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Hotel Ochsen

3.5 star property
Hotel in Merklingen with free breakfast and restaurant

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Reception
Banquet hall
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Hotel Ochsen is a haven for those seeking relaxation and fun. Enjoy free cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore the lush garden. With high-speed WiFi, an arcade/game room, luggage storage and multilingual staff your stay will be stress-free.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €98
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Room options

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

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 the 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 (STR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raststätte Aichen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬17 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/games room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and 5 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Ochsen include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 are 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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ochsen on 29 Aug 2025 start from €98.10, including 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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km) of Laichingen Vertical Cave and Todtsburger Höhle. Blautopf and Urgeschichtliches Musuem Blaubeuren are also within 12 miles (20 km). Merklingen – Schwäbische Alb Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Ochsen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Modern facilities. Outstanding breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely smart modern hotel, very comfortable stay. Friendly helpful staff. Breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proper and very kind people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideale tussenstop op onze jaarlijkse vakantie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mechthild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wirklich kleine Zimmer, die auch mal wieder einen Face-Lift bräuchten und relativ laut...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ochsen ist TOP !

Alles wunderbar, warm, gute Matratze, agenehmer Aufenthalt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geweldig hotel

Geweldig hotel, gastvriendelijk, uitstekend restaurant en veel parkeerplaats. Mooie kamers en lekker ontbijt. Aanrader.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Moa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Etape autoroute

Etape autoroute au calme. Propre.bon petit déjeuner. Excellent rapport qualité prix. Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Restaurant war der Hammer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderschönes Wochenende

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.
Teespender
Frühstücksraum
Frühstücksbuffet
lokale Produkte zum Kauf
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bristot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023