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Hotel Ochsen

Property class: 3.5
Families create lasting memories in the playful environment of Hotel Ochsen, where a dedicated playground and game room offer entertainment for all ages

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A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony with outdoor seating. - Hotel Ochsen (Merklingen)
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows. - Hotel Ochsen (Merklingen)
A large hall with high wooden beams and multiple round tables set up for a formal event. - Hotel Ochsen (Merklingen)
A restaurant with stone walls, black leather seating, and a wooden counter. - Hotel Ochsen (Merklingen)
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows. - Hotel Ochsen (Merklingen)
Hotel Ochsen welcomes guests to a relaxing retreat with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, lounge on the sunny terrace, or stroll through the garden. High-speed WiFi, an arcade room, luggage storage, and multilingual staff are available.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and curtains.

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a dark wooden bed frame, white linens, a black upholstered chair, and a simple, clean design.

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a loft bed, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden four-poster bed with a nightstand, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Merklingen is home to Hotel Ochsen. Burgruine Hiltenburg and Reussenstein Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pony and Fairytale Park and Urgeschichtliches Museum Blaubeuren. Sommerrodelbahn Donnstetten and Bobbahn Donnstetten are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Merklingen travel guide
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Haupstraße 12, Merklingen, BW, 89188

What's nearby

  • A clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional building.
    Blautopf
    23 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Pony and Fairytale Park
    9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Laichingen Vertical Cave
    10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Todtsburger Höhle
    14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Ulm University
    21 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Urspring Station
    14 min drive
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee Fellows
    17 min drive
  • Bäckerei Kalik
    12 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ochsen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ochsen?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ochsen?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Ochsen located?

Situated in Merklingen, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Pony and Fairytale Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Laichingen Vertical Cave and Todtsburger Höhle. Blautopf and Urgeschichtliches Museum Blaubeuren are also within 12 mi (20 km). Merklingen – Schwäbische Alb Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Ochsen Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Modern facilities. Outstanding breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely smart modern hotel, very comfortable stay. Friendly helpful staff. Breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly efficient and welcoming front desk staff. Room was beyond expectations, very roomy and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proper and very kind people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Youri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gezellige kamer maar slechte bedden. Goede wifi. Airco slecht geplaatst want blaast op 3de bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren zu viert in einem Familienzimmer. Hat alles gepasst. Ein sehr schönes Hotel und das Frühstück war richtig gut.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personeel zeer vriendelijk prima ontbijt alles keurig verzorgd
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krasimira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Das Restaurant ist top!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ontbijt prima maar niet overweldigend. Hotelkamer was netjes. Personeel vriendelijk. Uitstekend als doorreis plek.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wieteke

Liked: Cleanliness
Prima tussenstop hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Goede parkeerruimte. Ruime sfeervolle kamers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anna Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je moet douchen in het ligbad. Kan sproeier niet boven je hoofd houden door laag plafond
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
L'acoustique dans la chambre était moyen : vers la chambre d'à côté et bruit de la route. Petit déjeuner super!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hartelijk ontvangst en erg schone kamer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kamers waren netjes, ontbijt was prima
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nettes Hotel und sehr nettes Personal, auch das Restaurant ist zu empfehlen.. der Salat war, mmh…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gepflegtes Gebäude, sauberes und angenehmes Zimmer, nettes Personal, sehr gutes Abendessen im Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Für eine Übernachtung zur Durchfahrt super geeignet. Zimmer etwas verwohnt. Badezimmer könnte mal renoviert werden. (Schimmelflecken Silikonfugen) Lobenswert und das Beste am Hotel ist das Restaurant (abends) und die Freundlichkeit vom Mitarbeiter, der die Gäste zum Platz begleitet (auch zu den Kindern). Insgesamt sehr Familienfreundlich und Hundefreundlich. Frühstück okay, leider etwas abgestanden zum Ende des Frühstückszeitraums (Käse, Wurst)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideale tussenstop op onze jaarlijkse vakantie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rigtig fin morgenmad. Værelset lå i den gamle del af hotellet og bærer præg af at det er af ældre dato. Værelset var ubehageligt varmt at komme ind i (26 gr) så de første 3 timer blev brugt på at lufte ud. Meget venligt personale.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Bonjour La fermeture du restaurant aurait dû être signalé et la climatisation dans la chambre orientée sur un lit n’a pas pu être utilisée … sinon tout s’est bien passé.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hotel 10

El hotel excelente. Buen trato. El desayuno buenisimo. El restaurante estaba de vacaciones una oena
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mechthild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für eine Übernachtung auf der Durchreise haben wir hier einen sehr angenehmen und unkomplizierten Aufenthalt verbracht. Die Kinder haben sich sehr über die Badewanne gefreut, für ältere Personen könnte der Einstieg etwas schwierig sein.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig personal och bra frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wirklich kleine Zimmer, die auch mal wieder einen Face-Lift bräuchten und relativ laut...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025