe of a forest. The modern guest rooms, the well known local cuisine with many specialities of the Black Forest, table tennis, solarium, sauna, a garden terrace, WLAN and the large garden will assure a relaxing stay. Well signed hiking and biking tracks are in the environment of the hotel. With our guest card you are free to use the regional buses and trains.Show full description
Historic. Superb breakfast. This 3-star superior hotel is in a unique location in the middle of the spa gardens of Badenweiler. Look forward to a wonderful view of the Vosges, the vineyards and the Römerberg. The Hotel Schlossberg offers 17 exclusive rooms and suites, all of which are equipped with a Smart TV, a safe, high-quality toiletries and a private balcony or terrace. Start the day relaxed with the Schlossberg breakfast buffet, enjoy your time out on the terrace or comfortably in one of the loungers in the hotel's own green area. Our Recommendation’s Winzerstube restaurant is just 1 km away from the Hotel Schlossberg. Guests are welcome to try traditional Black Forest food and fine wines here. The Hotel Schlossberg is a great base for trips to the cities of Basel, Colmar, and Freiburg. Popular activities in the Black Forest include horse riding, hiking, and mountain biking.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast, very cosy rooms and amazing staff.
Beautiful. Great location. Popular among couples. This hotel is set directly at the spa park in Badenweiler. Park Hotel & Spa Katharina offers a spa area with a Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath, cedar sauna, brine sauna, yoga room, massage room and other treatment rooms. Park Hotel & Spa Katharina features elegant rooms with free WiFi. There are 5 different room types that are luxuriously furnished. The hotel offers a rich breakfast buffet and an à la carte restaurant serving select European, Mediterranean and international specialties. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The property will continue to serve breakfast on these days. There is a conference room for up to 50 people. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking, cycling and other sports. The Cassiopeia Therme baths and many historical attractions can be found nearby. Park Hotel & Spa Katharina is conveniently located in Badenweiler, within a 40-minute drive of Basel and Freiburg. Many golf courses can also be found nearby.Show full description
Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Outstanding SPA facilities. Located in Baiersbronn, 42 km from Congress House Baden-Baden, Wellness & Genuss Resort - Engel Obertal provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Selected rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave. The units in Wellness & Genuss Resort - Engel Obertal are equipped with slippers and a CD player. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, vegetarian and gluten-free options. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Staff speak German, English and French at the reception. The nearest airport is Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, 54 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most RELAXING luxury hotels in Rust. It also has a great beach front location and a great SPA.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice pool. Located in Todtnauberg, 29 km from Freiburg Cathedral, Hotel Engel - Familotel Hochschwarzwald provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a sauna and evening entertainment. At the hotel every room comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a microwave and a stovetop. At Hotel Engel - Familotel Hochschwarzwald every room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, vegetarian or gluten-free options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving German cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Hotel Engel - Familotel Hochschwarzwald offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Freiburg (Breisgau) Central Station is 30 km from Hotel Engel - Familotel Hochschwarzwald, while Freiburg’s Exhibition and Conference Centre is 33 km away. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Situated in Sasbachwalden, within 26 km of Congress House Baden-Baden and 33 km of Train Station Baden-Baden, Pension Haus Monika features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 35 km from The Robertsau Forest, 39 km from Jardin botanique de l'Université de Strasbourg and 40 km from St. Strasbourg Exhibition Centre is 41 km from the guest house and Park of the Chateau de Pourtales is 43 km away. Paul's Church. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. European Parliament is 40 km from the guest house, while Strasbourg Cathedral is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, 24 km from Pension Haus Monika.Show full description
This 3-star hotel with a hospitality tradition since 100 years offers a scenic location in the Ortenau countryside and a traditional distillery. Free WiFi is provided in some hotel rooms. The historic Staufenberg Castle is a 45-minute hike away. The family-run Hotel Gasthof Engel is surrounded by vineyards in the wine-growing village of Nesselried, 2 km from Appenweier. Guests are welcome to try fine Baden wines and homemade brandy here. All of the non-smoking rooms and suites at the Engel include satellite TV and a bright design. The hallways and stairs were renovated in 2012. In the evenings, popular Baden dishes are served in the Engel's restaurant or on the garden terrace. The restaurant was renovated in 2012. The Hotel Gasthof Engel also has a children’s playground. The French city of Strasbourg is only a 30-minute drive away from the Engel.Show full description
Beach front location. Very cosy. Lovely interior design. This 5-star hotel is located in Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, set in beautiful Black Forest countryside. Hotel Dollenberg boasts fine cuisine and a spa area that includes indoor and outdoor pools. Hotel Dollenberg features traditional-style exteriors and high-quality contemporary furnishings. All rooms and suites includes a balcony, sofa and a TV as well as a private bathroom with shower. LePavillion restaurant offers spectacular mountain views, gourmet cuisine and a fine selection of wines and cheeses. Guests can also relax at the bar and enjoy a varied selection of international brunches. The Dollina spa also features 4 different saunas, a gym and a variety of massages and luxury spa treatments. Hotel Dollenberg also has a tennis court, entertainment staff, a ticket office and a tour desk. Many activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, including skiing, hiking and cycling. On-site parking is free for guests at Hotel Dollenberg.Show full description
This might be the most cosy and stylish luxury hotel in Rust.
Lovely property. Superb interior design. This 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and a gourmet restaurant within a restored 19th-century villa. The Kurpark Spa Gardens and the Kurhaus Casino are a 5-minute walk away. The individually decorated rooms at Hotel Der Kleine Prinz have flat-screen TVs and a minibar. Toiletries are provided in the elegant bathrooms. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the hotel. The Der Kleine Prinz Restaurant serves French dishes and food from the Baden region. Guests can also enjoy an afternoon high tea, included in the room rate, which serves a variety of coffee, tea and small pastries. Guests can relax in front of the fireplace with a book from the hotel's library. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Hotel Der Kleine Prinz. The Caracalla Therme (thermal baths) can be reached in around 5 minutes on foot.Show full description
Der Kleine Prinz is a charming and cozy hotel with a rich history. The ambiance is elegant and the property is lovely. It has a themed atmosphere inspired by The Little Prince.
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