Hotel Schloss Duernstein
48.396311, 15.519036Overview
5-star castle hotel perched on a rock above the Danube in the Wachau World Heritage Site
Location & Grounds
Hotel Schloss Dürnstein sits on a rock high above the Danube River at the heart of the Wachau World Heritage Site. The property includes a garden, a sun terrace, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture. Guests have access to free parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and valet parking, plus complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding area.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms at Schloss Duernstein are furnished with antiques and offer views of the Danube or the valley. Each room includes a free minibar stocked with soft drinks, juices, and snacks, and complimentary fruits on arrival. The hotel provides soundproof rooms, a lift, and nonsmoking floors throughout.
Dining & Wine
The hotel operates two onsite restaurants serving modern European cuisine with a focus on local wines from the Wachau region. An extended breakfast buffet is served every morning, and lunch and dinner are available on a terrace overlooking the Danube. Guests can also order special diet menus, wine or champagne, and breakfast in the room.
Wellness & Spa
Guests at hotel Schloss Dürnstein have access to two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor, both heated seasonally. The spa area includes a sauna, steam room, hammam, fitness center, and spa/wellness packages, plus sun loungers, beach chairs, and umbrellas by the pools. Locker rooms and a fitness/spa locker room are also available.
Activities & Services
The hotel offers billiards, canoeing, cycling, fishing, and hiking, with board games and puzzles available for children. Business travelers can use the business center, meeting/banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying services. Pet-friendly amenities include pet bowls, pet baskets, and designated smoking areas, plus babysitting/child services and laundry.
- Location: Rock above Danube in Wachau World Heritage Site
- Rooms: Historic castle rooms with free minibar
- Dining: Two restaurants with terrace overlooking Danube
- Wellness: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, steam bath
- Activities: Complimentary bike rentals, billiards, canoeing
- Family: Board games, babysitting, children's activities
- Pet: Pet bowls and baskets allowed
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds
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Max:2 persons
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Valet parking
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal indoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Pool tables
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Seasonal indoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
Room view
- River view
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hotel Schloss Duernstein
| 💵 Lowest room price | 167 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 65.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Vienna International, VIE |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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