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About this property
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natalia
Austria“Wonderful stay! The location is perfect – right in the heart of the city, close to everything. The service was outstanding, the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent with a great variety of options. The hotel itself is beautiful...” - Janet
United Kingdom“Comfortable, spotlessly clean , character hotel with added bonus of swimming pool. Breakfast and Dinner excellent. Location overlooking the Danube was particularly special. Staff were all helpful and friendly.” - Andrea United Kingdom“A beautiful building full of antiques overlooking the Danube. It was very quiet and peaceful. The room (8) was large, with high ceilings, overlooking the river. Although it was hot and humid, no aircon was needed as there was a breeze from the...”
- Helen United Kingdom“Beautiful hotel in an atmospheric historic building. Friendly staff. Great location. Dinner was also fab”
- Tomkova
Slovakia“Hotel is build in an old abbey, has beautiful garden and pool area, room is spacy and bed very comfortable. Sheets were so nicely soft, that you would love to stay in bed whole day :D. Personnel was very kind and helpful. Special thanks to the...” - Annabel United Kingdom“Fabulous location with rooms looking on to river. Lovely old building, beautifully restored but still charmingly old-fashioned. Excellent dinner.”
- Diana United Kingdom“Breakfasts were lovely. Exceptional. So many choices and all fresh produce. There was nothing we could fault. Fresh fruit, meats and cheeses with fresh breads and mini pain au raisin or chocolate twists. Hot food included scrambled eggs, crispy...”
Jen
South Africa“the location over looking the Danube is exceptional. The buildings are historical and the Hotel has a personal atmosphere as it is owned by a caring lady who is personally involved. It is a genuine and authentic Austrian atmosphere.”- Colm
Ireland“Staff were friendly, great breakfast, wonderful gardens, perfect location; great value all round! Also, the bikes that are available are perfect for getting around and visiting wineries” - Elisa Austria“Perfect location, great view of Danube from the restaurant. Very polite and helpful staff. It was great that the hotel and all floors are accessible, as we had 2 babies with us.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAustrian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Parking spaces are available in the 2 courtyards. Guests are permitted to drive through the pedestrian area to access the hotel at any time. You can always use the parking spaces in the front of the hotel. The gate of the inner courtyard is closed between 21:00 to 08:00. Public parking is only available for Dünstein residents.
Guests travelling with children must inform the hotel the number of children and their age.
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of EUR 16 per pet, per night applies.
Please note that animals are not permitted in the convent garden or at breakfast.
Please inform Hotel Richard Löwenherz in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
