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Rothenburg ob der Tauber has around 60 hotels and guesthouses, and most visitors want to sleep inside the 2.5 km town wall rather than out near the station. Rooms inside the walls run roughly €90 to €250 per night depending on season, with December and the August Taubertal Festival weekend the most expensive dates. The Rothenburg ob der Tauber city guide has the overview, and this guide splits the town into two areas, with the Rothenburg neighborhoods article covering each quarter in more depth.
Where to Stay in Rothenburg: Old Town Centre
The centre around Herrngasse, the Market Square and Untere Schmiedgasse puts you steps from the Rathaus, Plönlein and the Christmas market. It is the most convenient base but also the busiest and priciest, and some older buildings have no lift and no air conditioning. Expect to pay the premium for staying here, especially in December when the market fills the square below; check the Rothenburg weather by month and best time to visit Rothenburg guides for the cheapest months.
Suggested Hotels in the Old Town Centre
Hotel Eisenhut
Housed in four connected patrician houses from the 12th to 16th centuries on Herrngasse, Hotel Eisenhut has antique-furnished rooms, a terrace and a fine-dining restaurant facing the street. Best for couples and history lovers who want the most atmospheric stay in the centre. Check rates and availability
Historik Hotel Gotisches Haus
A 4-star boutique hotel in an 18th-century building at Herrngasse 13 with just 11 individually furnished rooms and a highly rated breakfast. Best for couples and solo travellers who prefer a small, quiet base in the middle of town. Check rates and availability
Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen
A family-run 3-star guesthouse on Untere Schmiedgasse with 11 rooms, a traditional restaurant and bike and motorbike storage, two minutes on foot from the Town Hall. Best for budget travellers and cyclists who want a central base without central prices. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Rothenburg: St. Jakob Quarter and Castle Garden
The north-east quarter around Kirchplatz and St. Jakob’s Church and the western edge near the Castle Garden are quieter than the centre, with residential streets and garden views. You trade a two to five minute walk to the square for lower noise and, in some cases, free parking. This side also gives the quickest access to the town wall stairways and the Tauber valley paths, near many of the things to do in Rothenburg and the Rothenburg events and festivals on the Market Square.
Suggested Hotels near St. Jakob and the Castle Garden
Hotel Reichs-Küchenmeister
This traditional 4-star hotel on Kirchplatz, steps from St. Jakob’s Church, has a 300-year-old restaurant with two dining rooms and a summer terrace serving Franconian food. Best for food-focused travellers and families who want hearty regional cooking on site. Check rates and availability
Burghotel
Set on Klostergasse near the Castle Garden, the Burghotel has a garden, terrace and private parking, with rooms arranged around a quiet courtyard. Best for drivers and families who want parking and garden views on the calmer western edge. Check rates and availability
Hotel Rappen
Built in 1603 and fully renovated, Hotel Rappen sits an eight-minute walk from the Market Square near the Würzburger Tor gate. Best for budget travellers who want a historic building and a short walk to the old town at a lower rate. Check rates and availability
Once you have picked a base, the Rothenburg travel tips guide covers getting there, parking and money.
