There's no shortage of castles in Germany. Customs houses and fortresses known as Burg line the riverbanks and crown nearly every hilltop.
Scattered throughout the countryside are the more ornate homes of landed gentry and archbishops, or Schloss. While gorgeous to look at from the outside, many castles also are unique overnight lodgings.
Here are 10 of our favorite places to sleep like a king or queen in Germany — places you can afford even if you're not royalty.
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Burg Hotel Hornberg
In the Neckar Valley, this charming castle is a former home to knights, and their portraits and armor provide nice aesthetic touches throughout. Located amid sloping vineyards, the hotel couldn't be in a more romantic location. A panoramic view overlooking the Neckar Valley makes for an awesome dinner backdrop. The rooms are comfortable and the exterior authentic.
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Burg Rabenstein
In the Neckar Valley, this charming castle is a former home to knights, and their portraits and armor provide nice aesthetic touches throughout. Located amid sloping vineyards, the hotel couldn't be in a more romantic location. A panoramic view overlooking the Neckar Valley makes for an awesome dinner backdrop. The rooms are comfortable and the exterior authentic.
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Schlosshotel Münchhausen
Set in the countryside just an hour's drive from Hanover, the estate near Munchhausen was seen on televisions around the world when President Obama visited in 2015. More than 440 years old, the castle has been renovated several times, creating large, modern rooms of a five-star standard. Recall the medieval days in the knight's hall where you can take afternoon tea while seated beside a roaring fire. Stroll through acres of English gardens or swim in the pool overlooking the moat before dining in the Michelin-starred restaurant.
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