Curated luxury hotels near Wachau

The Kirchenwirt is a traditional hotel in a central yet quiet location in the heart of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau Valley, a 15-minute drive from Krems. All rooms are equipped with solid wood furniture.

A rich breakfast buffet is served between 08:00 and 10:00, including homemade jam. You can have breakfast in the parlours or in the cosy garden. Local and seasonal products are used to create the dishes. The vinotheque offers a wide range of Austrian wines.

In addition to the Kirchenwirt main building, there are 2 renovated annexes from the 16th century, which are located in the immediate vicinity. Each house has its own style. The rooms at the Arkadenhof and the Gellerhaus are very individual, since they feature high wooden ceilings or cross vaults.

Guests of the Kirchenwirt can use a nearby spa area (a 5-minute walk away) at a surcharge.

2 golf courses (18 and 36 holes) are within 30 km and offer reduced green fees to hotel guests. Vienna is just a 1-hour drive away.

Located in Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, 25 km from Melk Abbey, Boutique Hotel Ur-Wachau provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service, an ATM and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at Boutique Hotel Ur-Wachau can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at Boutique Hotel Ur-Wachau.

Dürnstein Castle is 5.2 km from the hotel, while Herzogenburg Monastery is 33 km from the property. Vienna International Airport is 105 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Aggsbach-Dorf on the right bank of the Danube in the heart of the Wachau Valley, 10 km from Melk, Residenz Wachau features a 10,000 m² garden and a terrace offering panoramic views of the river. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms have a balcony and offer views of the Danube or the garden. They feature satellite TV, a work desk, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms are in an annex.

A rich breakfast buffet is available in the morning. Regional specialities and fine local wines are served in the 800-year-old vaults of the Wachau Residenz' wine tavern.

During the warmer months you can relax in the garden featuring a 450 m² bathing pond. Free private parking is available.

The ruins of Aggstein Castle are 2 km away.

Located right next to the Danube River in the centre of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau Valley, the Donauwirt offers accommodation with free WiFi access and free private parking. The Danube Bicycle Trail leads past the hotel.

The bright rooms at Donauwirt - Hotel garni all come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. Some have a terrace or a kitchenette.

Melk can be reached in a 20-minute drive. Sankt Pölten is 24 km from the hotel, while Krems an der Donau is 10 km away.

Situated in Spitz, 20 km from Melk Abbey, Hotel garni Weinberghof & Weingut Lagler features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Built in 1992, this 4-star hotel is within 12 km of Dürnstein Castle and 30 km of Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a sauna.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. The rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also boast a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. All rooms at Hotel garni Weinberghof & Weingut Lagler are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Spitz, like hiking and cycling.

Herzogenburg Monastery is 40 km from Hotel garni Weinberghof & Weingut Lagler, while Ottenstein Castle is 41 km from the property. Vienna International Airport is 111 km away.

Built in 1574 as a shipmaster’s house, Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger Hof B&B is a protected building in the historic village centre of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau. It offers rooms with free WiFi, free parking, and a varied breakfast buffet.

The bright rooms all provide individual furnishings and come with a TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All rooms and suites offer air conditioning.

Guests of the Raffelsberger Hof B&B can enjoy fine wines in the renaissance vaults of the lounge, which is open 24 hours a day. You can also try out the nearby Heurigen, traditional Austrian taverns serving homegrown wine and local specialities.

To explore the surroundings, guests can rent bicycles on site at an additional cost. Krems is a 15-minute drive away, and Melk Abbey can be reached in a 25-minute drive.

Hotel Garni Weinquadrat is situated in the centre of Weißenkirchen in the scenic Wachau region, only steps away from the Danube. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a tea/coffee maker.

The little speciality shop in the hotel offers homemade, organic jam, chutneys and homemade chocolate. Unique accessories and homemade soaps can also be found in the shop.

A bar and a winter garden invite guests to relax while enjoying a glass of wine from the region. During fair weather guests can also sit in the garden or on the terrace.

Hotel Garni Weinquadrat features a bicycle rental. Bicycle paths start just outside the hotel.

Free private parking is available on site. Staff at the Garni speak German, English, Hungarian and French.

The small, family-run Donauhof is located close to the Danube River in the wine-growing village of Weißenkirchen, in the heart of the Wachau Region, the UNESCO world heritage. It offers tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi.

A rich breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room or on the peaceful garden terrace. In the evening guests can enjoy a drink at the cosy self-service wine parlour offering a wide range of local wines.

Several restaurants and Heurige (local wine taverns) are within walking distance of the Donauhof.

With a stay at Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger Hof in Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Wachau and 9 minutes by foot from Danube River. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Josef Jamek Winery and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rehrl-Fischer Winery.

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.

With a stay at Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems in Krems an der Donau, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Kunst Halle Krems and Kloster UND. This golf hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Donauwarte and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Winzer Krems.

The charming, traditional Hotel Richard Löwenherz in Dürnstein welcomes you directly on the banks of the Danube. Here you can expect individual service in a wonderful historical ambience.

The Hotel Richard Löwenherz is surrounded by medieval monastery walls and furnished with works of art from the region. The wonderful location, the romantic restaurant with a terrace and view of the Danube, the large, beautiful monastery garden with swimming pool and the open fireplace give the hotel its unique character.

Enjoy unforgettable culinary delights in our cozy dining rooms and on the Danube terrace! Our excellent cuisine, which is based on refined tradition, is full of ideas. You can experience this special atmosphere in stylish rooms or on warm days and balmy summer evenings on the terrace with a view of the Danube.

You can find our current restaurant opening times on our homepage.

The ruins of Dürnstein Castle are today the most popular sight in the Wachau. The Hotel Richard Löwenherz is named after Richard the Lionheart, King of England, who was imprisoned in Dürnstein from 1192 to 1193.

Solo travelers particularly appreciate the location - they rated it 9.7 for a stay alone.

This modern 4-star hotel is right at the edge of St.Pölten’s Baroque Old Town and a 2-minute walk from the train station. It features a restaurant and a spa area. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

All rooms at Cityhotel D&C have cable TV, a minibar, and a spacious bathroom with a hairdryer, a make-up mirror, and luxury toiletries.

The spa and fitness area is located on the fifth floor and can be used free of charge. It includes a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a gym. A relaxation room and a sun terrace are also available. Massage treatments and the services of a personal trainer are provided on request.

Cityhotel D&C St.Pölten’s restaurant serves classic Austrian and regional cuisine. New interpretations of Austrian dishes are created with regional and seasonal ingredients. There is also a bar, a wine and champagne lounge, and a garden in the courtyard. A free internet terminal is available in the lobby.

The Lower Austrian government district and the Cultural District are within a 15-minute walk of the D&C Cityhotel.

Offering direct views of Melk Abbey, Hotel Restaurant zur Post is located right in the centre of Melk. It offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and a free bicycle hire.

The restaurant serves seasonal Austrian dishes made from regional products. Hotel zur Post also features a vinotheque and an ice-cream parlour.

Parking spaces behind the hotel and a parking garage are provided free of charge. Melk Train Station is 500 metres away. The shipping pier and the Donauradweg (bicycle trail) are close by.

With a stay at arte Hotel Krems in Krems an der Donau, you'll be steps from Wachau and Danube University Krems. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kunst Halle Krems and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from State Gallery of Lower Austria.

This family-run 4-star hotel lies hidden between the vineyards of the Wachau, about 900 metres west of the historic town of Dürnstein.

Most rooms at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offer a balcony with views of the Danube.

The highlight is the large panoramic spa area on the top floor, with 5 saunas.

The restaurant has a terrace and serves Austrian cuisine with many homemade products such as herbs, honey, and eggs.

Wine from the private vineyard can be enjoyed on site or at the hotel bar. Various events on the subject of wine are regularly held at the hotel.

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offers free parking (also in a garage) and free internet access.

Located in Emmersdorf an der Donau, Hotel Donauhof is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Wachau and Danube River. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Melk Abbey and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Schallaburg.

Situated in Mühldorf, 25 km from Melk Abbey, Weißes Rössl, Mühldorf in der Wachau features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 18 km of Dürnstein Castle. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

The rooms at the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Weißes Rössl, Mühldorf in der Wachau offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star inn.

Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum is 25 km from the accommodation, while Ottenstein Castle is 34 km from the property.

Furnished in a traditional country-house style, this small, family-run 4-star hotel is located at the entrance to Melk, within 1,3 km to Melk centre, Melk Abbey, and within 500 metres to the A1 motorway. Hotel Wachau includes an award-winning restaurant and offers free Wi-Fi.

Guests can benefit from barrier-free access to all floors, directly from the underground car park or from the free private parking in front of the hotel entrance.

The restaurant Wachauer Stube was awarded 14 points by the Gault Millau and is also recommended by other restaurant guides. Specialities include fish and organic beef dishes, as well as game specialities from Melk Abbey’s hunting grounds. Guests can also dine on the Wachau Hotel’s terrace in fair weather.

Lovingly arranged flowers and candles, together with paintings from the region, pleasant fragrances and fresh colours, create a cosy atmosphere.

Free parking is available on site. An underground car park can be used at an additional cost.

When you a stay at Hotel-Restaurant Zum Schwarzen Bären in Emmersdorf an der Donau, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute walk of Wachau and Danube River. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Melk Abbey and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Schallaburg.