Burg Rabenstein

About this hotel

Situated in Pottenstein, this attractive hotel for $138 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. This castle-hotel stands high above the Ailsbachtal Valley. The hotel's private, spacious grounds offer a limestone cave, falconry, a beer garden and traditional Franconian cuisine in 2 restaurants.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Pottenstein

Nearby attractions

Nuremberg Transport Museum

29.20 miles

Burg Rabenstein

4.3

Excellent(392 Reviews)

Hotel in Pottenstein

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

$$$$

About this hotel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Pottenstein

Nearby attractions

Nuremberg Transport Museum

29.20 miles

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(392 Reviews)

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10.0

Aug 2023

very hospitable. Lovely place.

Loved the historical state of the building . It was very well preserved and presented. Location fabulous. Walks around great. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Nothing really

9.0

Aug 2023

Great experience

Unique location in a beautiful castle. The room was large and the breakfast delicious. The beer garden just outside is also fun. Very kind and helpful staff

The Wi-Fi could be a little better and easier to use

5.0

Jul 2023

Passable

location, property, activities

staff is rude. lack of staff. no communication. We had breakfast for dinner because the chef didn’t want to serve us the menu. no flexible solutions, staff likes to go into discussions

10.0

Jul 2023

Fairy-tale stay in a super cool castle.

Me and my son made a tour around Fränkische Alp to look at castles and other historical landmarks. We also stayed in some of the castles. We were focusing especially on castles with a more "medieval" appearance rather than later palaces. Burg Rabenstein is really a dream castle if one likes these things. It has very spectacular looks on top of a cliff. It has amazing interiors that make you feel like moved in time. In addition to this there is also possible to eat quite high-end food for a reasonable price level in the castle restaurant. And the list of wine and spirits was very complete, and sitting there sipping on a good whiskey in a leather chair after the dinner was very relaxing. My teenage son was by then spending the time in the huge bathtub of our room. Altogether it really felt as we were some royalty in the past. The breakfast was also great, and the location is perfect for hiking in the surroundings. Only a few hundred meters away is an amazing cave with beautiful rock formations and remains of cave bears.

There is nothing to complain about, really. As said, it is a fabulous place. The parking is a couple of hundred meters away, but it is understandable as parked cars would really destroy the view of the castle. One can drive closer to leave and pick up luggage, so not really a problem. But, OK, one thing I would like to complain about is that several of the castles we visited on this trip, this one included, are becoming overgrown by thick vegetation, from high grass to trees. This obscures the views both to and from the castles, as well as does not give an impression of the sites being well kept.

7.0

Jun 2023

Don't stay here on a Monday!

Nice, large room with large bathroom.

The castle has very little "curb appeal" as the entrance is a door across a stone walkway. The picturesque photos in the listing are from a different angle (the backside of the castle), which is largely inaccessible by foot, so don't expect a good photo opp. The front desk person didn't explain to us how the wi-fi works when we checked in. She gave us a little folded paper with a welcome message, but it was all in German, and she didn't mention that the wi-fi login instructions were printed inside. Unlike most hotels, you have to open a browser window and type in an IP address. Then you had to enter a specific code (one per device) that was printed on the folded paper. Also, she didn't mention that there was an elevator, so we carried our luggage up several flights of stairs when we checked in. Most of the staff is off on Mondays, so the restaurant is closed. The front desk person recommended a restaurant in a town a few km away, but they had a very limited menu.

10.0

Jun 2023

Absolutely amazing! We stayed in a real castle in Germany!!

This was the highlight of our trip. It was fabulous!!

We had to get two rooms, since there were 4 of us. Would have been nice to get 4 in one room to save money.

9.0

Apr 2023

Met and exceeded my expectations

Great location, wonderful staff Dinner was excellent Atmosphere was very good

Parking was a little clumsy, however I expect that in a castle high over a valley

10.0

Mar 2023

This stay was Great!!

Everything was wonderful especially the food.

10.0

Dec 2022

staying in this castle was a highlight of our vacation. The food was amazing, the staff was very attentive, and the cast

Beautiful, historic castle in Germany.

nothing

10.0

Dec 2022

most fanstastic experience highly recommended

everything, friendly professional staff, incredible dinner was amongst the best anywhere, highly recommended .

nothing

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Beautiful location, set on a high vantage point. Our room was large and well equipped. The breakfast was more than adequate with options of fruit, cereal cheese and meat with also offer of cooked as well. There are numerous walks around the castle, which were extremely interesting. .views, caves etc. Also right next to the castle is a Falconry centre also a large cave that does guided tours every hour or so.

Not being able to stay for longer!!

10.0

Sep 2022

Feel regal.

Location is amazing, peaceful. atmospheric and authentic castle living. Evening meal excellent. Views to die for.

OK it’s a castle but the wifi really should be better. Also, all the information we found about our accommodation was in German. It would really help to have another language (the restaurant evening menu was thoughtfully provided to us in English, so it should be possible).

9.0

Sep 2022

We had fun!

Breakfast was delicious, and service was lovely!

Board games (chess, checkers, backgammon) available in the social spaces would have provided nice entertainment in the evenings after dinner.

8.0

Aug 2022

Very good

The location and surrounding is excellent and staying in such a historic castle like this is a great experience. The staff at reception is very good.

The Beergarden inside the premise closes at 18.00hrs. The restaurant inside the castle requires prior booking. And nearest villages are 4 to 6km away. So plan well your evening dinner in advance. There are limited or no options if you do not plan.

7.0

Jul 2022

Good

Very nice location!

The bathroom is really outdated and there was a lot of dust in the room.

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

It’s a CASTLE! The decor is what one wants for a stay in a castle and the room was comfy. Exploring on our own was fun

It’s remote and difficult to get to without a car

10.0

Jun 2022

A medieval fairytale castle

Like staying in a medieval fairytale. Right on top of a hill surrounded by an ancient forest. The staff were also very helpful. The restaurant was closed on a Monday but we could drink beer on a secret terrace in the oldest part of the castle from the 13th century. Breakfast was extremely good with everything you could ask for.

I liked everything, no complaints. Only thing that it's probably difficult to get to without a car.

8.0

Apr 2022

book the more expensive rooms. for the others you pay too much for what you get

the building, the Charme and the location are fantastic

6.0

Mar 2022

Overall, if you really want to stay in a castle - go ahead. Otherwise it is extremely overpriced.

The location is amazing, you are in the middle of a nature park. Also the castle has a very authentic feel to it. Staff at the reception was mostly very nice and helpful.

There was a problem with hot water and internet that spoiled our experience. There was no hot water in the morning and otherwise it ran out midway thorugh taking a bath. WLAN didnt reach our (superior) room... The staff is overwhelmed but trying their best, glad they are still there despite the pandemic. There also was no reading lamp near the bed and the bedlight was too dim to read. The falconry was still closed on 20th March :( The restaurant is extremely overpriced, has low variaty of beer - but great variety of spirits (for a very high price)

8.0

Oct 2021

Very good

I like the big room of space and decorations and lots of windows to open

10.0

Oct 2021

Amazing castle experience

Thank you for this amazing experience - not only did we dine amazingly well, there was a fire show outside & the atmosphere is impressive. The staff is great & the location beautiful - we enjoyed every minute!

8.0

Oct 2021

Very good

The food in the restaurant was excellent

5.0

Aug 2021

Passable

Beautiful location.

The hotel supposed to be pet-friendly. They charge 20 Euro per day for pet stay, which is not the cheapest rate. At the same time we felt that our small dog was not really welcomed. Also I would suggest to the management to put some sofa or chair in the reception area. Check-in took about 20 minutes (checking Covid passports, usuall stuff with documents and a credit card + we were asked to make a detailed selection from breakfast menu for the next day. All that time we were to stand with our bags in front of the reception window. A bit awkward arrangement.

10.0

Jun 2021

Castle stay amidst a wonderful Landscape

Its a medieval Castle! Do expect thick walls large vaults excellent views !

Room could be refurbished

10.0

Aug 2020

Exceptional

The place is really beautiful, they kept the old decoration, everything is well maintained, the room was really spacious and super comfortable, the staff really kind. It was the perfect place for our romantic weekend! Moreover, the food at the restaurant was absolutely delicious, as well as the huge breakfast we had.

I was just chocked to see someone from the falconry tearing off some feathers from a poor eagle...

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Pottenstein?

The average price for a rental in Pottenstein is $83 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Burg Rabenstein. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Burg Rabenstein pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Burg Rabenstein?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and garden.

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Burg Rabenstein

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Pottenstein

Nearby attractions

Burg Rabenstein

Hotel in Pottenstein

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Pottenstein

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Pottenstein?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Burg Rabenstein pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Burg Rabenstein?

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