Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen
8.6
Excellent(938 reviews)
Ob. Schmiedgasse 5, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
+49 9861 2281
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Hotel Description
Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen, located at Ob. Schmiedgasse 5, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, is a historic inn dating back to the 14th century. This charming stone-built hotel combines rustic appeal with a warm, inviting atmosphere, offering guests a unique stay in one of the most picturesque medieval towns in Germany. The hotel is just a short 1-minute walk from the German Christmas Museum, making it the ideal spot for those eager to explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s rich cultural heritage. Guests will also appreciate the close proximity to the Medieval Crime Museum, a fascinating collection of medieval crime artifacts, and the St. Jakobskirche, a stunning Gothic basilica. The quaint, half-timbered houses and cobbled streets that characterize the town add to the timeless charm of the area. The rooms at Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen are modest but comfortable, each equipped with antique furnishings, a TV, and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms feature cozy sitting areas for added comfort. The hotel offers a full breakfast each morning, and the restaurant serves traditional Franconian dishes, made with locally sourced ingredients. Although the hotel lacks modern luxuries like a fitness center, spa, or air conditioning, it offers a welcoming, pet-friendly environment. The staff is friendly and helpful, ensuring that guests feel right at home during their stay. The hotel's location makes it easy to explore the surrounding area, with attractions like Plönlein, Castle Garden, and the German Christmas Museum just a few minutes' walk away. Public transportation options are also convenient, with Rothenburg ob der Tauber Central Station a mere 13-minute walk away, and several other bus and train stations within walking distance. Guests will find easy access to taxis and other local transport. Whether you're in Rothenburg ob der Tauber to experience its historic charm or to immerse yourself in the local culture, Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen provides a memorable and authentic stay in this medieval town.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Historic stone-built inn dating back to the 14th century, offering a unique medieval experience
2. Located just a 1-minute walk from the German Christmas Museum and Medieval Crime Museum
3. Antique furnishings and en suite bathrooms in every room, with some rooms offering sitting areas
4. Full breakfast included each morning, with a restaurant serving traditional Franconian cuisine
5. Pet-friendly hotel with dogs and cats allowed, making it a great option for animal lovers
6. Convenient location with several nearby attractions, including Plönlein and St. Jakobskirche
7. Located within walking distance to Rothenburg ob der Tauber Central Station (13 minutes)
8. Smoke-free property, ensuring a clean and comfortable stay for all guests
9. Friendly staff committed to providing excellent service and ensuring a relaxing stay
10. Traditional local cuisine featuring dishes like 'Schäufele', a guest favorite
10 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Plönlein
3 min
Medieval Crime Museum1 min
St. Jakobskirche3 min
German Christmas Museum1 min
Castle Garden6 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 10 |
| Nearest airport | Nuremberg |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 20 min |
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Location
Ob. Schmiedgasse 5, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Airports:
Nuremberg
Taxi: 1 hr 20 min
Transit:
Rothenburg, Berufsschule
Walking: 10 min
Rothenburg o.T. Berufsschule
Walking: 8 min
Rothenburg Schlachthof
Walking: 14 min
Rothenburg P1 Fr.-Hörner-Weg
Walking: 10 min
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Central Station
Walking: 13 min
Nearby locations
10
Exceptional Location
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Medieval town with gabled, half-timbered houses, the German Christmas Museum & Franconian taverns.
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Amenities and Facilities
Languages spoken
English
German
Accessibility
Not accessible
Food & drink
Restaurant
Table service
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Pets
Pet-friendly
Dogs allowed
Cats allowed
Services
Front desk
Baggage storage
Full-service laundry
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Cash
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathtub in some rooms
Shower in some rooms
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.6
356 reviews
Wonderful
225
Excellent
72
Good
23
Below Average
12
Not Good
24
David Etwaroo
5/5
Great hotel in the heart of Rothenburg o.d.T.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Richard Barrette
5/5
The Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen in Rothenburg od der Tauber, Germany, is highly recommended. This is a beautiful old hotel just off the main square in the old town section of Rothenburg. Viewing the art and architecture inside this hotel is as interesting as in any other part of the town. The hotel’s staff are friendly. Everyone we met spoke English very well. Wear your hiking boots when you visit. There were a lot of steps to our third floor room. A. Lot. of steps. The beautiful decor and old woodwork made up for that.Our room was spacious. It easily slept four adults. The toilet was in a small room without an exhaust fan but with a window high up on a wall and difficult to reach. Plan the order of your visits accordingly. The separate bathroom area was large with a big walk-in shower. Be careful - the floor was very slick when wet! There is no air conditioning in the rooms, but opening the windows and turning on the oscillating fan gave us a great night's sleep on a warm July evening. It helped that it rained. The beds are super comfortable with firm mattresses.I do not remember if breakfast was complimentary or if we paid for it when we booked online. The food was good. Don't expect crisp American bacon! It was tasty, lower sodium, and quite wiggly. We checked out of our room in the morning, and the hotel staff allowed us to store our bags in a hidden room while we explored the town until it was time to catch our train.This is not related to the hotel, but if you're visiting the town, you're crazy if you don't go on the Night Watch Tour. It is fantastic, and well worth the 9 euro per person you'll spend for the English version. Ask at the front desk and they’ll tell you about it.
Ariane Weidinger
5/5
Great hotel! Optimal location, super central. Food delicious and service top. Everyone very friendly. Rooms very clean.
Han Jor
5/5
We booked the family room with two double beds for two nights. The historic hotel is incredibly beautiful and decorated with love. Our room was really big and very comfortable, we also liked the beautiful bathroom. Everything was super clean and well maintained. We also enjoyed breakfast, everything was there and even freshly prepared eggs as requested. The location is perfect. Getting there and parking in the yard were super easy. It couldn't have been better. We can absolutely recommend this beautiful hotel with very friendly staff.
Desmond Hume
5/5
Restaurant only review: fantastic place for lunch/dinner in Rothenburg. Very friendly staff and wonderful food. We tried, amongo others, the schnitzel filled with cheese and was delicious. Their soups and creams are also great. We repeated here.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
T E
1/5
Restaurant only: Unfortunately, the good reviews are confusing. Unfortunately the food wasn't tasty at all. The schnitzel was baked in old fat that smelled like fish (probably from pangasius fillet). Overall, everything tasted like a deep fryer. The side dishes were ready-made products. No love. The service was okay just not very attentive. Overall, the shop probably remained in the 80s, like many restaurants here in Rothenburg. Thanks to the tourists it probably still works.
Kat B.
4/5
I can't say anything about the rooms in the inn.However, the restaurant can be recommended.Even if the restaurant is a little old.The Schäufele are particularly delicious here. These are relatively large and fall off the bone.If we are in the area again, we will definitely stop by Inntal again.
Anja Sieker
5/5
We were there as restaurant guests on the recommendation of our landlady. Great Franconian cuisine with very nice staff. We didn't have a reservation, but they still found a place for us.
Uschi Strauß
5/5
Rating for restaurant only, we were NOT hotel guests!From the staff to the atmosphere to the food - everything was absolutely convincing and made the evening a real pleasure! We felt very, very comfortable and went home satisfied and full. That's how it should be!
Cathryn Ballweber
5/5
Really cool place, big spacious rooms.Staff was real kind. Very private. They did our laundry, very quick and inexpensive.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Ingo Bondzio
4/5
Top in Rothenburg ob der TauberAre you making an overnight stop in Rothenburg on your journey to or from the south and want to have a delicious and cozy meal in the evening? My wife and I recommend: Hotel-Gasthof “Goldener Greifen”. Nine days ago, an extremely friendly and attentive service gave us an evening that we had never expected in an inn so close to the flood of tourists in Rothenburg's town hall market. The Greifen Dunkel, 0.5 l for €3.30, was malty and tasty and came at the right drinking temperature. With the goulash soup, not only the pot but also the contents were hot and tasted “spicy but not too spicy”. The beer beef melted in your mouth and the extraordinarily tasty beer sauce harmonized perfectly with the side dish spaetzle; a pleasure, also because the kitchen had served up a resolute portion. The selected back steak, which my wife ordered, was tender and juicy, the side fried potatoes were crispy as desired and not too fatty. Both went well with a very tasty beer sauce, which had a different flavor than my dish. Here the chef had shown imagination and good taste. And he loveshis work. You could see this on his face. Plum, plum liqueur and sloe spirit at room temperature rounded off this excellent stay. Delicious...Been there in December 2023. All dishes as described above. Highlight: Sweden mug.
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vern C
5/5
This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. It is well-located in the Altstadt, the staff is very helpful and friendly, the rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean. The ambiance can't be beat. …
M Y
4/5
The location is perfect for sightseeing, as it is close to the city hall.The room was clean and spacious, and we didn't have to worry about bedbugs, which have recently become a hot topic in Europe.We had dinner at the attached restaurant, which is perfect if you're looking for a Bavarian-style meal.However, because it has a strong salty taste (this applies to all German cuisine), it is not suitable for those who are looking for the original taste of the ingredients.The breakfast was plentiful and there was more bread than I could finish.In Europe, this kind of breakfast is enough, but I want to eat everything like I do at Japanese hotels and inns! ! It may not be enough for some people.Japan is too good at this.I think the price is reasonable for one night, including breakfast, given its location in the old town.By the way, when I came back from a walk in the morning and was about to head to the breakfast venue, I noticed that this was the dog kept at the Gasthof. I was yelled at and forced to pass.
Axel Ebert
5/5
Rating only for d restaurant on September 14th. in the back roomsA really good value for money; Prices for wine are below average (locally) -The Franconian onion roast (see also Maxi's review - with picture) was extremely tasty and my wife's "Schaufele" was also excellent, although too much.The service was super friendly and helpful - both for the wine and the food - which I also told the waiter (in words and a tip)KEEP IT UP... I WOULD COME AGAIN
Lourens Worst
4/5
A little later in the evening we had a drink, a very pleasant guesthouse
Leon van Aerts
1/5
RUINED SCHNITZEL. Their courtyard 'biergarten' looks nice and the wine is not expensive, but that's about it. The schnitzel we were served smelled and was clearly out of date. We therefore sent it back. Other than taking it off the bill, we saw no compensation for the unpleasant experience. Instead, we were then completely ignored after we complained. Our advice is to definitely walk past it.
Timm Reupke
5/5
Traditional inn in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and located directly in the old town. The food was very rich, tasty and extremely fairly priced. We would love to come back!
Rob Gortzak
4/5
Good food for a good price.
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angela k
3/5
The hotel is very centrally located in the middle of the city. Access by car is a bit complicated but this applies to most hotels. You will receive detailed directions when booking. …
Debra St
5/5
Loved our family friendly room in this historic location. Even though we didn't have AC, the air flow was good with the windows open and the fan going. Breakfast was huge with a large assortment of eggs, bacon and bread. Our room included a table so kids could play cards games.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5