Burghotel Auf Schönburg Oberwesel

We arrived on 11/23/25, greeted by a light snow that set the stage for a magical stay for us Florida visitors. It was stunning! Spectacular! Amazing! We were treated so kindly by all staff members. Dinner was perfect from beginning to end. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.

Beautiful medieval castle and grounds with it first being mentioned in 911AD. Great story behind remodelling the castle after it was bombed. Comfy rooms, beds, and pillow options. Service was prompt and top notch. A staff member even carried our suitcases up 3 flights of stairs! Highly recommend this castle.

One of our favourite stays on this trip. We chose Room 47 (with a balcony overlooking the Rhine River). It was absolutely beautiful. The room was extremely spacious, decorated in a charming vintage style, with a gold-themed bathroom and Penhaligon’s bath amenities, which was a delightful touch. Our stay included a 4-course fine-dining dinner for 2. If you don’t have a very big appetite, a 4-course meal is just right. We were already struggling to finish by the end. The wine had a lovely honeyed finish (perfect if you enjoy something on the sweeter side). The dinner was French cuisine. While it would have been even more special to experience traditional German dishes, the food was good overall. A little salty, but we noticed this across several places in Germany, so it may simply be a regional preference. A quick tip for travellers: if you choose not to wait for the bus and think you can push your luggage uphill from the train station, it is doable. We managed the full 3 km with 2 big luggages and no shortcuts. However, it is a steep climb, so I would strongly recommend enquiring about their shuttle service instead. It will save you time and energy, especially if you arrive after a long journey. Do note that the castle has only stairs leading to your room, with no lift access. Be sure to check the timing of their bell service in advance so you can get assistance with your luggage if needed. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We couldn’t explore the castle garden due to the weather, but the castle interior more than made up for it. We met the 2nd and 3rd generation owners (father and daughter), and they were both lovely and welcoming. The only negative moment during our stay was an encounter in the tea room. Guests are allowed to wander around the castle (and you absolutely must visit the library and defense wall). But when we walked into the tea room area, we were approached by a hostile elderly lady with short hair who questioned us rather abruptly about why we were there and even asked to check our room number. It felt unnecessarily hostile, especially considering that guests are encouraged to explore freely. Aside from that interaction, our stay was truly memorable. I would still highly recommend this castle. The atmosphere, the rooms, and the overall experience are worth it, and I hope others will enjoy it as much as we did.

Our stay at the Burghotel was wonderful. The views of the castle grounds were amazing and the rooms themselves were very large and luxurious. The restaurant is a must as the food and service made us feel like royalty. Please note that the castle is on a steep hill and some rooms have separate outside entrances, so wear appropriate shoes. The whole experience made you feel like you went back in time.

I was prepared to pay a bit more than usual just to stay in such a historic location, but ended up getting very good value for money.|Quite simply, the best place I have ever stayed, with incredible attention to detail and many little niceties included.|I'm not really a sit around and do nothing kind of person, but I could easily have wasted a couple of days there because of all the little hideaways and viewpoints.|Sadly, the tower museum was closed while we were there, but it looked to be another nice feature.|Be aware Oberwesel is very quiet with no taxi firm!!! It's possible to walk up the steep slope to the castle if you are fit, but it's not easy to find the track even with Google maps.

If you ever dreamed of staying in a castle along the Rhine in Germany, this is the place! I stayed in Room 22 located in one of the main towers and the view was amazing. The room itself was small but very clean and reasonably priced.|You truly get the authentic 'castle vibe' while still enjoying full comfort. The staff is wonderful, friendly and speaks excellent English. Parking is easy, although getting to the room does involve some uphill walking, but they are happy to pick you up if you ask. I also really enjoyed the food served at the hotel. This was my second stay and I am already looking forward to coming back and trying a different room.

Awesome location. We went in winter and while the town definitely slowed down the hotel was very peaceful! Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Probably the coolest hotel I have stayed at. Would also recommend the 4 course meal at least one night of your stay!!

Amazing hotel experience from beautifully appointed room to welcoming, helpful staff and enchanting architecture and grounds, plus snow, our delicious dinner and generous breakfast buffet to the winding Rhine River and lovely valley. It was a perfect stay and we would recommend it highly!