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Fast facts

Check in from:		14:00
Check out before:		10:00
Breakfast		Breakfast available
Pets		Pets not allowed
Children		Children are welcome at this hotel

Amenities

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Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Security
Smoking areas
Fire extinguishers

More about Kranenturm Hotel

Kranenturm Hotel

Set in Bacharach and within 47 km of Main Station Mainz, Kranenturm hotel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe.

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Family traveller

US

Comment: 10 Jun 2024

Stayed in: May 2024

Unique hotel built into the ancient stone wall

It is a very unique hotel as it is built in to the ancient wall of the city. There are many castles nearby so it is an excellent location if you want to take in some of those. The drive to Koblenz along the Rhine river is nice (about 45mins) and you will see many of the castles along the sides of the river up on the bluffs. The town of Bacharch is cute and is very walk-able. A trail goes up to their castle (which is an active youth hostel) atop the hill, but there is not much to see there. The outer walls of a historic church are a unique site (no roof) so you might want to explore that. There is also a platform off to the side of the city that you can climb up and take in a nice view of the city and river. I would recommend that.
The hotel was nice and comfortable. Loud trains are adjacent and travel closely by through the night, but it did not disrupt our sleep. I suspect light sleepers would be bothered by this. We were on the third floor and there is no elevator, so be warned you will need to carry your luggage. Breakfast was a good mix of cereal, eggs, bacon, fruit, toast, yogurt etc. Parking is very close, just outside the wall, but upon checking in, the reception could not explain to me the rules for parking as there was a language barrier. The teen boy checking us in knew no English and he was the only one on site at the time. I asked around in town to find out about parking and it seems you have to pay into a machine during daytime hours, however the machine was broken when I went out there, so I never paid the two days I was there. So overall, I did really like the uniqueness of this hotel being in the ancient wall, the rooms were nice/large, breakfast was good and everything in town is walk-able, although it is walk-able from any location in the small town.
Solo traveller

Comment: 26 May 2026

Stayed in: May 2026

Find another place to enjoy Bacharach

This hotel has so much potential. With caring owners, some ambition in the kitchen, and proper maintenance, it could genuinely be a gem in Bacharach. Reading older reviews, it seems that may once have been the case.
The first thing guests need to know is the noise from the passing trains. Traffic continues all night and the rooms facing the tracks are impossible if you actually need sleep. I eventually relocated to a room facing the street, and strangely enough the difference was enormous despite the building being extremely narrow. From there I finally managed to get some proper rest.
The property itself feels tired and neglected. It is old in a charming sense, but unfortunately also in urgent need of renovation, cleaning, repairs, and general upkeep. Dark corridors, worn interiors, and a somewhat medieval atmosphere could perhaps have felt atmospheric with the right care — here it mostly feels forgotten.
It seems the hotel is currently run by a young couple — possibly siblings — and while they appeared polite enough, it was difficult to avoid the impression that they had little to no experience in hospitality. Watching them move around the property and manage daily operations often felt awkward and uncertain, almost painful at times. Rather than people genuinely passionate about running a hotel, the atmosphere suggested something else entirely: as if someone had purchased the property and simply placed their children in charge without giving them the tools or experience needed to succeed.
Communication was also difficult. The owners spoke little to no English, and meaningful communication with the front desk was practically impossible during my stay. One evening the family appeared to host a private gathering on the terrace, which unfortunately occupied both the hotel’s best feature and most of the staff’s attention.
I chose not to eat dinner here because the quality of the breakfast did not inspire confidence. After reading the reviews more carefully, it also became obvious that many of the positive comments seemed to come from another time, likely under previous ownership or management. Breakfast today is very basic — just above roadside motel “grab-and-go” standard.
Still, there are positives worth mentioning. The coffee, at least to my taste, was pleasantly dark roasted. The rooms include toothbrushes and toothpaste for weary travellers — And finally, the terrace really is lovely: a genuinely relaxing place to reload with a glass of wine, even if a freight train reminds you of its presence every ten minutes.
I genuinely wish I could give them an A for effort. Unfortunately, what I experienced felt more like a lack of knowledge, ambition, and perhaps even desire to run a place like this. Hospitality is difficult, especially in a town where charm and atmosphere are everything. I do sincerely hope these two young people eventually find their path — whether that ends up being in hospitality or somewhere entirely different.
In the end, this stay felt more disappointing than terrible. Perhaps because the place still hints at what it could become with genuine hospitality and pride of ownership. The terrace alone lifts this to two stars. Most other aspects remain firmly at one.
Family traveller

Comment: 30 Jul 2024

Stayed in: Jul 2024

Disappointed

Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and it were very tired. When we checked in, no one spoke English so we had to use our phones to communicate. From the outside it looks super cool but we were disappointed when we got inside. It will do if you just want somewhere to sleep, but no more than that.
Other

UK

Comment: 25 Sep 2019

Stayed in: Sep 2019

Very old, full of character

We loved our stay but were willing to embrace a very old building and all that goes with it. Having said that the room was comfortable, the shower good and plenty of storage. What else did we want. Well breakfast which was very substantial with plenty of variety. The hosts were very welcoming and very helpful. Bacharach has lots of places to eat, and bars, all a few minutes walk away.
Other

Comment: 28 May 2019

Stayed in: May 2019

Cannot recommend

I read all the reviews and because it is a Rick Steve recommendation we booked 2 nights.
We have stayed in old castles and hotels in Europe numerous times thus we were ready for stairs, funky bathrooms with old plumbing.
However this place is simply old, rundown and very tired. The halls are dark with covered furniture, worn carpet. The breakfast meal was uneventful.
I would not recommend a stay here.

Excellent location

4.7

30 Langstraße, Bacharach, 55422, Germany|0.2 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

14:00

Check out before:

10:00

Good to know

Children

Children are welcome at this hotel

Extra beds

13 years old and over

R 476 (EUR25) per person per night

from 3 to 12 years old

R 286 (EUR15) per person per night

Cots

2 years old and under

Free

Pets

Pets not allowed

Breakfast

Breakfast available

Breakfast price

Please contact hotel for price information

Important information from the hotel
A damage deposit of EUR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Accepted payment methods
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Kranenturm Hotel: FAQs

Kranenturm Hotel is 0.2 km away from Bacharach city centre.
Kranenturm Hotel is in Bacharach, Germany and is 0.2 km away from Bacharach city centre.
At Kranenturm Hotel you can check in from 14:00, and you'll need to check out before 10:00.
No, there isn't any parking available at Kranenturm Hotel. If you're looking for a hotel with space to park, simply filter by properties which have 'Parking' under 'Amenities' in the search results.
Yes, Kranenturm Hotel does have a restaurant.