Romantik Hotel Markusturm

Hotels
9.4 (1946 reviews)
Rödergasse 1 , Rothenburg ob der Tauber , DE

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast variety limited

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, such as unpleasant odors in rooms.
Service
9.73
Many reviews highlighted friendly and attentive service from the staff.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the hotel's excellent central location.
Room Quality
9.27
Generally spacious and well-maintained rooms, but some found mattresses hard.
Amenities
9.22
Amenities were satisfactory but could be improved, with some complaints about breakfast.
Value for Money
9.25
The value is perceived as good, though some guests felt the breakfast didn’t justify the price.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Food quality was generally well-received, but some wished for more variety at breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.76
Overall, guests had a very positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:47

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Step back in time at the Romantik Hotel Markusturm, a historic hotel dating back to 1264, nestled by the iconic Markusturm tower in medieval Rothenburg. Each room offers a blend of antique elegance and modern convenience, featuring flat-screen TVs and cozy seating areas.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the hotel's traditional restaurant, serving up a variety of regional and gourmet dishes. Don't forget to try their specialties like the wine soup and home-brewed beer. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast spread offered each morning.

Relaxation in the Heart of the City

Unwind in the hotel's romantic courtyard terrace, adorned with beautiful flowers, perfect for dining or simply soaking in the charming atmosphere. Just a stone's throw away from Rothenburg's picturesque marketplace, the Hotel Markusturm offers the ideal blend of history, comfort, and convenience. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that parking is 328 feet from the property. Guests can leave their car at the hotel and the staff will take care of parking for you.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STR

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1946 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.73
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.76
J
Jambor • couple • nl
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
A
Adam • couple • us
6
Location and Staff over Comfort and Conveniences
Pros:

I really wanted to be able to give this hotel a great review due to the staff, but it just isn't possible. The staff was incredible - very helpful, responsive and pleasant. They went out of their way to accommodate us and very all extremely friendly. The location was beyond compare, right in the middle of the city and close to the market square where all the action takes place. The room was very spacious and the bathroom large and modern. The hotel does have offsite parking several blocks away, offered at 12 Euros per night.

Cons:

The hotel does not have any air conditioning or thermostat to control the temperature. It was very warm on the third floor and the options were to open the windows (no screens) to sleep with the flying insects and wake with the early morning outdoor noise or sweat profusely while trying to sleep.
The bed was rock hard and the pillows so thin they provided no neck support (see picture with pillow on left and comforter on right). Advertised as a queen bed, it was actually two smaller beds pushed together, not secured, so I kept falling in the gap throughout the night.
The room did not have a refrigerator or any dresser or other furniture to unpack clothes into but there was plenty of horizontal space to lay things out on.
Despite flipping the door hand signs from Red (do not disturb) to Green (please make up the room) our room never got serviced.
There is no elevator in the hotel and carrying large bags up 3+ flights of stairs through a winding maze of corridors to the 3rd floor was exhausting. It is not friendly to people with limited mobility or ADA compliant.
As our most expensive room rate during our two week trip through Germany and Austria, the value didn't materialize for me.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
C
Charlotte • couple • be
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • de
7
Pros:

Lage ideal, das Haus sehr urig und gemütlich, von der Inhaber-Familie im Laufe von Generationen liebevoll erweitert, dekoriert und ausgestattet.

Cons:

Service im Restaurant sehr freundlich, professionell und bemüht, das Team jedoch insgesamt unterbesetzt, Getränke-Nachbestellungen und Erhalt einer (evtll. vorhandenen) Dessertkarte blieben daher aus.
Die geschmorte halbe Ente war uns im Vorfeld vom Hause empfohlen worden; als wir sie jedoch bestellten, sagte man uns, aufgrund der vorhandenen Stückzahl sei diese allein größeren Gruppen vorbehalten.
Das bestellte Lachsfilet war nicht durchgegart und im Inneren stellenweise roh, wurde jedoch schnell wieder abgeräumt und nach erneutem Erhitzen zügig wieder serviert. Alles hat uns dennoch sehr gut geschmeckt.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
N
Nathan • couple • us
7
Do not recommend annex apartments while under construction and beware of added parking costs.
Pros:

Excellent location and sizable apartment.

Cons:

Parking is paid though the listing does not denote as such. Merely states, "private" so anytime you learn there is added cost on top of what you are expecting is always a negative. Major issue was apartment ambient noise. First, the apartment is undergoing upgrading to the outside; thus scaffolding and work crews were busy at work from the start of say break. Next, one expects there to be some noise, especially in an old building which may be hundreds of years old, HOWEVER, the apartment above might as well been occupants inside our own apartment as you could hear EVERYTHING. Snoring and incessant footsteps from one end of the apartment to the next. In comparison, we visited another hotel for comparison and asked to see a room which also has a 5 star restaurant col-located in the same venue for much less and better accommodations. Staff were pleasant but did not go the added step to acknowledge and make the matter right. Merely there to make as much as possible. Do not recommend as the intent of going away is to relax, not be inconvenienced with added costs and noise when working professionals far and wide are getting away. Should lower price to and communicate prior to people booking. Again, no concession for the non-communicated inconvenience and excessive noise of dwelling. Need to upgrade noise proofing sub-flooring or add carpet with thick underlayment.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
R
raimundo • couple • cl
6
Agradable
Pros:

Hotel antiguo y típico de la región
Gente muy amable
Buena ubicación

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
Q
qin • couple • cn
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • couple • de
10
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr individuell. Kein Büfett, aber dennoch wurden die Wünsche der Gäste erfüllt.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
B
baogang • extended_group • cn
9
Pros:

地理位置佳,出行非常方便。

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
F
Florian Armin Felix • family_with_children • de
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
L
lhoff1963 • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Todo o pacote do hotel eh ótimo. Café da manhã, jantar excelente, localização e principalmente o atendimento de todas as pessoas.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
W
Willem • couple • nl
8
Prachtig
Pros:

Romantisch hotel en fantastische locatie

Cons:

Niets

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
J
JOSE • couple • ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

La ubicacion es excelente, hermoso el Hotel!! el desayuno estuvo Bien. No tan abundante, pero tenia lo necesario para ser de buena calidad, Muy bien atendidos aunque no hablaron ninguna palabra en Español.

Cons:

No hablar al menos lo necesario en español, sabiendo que se recibe gente de todo el mundo!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jhose • couple • br
10
Pros:

Tudo maravilhoso , café da manhã excepcional

Cons:

Gostamos de tudo

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
E
Elena • couple • de
10
Sehr schönes Hotel
Pros:

Wunderschönes Hotel mitten in der Stadt. Abendessen war sehr lecker!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
D
Dan • couple • il
9
נפלא
Pros:

מלון עתיק ויפה,צוות שרותי ביותר,יש הרבה מדרגות ללא מעלית שזה חסרון.

Cons:

החדרים כולל חדרי הרחצה לא משופצים אבל סבירים למלון 4 כוכבים

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • nl
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
S
sohyoon • family_with_children • kr
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
G
Gih Guang • couple • sg
10
A hotel with great accessibility and antique vibe
Pros:

Unique design inside and out with an antique vibe. The room is spacious and cozy. Convenient location with easy access to many of the happening places. Staff are friendly and helpful. Each of them performs multiple roles, from front desk duty to serving at the restaurant to valet parking.

Cons:

The breakfast could have a bit more variety although I understood that the hotel is trying to keep it traditional and simple.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee