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Hotel Ochsen

3.5 star property
Hotel in Merklingen with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Reception
Banquet hall
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Front of property
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$3,403
NT$3,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

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Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Basic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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.
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Map
Haupstraße 12, Merklingen, BW, 89188

What's nearby

  • Pony and Fairytale Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Laichingen Vertical Cave - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Blautopf - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Ulm Cathedral - 19 min drive - 31.3 km
  • The Leaning House - 19 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Urspring Station - 14 min drive
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Eiscafe Dolomiti - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gasthof Hotel Zum Ochsen - ‬8 min drive

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
  • A banquet hall, 5 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 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

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 2025/9/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ochsen on 2025/9/14 start from NT$3,403, 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 at Hotel Ochsen?

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.

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