Curated luxury hotels in Franconia

This romantic hotel is set within a Mediaeval castle, high above the Franconian town of Abenberg. Look forward to modern rooms and a cosy restaurant within a historic ambience.

The comfortably equipped rooms of the Hotel Burg Abenberg are located either in the romantic Schottenturm tower or in the cosy guest house. These 2 areas are connected by a short path.

Enjoy regional and international dishes in the hotel restaurant, or visit the rustic cellar for a relaxing drink. There are also 2 on-site museums which you can visit.

The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking, and the nearby Franconian Lake District offers a wide range of water sports. Golfers will find a 27-hole golf course just a 5-minute drive from the hotel, and the sights of Nuremberg are just a 30-minute drive away.

Free public parking spaces are available at the Burg Abenberg.

With a stay at NH Collection Nürnberg City in Nuremberg (Mitte), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Nuremberg Christmas Market and 7 minutes from Nuremberg Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from NürnbergMesse and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Playmobil FunPark.

This traditional, 16th-century hotel offers Franconian food, a fitness area and country-style rooms. It stands in the centre of Rothenburg, a 2-minute walk from the St. Jakob church.

All rooms at Tilman Riemenschneider feature flat-screen TV and a bathroom with hairdryer.

Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas of the Tilman Riemenschneider.

The hotel’s restaurants feature traditional tiled stoves, valuable paintings and wooden carvings. A variety of local and international meals are served, together with regional wines.

Guests can use the Tilman Riemenschneider’s fitness area with sauna and fitness equipment.

When you stay at Fuerther Hotel Mercure Nuernberg West in Fuerth, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Nuremberg Christmas Market and Adidas Headquarters. This family-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Playmobil FunPark and 8 mi (12.9 km) from NürnbergMesse.

When you stay at Dormero Schlosshotel Reichenschwand in Reichenschwand, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Franconian Mountain Trail and Dauphin Speed Event. This family-friendly hotel is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Nuremberg Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hirtenmuseum.

When you stay at Landhotel Rügheim in Hofheim in Unterfranken, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hassberge Nature Park. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Steigerwald Nature Park and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park.

With a stay at Arvena Park Das Hotel am Franken-Center in Nuremberg (Sudoststadt), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of NürnbergMesse and Nuremberg Zoo. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Nuremberg Christmas Market and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Playmobil FunPark.

With a stay at Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg an der Messe in Nuremberg (Sudoststadt), you'll be a 4-minute drive from NürnbergMesse and 7 minutes from Nuremberg Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Nuremberg Christmas Market and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Nuremberg Castle.

Situated in a peaceful side street behind the city’s renowned castle, this new and striking design hotel offers stylish interiors in 1950s and 1960s style. The Design Hotel Vosteen provides free Wi-Fi.

Its central location just a short stroll from an underground station allows you to explore the city with ease. The adjacent Stadtpark is perfect for peaceful walks between your adventures.

The hotel invites you to step back in time to the good old days, while enjoying all the conveniences of the 21st century. Guests are invited to relax on the terrace in good weather.

The Design Hotel Vosteen offers complimentary tea, coffee and water throughout the day, as well as free fresh fruit and grappa.

With a stay at Hotel Zur Schwane, you'll be centrally located in Volkach, within a 10-minute drive of Wallfahrtskirche Maria im Weingarten and Zang Organic Winery. This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Inselstrand Nordheim and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Sandbank.

A stay at Hotel Goldener Anker places you in the heart of Bayreuth, steps from Sternplatz and Margrave's Opera House. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jean-Paul-Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Franz Liszt Museum.

Centrally situated in the heart of the Old Town of the university town of Erlangen, the Bayerischer Hof offers an award-winning restaurant and unique arched cellar room.

This modern hotel provides comfortable and contemporary accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Guests also receive a complimentary bottle of mineral water.

There are excellent transport links in the area, as the hotel is situated near to the railway station and motorway. The city of Nuremberg is about 20 minutes away and the airport and exhibition centre are easy to reach.

With a stay at Parkhotel CUP VITALIS - Adults Only in Bad Kissingen, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bad Kissingen Wandelhalle and Tourist Information Arkadenbau. This golf hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from New Town Hall and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Rosengarten.

This timber-framed hotel is located in the world cultural heritage city of Bamberg. It enjoys a romantic riverside location on the Obere Mühlbrücke bridge.

Rooms at the Hotel Nepomuk are located in either the historic building or modern annexe. Offering scenic views of the old quarter, every room also comes with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Admire the views from the sunny terrace, and try exotic cocktails in the stylish hotel bar with open fireplace.

From the Hotel Nepomuk, you can easily reach attractions such as the famous cathedral and Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall).

This historic, 4-star hotel lies in the Franconian spa resort of Bad Windsheim, just 450 metres from the train station. It offers fine gastronomy, a sauna and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Centrally located in the Old Town district, the Arvena Reichsstadt Hotel has spacious, classical-style rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom.

A wide range of Franconian and seasonal dishes are served in the Arvena’s restaurant. The modern bar and traditional-style Reichsstadt Café invite guests to relax with a drink.

There is a fitness studio opposite the hotel, and Franken Therme Bad Windsheim spa centre is 1.5 km away. Private parking is available at the Reichsstadt Hotel on request.

Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg is in the heart of Nuremberg, within a 5-minute walk of Way of Human Rights and City Point Nuremberg. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nuremberg Opera House and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St. Lorenz Church.

This 4-star hotel in Rothenburg features modern rooms with free Wi-Fi internet, a traditional restaurant, a beer garden and an in-house sauna. Hotel Rappen is an 8-minute walk from the historic market square.

Built in 1603, all rooms at Hotel Rappen Rothenburg ob der Tauber have been completely renovated and include a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony.

A breakfast is available each morning. In the evening, the restaurant serves a range of Franconian dishes. It specialises in pancakes.

Guests are welcome to relax with meals and drinks in the Rappen's beer garden during the summer.

"A limited number of parking spaces are available upon availability, directly behind Hotel Rappen Rothenburg. Additional public parking spaces are available in a 5 minute walking distance, at a cost"

With a stay at Hotel Drei Raben, you'll be centrally located in Nuremberg, steps from New Museum and within a 5-minute walk of St. Lorenz Church. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from German National Museum.

Located in Kitzingen, 24 km from Wuerzburg Central Station, Cavallestro Deluxe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Cavallestro Deluxe all rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Cavallestro Deluxe offers a children's playground. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Congress Centre Wuerzburg is 25 km from the hotel, while Würzburg Cathedral is 25 km away. Nuremberg Airport is 85 km from the property.

With a stay at Kurhotel Pyramide in Bad Windsheim, just steps from Steigerwald Nature Park and Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Franken-Therme Bad Windsheim and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fraenkisches Freilandmuseum.