We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Hannover, Germany. We have also included hotels in historic properties, palaces, family-run hotels and old palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Lovely interior design. This 5-star superior hotel occupies a restored 16th century palace in the Weserbergland Schaumburg-Hameln Nature Park. It is surrounded by its own park which includes a lake and an 18-hole golf course. National specialities are served in the Schlosskeller. A large breakfast buffet is prepared each morning at the Schlosshotel Münchhausen. Free WiFi is provided in nearly all areas. In the individually decorated rooms, amenities include antique furniture, satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and shower products. This hotel offers an extended spa and wellness area including sauna, steam bath, ice fountain, indoor pool and an experience shower. Relaxation rooms and a terrace are also available. The historic Renaissance-Räumen offers French cuisine. The wooded surrounding region is ideal for hiking and cycling. Day-trip recommendations include the town of Hameln, famous for its story of the Pied Piper, which lies only 10 kilometres away.Show full description
This magnificent castle hotel in Germany provides a one-of-a-kind historical experience. Housed in a restored 16th-century palace, it offers a relaxing atmosphere amidst beautiful natural landscapes.
Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in 2 historic buildings in Goslar’s Old Town, this charming 4-star hotel offers a garden, a library and an inviting breakfast room. It is a short walk from the marketplace and the Goslar Imperial Palace. Free WiFi access, free mineral water and cable TV are provided in all rooms at the Hotel Alte Münze. Some rooms feature antique furniture, stone walls and extra-long beds. A large breakfast buffet is available in the new building, which dates back to 2018. Guests can relax in the cosy lounge with library, or can take a seat in the pretty courtyard garden. Many restaurants are within a short walk. Mönchehaus Museum is just a 3-minute walk away, and Goslar Train Station can be reached on foot within 10 minutes. There is additional parking available at a location near the hotel. Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding Harz Mountains. The Granestausee (Grane Dam) is 3 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most cosy, historic and romantic hotel in Hannover. It also has outstanding views. WOW!
Elegant. Superb breakfast. This 3-star hotel with Medieval flair offers a daily breakfast buffet, free internet and free parking. It is tranquilly situated in green countryside in the Weserbergland Nature Park. Many rooms have a view of the 12th-century Schaumburg Castle which lies directly opposite. The Schaumberger Ritter is close to many castles, hiking trails and golf courses. The cosy rooms of the Schaumburger Ritter feature wooden furniture, satellite TV and free wired internet access. The Schaumburger Ritter serves German and international cuisine in the rustic-style restaurant or in the lounge with fireplace. Coffee and cakes are available in the afternoon. The beer garden is open in summer. The hotel also organises canoe tours. The hotel is also near the Weserradweg (Weser cycle path). The Schaumburger Ritter is just a 2-minute drive from the A2 motorway, directly between Bielefeld and Hanover. The historic towns of Rinteln and Hameln are less than a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
This family-run hotel is situated in the spa district of Bad Harzburg, beside the thermal baths. Guests at the Solehotel Winterberg enjoy free daily admission to the thermal baths. Rooms at Solehotel Winterberg feature a comfortable seating area, satellite TV and a private bathroom. All double rooms include a balcony. The Harzburg thermal baths include natural saltwater indoor and outdoor pools. Various saunas, beauty treatments and massages are also available for an additional charge. Guests can enjoy a selection of regional Harz specialities for lunch or dinner. Homemake cakes are served in the panoramic café with its mountain views. The hotel has a lounge with billiards, darts and table football. Many hiking and mountain biking trails can be found here in the Harz Nature Park. Bad Harzburg Train Station is 2 km away.Show full description
Set in a traditional timber-framed building dating back to the 15th century, Hotel Ritter St. Georg is centrally located in Braunschweig. The hotel is 300 metres from Old Town Braunschweig, 1 km from Braunschweig City Theatre and 1.2 km from Dankwarderode Castle. Every room includes free wireless internet access. Rooms here are rustically designed, with exposed wooden beams and carpeted floors. Each room features a seating area and a cable TV. A full breakfast buffet is available every morning, and a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars are reachable within a 10-minute walk of Hotel Ritter St. Georg. Braunschweig Central Station is 2.7 km from the hotel, and the A391 motorway is a 5-minute drive.Show full description
The family-friendly Hotel Im Tannengrund is located in Wolfshagen, in the heart of the Harz Nature Park, just 10 km from Goslar. It features a sauna and an indoor swimming pool. The property offers 30 guest rooms and 2 apartment buildings with 9 holiday apartments. All units come with cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A rich breakfast buffet is served daily. Guests have free access to an outdoor swimming pool next to the hotel. The area is popular for cycling and mountain biking.Show full description
Close to beach front. Comfortable beds. This 4-star hotel is located in green forest countryside, 1 km from the centre of the spa town of Bad Lippspringe. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free use of the on-site Westfalen-Therme thermal baths. The spacious rooms at the Vital Hotel Westfalen Therme also feature a minibar, free wired internet and a Roman-style bathroom with heated floor. The Westfalen-Therme baths include a 25°C outdoor pool, a 3-floor area of saunas, steam baths and hot tubs, as well as a children's pool with water slides. Massages and beauty treatments are available. The elegant Palm-Restaurant offers à la carte German and international cuisine.There is also a self-service restaurant and sauna bar. The Vital Westfalen lies in green countryside directly in the Eggegebirge Nature Park and the Teutoburg Forest. There are many nearby hiking and cycling paths and Bad Lippsringe Golf Club is 3.5 km away. The Vital Hotel offers free parking. It is a 15-minute drive from Paderborn and a 25-minute drive from Detmold.Show full description
Great restaurant. Surrounded by the scenic Teutoburg Forest, this peacefully located family-run hotel in Steinheim features a rustic-style interior, an elegant restaurant with sun terrace, and free spa facilities. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided in each country-style room at the Germanenhof, featuring fine wooden furnishings. Modern bathrooms come with a large wall mirror and elegant interior. Guests can relax in the spa area with a Finnish sauna, steam bath and spa showers. Bicycles can be hired for exploring the surrounding countryside. A buffet breakfast and seasonal dishes made from fresh regional ingredients and game from the Teutoburg Forest are served in the restaurant. Fine wine is available in the wine cellar. The surrounding North-Rhine Westphalia countryside offers several popular therapeutic baths and nature hikes. Bad Driburg Golf Club is 12 km from the Germanenhof.Show full description
Located in the Lüneburger Heide Heath, this 4-star hotel in Wesendorf offers free sauna and fitness facilities, a restaurant serving Lower Saxon cuisine, and a scenic beer garden. The non-smoking rooms at the family-friendly laVital Sport- & Wellness Hotel include satellite TV, a work desk, and a bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Guests can enjoy free use of the sauna, infrared cabin, the bio swimming pond. and the spacious fitness centre. Tennis and badminton facilities are also available (for a fee). The Iavital’s quiet conservatory enjoys great views of the surrounding countryside.Show full description
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