We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Stuttgart, Germany. We have also included hotels in historic properties, historic villas, palaces, country estates and wineries. 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.
Luxurious. Gorgeous surroundings. 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.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. This 4-star castle hotel is situated on the lakeshore of the Monrepos See, a 10-minute drive from the centre of Ludwigsburg. Schlosshotel Monrepos is set in 250 hectares of parkland with a golf course, riding stables and a wine estate. The rooms and suites of Schlosshotel Monrepos feature high-quality furnishings and are decorated in a modern, contemporary style. Just a 6-minute drive from the nearest train station and 3 km from the A81 motorway, the Schlosshotel Monrepos makes an ideal base for exploring this lovely region. All have a minibar, free WiFi and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. All rooms are quietly located and offer views of the parkland and lake. Guests are welcome to use the wellness facilities of the hotel, which feature a sauna and fitness room.Show full description
Schlosshotel Monrepos is an elegant hotel situated by the beautiful Monrepos Lake. It is surrounded by a vast parkland with a golf course and riding school. The hotel combines modern amenities with historic charm, creating a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere.
Historic. Superb breakfast. This 3-star-superior hotel in Tübingen offers a quiet location directly beside the Schloss Hohentübingen castle. It provides great views of the old town, traditional Swabian food, and Wi-Fi. Each of the rooms at the Hotel Am Schloss has a different design. Rich breakfast buffets are available at the Am Schloss. They all include cable TV and a private bathrooms. The Mauganeschtle restaurant serves popular Tübingen dishes and seasonal meals. A variety of wines are also on offer. A Tesla charging station is provided. The Hotel Am Schloss is only a 2-minute walk from Tübingen’s historic market square. The Eberhard Karls Universität university is also just a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Close to beach front. Highly elegant. Great pool. Set within a historic castle, this 5-star-superior hotel offers luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine in Salach, a peaceful town in the Swabian Alb region, 50 km south-east of Stuttgart. Guests can also enjoy a heated, panoramic outdoor pool and a modern fitness room.. Here at the Burghotel Staufeneck, you can expect elegantly furnished, spacious rooms with top-class amenities. The hotel’s stylish wellness area features a sauna, several baths, massage showers, a grotto, and a state-of-the-art fitness room. You can also choose among a wide range of massages and cosmetic treatments. Admire wonderful views of the Fils river valley as you enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. The Burghotel Staufeneck’s gourmet restaurant will spoil you with delicious cuisine and fine wines.Show full description
The most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Stuttgart. It also has a great beach front location.
Very cosy. Great value. Hotel Küferschänke is situated in the quiet village of Weiler in Baden-Württemberg, just 200 metres from Steinsberg Castle. If features a traditional winery and a restaurant serving hearty Baden cuisine. The modern rooms at the Hotel Küferschänke include cable TV and a private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy a German-style breakfast buffet each morning. Decorated in country style, the restaurant offers regional specialities, seasonal dishes and wines from the Küferschänke’s winery. Drivers can park for free, and the A6 motorway just 5 km away. Sinsheim town centre can be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most COSY small hotel in Stuttgart.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Amazing pool. Boasting a gourmet restaurant, this 4-star hotel in Bad Teinach is set amid the idyllic countryside of the Black Forest. It offers a wide range of cosmetic treatments, and an in-house thermal bath and panorama spa with a sauna. Hotel Therme Bad Teinach provides generously equipped, comfortable rooms and apartments with free WiFi access. Savour regional delights and selected beverages in the à la carte Quellen-Restaurant, in the conservatory or in the bar with fireplace. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking and Nordic walking.Show full description
Situated in Aspach, 24 km from Train Station Ludwigsburg, Hotel Sonnenhof Aspach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. You can play table tennis at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Theatre Heilbronn is 25 km from Hotel Sonnenhof Aspach, while Heilbronn Central Station is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport, 65 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great value. Tagungszentrum & Hotel evangelische Akademie Bad Boll has free bikes, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Bad Boll. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at Tagungszentrum & Hotel evangelische Akademie Bad Boll. Guests can play billiards and table tennis at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Stuttgart is 39 km from Tagungszentrum & Hotel evangelische Akademie Bad Boll, while Esslingen is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport, 34 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great SPA. These twin 4-star hotels are located beside the Stauferburg castle ruins in Bad Teinach-Zavelstein. They offer free WiFi, three different restaurants, a daily snack buffet in the afternoon, and modern spa facilities. The Berlin's KroneLamm hotels has non-smoking rooms with modern furniture and WiFi via hotspot. Bathrobes, slippers, and sauna towels are provided. A shared internet terminal is located in the lobby. All guests over the age of 14 are welcome to use the Lamm's spacious spa area with indoor and outdoor pool, saunas, fitness room, sun bathing area and a wide range of beauty and massage treatments. The gourmet restaurant Berlins Krone has been awarded a Michelin star, and Restaurant Lamm serves regional dishes whilst offering views of the Teinachtal valley. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the terrace and there is a lobby bar with fireplace. The Krone and Lamm are ideal for exploring the scenic hiking and cycling routes of the Black Forest.Show full description
Nice style. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. 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.
Cosy. Cosy rooms. Situated in a historic 19th-century station, this hotel in Bretzfeld is quietly located just 2.5 km from the A81 motorway. Bahnhof Busch offers bright rooms with a flat-screen TV. Featuring classic-style interiors, rooms at Bahnhof Busch are decorated in warm colours. Each one includes a work desk and private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Regional Swabian dishes made from local produce are served in the elegant restaurant. Guests can also enjoy wine tastings in the wine cellar with arched ceilings, and a complimentary bottle of wine and mineral water. The pretty surrounding countryside is the ideal base for hiking and cycling. Ellhofen Train Station is located directly by the hotel, and free on-site parking is provided.Show full description
Bahnhof Busch is a charming and cozy hotel located in a beautifully restored old railway station. It has a unique ambiance and a wide selection of wines. Despite its proximity to the railway, it is not noisy.
Tennis court. This strikingly designed hotel offers modern accommodation, 1 restaurants, and generous conference facilities directly next to Heidenheim’s Schloss Hellenstein palace. Located on the Schlossberg hill, the Schlosshotel Hellenstein boasts generously equipped rooms and suites which offer free wireless internet access and enjoy attractive views of the town. The Schlosshotel Hellenstein's 1 restaurants will spoil you with a variety of freshly prepared specialities. You can enjoy the elegant wine bar, live performances in the lobby bar, and cocktails in the Bar. The hotel is connected to the Congress Centrum, where business travellers will find state-of-the-art services and meeting facilities. Cocktails at the Bar.Show full description
Historic property. Great views. 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 really like this place... I think it is one of the most historic hotels in Stuttgart. It also has outstanding views.
Elegant. This 5-star Superior hotel in Friedrichsruhe offers elegant rooms, a large spa with pools, and 2-Michelin-stars cuisine. It is surrounded by private forest parkland and an 27-hole golf course. Some rooms and suites at the Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe are air-conditioned, and all include a flat-screen TV, minibar and safe. Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe has a spa, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a variety of saunas, a fitness room and an outdoor tennis court. There is also a hairdresser and beauty salon with 13 treatment rooms Breakfast is served in the Schlosshotel's conservatory, French dishes are available in the gourmet restaurant and spa guests enjoy a light and healthy cuisine in the bistro. In the Forest Tavern guests enjoy Swabian dishes in a rustic ambiance. The Jägerstube restaurant serves a range of regional dishes.Show full description
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by the landscapes of the Swabian Alb, this family-run, 4-star Superior hotel on Münsingen’s market square promises a relaxing stay. Make yourself comfortable in the newly designed country style rooms boasting imaginative floral motifs. Treat yourself to invigorating excursions in the heart of the picturesque countryside. Go canoeing, cycling and make sure to visit the beautiful palaces in the area. The hotel’s appealing meeting and function rooms promise productive yet pleasant work sessions. Reward yourself with a soothing massage or cosmetic treatment in the friendly spa area. The hotel restaurant will spoil you with delicious regional cuisine and sophisticated wines.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. An ideal base in all seasons, the Hotel Restaurant Waldsägmühle provides classically furnished, comfortable rooms with free wireless internet access. Wake up to a delicious breakfast before setting out on an adventure through the surrounding nature trails on foot, by bike or on skis, depending on the weather. Excellent regional and international cuisine is available every day in the restaurant, which you can enjoy alongside a fine glass of wine and a relaxed atmosphere. Popular day trip destinations include Freudenstadt with its large marketplace, and Lake Constance.Show full description
This is likely the most well designed and romantic hotel in Stuttgart. It also has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA!
Stylish. Comfortable beds. This country hotel in Wiernsheim is set in a 19th-Century farmhouse with a pretty courtyard. It offers rental bicycles, rental canoes, and charming rooms with free wired internet. Landhotel im Hexenwinkel has individually furnished rooms with warm colour schemes, wooden floors and rustic wooden beams. Each room has a refrigerator, satellite TV and a hairdryer. Guests start the day with a breakfast buffet. Hexenwinkel’s restaurant serves a range of meals made with regional products. There is also a snack bar on site. The A8 motorway is just 9 minutes from the Landhotel. The Black Forest begins about 8 km away, and Pforzheim is 16 km away. Free parking is provided on site.Show full description
Nice SPA. Situated on a high plateau in Gäufelden and offering a panoramic view of the Swabian Alb, this 4-Star Superior hotel offers a gym, spa facilities and a spacious green park with natural bathing lake. Rooms are available in the ARAMIS hotel or in the opposite guesthouse, featuring warm, cheerful colours. All include a cable TV, 3 free Sky satellite channels and a digital guest. Most of the rooms offer a terrace or balcony. Guests start their day with a buffet breakfast. A fine selection of Swabian and international cuisine is served in the restaurant with open fireplace or bright conservatory. The bistro features a traditional beer garden. The Mediterranean spa offers a bar, rustic sauna and steam room, and a relaxation area. Guests can sunbathe on the lawn with loungers and book beauty treatments. The ARAMIS Tagungs- und Sporthotel enjoys good links to the A81 motorway and direct rail connections to Herrenberg and Böblingen. Free parking is available at the hotel and by the on-site sports facilities.Show full description
Delightful property. Great restaurant. This long-standing family business in Bad Urach’s historical town centre is situated close to the medieval market square. Take in the delightful timber-framed buildings as you walk through the peaceful winding streets of the Old Town. From here you can make out the castle ruins at Hohen-Urach. Go hiking, cycling, and admire the beautiful vistas and landscapes of the Swabian Alb. Alternatively, you might simply wish to soak up the rays on the hotel's rooftop terrace. The hotel provides individually decorated and spacious guest rooms, some of which can be reached via a lift. In the evening, look forward to hearty regional and German cooking in the inviting restaurant.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful and charming small hotel in Stuttgart.
Cosy. Great restaurant. This historic hotel enjoys a quiet location in Schwäbisch Hall, a 10-minute drive from the town centre. It offers elegant rooms, an award-winning restaurant, summer terrace, wine cellar and free parking. Rebers Pflug is a family-run guest house which dates from 1805. All rooms and suites are non-smoking and decorated in a traditional country style. All rooms include satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. A breakfast buffet is provided each morning at Rebers Pflug. The restaurant serves Swabian specialities. Many of the ingredients used are produced at the hotel. Rebers Pflug has a summer terrace with traditional deck chairs. The guest house lies in green, peaceful surroundings, but is only a 5-minute drive from the A6 motorway.Show full description
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