44 Best Hotels in The Rhineland, Germany

This elegant, small hotel added a luxuriously indulgent spa during the pandemic, offering virtually all-inclusive rates and looking out over the placid Mosel River at the foot of the town's main bridge. Even the smallest rooms are modern in style and large enough to have both a sitting and sleeping area, and all have a large bathroom with a walk-in shower (not all rooms have tubs); but it pays to splurge on a larger suite, some offering levels and excellent views out onto the river, giving you significantly more space for not that much more cost; the largest suites may make you want to stay for a while. Food in the restaurant is excellent; the breakfast buffet is expansive, and you only need to pay extra for wine and alcohol. The daytime "snacks" offered in the spa may be sufficient for a light lunch, especially if you are spending your day spa-ing. A wide range of treatments, including massages, body treatments, and facials are offered; there's also a hair salon and yoga classes. You can choose from myriad treatment-inclusive packages to make your short or long stay more relaxing.

Set near the Rhine and just a short stroll to the Beethoven House, this well-priced design hotel features a playful classical music theme, complete with contemporary art installations depicting Bonn’s most famous composer.

A renovated neoclassical building dating from 1916, this grand hotel features rooms with high ceilings and tasteful, neutrally decorated rooms, plus perks like a heated indoor pool.

The 19th-century former city archives are now home to this sophisticated, art-filled design hotel. Rooms are done up in a sleek modernist style, with pricier suites featuring vaulted ceilings and views of the tranquil church square through enormous Gothic windows.   

All of the modern rooms in this friendly, family-run operation, each of them named after a vineyard, come with comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, and stunning views. But it's the superior "wellness suite" that really stands out, thanks to its in-room sauna. Located right at the town wall, the hotel is also home to the excellent Stübers Restaurant, serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine (including plenty of vegetarian options) alongside a superb selection of Bacharacher wines.

With roots dating to the 12th century, this elegant hotel is conveniently located about three minutes' walk from the Porta Nigra. Even the modest rooms are tastefully decorated in subtle earth tones and boast box-spring beds—but if you really feel like splashing out, the beautiful Glockensuite (Bell Tower Suite) features half-timber interior walls and exposed wood rafters. Some of the junior suites also have a view of Trierer Dom, as well as walk-in closets and free-standing tubs for a relaxing soak after a day on the town. The historic restaurant, which has been serving hungry locals since 1803, serves hearty German classics, while the vaulted cellar is an ideal after-dinner stop for a glass of wine. 

Traben-Trarbach's premier hotel has a first-class reputation thanks to its distinctive architecture and decor, knowledgeable staff, and gorgeous river views. But it's the large wellness area, including a heated pool, Finnish sauna, and rooftop terrace, that makes it stand out from other hotels along the Mosel. Even if you're not staying the night, book a table at the “Belle Epoque” restaurant; its elegant (if meat heavy) cuisine and extensive wine list make for a memorable meal.

Centrally located near the Porta Nigra, this handsome patrician manor from 1885 offers well-appointed rooms with attractive baths. Rooms 317 and 318 are quite spacious and have little balconies overlooking flower-filled Porta-Nigra-Platz. While some of Trier's other restaurants are more stylish, the food here is tasty, as is the ample breakfast buffet.

For solid comfort and a picturesque, central location, the Sternhotel is tops—and their weekend rates are a bargain. Rooms are in a Danish-modern style.

Its central location (a five-minute walk from the Kurhaus, Old Town, and shopping district), particularly friendly and helpful staff, and affordability make this modern hotel an excellent choice. Terra-cotta and beige tones and parquet floors lend the rooms warmth, and although they are small, rooms are well maintained and cleverly designed for maximum use of space. The gourmet breakfast buffet includes excellent bread from a very good local bakery, high-quality coffee, and homemade fruit salad as well as gluten- and lactose-free products.

The friendly, family-run hotel is high on Petrisberg hill overlooking Trier, not far from the amphitheater and a 20-minute walk to the Old Town. The individually decorated rooms have solid-pine furnishings and fabulous views of the city. In the evening, you can sit down for snacks and good local wines in the pub.

What used to be Europe's tallest water tower is now a stylish 11-story boutique hotel that was recently renovated and reopened in late 2021 as part of Hilton's Curio Collection. Rooms are done up in a contemporary fashion, and some duplex suites offer cathedral views.

This charming "Moselromantikhotel" comes with friendly service and a splendid terrace overlooking the Mosel. Some rooms have a balcony facing the river, though rooms at the back of the hotel are quieter. In addition to arranging wine tastings and hikes in Calmont, Europe's steepest vineyard, the staff can also help you plan fishing trips and lunch in the vineyard of hotel owners the Saffenreuther family.