29 Best Hotels in The Rhineland, Germany

First opened as a bathhouse in 1486, this sophisticated hotel maintains stunning architectural features such as marble columns and an exceptionally charming wood-paneled room adjacent to the classically decorated bar. Rooms are stylish, calm, and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs. The traditional bathhouse downstairs offers modern spa treatments and such amenities as a Finnish sauna, steam room, and thermal pool filled with water from the nearby Kochbrunnen spring.

A futuristic 50s-era office building has been transformed into a stylish, space-age-themed hotel, topped with a Mediterranean restaurant and bar offering superb city views. Open-plan rooms are more sedately decorated than the lobby and feature good-sized bathrooms with rainforest showers and freestanding tubs in upper categories. 

Flowers line the windows of the country-style rooms and suites in this pretty half-timber hotel near the market square, though the exterior is rather more romantic than the room interiors. The simple furnishings promise a slightly sterile, though perfectly pleasant, stay. Opt for a room with a balcony, or book one of the 10 nearby apartments with kitchens that are also available through the hotel. By contrast, the elegant restaurant is a glorious, high-ceilinged beauty, complete with wood panelling, portraits, and chandeliers.

This charming wine estate in the quiet suburb of Olewig offers modern, reasonably priced rooms and suites in a peaceful setting just 10 minutes from the city center by bus. Surrounded by lush vineyards but still only a 45-minute walk from Trier's main attractions, it offers everything from modern but basic rooms to spacious suites with whirlpool tubs. The highlight is the gourmet restaurant, which serves haute cuisine with none of the haughtiness. Choose from three-, four-, and five-course prix-fixe menus, and you'll be treated to an array of delicious dishes that make the most of local game and fish. Wine pairings are available, too, utilizing a mix of Bordeaux and Burgundy wines alongside the estate's own produce.

In this traditional hotel, now run by the fourth and fifth generations of the same family, you can enjoy a Rhine view from many of the rooms, or from the terrace next to the waterfront promenade. Afternoon tea and dinner are served in upscale restaurant Le Chopin, while the hotel's other restaurant, Le Bristol, serves more regional fare. Le Jardin, the flower-filled waterfront terrace, serves wine, coffee, cakes, and snack platters. The hotel's modernly elegant sister property, Residence Bellevue, is just a few blocks away, with 20 spacious apartments.

Vineyard views grace most of the rooms at this historic hotel, where guests are welcomed with a drink from the family's Rheingau wine estate. Gracious hosts Susanne and Heinrich Breuer can arrange cellar and vineyard tours as well as wine tastings. The rooms are simply but stylishly decorated, with modern comforts and interesting artworks dotted around, while the restaurant serves very good seasonal cuisine, often with live musical accompaniment.

Besides bright, good-size rooms, the true strength of this modern hotel is its location, near the market in the Altstadt. After a generous buffet breakfast you can quickly reach either the Rhine or the Kö with a three-block walk.

One of few medieval houses along the riverbank to survive World War II bombings, this family-run inn enjoys an unbeatable location overlooking the river and right by Gross St. Martin. The hotel's quaintly furnished rooms are far from luxurious, but the place wins points for its history and reasonable prices. Ancient wooden beams grace some of the older rooms, but claustrophobic guests are advised to take up quarters in the "new" rooms. The inn's antique restaurant downstairs offers authentic Rhenish flair and spruced-up versions of traditional German dishes.

What this modern block lacks in character it more than makes up for with its location, being ideally positioned for accessing trains, the city center, and Koblenz's main sights. The clean rooms are tastefully decorated and well-equipped; the staff are very friendly and helpful.

The rooms in this former monastery in the Belgian Quarter are spare but not spartan, though a startlingly realistic sculpture of a bishop, sitting in the reception area, serves as a constant reminder of the building's ecclesiastic origins. Modern paintings by Cologne artists adorn the walls of the hotel, on a quiet street lined with ginkgo trees. The rooms are not huge but are well kept, and the atmosphere is airy. The smartly appointed restaurant Et Cetera serves upscale Mediterranean cuisine and has delightful garden seating.

Markus and Monika Stemper—a passionate cook and a gracious hostess—bring modern style to their country inn near the Luxembourg border. The garden (with palms, ponds, and flowers galore), comfortable rooms, and personal service are all remarkable. Stempers Brasserie (closed Sunday and Thursday; no lunch) serves dishes with Mediterranean touches, enhanced by an extensive wine list.

You can literally watch the Rhine flowing by from the four front rooms of this friendly, family-operated hotel, about a 10-minute walk from the station. It's in a tranquil location perfect for strolling along the river promenade or for catching a tour boat from the pier.

If you like a bit of personality in your accommodation, you'll love the individually decorated rooms at this 19th-century art nouveau villa turned welcoming hotel. There's so much attention to detail here, from the bold floral wallpaper, to the patterned bed throws and cushions, to the help-yourself breakfast that includes homemade jams, a range of coffees, and vegan and gluten-free options. If you don't fancy dining out in the evening, buy some food enjoy in the peaceful, leafy courtyard.

Elegant on the outside and simple on the inside, this small, attractive hotel in the residential \"musician's quarter\" is often recommended to friends by locals. 

Steps away from Altstadt action and the Rhine, this small hotel on a cobblestone road offers simple comfort and a surprising amount of quiet. The amenities are few, but the staff are accommodating and the small rooms are all tastefully furnished. The hotel mostly has single rooms for business travelers, but these beds can easily sleep two people, so couples who don't need much space can often share a single room for a cheaper rate.

Owned by the Wenckstern family since it was built in 1628, this green-and-white half-timber inn offers considerable comfort, with the adjacent Gasthaus Ilse offering simpler, more budget-friendly rooms than those in the historic main building. Many rooms have a Rhine view, as does the beautiful terrace. The staff are friendly and helpful, and you can sample the family's wines in the cavernous wine cellar; coffee and homemade cakes can be enjoyed in the café.

Two of the suites in this traditional hotel on Kobern-Gondorf's market square, 6½ km (4 miles) from Winningen, are across the courtyard, in what might be Germany's oldest half-timber house (1321), but direct online bookings are not available at this writing. Light fare is served in the Weinstube, which has an open fireplace, and in warmer months there's a beer garden.

These apartments, which are spread out across three different buildings in the village, provide a comfortable stay in Monschau, and a few in Elbershof even have kitchens. The City Apartments are conveniently located within walking distance of the town center and feature cozy, well-equipped units with postcard views. Despite the medieval setting, they offer a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional charm.

Set near the Rhine and just a short stroll to the Beethoven House, this well-priced design hotel features a playful classical music theme, complete with contemporary art installations depicting Bonn’s most famous composer.

A renovated neoclassical building dating from 1916, this grand hotel features rooms with high ceilings and tasteful, neutrally decorated rooms, plus perks like a heated indoor pool.

The 19th-century former city archives are now home to this sophisticated, art-filled design hotel. Rooms are done up in a sleek modernist style, with pricier suites featuring vaulted ceilings and views of the tranquil church square through enormous Gothic windows.   

All of the modern rooms in this friendly, family-run operation, each of them named after a vineyard, come with comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, and stunning views. But it's the superior \"wellness suite\" that really stands out, thanks to its in-room sauna. Located right at the town wall, the hotel is also home to the excellent Stübers Restaurant, serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine (including plenty of vegetarian options) alongside a superb selection of Bacharacher wines.

Centrally located near the Porta Nigra, this handsome patrician manor from 1885 offers well-appointed rooms with attractive baths. Rooms 317 and 318 are quite spacious and have little balconies overlooking flower-filled Porta-Nigra-Platz. While some of Trier's other restaurants are more stylish, the food here is tasty, as is the ample breakfast buffet.

Its central location (a five-minute walk from the Kurhaus, Old Town, and shopping district), particularly friendly and helpful staff, and affordability make this modern hotel an excellent choice. Terra-cotta and beige tones and parquet floors lend the rooms warmth, and although they are small, rooms are well maintained and cleverly designed for maximum use of space. The gourmet breakfast buffet includes excellent bread from a very good local bakery, high-quality coffee, and homemade fruit salad as well as gluten- and lactose-free products.

The friendly, family-run hotel is high on Petrisberg hill overlooking Trier, not far from the amphitheater and a 20-minute walk to the Old Town. The individually decorated rooms have solid-pine furnishings and fabulous views of the city. In the evening, you can sit down for snacks and good local wines in the pub.

What used to be Europe's tallest water tower is now a stylish 11-story boutique hotel that was recently renovated and reopened in late 2021 as part of Hilton's Curio Collection. Rooms are done up in a contemporary fashion, and some duplex suites offer cathedral views.

The eight spacious rooms at this welcoming guesthouse are all individually decorated with a winning mixture of contemporary and antique furnishings and thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and an honor bar. There are also three holiday apartments for larger groups. The traditional wine estate S.A. Prüm is also home to state-of-the-art cellars and an attractive vinothek for cellar tours and tastings, as well as a stunning dining room and an idyllic patio facing the Mosel and the vineyards.

This charming \"Moselromantikhotel\" comes with friendly service and a splendid terrace overlooking the Mosel. Some rooms have a balcony facing the river, though rooms at the back of the hotel are quieter. In addition to arranging wine tastings and hikes in Calmont, Europe's steepest vineyard, the staff can also help you plan fishing trips and lunch in the vineyard of hotel owners the Saffenreuther family.