Hotel Schloss Durnstein  

In the heart of Durnstein, steps from the Wachau and Stifskirche. Just 0.3 mi from Chorherrenstift and Kuenringerburg, with Mayerling Chapel and Schoenbrunn Palace listed nearby. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, perfect for town strolls and castle spotting.

A boutique castle-hotel vibe with 47 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes and slippers, safes and desks, plus daily housekeeping and city-window views. Staff speak English, Spanish, Italian, German and French.

Two pools (indoor and outdoor), a sauna, spa center with massage and steam bath, and a fitness room. Kid playrooms, library, picnic and barbecue areas, babysitting (surcharge), free valet parking and a complimentary 24-hour ferry-terminal shuttle.

24-hour business center, conference hall and meeting room with event facilities. Concierge services, limo/town-car service and complimentary wireless internet to keep you connected.

Two on-site restaurants including Schloss Restaurant, plus a café and bar/lounge. Continental breakfast is served 7:00–10:00 AM for a fee, with room service during limited hours and local Austrian flavors on the menu.