Families create lasting memories in the playful environment of Hotel Ochsen, where a dedicated playground and game room offer entertainment for all ages
Hotel Ochsen welcomes guests to a relaxing retreat with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, lounge on the sunny terrace, or stroll through the garden. High-speed WiFi, an arcade room, luggage storage, and multilingual staff are available.
Merklingen is home to Hotel Ochsen. Burgruine Hiltenburg and Ave Maria Monastery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pony and Fairytale Park and Urgeschichtliches Musuem Blaubeuren. Sommerrodelbahn Donnstetten and Bobbahn Donnstetten are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Merklingen travel guide
Haupstraße 12, Merklingen, BW, 89188
What's nearby
Blautopf
16 min drive - 19.3 km
Pony and Fairytale Park
7 min drive - 6.1 km
Laichingen Vertical Cave
8 min drive - 9.3 km
Botanical Garden of the University of Ulm
14 min drive - 27.6 km
Ulm University
15 min drive - 28.3 km
Getting around
Urspring Station
14 min drive
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
43 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee Fellows
17 min drive
H-ALBZEIT
10 min walk
Albhof
8 min drive
McDonald's
17 min drive
Burger King
9 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ochsen
Property highlights
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Hotel Ochsen. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and 5 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ochsen offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Playground
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
5 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
Hotel Ochsen Hotel
Hotel Ochsen Merklingen
Hotel Ochsen Hotel Merklingen
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Ochsen pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ochsen?
As of 2026/3/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ochsen on 2026/3/15 start from NT$3,519, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Ochsen?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Hotel Ochsen?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Hotel Ochsen located?
Situated in Merklingen, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Pony and Fairytale Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Laichingen Vertical Cave and Todtsburger Höhle. Blautopf and Urgeschichtliches Musuem Blaubeuren are also within 12 mi (20 km). Merklingen – Schwäbische Alb Station is 21 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Ochsen Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Gepflegtes Gebäude, sauberes und angenehmes Zimmer, nettes Personal, sehr gutes Abendessen im Restaurant
Anja
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Jonas
2025/10/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Für eine Übernachtung zur Durchfahrt super geeignet. Zimmer etwas verwohnt. Badezimmer könnte mal renoviert werden. (Schimmelflecken Silikonfugen)
Lobenswert und das Beste am Hotel ist das Restaurant (abends) und die Freundlichkeit vom Mitarbeiter, der die Gäste zum Platz begleitet (auch zu den Kindern). Insgesamt sehr Familienfreundlich und Hundefreundlich.
Frühstück okay, leider etwas abgestanden zum Ende des Frühstückszeitraums (Käse, Wurst)
Rigtig fin morgenmad. Værelset lå i den gamle del af hotellet og bærer præg af at det er af ældre dato. Værelset var ubehageligt varmt at komme ind i (26 gr) så de første 3 timer blev brugt på at lufte ud.
Meget venligt personale.
Bonjour
La fermeture du restaurant aurait dû être signalé et la climatisation dans la chambre orientée sur un lit n’a pas pu être utilisée … sinon tout s’est bien passé.
Für eine Übernachtung auf der Durchreise haben wir hier einen sehr angenehmen und unkomplizierten Aufenthalt verbracht.
Die Kinder haben sich sehr über die Badewanne gefreut, für ältere Personen könnte der Einstieg etwas schwierig sein.
Wir haben auf dem Weg nach Süden hier übernachtet und waren sehr zufrieden. Das Hotel kann ich empfehlen, zumal es nah an der Autobahn liegt und trotzdem ruhig im Dorf gelegen ist.
Restaurant ist eher zu gehoben, qualitativ & preislich. Generell ist das Personal sehr hilfsbereit & spürbar im Teamgeist. Technik des Fernsehers erforderte zu 2 Aufenthalten in kurzem Abstand jeweils Nachbesserungen, die aber zügig erfolgten. Angebot mit deutlich niedrigerem Preis hatte Dachschrägen
Nach einem Stadtbummel in Ulm könnten wir den Tag mit einem unglaublich leckeren Essen im Ochsen ausklingen lassen. Beruhigend, wenn man sich im gleichen Haus auf ein herrliches Hotelzimmer freuen kann. Die Servicekraft im Restaurant war informiert, dass wir Hotelgäste waren und hat uns sehr zuvorkommend bedient. Auch das Frühstücksbuffet am nächsten Morgen war sehr sehr schön angerichtet, es fehlte an nichts. Hotel und Restaurant sind sehr zufrieden empfehlen, erwartet man in dieser Lage nicht unbedingt.Wir kommen mit Sicherheit wieder.