Hotel Am Schloss is at Zwingerstraße 20, among the closest hotels to the castle. The Marktplatz is about a minute on foot and the castle gardens a couple of minutes more. The rooms range from basic and comfort doubles and singles to triples, quadruples and larger apartments with kitchenettes, terraces and up to three bedrooms. A rooftop terrace, a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, laundry facilities, free WiFi and tour and ticket assistance round out the offer, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge.
Location and getting around
Few hotels put you so close to the main sights. The Marktplatz and the Church of the Holy Spirit are a minute or three away, the university Old Campus about five minutes, and the castle roughly two minutes on foot, with the funicular and the Old Bridge a short walk beyond. The Altstadt station is about nine minutes away, and the hotel is described as connected to a rail station, so tram and train links are simple.
Evenings in the pedestrian zone can be lively, so ask for a quiet room if you sleep lightly. Staying here means you can make an early start at the castle before the day-trip crowds arrive, then return to the room for a rest in the middle of the day.
The rooms
The variety is the strength of the place. Basic and Comfort doubles with city views suit couples, the single room works for solo travellers, and the triple and quadruple rooms, with a queen bed and a sofa bed, suit families. The Deluxe room has a kitchenette, and the apartments, which include a Panoramic Apartment with its own terrace and a Grand Apartment for large groups, make sense for longer stays or a family reunion.
All rooms have free toiletries, hair dryers, flat-screen televisions and heating, and highchairs are available. There is an electric car charging station, and pets are allowed for a small nightly fee.
Who it suits and what to know: families, groups of friends and anyone who wants space and a kitchen in the historic centre will find the apartments good value, while couples can pick a comfort double and enjoy the rooftop terrace. Parking is not listed as a hotel amenity, though a car park nearby is used by guests, so ask about discounts and the entrance, which some visitors find hard to spot.
Check-in begins in the early afternoon and check-out is at eleven, with late check-out for a fee. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates, and prices are mid-range, rising at Christmas market weekends. If you are travelling with a larger group, compare the apartment prices with the cost of two separate rooms, because the shared kitchenette and living space can make a real difference over several nights.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Rooms for singles to groups of eight
- ✓Apartments with kitchenettes
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Electric car charging station
Good questions
How close is Hotel Am Schloss to the castle?+
It is at Zwingerstraße 20, roughly a two-minute walk from the castle and about a minute from the Marktplatz.
Are there apartments for groups?+
Yes, there are apartments with two or three bedrooms, kitchenettes and in some cases a private terrace. Check which type suits your group when you book.
Is there parking?+
Parking is not listed as a hotel amenity, but guests use a nearby car park. Ask the hotel about rates and the entrance before you arrive.
