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Hotel Schloss Durnstein

5.0 star property

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Front of property
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine
View from room
Massages
Tasting room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Dürnstein 2, Durnstein, Lower Austria, 3601
  • Wachau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stifskirche
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kuenringerburg
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Classic Suite (Country View)

Classic Suite (Country View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, City View

Basic Double Room, City View

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite (Country View)

Comfort Suite (Country View)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Suite

Panoramic Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite

Romantic Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Duplex, Balcony

  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite (Country View)

Junior Suite (Country View)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Suite

Traditional Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Terrace/patio

Wachau-Living

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (6)
The price is AU$249
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Wachau-Living

About the area

Durnstein

A stay at Hotel Schloss Durnstein places you in the heart of Durnstein, steps from Wachau and Stifskirche. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Danube River and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kuenringerburg.

What's nearby

  • Wachau - 1 min walk
  • Stifskirche - 2 min walk
  • Kuenringerburg - 6 min walk
  • Burgruine - 7 min walk
  • Danube University Krems - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Stein-Mautern Station - 9 min drive
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zür Emma - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Alter Klosterkeller - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bäckerei/Cafe Schmidl - Wachauer Backstube - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rad'l Treff - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Siedler - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Schloss Durnstein

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking
Hotel Schloss Durnstein offers 47 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Schloss Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Schloss Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Grill Tavern - This beachfront steakhouse specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 32 for adults and EUR 32 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Schloss Restaurant
  • Grill Tavern

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Wine-tasting room
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 18 and March 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 16 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 32 for adults and EUR 32 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 16 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Austria. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Durnstein Hotel
Durnstein Schloss
Durnstein Schloss Hotel
Hotel Durnstein
Schloss Durnstein dürnstein
Hotel Schloss Durnstein
Schloss Durnstein
Schloss Durnstein Hotel
Schloss Hotel
Schloss Hotel Durnstein
Hotel Schloss Durnstein Hotel
Hotel Schloss Durnstein Durnstein
Hotel Schloss Durnstein Hotel Durnstein

Hotel Schloss Durnstein Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Les stores dans la chambre sont un peu désuets, un trop court. La salle de bain petite. Belle vue sur le Danube.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and feel of the hotel; very nice setting for restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalil

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the property do not even come close to giving justice. The staff is ultra friendly. A true joy staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in an amazing location. The service was outstanding. We dined at the property three times in 48 hours. The food was delicious and again, the service was excellent. We will return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taly, charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and fantastic service by staff hotel, and special shout out to Isabel, who went out of her way to assist. Unfortunately the restaurant's service was lacking. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Relaxing, great pool and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very good with 2 exceptions: 1. the bathroom does not correspond to the hotel level. 2. very poor internet connection
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique location in Durnstein, views from the restaurant terrace are incredible, very friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful castle to stay......
We enjoyed our stay very much, ,most of the staff are very accommodating, especially Peter from the restaurant and Leona from the Reception. The Schloss is a beautiful castle built on an amazing position, of course it being an old building there are always little problems here and there, but nothing that can spoil such a special locale. It is worth the splurge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent. Wine cellar for wine tastings. Decor in rooms is dated and needs to be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting and the property are excellent. Service is second to none, pool is exactly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite well maintained. Service is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place
It is a very good hotel with history, very nice view from hotel terrace and the outdoor pool is very lovely. However, there is service improvement needed. We have had our breakfast, but the waitress didn’t inform us that there is also warm order to kitchen available. But otherwise, we loved this place, there is lot small things have been taking care very well for little traveler like our 8 years boy ...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

COLETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a nice hotel but very pricy and not great value for the rate we paid
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Manager raised his voice and argued with me
We stayed here for 3 nights at the end of a 3 week 40th anniversary trip. On the last night of our trip we returned to the hotel having eaten elsewhere and asked for a table on the terrace where we might enjoy a bottle of wine. There were many other diners and we were seated at a clothed table among them. We were not offered water, napkins, or a menu. After more than 45 minutes of trying to get the attention of the sommelier or manager (Christina Thiery, son of the palace owners) while others around us were being served, we finally waved our arms to get Mr. Thiery's attention and asked for a wine menu. More than 20 minutes more passed after he brought the menu -- my husband was angry and left for our room. 20 minutes passed and I finally said Excuse me! in a louder than usual voice and got the attention of the sommelier. I explained why we were unhappy and left then went by reception to register my complaint. I met Thiery at our room and he loudly demanded to know why we left. When I told him he accused me of lying - said we had only been there 10 minutes and wanted to know WHY WE HADN'T LET ANYONE KNOW WE WERE READY TO ORDER. Mind you, our every need had been tended to throughout our stay including other nights in the dining room. Mr. Thiery raised his voice throughout our conversation then stormed off. We paid close to $2K US for this abuse & still don't know why it happened. Was it because we are Americans? Or is Mr. Thiery just in the wrong line of work? Unforgivable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relais and Chateau as it was supposed to be
We travel extensively around the world and when we are in Europe, we frequent stay in boutique hotel belonging to Relais and Chateaux. Schloss Dürnstein was a superb example how it was in the past and how physical plant of the 5 star old world hotel and service should be. Unfortunately, in the last 5-10 years most of the French and Italian 5 star properties were bought by corporations, that run it to the ground. The reason is simple: tourism is exploded and supply is smaller then demand. For this reason, a lot of properties are run down and do not cater to their guest as it was in the past. Not in Schloss Dürnstein. It is still privately own and they have tremendous pride in keeping it with all traditions of luxury of 5 star property. Rooms are updated, 2 well kept pools, breakfast is superb and service is excellent.there is nothing you will ask them that they will not try to help you with. What a breath of fresh air in such uncertain times. My compliments to the owner Christian and his sister. Definitely will return and spread the word.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing, but - we did not appreciate the attempt to sell us a room up-grade at check-in - this is not what I expect from this type of hotel - left a bad taste.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a cute village. The staff was very friendly and professional. The breakfast was top-notch. And the hotel restaurant has a great terrace overlooking the Danube (and nice piano music when we were there). If you stay here, make sure to hike up to the ruined castle for great views of the valley. Takes about 30 minutes to get up there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018