Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Pungent restaurant smell
Room layout issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, but some do mention issues like a pungent smell from the restaurant and a dirty carpet.
Service
9.95
Numerous comments praise the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.95
Many reviews highlight the excellent, central location close to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms are described as comfortable and cozy, though there are some concerns about layout.
Amenities
8.95
Amenities were not heavily criticized but could benefit from small changes, such as including coffee in rooms.
Value for Money
8.95
The quality of food and service supports a strong value perception.
Food and Beverage
9.45
The restaurant received outstanding reviews for its food quality.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall sentiment is very positive with many guests wanting to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 08:10

Property Description

Modernised Rooms in Historic Building
Experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Gästehaus Alter Keller. The country-style rooms with wooden furnishings and satellite TV offer a cozy retreat after a day of exploring the medieval old town.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in regional specialities and seasonal dishes at the Alter Keller restaurant. Whether dining indoors in the traditional-style setting or alfresco, the culinary experience is sure to delight your taste buds.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With Rothenburg’s marketplace just steps away and picturesque hiking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside, Gästehaus Alter Keller is the ideal base for your Bavarian adventure. Don't miss out on the chance to book your stay at this charming family-run hotel.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Restaurant Alter Keller in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the restaurant and the reception are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Guests expecting to arrive on these days are kindly asked to contact the property in advance.

Guests traveling by car are advised to use the parking at Schrannenplatz, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Breakfast can be booked at check-in and is EUR 9 per person per day.

Please note that the reception is not staffed at all times. If you arrive and the reception is closed, you can ring the bell.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • 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 € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 331 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 9.45
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Daniel solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Elke couple ca
1
Do not book there if you have asthma.
Pros:

Nothing. We had to leave and we were out two nights of pre-paid stays. See comment below.

Cons:

The fact that the room was filled with cooking odours from the kitchen below. The same with the small window in the room that opens to the kitchen exhaust. We were in the room for 5 minutes and felt our lungs contracting. Yes, it is an old house, but nobody wants to sleep in the kitchen and in a health hazard. The owners were unfriendly and not agreeable to anything. So we left. We both have asthma and gas stoves or heavy odours set us off. Had we known how bad it would be we would have never booked two days there. No refund. Nothing. Very sad. Beware.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Catrin couple ch
10
tolle Unterkunft ,sehr zu empfehlen
Pros:

Zentrale Lage ,Parkplatz in der Nähe gut erreichbar , Frühstück fein und ausreichend
sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal

Cons:

wir haben nichts zu bemängeln

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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E.v.L. uit V. solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

De locatie, de complete inrichting van de kamer, het ontbijt.

Cons:

Niets, de openingstijden zouden iets ruimer kunnen

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
9
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt in einem historischen Gebäude mitten in der Altstadt.
Pros:

Sehr geräumiges Zimmer, großes Bad.
Sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre. Als Gast bekommt man im Restaurant immer einen Tisch, Essen sehr gut, auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen.
Personal unkompliziert und aufmerksam.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller de
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Bernd solo_traveller de
10
Ich komme gern wieder
Pros:

Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis. Zuvorkommendes, wirklich nettes Personal. Gute, ruhige Lage. Leckeres Frühstück. Empfehlenswertes Restaurant.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Prescott solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

How cute the rooms were decorated and the wonderful selections at breakfast. Location was wonderful for browsing the city. Very charming. Hosts were very friendly!

Cons:

It was a little hard to know which room we were to go in. I think the keys could be labeled better.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Ellen solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Midden in het oude stadscentrum, in een oud historisch pand ,echt gewoon schattig hotelletje.
Kamers scheef,en krakende vloer, precies zoals het hoort in een oud pand!
Brandschoon en heerlijke bedden.
Heel stil in de nacht.
Ontbijt (maar 10 euro) was meer dan goed♡

Cons:

Het is jammer dat het restaurant op maandag en dinsdag gesloten is, wij konden er helaas niet dineren.
Schijnt echt heel goed te zijn, staan erg hoog aangeschreven, misschien toch maar een keer voor terug komen dan😅

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Eleni solo_traveller gr
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Petra solo_traveller de
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Keith extended_group us
9
Very historical feeling, everything you need, very clean and I’d stay here again.
Pros:

Historical. Low door entries, watch out. Nice restaurant on site. Helpful when we arrived late at 10pm - but don’t do that to them! Sorry Alter Keller.

Cons:

Nothing stands out.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Monika couple de
10
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal, sehr urige Pension, Service prima.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Zentrale Lage in der Altstadt, super freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Restaurant im Haus

Cons:

Wir waren mit allem vollauf zufrieden!

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Simone solo_traveller de
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Stephan family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Schöne Unterkunft in einem historischen Haus. Die Zimmer waren groß und sauber. Gutes Restaurant mit authentischer regionaler Küche. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Vielen Dank.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Joel couple br
10
Perfeita
Pros:

Tudo

Cons:

Nada

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Esad family_with_children de
10
Immer wieder gerne !!!
Pros:

Sehr nette Menschen, schöne und saubere Zimmer, sehr gutes Essen und Preis Leistung Verhältnis ist super!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
10
Warm and friendly hotel and restaurant
Pros:

I had the best stay very welcoming and friendly and totally looked after me. The food and staff where all amazing and they where so helpful. Definitely recommend this warm and friendly place to stay and to eat their fantastic meals.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children de
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee