ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten

Hotels
8.1 (188 reviews)
Morlauterer Straße 1 , Kaiserslautern , de

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Overpriced
Uncomfortable rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Rooms reported to be small and uncomfortable, causing some sentiment on cleanliness.
Service
9.1
Super friendly staff mentioned positively in reviews.
Location
9.1
Good location praised for walkability to central areas.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms described as uncomfortable and small, leading to lower sentiment.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities were mentioned positively but with a moderate note on the breakfast quality.
Value for Money
7.1
Several reviews indicate the hotel is overpriced relative to the offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast options described as spartan with limited variety.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed reviews, but overall a decent experience with some notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:51

Property Description

Unique Prison Experience
Experience a stay like no other at the Alcatraz Hotel am Japanischen Garten, Germany's first prison-hotel. Stay in cell-style rooms complete with original prison beds and barred windows for a taste of authentic prison life.

Modern Comforts
Despite the prison theme, enjoy modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi in every cell-style room. For those seeking a more conventional stay, opt for the hotel rooms or suites with en suite bathrooms.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a unique dining experience where breakfast is served through the original prison door hatch. Unwind at the Hinter Gittern bar before retreating to your quiet cell or room for the night.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at the Alcatraz Hotel am Japanischen Garten.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FRA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 188 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Anton • solo_traveller • se
5
Pros:

Personalen var trevlig.

Cons:

Wifi på rummet existerar inte. Dusch på rummet existerar inte vilket man kan tycka borde ingå med hotellstandard på priserna. Frukosten var spartansk, för att vara diplomatisk. Alcatraz lever upp till namnet lite för bra.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcel Winterfeld • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Faruk • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Markus • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • couple • de
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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alessandro • solo_traveller • it
8
Nice place to spend a night with friends, but a bit gloomy.
Pros:

very simple and clean structure

Cons:

I didn't realize that the bathroom facilities were minimal, with toilet and sink directly in the room and separate shared showers

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • family_with_children • de
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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rosenrot90 • family_with_children • fr
10
nuit en prison
Pros:

le lieu atypique

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • couple • de
6
Mal was ganz anderes und irgendwie spannend.
Pros:

Das Frühstück ist nicht zu empfehlen. Die Räumlichkeit muss nicht immer auch das Motto zur heutigen Nutzung sein ☺.Der Raum ist ungemütlich und die Auswahl ist sehr beschränkt.
Das Haus/Gefängnis an sich ist sehr interessant und mal was anderes

Cons:

War für den Anlass war anderes und in Ordnung

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Frieder • solo_traveller • de
8
Komme gerne in der warmen Jahreszeit wieder und besuche auch den Garten. KL an sich ist eher mau.
Pros:

Ich wollte ins Gefängnis um die Atmosphäre halbwegs zu verstehen; natürlich war die "Zelle" klein und spartanisch, selbst für "Einzelhaft". An der Ausstattung liegen die hohen Kosten pro Gefangenen und Tag nicht. In umgewidmeten Klöstern ist es ähnlich.
Wer wellness und schickimicki sucht, ist hier falsch. Obwohl das japanische Restaurant ganz gut ist.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • family_with_children • de
8
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Ogle • solo_traveller • de
3
Not worth the price
Pros:

Good location. Fun vibe but overpriced

Cons:

Very overpriced and overhyped. Beds uncomfortable, walls bare, in disrepair

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • de
8
Spartanisch aber gut
Pros:

Am besten die optionale Leiter und hin- und wegzukommen.

Cons:

Nichts

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Florian • couple • de
8
Pros:

Das außergewöhnliche Hotelkonzept hat uns sehr gefallen.

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • de
8
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • family_with_children • de
8
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
10
Immer wieder ein toller Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Interessante Zimmer, gegen einen kleinen Aufpreis hat man WC und Bad für sich alleine. Kostenlose Parkplätze vor Ort und in 3-5min in die Altstadt, perfekt! Das Frühstück ist schon seit Jahren stabil gleich gut, man kann dieses Hotel uneingeschränkt empfehlen!

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Jens • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Super freundliches Personal

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee