Name: Bergström Hotel Lüneburg
Address: Bei der Lüner Mühle, Altstadt, 21335 Lüneburg, Germany, Bei der Lüner Mühle, Lower-Saxony, 21335, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $140 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hotel Bergström Hotel Lüneburg

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and history – Check location Bei der Lüner Mühle, Altstadt, 21335 Lüneburg, Germany – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and history – Check location

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The location and the buildings were stunning. Very traditional and beautiful. Being located on the river it was lovely to go for a walk around. The hotel room was lovely and the bathroom was very lavish with a large shower.

Alexandra, United Kingdom

Great location, nice environment and good breakfast

Sven, Germany

have stayed here many times over the years. Location and ambience are excellent. Breakfast buffet is second to none. Late checkout at 14.00 and one room at 18.00 was much appreciated. Waiters extremely helpful and polite, eventhough it was very very busy .

Mechthild, United Kingdom

Everything about town and elevator trip to top of water tower...perfect

Henry, United States of America

The view of the river and the houses along the river was fantastic, so I took photos !

Pueppi, United States of America

This hotel is the nicest in the area and has great location to the main city.

Rania, United States of America

Room 282 was fabulous - in Historic building - no elevator. It had two windows - one looking across the inlet to a row of gabled houses; the other overlooking a tiny Christmas Market. Breakfast was good.

Michael, United States of America

Employees at front desk and room care were excellent, went way out of their way to assist us and meet our needs. Loved the large flat screen TV.

Anonymous, United States of America

Great location, very comfortable. We traveled with a 2 year old and cot was provided upon request. Modern facilities and good breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Fanny, Australia

Very nice hotel with such beautiful surroundings in the nice old town of Lüneburg

Grethe, Denmark

9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“The location and the buildings were stunning. Very traditional and beautiful. Being located on the river it was lovely to go for a walk around. ”

Alexandra United Kingdom
“Great location, nice environment and good breakfast”

Sven Germany
“have stayed here many times over the years. Location and ambience are excellent. Breakfast buffet is second to none. Late checkout at 14.00 and one room at 18.00 was much appreciated. ”

Mechthild United Kingdom
“Everything about town and elevator trip to top of water tower...perfect”

Henry United States of America
“The view of the river and the houses along the river was fantastic, so I took photos !”

Pueppi United States of America
“This hotel is the nicest in the area and has great location to the main city.”

Rania United States of America
“Room 282 was fabulous - in Historic building - no elevator. It had two windows - one looking across the inlet to a row of gabled houses; the other overlooking a tiny Christmas Market. ”

Michael United States of America
“Employees at front desk and room care were excellent, went way out of their way to assist us and meet our needs. Loved the large flat screen TV.”

United States of America
“Great location, very comfortable. We traveled with a 2 year old and cot was provided upon request. Modern facilities and good breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again.”

Fanny Australia
“Very nice hotel with such beautiful surroundings in the nice old town of Lüneburg”

Grethe Denmark

Stay in the Heart of Lüneburg –

This hotel is set beside the River Ilmenau, a 5-minute walk from Lüneburg Train Station. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free fitness center with pool, and 3 restaurants with riverside terraces.

The 4-star superior Bergström Hotel Lüneburg is located in 6 buildings, which were once watermills, water towers and storage houses. Its modern rooms feature mini-bars and bathrobes. Many rooms have river views.

Mediterranean meals are served in the Marina Café, the Lüner Mühle and the Mama Rosa. Guests can choose from 500 international wines, or can enjoy cocktails in Hotel Bergström’s piano bar.

Bergström Hotel Lüneburg’s fitness area overlooks the river. All guests enjoy free use of the 1312 ft² spa area, featuring a pool, Finnish sauna and solarium. Massages and beauty treatments can be booked for a fee in advance.

Located in Lüneburg’s old town, the hotel is a 4-minute walk from Lüneburg Town Hall. The A30 motorway is 5 minutes' drive away, and the hotel has a private car park.

Altstadt is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and history.

This is our guests' favorite part of Lüneburg, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Bergström Hotel Lüneburg has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 19, 2007

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Lüneburg Central Station
0.2 miles
Market Square Lueneburg
0.2 miles
Heinrich-Heine-House
0.3 miles
Am Sande Square
0.3 miles
Luneburg Old Town Hall
0.3 miles
Old Water Tower Lueneburg
0.3 miles
Theatre Lueneburg
0.5 miles
German Salt Museum
0.7 miles
Lüne Abbey
0.8 miles
Monastery Luene & Textile Museum
0.8 miles

Natural Beauty

Ilmenau River
0 miles

Closest Airports

Hamburg Airport
31.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Not so new but very clean. And best location in Lüneburg. The breakfast was very very excellent. I could feel Lüneburger- and German history there.”

Ryoi

Japan

“This hotel is located near the station and in the beautiful old town. Around the hotel we enjoyed sightseeing.”

のっこ

Japan

9.1

“Room was clean and spacious, bed was good. Worth the money. Location could not have been better.”

Kati

Finland

9.1

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4 Restaurants On Site

Marina Café

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Lüner Mühle

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Mama Rosa

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Forsthaus Rote Schleuse

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
2 years old	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
2 years old	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per child, per night
3 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 40 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Bergström Hotel Lüneburg accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that business bookers are exempt from tourist taxes. For further information, please contact the property.

The property consists of 6 guest houses. Please inform the property in advance of any restrictions, for example if a elevator is needed.

“The location and the buildings were stunning. Very traditional and beautiful. Being located on the river it was lovely to go for a walk around. The hotel room was lovely and the bathroom was very lavish with a large shower.”

Alexandra

United Kingdom

“have stayed here many times over the years. Location and ambience are excellent. Breakfast buffet is second to none. Late checkout at 14.00 and one room at 18.00 was much appreciated. Waiters extremely helpful and polite, eventhough it was very very busy .”

Mechthild

“Room 282 was fabulous - in Historic building - no elevator. It had two windows - one looking across the inlet to a row of gabled houses; the other overlooking a tiny Christmas Market. Breakfast was good.”

Michael

United States of America

“Great location, very comfortable. We traveled with a 2 year old and cot was provided upon request. Modern facilities and good breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again.”

Fanny

Australia

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Reviewed: January 8, 2019

Alexandra
United Kingdom
9.2

“Stunning location and lavish hotel. Very pricey!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast pricing was a lot at 20 euros each plus we were required to pay an additional 19 euros for parking our car in the car park for one night. We didn't eat in the restaurants as these were also very over priced. I was a bit disappointed that our room was so small with no particular view for the price that we paid.
The location and the buildings were stunning. Very traditional and beautiful. Being located on the river it was lovely to go for a walk around. The hotel room was lovely and the bathroom was very lavish with a large shower.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Fanny
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I checked if breakfast was included in my room rate the night before and was told yes incorrectly.
Great location, very comfortable. We traveled with a 2 year old and cot was provided upon request. Modern facilities and good breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Sven
Germany
7.9

“Great location but expensive for Lueneburg”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too expensive
Great location, nice environment and good breakfast

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Mechthild
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Disappointed. Compared with orevious stays the relaxed, friendly and somwhat exclusive ambience has”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Reception understaffed, getting in and out of the carpark took far too long. Car parking overpriced at 19 euros per day. We had informed the hotel of our late arrival, between midnight and 1am. Our flight had been delayed by an hour on top of this. Inspite of having called the booking office in Berlin and the hotel twice before arrival and every time being reassured that a cot for the four month old baby travelling with us would be available it was not. At 1.30 am a sole receptionist was kind enough to rummage through a linen cupboard where per chanc a cot was found. Hardly the hall ark of a luxury hotel. Furthermore we had been assured that late checkout to 18.00 could be arranged for our rooms at reception in the morning after our late arrival. Again this was a struggle with the request being rejected by the manager at reception at first. Only on the second attempt was this granted for one room. However reception staff on Sunday were much friendlier and accommodating.
have stayed here many times over the years. Location and ambience are excellent. Breakfast buffet is second to none. Late checkout at 14.00 and one room at 18.00 was much appreciated. Waiters extremely helpful and polite, eventhough it was very very busy .

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Ralph
Germany

2 helpful votes
5.4

“Never again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I entered my room, the heater was switched off the window was open. It was extremely cold. The bathroom door can only be opend about 50 cm due to the toilet behind. The bathroom door cannot be closed due to the wire of the hairdryer. The shower walls are multi-sloped - no space to move, no shelf for shampoo etc. At the breakfast room the wall lamps showed cobwebs. At the end: NO value for money (191€ a night). The staff looked like clowns with red braces and ties - I was not asked about okay or any complaints while checking out - never again!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Grethe
Denmark
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The service at the check in counter could be better
Very nice hotel with such beautiful surroundings in the nice old town of Lüneburg

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 11, 2018

Nanna
Norway
Age group: 35 – 44

6 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This Hotel has been a Family-Favourite for many years, until we met Anne Sophie in the reception checking in. Se was so very rude to us, I have never experienced anything like it, and I have been traveling Europe since 9 years old. Anne Sophie became a bad memory on our vacation, and on vacation one should only have GOOD once..She kinda ruined the entire vibe for this otherwise very nice hotel.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 13, 2018

Andrew
Sweden
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic hotel in a great location.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Karen
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
For a two night stay, no replenishment of toilet paper or water. Limited coffee sachets, a bit stingy.
Stunning property. Great bed and linens. Efficient front desk service. Would highly recommend as the only place to stay in Lüneburg

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

RYOI
Japan
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Not so new but very clean. And best location in Lüneburg. The breakfast was very very excellent. I could feel Lüneburger- and German history there.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 11, 2018

Folke
Sweden

6 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Messy Internet connection. First it did not work at all (one MacBook, one iPad and two iPhones - same problem). I called the reception to ask about the problem but a lady just told me to come down to them and they would fix it). Sounded strange to me after some 30 years of experience of writing just communication software. Trying to interrupt her with a couple of questions was met with just the answer - come down to reception. I did and got a funny explanation from the receptionist that Apple equipment had problems connecting to the Internet via their network. The lady who insisted that if I just should come down to the reception could of course not do or explain anything. I went back to the room and set up our own network. (Later that evening I managed to get out to the Internet through their network over another router)

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 3, 2018

Jeremy
United Kingdom
6.7

“Great location and decent hotel marred by poor staffing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Surly staff. A double room was booked but only had bedding and towels for one; when alerted staff were at best indifferent - no apology. Breakfast had a great choice but too few staff so coffee machines not being monitored so stopped functioning - pretty chaotic to be honest.
Great location

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 3, 2018

Mona
Sweden

1 helpful vote
9.6

“You dreams- come- true - staying. Wish we had more time to spend here.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
High parking fee.
A very nice hotel with old charm and still modern and comfortable feeling. We could easily have stayed a few days. Really relaxing, even the surroundings.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 23, 2018

のっこ
Japan

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Good,”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This hotel is located near the station and in the beautiful old town. Around the hotel we enjoyed sightseeing.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 23, 2018

Roy
Ireland

2 helpful votes
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A large part of carpet was dirty in my deluxe double room and there was no extra large bed. I complained about the carpet to staff the following morning as I staying two nights however nothing was done nor was I offered another room. I followed up upon by email & again no apology just generic response. This,was unfortunate as staff were v nice otherwise and the hotel location is very special.
Location and facilities

Stayed in July 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Bergström Hotel Lüneburg Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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