Hostel · Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Burg Stahleck Youth Hostel
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- €32 / bed
Sleeping in a castle on a budget
Stahleck Castle dominates Bacharach from the top of the slope. It was blown up by French troops in 1689, like so many in the valley, and today it is a youth hostel of the German DJH network. It is the cheapest way to sleep inside a Rhine castle, with a courtyard, walls, a knights' hall and a terrace from which you see the river and the village below. It is not only for young people: families, groups of walkers and solo travellers use it.
Rooms and prices
It has 178 beds in rooms for one, two, four and more. There are two categories: the 4, with shower and WC on the floor, from €32.10 per person per night, and the 4+, with shower and WC in the room, from €33.30. Prices, valid until 31 December 2026, include breakfast and bed linen; for double occupancy they are somewhat higher, and for a single night's stay €5 is added. From 15 November to 15 March there is a winter rate from €24.90. For families, under-3s do not pay and those aged 4 to 14 pay half, sharing a room. Half board and full board are also available.
Meals have set times: breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30, lunch from 12:00 to 13:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 19:30. There is a bistro, a café-bar, a children's games room, table tennis and free wifi.
Getting there
This is the hard part. Cars do not go up to the castle: the car park is above it, about 200 m on foot. From Bacharach station you can go up on bus 692 or a taxi bus, which you pay for separately. By bike, the climb is about 2.5 km with gradients of up to 15%; on foot you can also climb from the village, with a good slope. With luggage, the bus is better.
What is nearby
Below are the wall, the Oberstraße with its Weinstuben and Stübers Restaurant, and the landing stage for the KD boat.
Practical details
- Phone
- +49 6743 1266
- [email protected]
- Capacity
- 178
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Terrace
Policies
- Children
- Under-3s free and ages 4 to 14, half price, in a family room
- Also
- Prices until 31 December 2026 with breakfast and bed linen; €5 extra for a one-night stay; cars do not go up to the castle
Tips
- Ask for category 4+ It is the one with a bathroom in the room.
- Go up by bus with luggage The slope is steep.
- Watch the sunset from the terrace It is the view of the Rhine over the rooftops of Bacharach.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to sleep at Burg Stahleck?
From €32.10 per person with breakfast until the end of 2026.
Can you drive up?
As far as the car park, about 200 m from the castle.
Do the rooms have a bathroom?
Those in category 4+ do; those in category 4 have it on the floor.
Car-freeBy carWith young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
