Kranenturm
6.8
Good(98 reviews)
Langstraße 30, 55422 Bacharach, Germany
+49 6743 1308
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Hotel Description
Kranenturm, located at Langstraße 30, 55422 Bacharach, Germany, is a unique hotel set in a medieval tower that overlooks the picturesque Rhine River. Just a 4-minute walk from the Bacharach train station, this hotel is perfectly situated for travelers wishing to explore the charming town and its surroundings. The hotel’s design offers a perfect blend of historical charm and modern comfort. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Rhine and the nearby Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, which is just a short 4 km away. The rooms at Kranenturm are modestly decorated, each featuring soundproof windows for a peaceful night's sleep. They are equipped with Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibars, and fans, ensuring a comfortable stay. Some rooms even offer stunning views of the river and/or the castle. In the morning, guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, providing a perfect start to the day. For lunch or dinner, the hotel boasts a casual restaurant with outdoor seating where guests can relax and enjoy hearty meals. Additionally, there is a wine bar, perfect for unwinding after a long day of sightseeing. Kranenturm also offers convenient amenities such as an airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, and kid-friendly facilities. Despite being a smoke-free property with no spa or fitness center, it provides everything you need for a relaxing stay. Guests can easily explore the area by walking to nearby landmarks, including the Postenturm and Wernerkapelle, which are within walking distance. The hotel’s proximity to local attractions, such as the Rhine Gorge, Lorelei, and several medieval castles like Rheinstein and Burg Reichenstein, makes it an ideal base for discovering the rich history and natural beauty of the region. For transportation, Kranenturm offers easy access to public transport, with the Bacharach train station just a 5-minute walk away, providing direct connections to nearby towns and cities. The hotel is also well-connected to major airports, including Frankfurt Airport, which is approximately an hour’s drive away, and Hahn Airport, which can be reached in 42 minutes by taxi. Whether you're here for a short stay or a longer getaway, Kranenturm provides a cozy and memorable experience with its exceptional location, friendly service, and comfortable accommodations.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Set in a medieval tower overlooking the Rhine, offering scenic views of the river and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.
2. Only a 4-minute walk from the Bacharach train station for easy access to the region's top attractions.
3. Modestly decorated rooms with soundproof windows, Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibars, and fans for a comfortable stay.
4. Casual on-site restaurant with outdoor seating and a wine bar for relaxing dining experiences.
5. Close proximity to local landmarks, including Postenturm, Wernerkapelle, Rhine Gorge, and several medieval castles.
6. Convenient airport shuttle service and easy access to public transport for exploring the region.
7. Health and safety measures in place to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for all guests.
8. No fitness center or spa, but plenty of nearby attractions and outdoor activities for guests to enjoy.
9. Kid-friendly amenities available, making it a great choice for families visiting the area.
10. Nearby restaurants, such as An der Stadtmauer, Posthof Bacharach, and Café Bistro NOY, offer diverse dining options within walking distance.
9.0 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Rhine Gorge
17 min
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle23 min
Rheinstein Castle12 min
Lorelei33 min
Burg Reichenstein11 min
Nearest locations
An der Stadtmauer
1 min
Posthof Bacharach1 min
Café Bistro NOY1 min
Hotel Restaurant Altkölnischer Hof1 min
"Altes Haus"1 min
Stübers Restaurant1 min
Kurpfälzische Münze1 min
Joschs Rheinblick1 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Location rating | 9.0 |
| Nearest airport | Hahn Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 42 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Mon, Dec 02
Check-out: Tue, Dec 03
$108
$120
$120
$144
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Location
Langstraße 30, 55422 Bacharach, Germany
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Hahn Airport
Taxi: 42 min
Transit: 3 hr 9 min
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9.0
Exceptional Location
Set in a medieval tower overlooking the Rhine, this relaxed hotel is a 4-minute walk from Bacharach train station and 4 km from Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.
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Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Airport shuttle
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
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7.0
23 reviews
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Ralf Arnold
3/5
Rooms were clean, breakfast tables unfortunately not. Nicely located but unfortunately with a train under the pillow 😂. Price performance is okay.
Reiner Groß
2/5
Very noisy because of the rail traffic
Liesl S.
3/5
Great medieval hotel - you stay overnight in a tourist attraction! The owners speak German poorly, but are very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was newly renovated. The breakfast was great. Big drawback: the hotel is DIRECTLY on the train line. The freight trains really roll through directly under the window (or directly at the level of the breakfast room), of course no window in the world can shield that. To get a restful sleep you really have to be insensitive, because the trains run at high frequency even at night. This is probably normal in the Middle Rhine Valley, but I have never seen the train so close to houses without noise protection. WiFi didn't work in the room, no wonder, we were in the tower with thick medieval walls.
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Malin B
2/5
Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and it were very tired. When we checked in, no one spoke English so we had to use our phones to communicate. From the outside it looks super cool but we were disappointed when we got inside. It will do if you just want somewhere to sleep, but no more than that.
Lehmann Eric
2/5
Spacious room, disadvantage no elevator lots of steps to climb to access the rooms…. No hot water in the shower except alternately and freight trains which pass all day 10m from the rooms,
Angelika Pfab
3/5
Unfortunately there were massive communication problems at check-in; we had to use Google translator because the Asian man at reception couldn't understand us. It's an old building that smells a bit musty in the rooms, right next to a railway line. You can hear the trains very loudly during the night. The windows in the rooms could not be tilted, only opened or closed. There was no air conditioning. The lady at breakfast was very nice and friendly.
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Andrew B
5/5
It is a very unique hotel as it is built in to the ancient wall of the city. There are many castles nearby so it is an excellent location if you want to take in some of those. …
Jennifer Trepanier
4/5
Another solid hotel choice when visiting Europe! Nothing extravagant but it had good food and was very quaint. The location is in a great spot in Bacharach and you can see castles basically on every single hilltop. Simply magical.
Room 4
Service 4
Location5
Mark Hutchins
3/5
Ok. One night. Ok and not Ok.Ok. Room and building were Ok. Not fancy but clean.Ok. Bathroom Ok, but not heated.Ok. Breakfast Ok, but breakfast room was cold.We stayed March 9, 2024.Not Ok.1. Room was cold and had marginal heat.2. Bathroom had no heat.3. The biggest issue is that our room, #4, was next to the railroad track and a track switching point. There were freight Trains every few minutes just outside the window that were loud and made even louder by the noise of the iron wheels going over this bump in the track. So the Room was Ok buy the train noise was way too loud to sleep between 10pm and 6am. This is not the hotel's fault but Deutsche Bahn fault for allowing terrible condition freight trains. The people trains are quiet.Next time I would not stay in a room on the tracks/river side but on the Langgasse side.4. No one at reception.5. We only saw one oriental man, who spoke no German and no English
Never be Good at
5/5
Very stylish, old school hotel. Great service and top breakfast. A good any rustic experience.
Room 4
Service 5
Location4
Markus De
5/5
Very nice little hotel, centrally located.
Gaby Grothues
5/5
We were passing through and came across this beautiful hotel in the Kranenturm. Service and cleanliness 1 A. Rooms functional but well equipped. Very friendly operator. The breakfast buffet was really sufficient and good. There were scrambled eggs + bacon, juice, milk, coffee and tea, bread, rolls and a variety of toppings, and there was also fruit, muesli and yoghurt to choose from. Located in the middle of beautiful Bacharach, not far from the train station, you can go on wonderful tours and the restaurants around it also invite you to linger. A Spaniard on the city wall is worth a visit, and definitely hiking the Turmsteig.We will be back definitely.
Esin Y
5/5
The hotel has a great location. The building is simply a dream. Like a little knight's castle. It may be that the owner or employee does not speak perfect German. Then you guests will learn English. I don't understand the criticism at this point because of the communication. It went great for me. Being a little less German sometimes helps. 😀 Breakfast buffet also great. I can recommend the hotel.
Sagitarius z
4/5
Very centrally located. Our double room (No. 4) was clean and furnished in a rather modern way. Wooden floorboards, which suited me very well because I don't like carpets that are soggy. Nice modern bathroom. A bit noisy because of the train that passed right there. But if you closed the windows it was bearable. Yes, the receptionist spoke little to no German. We also tried English, but had the impression that he wouldn't understand that either. It was a little difficult but he was very friendly and accommodating and everything worked out in the end.We were positively surprised by the hotel.
Barbara Grell
5/5
We traveled as a couple for one night in a double room after a long hike.We received a very friendly welcome in the old crane tower and were given a very nice and clean double room.The price-performance ratio is right here.The train runs directly past the hotel, but this is not possible on the Rhine otherwise as there is only this train connection here. But it doesn't bother you and is no reason to complain.Clean, new bathroom, delicious breakfast and friendly staff.Highly recommended
Ruediger Teuscher
1/5
Very small rooms in some bad conditions. Chair falls apart, for example. Rooms are extremely small and for comparatively a lot of money. The only advantage is the location. Once and never again
gerd mueller-hipper
1/5
Catastrophe !!!!
Room 1
Service 1
Location4
Cheff Hugo
2/5
Our room was dark and there was no electrical outlet in the bathroom. The breakfast was quite poor, the guest room is located directly on the train line. The colleague at the reception spoke neither German nor English. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this hotel.
Stefan Barzen
2/5
We (small travel group) had booked there for one night due to a lack of alternatives and enough available rooms.From the outside the hotel offers an interesting backdrop, but inside there was disillusionment.Apparently maintenance hasn't been taken care of here for years, maybe even decades, and if so, it's quite amateurish.Of course, the owners/tenants can't do anything about the proximity to the train tracks, but they can do nothing about the lack of sound insulation.At least through my room the trains passed through acoustically.The staff is attentive and friendly, but hardly speaks German.Overall, price/performance doesn't fit at all.
Sa Mai
4/5
We stayed in this hotel for two nights. The receptionist was very friendly, but couldn't speak a word of German. Communication was very difficult, but he always tried hard and implemented everything quickly. Delicious breakfast. The hotel itself is in desperate need of renovation.