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Hotel Sonne

Historic Rothenburg Old Town hotel offers German cuisine on site, free breakfast buffet, and a perfect location for exploring the charming medieval streets

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes - Hotel Sonne (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)
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Hotel Sonne in Rothenburg Old Town offers a complimentary breakfast buffet and outdoor dining at Ehmanns restaurant. Relax on the terrace, browse hotel shops, or use in-room WiFi. Consistently praised for excellent morning meals and knowledgeable multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hotel Sonne is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Franconian Heights Nature Park and Steigerwald Nature Park, while Medieval Crime Museum and Criminal Museum are cultural highlights. Burggarten and Teufelshausel are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rothenburg ob der Tauber travel guide
Map
Hafengasse 11, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, BY, 91541

What's nearby

  • Market Square
    Market Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Market square of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Germany - long exposure
    Rothenburg Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Altes Rathaus von Königstein im Taunus in der Weihnachtszeit, Hessen, Deutschland
    German Christmas Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rothenburg, Germany. Medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a summer evening.
    Rothenburg Plonlein
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great aerial view of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a town in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. The medieval town fortification shows the outer walls and the towers at intervals along the wall.
    Rothenburg Town Walls
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber Station
    10 min walk
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ratsstube
    1 min walk
  • Hotel Reichsküchenmeister
    2 min walk
  • Reichsküchenmeister Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Brot & Zeit
    1 min walk
  • Baumeisterhaus
    1 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1204
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sonne pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sonne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sonne?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Sonne located?

Located in Rothenburg Old Town, this hotel is steps from Franconian Heights Nature Park and Market Square. Franconian Way of St. James and Frankenweg Trail are just steps away. Rothenburg ob der Tauber Station is 10 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 Sonne Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 695 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Great location and buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely perfect in location, comfort, and the friendliest staff ever. They were helpful, and there pleasantness was enchanting. Ah, I highly recommend staying at this hotel. Exquisitely superb ❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful place to stay. The owners were so kind and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing stay. The hotel is in the perfect location, so much to see and explore in the little town. The breakfast was delicious, and lots of little extra details were provided, such as sparkling water for our drive. Lovely decor and helpful staff. The only thing we wish, is that we stayed longer. Highly recommend you stay here!
Cute decor in lobby, tables for breakfast or drinks.
Street in front of hotel.
Modern bathroom, clean and cozy room.
Only part of breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful little hotel; excellent location, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is AMAZINGLY friendly and helpful. Comfortable rooms and perfectly located to visit the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and awesome hosts who made us feel welcome and helped with everything! Highly recommend staying here! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picture-perfect decor, totally fresh and clean, excellent location, friendliness and attentiveness of the staff second-to-none, breakfast is great, large and secure garaged parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located and it was very clean. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing - incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring Rothenburg!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and the food in the restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely little boutique hotel right in the heart of the castle walls. The staff were so friendly and the hotel is clean. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, large and clean room. Very convenient location just steps from main square. Great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and staff. We give them five stars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely hotel. The staff are the nicest people. The breakfast was excellent. And I highly recommend a beer in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Want to go back!

Buffet style breakfast with a great selection. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was had lots of room. The service was exceptional and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and accommodating to our every need :).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was completely charmed and spoiled. The staff was excellent - Thank you Isabella!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful staff. Nice touches like offering us water bottles upon departure. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff, limited parking and staff parks for you but additional charge. Nice breakfast buffet with decent choices, very clean appeared either well kept or newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Scott Moylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely cute hotel almost right inside the main market square. Had a great breakfast to start the day and they even had a great private parking area as well. The husband and wife that ran the place were extremely friendly, very attentive, and beyond helpful. Would without a doubt recommend a stay here if you want to spend the night within Rothenburg. Of course everyone we interacted with in the area was also very pleasant as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional friendly services
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the Main Street, walkable to everything! The staff was super sweet and helpful. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Sonne exceeded our expectations! Very friendly and welcoming staff! The buffet breakfast had lots of options including scrambled eggs and bacon. The rolls were so good! The location within the walls of Rothenburg ob der tauber was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025