Our family of 3 will be in Cochem for one or two nights in late June. I would really appreciate a recommendation of a great bed and breakfast or other interesting place to stay.
Posted by
NYC area
2980 posts
Hi Allison,
While not in Cochem, we stayed in Valwig last October, which is just across the river and a few minutes away from Cochem. Very nice place run by very nice people.
This really only works if you have a car.
Paul
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
"This really only works if you have a car."
According to Bahn.de, there is nearly hourly bus service from Cochem, takes 15-20 minutes, and lets you off 200 yards from the hotel.
Posted by
NYC area
2980 posts
Hey Lee,
Didn't know that, as we had a car. Since we didn't see trains... I just assumed. Thanks for correcting me.
Paul
Posted by
Paradise
7067 posts
In Cochem it's best to stay right in town near the old town center. I like Haus Mattes and Haus Hilken, both on Loehrstrasse (#34 and #21 respectively) but they're not bookable online. Hilken (Tel. 026 71 / 32 54) has an outstanding breakfast, Mattes (Tel. 026 71 / 54 48) more comfortable accommodations (there's usually a living room with balcony thrown in!) Both are small family-run places with prices in the 20-25 Euros per person range.
Here are some other reviews for the Rhine/Mosel and Cochem specifically that run from simple to elegant:
www.bensbauernhof.com/accommodationsrhinemosel.html
Of the Cochem listings at Ben's site, at least 3 have good locations near the center and not far from the train station. the Alte Thorschenke is an upscale favorite; zum Fröhlichen Weinberg is a bit further uphill from Haus Mattes, and Haus Andreas is fairly close-in too. The Hotel Lohspeicher (not listed above) has an excellent location right on Market Square and a gourmet restaurant.
Posted by
Austin
203 posts
We stayed at the Weingut Rademacher in October. It's in the Rick Steves Germany book. It's not luxurious, but I can't think of a more interesting place to stay.