Guests discover a perfect urban retreat where they can relax with library books, play games, explore local art, and enjoy retail therapy just steps away
Cranach Herberge sits in the heart of the city, offering a unique blend of culture and relaxation. Visitors can unwind in the garden, discover local artists' work in the on-site gallery, or browse the shopping mall for some retail therapy.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Business services
Laundry room
Room service
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Located in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Cranach Herberge is in the city centre. Clack-Theater Wittenberg and Melanchthon Haus are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fläming Nature Park and Hoher Flaeming Nature Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Lutherstadt Wittenberg travel guide
Schlossstrasse 1, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, 06886
What's nearby
Cranachhöfe
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Historische Druckerstube
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Stadtkirche St Marien
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wittenberg Luther House
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Luther 1517 - Wittenberg 360°
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Lutherstadt Wittenberg Altstadt Station
4 min walk
Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Lefkas
8 min walk
Weinwerk 5
4 min walk
Bitter Suess
2 min walk
Brauhaus Wittenberg
1 min walk
Kaffeehaus Dorn
5 min walk
About this property
Cranach Herberge
Hotel in the city centre
Take advantage of an art gallery on-site, a shopping centre on-site and a garden at Cranach Herberge. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and tour/ticket information
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
ATM/banking services, free newspapers and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Shopping centre
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Conveniences
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Connecting rooms available
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 6 January and 5 February.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day(230 ft away; open 24 hours)
Pet fee: EUR 7 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 7 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What time is check-in at Cranach Herberge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Cranach Herberge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Cranach Herberge located?
Located in the heart of Lutherstadt Wittenberg, this hotel is steps away from Fläming Nature Park, Cranachhöfe and Clack-Theater Wittenberg. Haus der Geschichte and Stadtkirche St Marien are just steps away. Lutherstadt Wittenberg Altstadt Station is only a 4-minute walk and Lutherstadt Wittenberg Central Station is 19 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
Cranach Herberge Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 76 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 76 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Martin
13 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was great and the room was very nice
This is unique lodging, where the famous painter Lucas Cranach, lived and had his workshop in the time of Martin Luther. Despite its age (and charm), the beverage has all the desirable modern amenities. As I said the Tobias, the friendly, efficient and helpful person at reception, our only regret is not staying longer.
The history of the property is amazing. The double room, with bathroom, was simple but perfect for our needs; clean, comfortable and quiet. The location is perfect for exploring Lutherstadt; so much to see and take in. Many of the buildings have plaques that indicate who lived there and the dates. We recommend the onsite restaurant not only for starting your immersion into the history of the area, but also for the delicious food. We wish we had more time to spend here! The breakfast included with the room is excellent. This is a unique accommodation that shouldn't be missed :-)
We had a very interesting stay at Cranach Hermitage. We loved its historical significance and how it has been so beautifully restored.
Unfortunately the hotel was fully booked so we booked the hostel, which was clean but spartan by comparison. Note also that bathroom facilities are shared. To be fair the rates were very reasonable.
Reception service at checkin and checkout was top class. Breakfast was exceptional, high quality and classy.
Lovely friendly staff and fabulous breakfast. Spacious room with nice courtyard view. No air con or fan so room really quite hot at night - windows open meant heard a group of older folk sitting outside and talking loudly around 11.30pm (for quite some time!). Personal choice - would have liked a fridge and TV: appreciate the heritage but if there’s USB sockets, a few more modern amenities could be possible …Hotel in good location - easy walk to sites. Parking behind hotel OK - 5 Euro daily rate. Not sure what hotel VIP access benefits were …
Leanne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol
26 Nov 2025
Perfect Location. Perfect Staff. Perfect room.
Located right at the Marketplace Square, 5 minute walk to Tour Information center, 5 minute walk from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Alstadt train station. In the heart of the historic district. Warm and Friendly staff that offered wonderful guidance. Large comfortable room. Felt safe and secure.
Ferienwohnung blue - fantastic vintage place with spirit of old city
Ferienwohnung white - "Lieblos" design and place
Gabriela
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Christopher
20 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the location and the affordability of Cranach Herberge. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was air-conditioned, which mattered last summer.
I did not like carrying luggage up a winding staircase of three floors. The main drawback is that every time someone opened and closed a door on our floor, we could hear it in our room. The doors have medieval-looking locks and hardware and are very noisy.
I was looking for an eccentric old-style European hotel and I found it. This is a good establishment and I figure it was a fair deal.
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Ruben Lund
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dejligt ophold.
Meget rent værelse, smukke historiske omgivelser, men værelset var sparsommeligt og ikke så hyggeligt indrettet - det var til gengæld meget stort! Alt i alt et dejligt ophold! Og vildt fedt at bo så tæt på, der Cranach arbejdede og boede!
Wunderbar ruhige Unterkunft , schlicht, in einem historischen Haus mit schönem innenhof. Das Frühstücks Buffet lecker, für jeden was dabei. Viel selbst gemachtes. Kein Fernseher im großen Zimmer. Haben wir nicht vermisst. Sympathischer Service. Parkplatz für 5 Euro am Tag um die Ecke. Leicht erreichbar...wir haben uns wohl gefühlt, da außergewöhnlich....
I habe die Zeit beim Cranach Herberge sehr genossen. Alles war sauber. Frühstück Bereich war sehr unangenehm und ein paar Leute haben meinen Platz von mir weggenommen. Alle waren für sich selbst und ich musste am Gastbuch Tisch essen. Trotzdem war alles im Hotel super.
Ich kann die Herberge mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, saubere Zimmer. Das Frühstück ist super lecker, frisch und vielseitig.
몇백년 된 건물을 그대로 호텔로 사용하고 있습니다. 중세 건물에서 투숙하는 재미가 있는 곳입니다. 시내 중심가에 있습니다. 루터가 95개조 반박문을 붙인 곳, 루터의 집이 도보로 6~7분 거리에 있습니다. 도시 중심가에 위치하고 있고 호텔이 있는 곳이 바로 관광지 중심지였습니다. 쇼핑타운도 가깝습니다.
중세 건물이다 보니 등이 어두운 것은 있습니다. 다만 운치가 있며 호텔 자체가 박물관에 있는 듯 한 느낌이었습니다.
직원은 너무 친절했습니다. 3층에는 공용 주방공간이 있어서 간단한 요리도 해서 먹을 수 있습니다.
다만 엘리베이트가 없어서 무거운 케리어를 끌고 올라가는 수고로움이 있습니다. 직원이 이 부분도 미리 이야기해 주면서 건물이 수백년 된 건물이라 엘리베이트가 없음에 유감이라고 사과의 말까지 해 주는 친절함에 감동을 했습니다.
Urige, gemütliche Wohnung, sehr nettes Personal, leckeres Frühstück, viele interessante alte Gebäude und Museen (und Geschäfte) fußläufig zu erreichen... Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, obwohl wir wegen eines Abflussproblems in der blauen Wohnung zwischendurch in eine andere im anderen Haus umziehen mussten, was aber dank des sehr hilfsbereiten Personals schnell erledigt war. Sobald die blaue Wohnung renoviert ist, ist sie als absolutes Schätzchen hoffentlich noch so empfehlenswert wie wir sie als Letzte genießen konnten! :-)
Zimmer spartanisch, jedoch in Anbetracht des Preises i.O.
Frühstück hervorragend. Direkt im Stadtzentrum am Markt.
Nettes Personal, netter Empfang.Alles sehr sauber.