Hotel Schloss Dürnstein

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Schloss Dürnstein

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, and a steam bath. An extended breakfast buffet is provided every morning at Hotel Schloss Dürnstein. Lunch and dinner is also available at the restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools (Temporarily closed)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julian
Israel Israel
“Wonderful luxurious historic hotel greatly located”
Iryna
Austria Austria
“Stylish and classy, full of charm and history. Excellent service, facilities, view.”
Marcel
Austria Austria
“Location, View, Team, Food, Room, Everything really we celebrated our wedding in a small group and have been cared fore excellently”
Andy
Australia Australia
“One of the best hotels we've ever stayed at, and in one of the most beautiful places. Wonderful staff, generous gifts each day in our refrigerator (drinks, snacks); an incredible location above a bend of the Danube River in a picturesque perfect...”
Li
Singapore Singapore
“Castle hotel, very interesting, leaving me with a very memorable holiday.”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is located in a brilliant spot in Dürnstein, right in the Danube. Parking is easy. Staff are excellent and provided a wonderful service. The room was great - large and clean. Lots of storage space and a free mini-bar which was much...”
Elena
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Fantastic fairytale destination! When you need to feel yourself royal”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old property with lots of charm and lovely staff”
Bogdan
Romania Romania
“the breakfast was excellent and the view over Danube truly breathtaking”
Stephanie
Austria Austria
“We loved absolutely everything! The property and location are breathtakingly beautiful and the service was outstanding. We were only staying for one night but were treated like the most special of guests.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant im Schloss Dürsntein
  • Cuisine
    Austrian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Hotel Schloss Dürnstein takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 59 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is a historic building. All rooms are individually furnished and decorated. The photos only show examples, as each room is different regarding furniture, size and floor plan.

Bar is closed from Mon 20 Oct 2025 until Thu 26 Mar 2026

Restaurant is closed from Mon 20 Oct 2025 until Thu 26 Mar 2026

Pool 1 - indoor is closed from Mon 20 Oct 2025 until Thu 26 Mar 2026

Pool 2 - outdoor is closed from Mon 20 Oct 2025 until Thu 26 Mar 2026

Fitness centre is closed from Mon 20 Oct 2025 until Thu 26 Mar 2026

Sauna is closed from Mon 20 Oct 2025 until Thu 26 Mar 2026