Durnstein Hotels

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 18.6 miles and offer reduced green fees to hotel guests. Vienna is just a 1-hour drive away.

Located right in the centre of Pöchlarn, 6.2 miles from Melk Abbey, Frühstückspension Barbara is only 165 feet away from the Danube Bicycle Trail. It offers a garden and free WiFi. All room in this family-run guest house have a private bathroom including a hairdryer and come equipped with a cable TV. Breakfast buffet is available every morning and you can also order a gluten-free breakfast. Public parking is available on site free of charge. There is a public outdoor pool in Pöchlarn.

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.

Dating back to 1680, Gasthof Prankl is a renovated guest accommodation with an award-winning restaurant that uses regional produce. A public bathing beach on the Danube River is located in front of the property. Rooms at Gasthof Prankl all have views of the Danube River, a bathroom, desk, and satellite TV. Some have a separate bedroom and living room. Several have a terrace with views of the surrounding mountains. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. The Gasthof is located in Spitz an der Donau, a 10-minute walk from the town’s centre. The Danube Cycle Path passes by the house, and a ferry can be taken across the river 0.6 miles away. The property has a garden with a terrace and sun beds, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning. Private parking is available on site free of charge.

Surrounded by vineyards, this 4-star hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Göttweig Abbey and 10 minutes from the centre of Krems. The spacious, individually furnished rooms all have air conditioning and overlook the abbey and the surrounding vineyards. Weinresidenz Sonnleitner’s restaurant is open for dinner and serves Austrian cuisine and fine wines. The daily breakfast includes regional products, herbs from the hotel’s garden, and a selection of 40 different egg meals. On request, breakfast is available from 06:00. The rooms offer a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, and a bathroom. Sonnleitner Weinresidenz also features a summer terrace with an outdoor dining area and views of the vineyards and the abbey. The wine cellar hosts wine tastings and a wine shop. A natural outside pool is available. Free private parking is available on site. The Furth exit of the S33 motorway is a 2-minute drive away.

Hotel Schachner Krone und Kaiserhof is located in the pilgrimage town of Maria Taferl, close to the basilica. It offers panoramic views of the Alps and the Danube River. Consisting of 2 separate buildings, the hotel has a modern penthouse with an indoor pool and a hot tub, a fitness room, and a spacious sauna area. Culinary pleasures can be enjoyed in the gourmet restaurant Smaragd, which has a garden terrace, and in the traditional restaurant Donauterrasse. The hotel also has a wine bar, a vinotheque, and a walk-in wine cellar. In summer Hotel Schachner Krone und Kaiserhof features a park with an outdoor pool. Wi-Fi access is free of charge in Hotel Schachner’s rooms. The business centre offers free wired internet access. Melk Abbey and the Wachau Valley are only a few kilometres away.

Family-run for 4 generations and renovated in winter 2017, Fischwirtshaus Landmotel Die Donaurast is located right on the Danube River and features a restaurant serving Austrian cuisine and fish specialities. The spacious rooms provide a balcony overlooking the river, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The dining room at the Fischwirtshaus offers views of the baroque pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl and the Ötscher Massif. Weather permitting, you can also dine in the shaded garden directly on the Danube. Fischwirtshaus Landmotel Die Donaurast is located directly on the Danube Bicycle Trail and the Way of St. James.

Offering direct views of Melk Abbey, Hotel Restaurant zur Post is located right in the center of Melk. It offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and a free bike rental. The restaurant serves seasonal Austrian dishes made from regional products. Hotel zur Post also features a vinotheque and ice cream parlor. Parking spaces behind the hotel and a parking garage are provided free of charge. Melk Train Station is 1,701 feet away. The shipping pier and the Donauradweg (bike trail) are close by.

Enjoy your visit to Krems an der Donau with a stay at Hotel Unter den Linden. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and hot/cold buffet breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.