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Hotel Ochsen

Property class: 3.5
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Merklingen hotel

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A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony with outdoor seating.
A large hall with high wooden beams and multiple round tables set up for a formal event.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.
A restaurant with stone walls, black leather seating, and a wooden counter.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Haupstraße 12, Merklingen, BW, 89188
  • Place, Pony and Fairytale Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Laichingen Vertical Cave
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ulm University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stuttgart (STR)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

A modern hotel room with a dark wooden bed frame, white linens, a black upholstered chair, and a simple, clean design.

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a loft bed, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A wooden four-poster bed with a nightstand, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Merklingen

In Merklingen .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Pony and Fairytale Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Laichingen Vertical Cave with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Loipe Heroldstatt Sportheim skating 4 km and Loipe Heroldstatt Sportheim skating 8 km.

What's nearby

  • Pony and Fairytale Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Laichingen Vertical Cave - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Botanical Garden of the University of Ulm - 14 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Ulm University - 15 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Ulm Cathedral - 20 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bäckerei Kalik - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ochsen

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Merklingen hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Ochsen. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Merklingen hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ochsen offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Merklingen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property class

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

How close is Hotel Ochsen to the airport?

Hotel Ochsen is 34.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Stuttgart Airport (STR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Ochsen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Ochsen.

Does Hotel Ochsen offer free breakfast?

Hotel Ochsen offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ochsen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Hotel Ochsen?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Ochsen have a pool?

Hotel Ochsen does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Ochsen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Ochsen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ochsen to downtown Merklingen?

Hotel Ochsen is 0.1 mi away from Merklingen.

Hotel Ochsen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly efficient and welcoming front desk staff. Room was beyond expectations, very roomy and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre rien à dire ça fait trois ans que je viens à cet hôtel-là
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Das Restaurant ist top!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top, komen zeker terug.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ontbijt prima maar niet overweldigend. Hotelkamer was netjes. Personeel vriendelijk. Uitstekend als doorreis plek.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Prima tussenstop hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Goede parkeerruimte. Ruime sfeervolle kamers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je moet douchen in het ligbad. Kan sproeier niet boven je hoofd houden door laag plafond
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
L'acoustique dans la chambre était moyen : vers la chambre d'à côté et bruit de la route. Petit déjeuner super!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hartelijk ontvangst en erg schone kamer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kamers waren netjes, ontbijt was prima
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nettes Hotel und sehr nettes Personal, auch das Restaurant ist zu empfehlen.. der Salat war, mmh…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gepflegtes Gebäude, sauberes und angenehmes Zimmer, nettes Personal, sehr gutes Abendessen im Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Für eine Übernachtung zur Durchfahrt super geeignet. Zimmer etwas verwohnt. Badezimmer könnte mal renoviert werden. (Schimmelflecken Silikonfugen) Lobenswert und das Beste am Hotel ist das Restaurant (abends) und die Freundlichkeit vom Mitarbeiter, der die Gäste zum Platz begleitet (auch zu den Kindern). Insgesamt sehr Familienfreundlich und Hundefreundlich. Frühstück okay, leider etwas abgestanden zum Ende des Frühstückszeitraums (Käse, Wurst)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rigtig fin morgenmad. Værelset lå i den gamle del af hotellet og bærer præg af at det er af ældre dato. Værelset var ubehageligt varmt at komme ind i (26 gr) så de første 3 timer blev brugt på at lufte ud. Meget venligt personale.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Bonjour La fermeture du restaurant aurait dû être signalé et la climatisation dans la chambre orientée sur un lit n’a pas pu être utilisée … sinon tout s’est bien passé.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel 10

El hotel excelente. Buen trato. El desayuno buenisimo. El restaurante estaba de vacaciones una oena
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig personal och bra frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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