Hotel Richard Löwenherz

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

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 ambiance. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gail
United States United States
“Durnstein is a spectacular place to visit and staying here is super special. It's right next to the blue steeple so I looks beautiful day and night. The patio is stunning, also day and night, the food is fantastic, and the service in the...”
Anthony
United States United States
“The location in Durnstein town was great. The rooms were very large, clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Provided free parking, which otherwise would not have been easy in town.”
Nathan
Israel Israel
“We liked everything, best location, efficient service of top quality, very polite management team, perfect room with special atmosphere, excellent food, very simple, best place to stay”
Tracey
United States United States
“This is a truly special property. Beautiful historic building and gardens. Outstanding customer service. The dinner in the restaurant was lovely. Truly a gem of a find, we will be back!”
Juli
United States United States
“This was a historic old property. Part of it dated back to the 1200’s! Located centrally in the sweet little village of Dürnstein. The walls and hallways were filled with antiques and paintings telling of its heritage. The restaurant was...”
Leonardo
Switzerland Switzerland
“Charming, historical, magnificent location plus the friendliest staff I’ve ever encounter in Austria. Wonderful breakfast and great meals. A true gem!”
Oksana
United States United States
“We love that place. Very helpful staff and great location, delicious breakfast, fantastic area with breathtaking views!”
Jeremy
Austria Austria
“Beautiful, historic hotel, tastefully furnished with antiques excellent location excellent breakfast excellent staff Beautiful garden and view”
Carol
United States United States
“The view of the Danube from our room was spectacular! The hotel is very historic and a fun place to stay in Durnstein. Breakfast was wonderful. We enjoyed the pool on a warm day.”
Laurel
United States United States
“Excellent and unique facility. Museum-like art everywhere, interesting local history and activities (boating on the Danube, shops in town, visiting churches, visiting nearby Melk Abbey). Good onsite breakfast and dinner option. Romantic dinner...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Austrian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Richard Löwenherz takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 75 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking spaces are available in the 2 courtyards. Guests are permitted to drive through the pedestrian area to access the hotel at any time. You can always use the parking spaces in the front of the hotel. The gate of the inner courtyard is closed between 21:00 to 08:00. Public parking is only available for Dünstein residents.

Guests traveling with children must inform the hotel the number of children and their age.

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of EUR 16 per pet, per night applies.

Please note that animals are not permitted in the convent garden or at breakfast.

Please inform Hotel Richard Löwenherz of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.