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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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tracey
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“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“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“We love that place. Very helpful staff and great location, delicious breakfast, fantastic area with breathtaking views!”
- Jeremy
Austria“Beautiful, historic hotel, tastefully furnished with antiques excellent location excellent breakfast excellent staff Beautiful garden and view” - Carol 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“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...”
- Amy United States“The hotel was quaint and filled with antiques. The rooms were clean and a good size. The pool was a real treat! It was hot and the room had a fan which was a bonus. The breakfast buffet was great!”
- Carolyn United States“The breakfast was typical European style not enough green vegetables but plenty of carbohydrates. Pretty and unusual decor in th breakfast room”
- Charity United States“It was so magical! I visited Dürnstein 36 years ago when I was pregnant with my son and had lunch on the terrace of this hotel and never forgot it. I lived in Asia for years afterwards & travelled all over the world & forgot the name of the town....”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAustrian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
