Curated luxury hotels near Wachau

Located in Aggsbach-Dorf on the right bank of the Danube in the heart of the Wachau Valley, 10 km from Melk, Residenz Wachau features a 10,000 m² garden and a terrace offering panoramic views of the river. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms have a balcony and offer views of the Danube or the garden. They feature satellite TV, a work desk, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms are in an annex.

A rich breakfast buffet is available in the morning. Regional specialities and fine local wines are served in the 800-year-old vaults of the Wachau Residenz' wine tavern.

During the warmer months you can relax in the garden featuring a 450 m² bathing pond. Free private parking is available.

The ruins of Aggstein Castle are 2 km away.

The Kirchenwirt is a traditional hotel in a central yet quiet location in the heart of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau Valley, a 15-minute drive from Krems. All rooms are equipped with solid wood furniture.

A rich breakfast buffet is served between 08:00 and 10:00, including homemade jam. You can have breakfast in the parlours or in the cosy garden. Local and seasonal products are used to create the dishes. The vinotheque offers a wide range of Austrian wines.

In addition to the Kirchenwirt main building, there are 2 renovated annexes from the 16th century, which are located in the immediate vicinity. Each house has its own style. The rooms at the Arkadenhof and the Gellerhaus are very individual, since they feature high wooden ceilings or cross vaults.

Guests of the Kirchenwirt can use a nearby spa area (a 5-minute walk away) at a surcharge.

2 golf courses (18 and 36 holes) are within 30 km and offer reduced green fees to hotel guests. Vienna is just a 1-hour drive away.

Located in Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, 25 km from Melk Abbey, Boutique Hotel Ur-Wachau provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service, an ATM and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at Boutique Hotel Ur-Wachau can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at Boutique Hotel Ur-Wachau.

Dürnstein Castle is 5.2 km from the hotel, while Herzogenburg Monastery is 33 km from the property. Vienna International Airport is 105 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Hotel Garni Weinquadrat is situated in the centre of Weißenkirchen in the scenic Wachau region, only steps away from the Danube. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a tea/coffee maker.

The little speciality shop in the hotel offers homemade, organic jam, chutneys and homemade chocolate. Unique accessories and homemade soaps can also be found in the shop.

A bar and a winter garden invite guests to relax while enjoying a glass of wine from the region. During fair weather guests can also sit in the garden or on the terrace.

Hotel Garni Weinquadrat features a bicycle rental. Bicycle paths start just outside the hotel.

Free private parking is available on site. Staff at the Garni speak German, English, Hungarian and French.

The small, family-run Donauhof is located close to the Danube River in the wine-growing village of Weißenkirchen, in the heart of the Wachau Region, the UNESCO world heritage. It offers tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi.

A rich breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room or on the peaceful garden terrace. In the evening guests can enjoy a drink at the cosy self-service wine parlour offering a wide range of local wines.

Several restaurants and Heurige (local wine taverns) are within walking distance of the Donauhof.

A stay at Barock-Landhof Burkhardt places you in the heart of Spitz, steps from Wachau and 6 minutes by foot from Danube River. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Josef Jamek Winery and 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Burg Aggstein.

With a stay at Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger Hof in Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Wachau and 9 minutes by foot from Danube River. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Josef Jamek Winery and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rehrl-Fischer Winery.

Built in 1574 as a shipmaster’s house, Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger Hof B&B is a protected building in the historic village centre of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau. It offers rooms with free WiFi, free parking, and a varied breakfast buffet.

The bright rooms all provide individual furnishings and come with a TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All rooms and suites offer air conditioning.

Guests of the Raffelsberger Hof B&B can enjoy fine wines in the renaissance vaults of the lounge, which is open 24 hours a day. You can also try out the nearby Heurigen, traditional Austrian taverns serving homegrown wine and local specialities.

To explore the surroundings, guests can rent bicycles on site at an additional cost. Krems is a 15-minute drive away, and Melk Abbey can be reached in a 25-minute drive.

A stay at Hotel Schloss Durnstein places you in the heart of Durnstein, steps from Wachau and Stifskirche. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Danube River and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kuenringerburg.

Located in Krems an der Donau, Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems is within a 15-minute walk of Kunst Halle Krems and Kloster UND. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Donauwarte and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Winzer Krems.

With a stay at Cityhotel D&C, you'll be centrally located in St. Pölten, just a 5-minute walk from Stadtmuseum and 5 minutes by foot from Rathausplatz. This spa hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Wachau and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Institut der Englischen Fraulein.

Hotel Residenz Hössinger has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Sankt Pölten. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 26 km of Melk Abbey. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Residenz Hössinger also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a city view. All rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Herzogenburg Monastery is 18 km from Hotel Residenz Hössinger, while Lilienfeld Abbey is 33 km away. Vienna International Airport is 95 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

This family-run 4-star hotel lies hidden between the vineyards of the Wachau, about 900 metres west of the historic town of Dürnstein.

Most rooms at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offer a balcony with views of the Danube.

The highlight is the large panoramic spa area on the top floor, with 5 saunas.

The restaurant has a terrace and serves Austrian cuisine with many homemade products such as herbs, honey, and eggs.

Wine from the private vineyard can be enjoyed on site or at the hotel bar. Various events on the subject of wine are regularly held at the hotel.

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offers free parking (also in a garage) and free internet access.

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 ambience.

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.

With a stay at arte Hotel Krems in Krems an der Donau, you'll be steps from Wachau and Danube University Krems. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kunst Halle Krems and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from State Gallery of Lower Austria.

Situated in Mühldorf, 25 km from Melk Abbey, Weißes Rössl, Mühldorf in der Wachau features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 18 km of Dürnstein Castle. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

The rooms at the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Weißes Rössl, Mühldorf in der Wachau offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star inn.

Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum is 25 km from the accommodation, while Ottenstein Castle is 34 km from the property.

Offering direct views of Melk Abbey, Hotel Restaurant zur Post is located right in the centre of Melk. It offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and a free bicycle hire.

The restaurant serves seasonal Austrian dishes made from regional products. Hotel zur Post also features a vinotheque and an ice-cream parlour.

Parking spaces behind the hotel and a parking garage are provided free of charge. Melk Train Station is 500 metres away. The shipping pier and the Donauradweg (bicycle trail) are close by.

When you stay at Hotel Donauhof in Emmersdorf an der Donau, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Wachau and 3 minutes by foot from Danube River. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Melk Abbey and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Schallaburg.

When you stay at Hotel-Restaurant Zum Schwarzen Bären in Emmersdorf an der Donau, you'll be connected to the convention centre, just steps from Wachau and 3 minutes by foot from Danube River. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Melk Abbey and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Schallaburg.

A stay at Hotel Metropol places you in the heart of St. Pölten, within a 5-minute walk of Domplatz and Sankt Polten City Hall. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Rathausplatz and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Stadtmuseum.