Arthotel Heidelberg
Clean-lined, contemporary-within-historic boutique. Puristic without being cold. Familial service atmosphere.
Reserve an underground parking space in advance — availability is limited and street parking in the Altstadt is a headache
Why It Matters
The listed historic building combined with a modern wing is architecturally singular in Heidelberg's old town. The building's origins trace to 1200 AD, and it served as an imperial postal relay station from 1723. It's also one of very few old-town hotels with underground parking — a genuine practical advantage in this car-unfriendly neighborhood. Restaurant Romer has been nominated as the Festival Restaurant for the Spring in Heidelberg music festival.
Arthotel Heidelberg occupies a listed 13th-century building right in the thick of Heidelberg's Altstadt — directly opposite St. Peter's Church, steps from the Old Bridge, and a short walk uphill to the castle. The building has been through a lot: relay station for the imperial postal service, American army editorial offices post-WWII, a design furniture store, and finally a hotel since 2006. What you get today is a genuinely good-looking boutique hotel where old stonework and oak parquet meet contemporary lines, without the fussiness that often comes with heritage properties.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Loft Room
The standout room. At around 80 sqm, it's the largest in the house and occupies the upper floor. Oak parquet throughout, plus a full bathroom with both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. This is the one to book if you want space and something genuinely different.
80 sqm
Room L
The entry-level category. Compact but well-fitted — oak parquet floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a bathroom with both shower and bathtub. Not huge, but it doesn't feel squeezed either.
26 sqm
Room XL
The sweet spot for most guests. Some of these rooms have antique ceiling frescoes in the historic wing; the new-build rooms have impressively high ceilings. Size varies a fair bit across the range, so worth requesting your preference.
33 sqm
Room XXL
The larger rooms, some on the top floor and some in maisonette layout with a small internal staircase — rooms 324 and 325 specifically are maisonettes. A few have separate sleeping and sitting areas. Good for anyone who wants to spread out.
43 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Billiards table available at the property.
Four conference rooms and a boardroom for events and meetings of up to 160 delegates. VDR-certified.
The hotel's location makes it a natural base for exploring on foot. Heidelberg Castle is about a 10-minute walk uphill, the Old Bridge is 350 metres away, the Pharmacy Museum is just around the corner, and the Studentenkarzer (Student Jail) is within a 10-minute walk.
The hotel offers dedicated wedding and celebration packages, with access to the vaulted cellar, rooftop terrace, and courtyard garden as event spaces.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator access to most room floors. Note: Rooms 324 and 325 (maisonette layout) are reached by a small internal staircase.
Four conference rooms plus a boardroom. Capacity up to 160 delegates. VDR-certified conference hotel. Modern technical equipment throughout.
Complimentary high-speed internet access throughout all guest rooms and property.
Room service available.
Rich breakfast buffet served daily in Restaurant Romer. €15.90 per adult; €7.50 for children's breakfast. Children up to 6 stay free in parents' bed and presumably breakfast is discussed at booking.
Pets welcome at €12.00 per night.
Luggage storage available for guests.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
One of very few old-town hotels to offer on-site underground parking. €15.50 per day (until 12pm). Reserve in advance — spaces are limited.
Electric vehicle charging available on site.
All 24 guest rooms are air conditioned.
Personal safe in all rooms.
Free sparkling water provided to guests on arrival.
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