ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten

–Excellent location - show map
+25 photos
Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

About this property

This fascinating new hotel is a converted prison, offering both cell-style and conventional rooms. It is located near the Japanese Garden in the centre of Kaiserslautern, at the edge of the Pfälzer Wald forest. Dating from 1867, the Alcatraz Hotel am Japanischen Garten is Germany’s first prison-hotel. In the cell-style rooms, guests can taste a little bit of prison life via barred windows, original prison beds (made by prison inmates), and even a washbasin and toilet in the room. Breakfast can be served through the hatch of the original prison door if you wish. A new à la carte restaurant opened in 2013. However, the cell-rooms of the Alcatraz Hotel are not without modern comforts, and each includes free wireless internet access. Those who prefer more conventional comforts may prefer the hotel rooms or suites. These feature an en suite bathroom. The Hinter Gittern (Behind Bars) bar is ideal for rounding off a busy day with a few drinks before escaping to your quiet cell or room. WiFi is only available in the lobby and on the lower floor.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Rooms with:

  • Inner courtyard view

  • City view

  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign inCreate an account
Sign in, save money

Availability

Prices converted to USD
—
 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Filter by:
 
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Cell Double Room
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 bunk bed
US$342 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Comfort Double Room
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 large double bed
US$486 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Junior Suite
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$645 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Cell Single Room
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 single bed
US$254 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Comfort Single Room
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 single bed
US$372 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet

Error: Please select one or more options you want to book

Select a room type and the number of rooms you want to reserve.
Room type Number of guests Today's price Your choices

To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below.

Select rooms
Cell Double Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Room with shared bathroom
Soundproofing
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Iron
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wake-up service
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$114 per night
Price US$342
Excluded: 7 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Comfort Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Room
194 feet²
Garden view
City view
Inner courtyard view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max persons: 2
US$162 per night
Price US$486
Excluded: 7 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 5 left
Junior Suite
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
409 feet²
Garden view
City view
Inner courtyard view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max persons: 2
US$215 per night
Price US$645
Excluded: 7 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 2 left
Cell Single Room
  • 1 single bed
Room with shared bathroom
Soundproofing
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$85 per night
Price US$254
Excluded: 7 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Comfort Single Room
  • 1 single bed
Room
Garden view
City view
Inner courtyard view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$124 per night
Price US$372
Excluded: 7 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • You won't be charged yet
Limited supply in Kaiserslautern for your dates: 1 hotel like this is already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The exceptionally friendly young woman on reception”
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent, comfortable, clean. Very friendly staff and speak english and very quiet. Breakfast was very easy and tasty 😋.”
Massimo
Germany Germany
“It's particular. Different from every other hotel I've been in. If you're looking for an original experience, you will appreciate this hotel. Staff was very friendly. Private parking available. Quiet and clean room. Good position practically...”
Steffen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location near town centre, interesting prison experience. Room is functional but had everything needed. Breakfast was reasonable and offered some good options. There seemed to be very few other guests so it was quiet.”
Liviu
Romania Romania
“Very interesting experience. Very friendly staff. Great location”
Mcdermott
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great, quirky hotel sleeping in a cell! Very clean, staff friendly, good breakfast - an overall enjoyable, memorable stay 😁”
Eric
Netherlands Netherlands
“Sleeping in a cell was truly an experience! Beds are compact but comfy. For a single night taking a shower in a spacious shared bathroom was actually fine. Parking on site really convenient, as well as the location at walking distance from the...”
Charles
Germany Germany
“The hotel is really cool and I like how they kept some of the old prison features. I had a small room which was perfect for my short stay. The room provided everything I needed and I appreciated the breakfast. Parking was easy, too.”
Heiko
Germany Germany
“Nice location close to the city center. Original ambience and very friendly reception. Bicycles can be safely parked.”
Eww
Canada Canada
“The hotel was recommended by friends and it was exactly as advertised. Best bed we slept in in our travel this time. Clean and immaculate Loved it.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash