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.

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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.

Breakfast info

Continental

Rooms with:

  • River view

  • Terrace

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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  • Bedroom 1: 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed

The sauna and fireplace are the standout features of this villa. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The villa also offers a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with river views, this villa also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 4 beds.

Entire villa
1399 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
River view
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Barbecue
Terrace
Coffee machine
Sauna
Minibar
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Kitchen
  • Additional bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Additional toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max persons: 2
US$869 per night
Price US$2,606
Excluded: € 2.5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$35
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 2
US$930 per night
Price US$2,790
Excluded: € 2.5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$912 per night
Price US$2,736
Excluded: € 2.5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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