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Burg Rabenstein

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Rabenstein Castle

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Front of property
Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, German cuisine
Burg Rabenstein welcomes visitors with a hearty breakfast buffet and free in-room WiFi. Hikers and cyclists love the nearby trails, while the scenic terrace offers a peaceful spot to relax. The attentive multilingual staff ensures guests feel at home throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Executive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
  • 82 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room (Extra bed available) | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room (Extra bed available)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rabenstein 33, Ahorntal, BY, 95491

What's nearby

  • Rabenstein Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sophienhoehle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ludwigs' Cave - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pottenstein Castle - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Frankische Schweiz Museum - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Friedrichsthal (b. Bayreuth) Station - 27 min drive
  • Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sta'häusla Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goldene Krone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gasthaus "Fränkische Schweiz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bruckmayers Biergarten - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gasthof zum Löwen - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Burg Rabenstein

Hotel near Rabenstein Castle
Located close to Sophie’s Cave and Ludwigs' Cave, Burg Rabenstein provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hotel. The on-site German cuisine restaurant, Burgrestaurant Rabenstein, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • 7 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Burgrestaurant Rabenstein

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 36 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 36 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Burg Rabenstein Ahorntal
Hotel Burg Rabenstein
Hotel Burg Rabenstein Ahorntal
Burg Rabenstein Hotel Ahorntal
Burg Rabenstein Hotel
Burg Rabenstein Hotel
Burg Rabenstein Ahorntal
Burg Rabenstein Hotel Ahorntal

Frequently asked questions

Is Burg Rabenstein pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Burg Rabenstein?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Burg Rabenstein?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Burg Rabenstein?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Burg Rabenstein located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rabenstein Castle and Sophie’s Cave. Ludwigs' Cave and Frankische Schweiz Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Burg Rabenstein Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fact that the Castle (Restaurant, Falken Show, and Sophies Cave ) are all closed on Monday is very inconvenient. At least it should made know before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We decided to stay at Burg Rabenstein for one evening in a trip around Germany, and it was well worth the stop. The castle and its grounds were beautiful. There is a local cave and falconry on-site; however, they were both closed for the winter (we visited in December). Even so, we were able to take advantage of the local hiking trails around the castle, which we thoroughly enjoyed. A free tour of the castle is included with your reservation booking, which was informative and enjoyable. The tour is in German. Hotel staff were incredibly welcoming and made our visit very enjoyable. The room was very large, clean, and offered a huge soaking tub. The room was a bit noisy - you could hear everything in the hallways and rooms above/below. However, that wouldn't deter us from visiting again. Breakfast was free and included a nice spread of meats, cheeses, granola, yogurt, various coffees, and eggs made to order. There was a dinner murder-mystery performance the night we stayed; however, it was already booked up. The concierge suggested two local restaurants, one of which was right down the road and had amazing food. Overall, we loved our visit and look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Germany.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war einfach klasse. Ein richtiges Erlebnis. Das Frühstück war reichlich und es gab eine tolle Auswahl, das Personal war super freundlich und ich kann die Burgführung (die für Hotelgäste kostenlos ist gegen Voranmeldung) sehr empfehlen. In der Umgebung gibt es die Falknerei, die definitiv auch einen Besuch wert ist und die Schlossschenke hatte auch sehr leckere Sachen im Angebot, wobei hier die Öffnungszeiten beachtet werden sollten, wenn man Abends dort essen möchte. Der Parkplatz ist ein kleines Stück vom Hotel entfernt, man kann aber auch vorfahren, wobei wir das kurze Stück gut zu Fuß gehen konnten. Man sollte lediglich beachten, dass es im Hotel nicht in jedem Stockwerk einen Aufzug gibt. Falls das also wichtig ist, empfehle ich, dort vor einer Zimmerbuchung anzurufen und zu fragen, welche Zimmer per Aufzug erreicht werden können.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jan Øyvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flott området og store rom. Rommet hadde nyoppusset bad. En opplevelse og overnatte i en så lekker omgivelse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This castle Hotel is in a beautiful natural area with hiking trails and small villages.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diese Burg ist etwas besonderes und hat uns sehr gefallen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very Fine
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kurze Auszeit!

Coole Unterkunft, für 2 - 3 Tage sehr empfehlenswert, absolut ruhie Lage. Gutsschenke zum Essen nicht empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Burg liegt sehr idyllisch, wunderschöne Events
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderschöne Burg mit Flair

Wunderschöne Burg zum übernachten mit Flair. Die Reise dorthin ist es auf alle Fälle wert. Sehr nettes freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Essen und reichhaltiges Frühstück. Es fehlte uns an nichts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The castle is fantastic and the rooms are too. Be very careful with pricing. The manager clearly rips people off. Pay double for your food, be lied to about a "free" tour and the excuse will be, "oh it's an issue with Wotif and language dirrerences. I'll need to sort that." And be aware you may be charged for your room twice. We were. Don't trust them.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr toller Service, immer nett und freundlich, besonders zu den Kindern. Essen war sehr lecker! Werden wir weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt und werden die Unterkunft wieder buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein schöner Ort zum Entspannen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas-Peter

Sehr nettes und kompetentes Personal, das Ambiente ist toll , richtige Burg dazu Biergarten und Falknerei sowie andere Freizeitmöglichkeiten direkt vor Ort. Tolle Aussicht gutes reichhaltiges Frühstück. Wir waren beeindruckt und voll zufrieden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great experience

A lovely and recommended place. it was a great experience. We enjoyed walking around the corridors of the castle and discovering the special rooms with weapons and armor. We took part in a tour "Sophie's Cave" - we really enjoyed it, but the downside is that the tour is in German, altow you can try to get an explanation from the guides separately. After the tour we attended a wonderful dinner at the castle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom war very modern, the room itself very big - super! Cleanlyness was okay but could have been better. Receprion at arrival was subpar, that could have been more friendly in general, didn't feel welcomed. But all in all, great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Einzigartiges Ambiente in 800 Jahre alter Burg auf Felsvorsprung mit tollem Essen und tollem Service vom Personal. Leider ist die Ausstattung und die Anmutung unser Zimmers deutlich in die Jahre gekommen - unser Preisniveau lag bei der Rabenstein Suite immerhin auf 5-Sterne Ebene - da reicht dann Ambiente allein nicht mehr und es muss mehr geliefert werden wie zB sicheres und leistungsstarkes WLAN (gerade wenn kein TV), Minibar im Zimmer (oder zumindest Kaffee/Teezubereitungsmöglichkeit) sowie eine hoch- und neuwertige Ausstattung mit voller Funktion
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Burgfeeling mit kleinen Abstrichen

Der Check-in an der Rezeption war etwas hektisch und holprig. Wir wurden mehfach darauf hingewiesen, dass wir gleich zum Empfangs-Cocktail in den 1. Stock kommen sollten. Als wir dorthin kamen und unser Getränk wählte, wollte man 13 € dafür. Als wir sagten, dass wir gerade angekommene Gäste des Hauses sind und dass ein Willkommens-Cocktail normalerweise kostenlos ist, wurden wir mit unverständlichen Blicken abgeschaut. Das Getränk, das wir nicht zahlen wollten, wurde daraufhin hin zurückgegossen.... Kein schöner Start! ... und das an unserem Silberhochzeitstag. Die Luxus-Suite war zwar groß, aber mit einer recht zusammengewürfelten Einrichtung. Die Dusche in der Badewanne – ohne eine seitliche Abdeckung - ist nicht so gut. Eine Minibar oder ein Kühlschrank suchten wir in der Suite vergeblich. Lange Wege mit dem Gepäck bis zur Suite (kein Kofferwagen / mitten durch den Speisesaal) sind nicht schön. Das sollte man wissen: es gibt weder ein Radio noch ein TV in der Suite. So lupenrein mittelalterlich ist das Gebäude nicht, dass man es als Grund anführt, bewusst keine TV Geräte zu haben. In unserem Zimmer war auch noch der Internetempfang schlecht und instabil. Was wirklich gut war und den Aufenthalt angenehm gestaltete war ein sehr gutes Frühstück und die freundliche Bedienung.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exzellent- in allen Belangen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was great and we enjoyed sitting by the fire before dinner. The was no restaurant open on our first night ( Monday) which would have been nice to know in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
If you are staying on property you drive down to the gate. Buzz the front desk and they will let you through to unload your bags. You will then park above the gate in the parking lot. We drove into town to eat dinner and pick up a couple of bottles of wine. Rooms were huge, clean, well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing and the room was very comfortable. English is spoken but we had a miscommunication with the staff (not quite enough detail) about the location of the on-site concert, which led to us missing about half of it before we finally found it. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was good but very drawn out. After three hours, our 11-year-old was pretty antsy. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etwas besonderes - kann man empfehlen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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