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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 center 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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Germany“The friendliness of the staff, especially Lauren and Marcel (Mr. Fika) and the housekeeping staff; the cleanliness, and the location, make this place. As does the openness to welcoming artists and artwork and hosting cultural events and new art...” - Rahmoune
Morocco“The room was clean , the staff is so nice and helpful , the breakfast was amazing” 
Steven
Italy“Comfortable bed, interesting locale. Good breakfast, free parking in the downtown area of Kaiserslautern. Well priced for all that is offered. Nice staff!”- Darin
United States“Perhaps my favourite hotel in Kaiserslautern. Staff and Rooms and Facilities were terrific. Solidly-good breakfast. It's a fun place to stay and very comfortable with easy parking on premesis.” - Byrd
Belgium“Great free breakfast. Excellent value for the money. Cool motif. Best way to stay in a fake prison and check out the next day.” - Anonymous United States“It was memorable due to it’s past. Once you got to city center it was nice. The rooms were very clean.”
- Paul
United Kingdom“The exceptionally friendly young woman on reception” - Maria United Kingdom“Excellent, comfortable, clean. Very friendly staff and speak english and very quiet. Breakfast was very easy and tasty 😋.”
Massimo 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“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.”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
