Rhineland

Part of the Burg Rheinfels castle complex is occupied by a romantic hotel with 64 rooms and suites that range in size from tiny to palatial. — Lonely Planet

Europe's largest fortress, towering 400 feet above the left bank of the Rhine, offers a magnificent view over Koblenz and where the Mosel and the Rhine rivers meet. — Fodor's

The wine list focuses on the finest local estates for whites, and old- and new-world estates for reds. In warmer months, you can also enjoy sensational fish creations in the parklike garden. — Fodor's

Terra-cotta and beige tones and parquet floors lend the rooms warmth and, although they are small, they're very cleverly designed for maximum use of space. — Fodor's

In this traditional hotel now run by the fourth and fifth generations of the same family, you can enjoy a Rhine view from many of the rooms, or from the terrace next to the waterfront promenade. — Fodor's

This rustic family inn is set amid the forested hills of the Enderttal (Endert Valley) on the site of a historic mill that belonged to the current proprietor's great-great-grandfather. — Fodor's

Next to the old bell tower (once part of the medieval walls), this charmer has stylish rooms with iron beds, pewter- and sky-blue fabrics, and bright, white modern bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

Flowers line the windows of country-style rooms in this pretty half-timber hotel near the market square. — Fodor's

The modern rooms in this friendly, family-run operation, each of them named after a vineyard, come with Rhine and castle views. — Fodor's

You can literally watch the Rhine flowing by from the four front rooms of this friendly, family-operated hotel, about a 10-minute walk from the station. — Fodor's

Two of the suites in this traditional hotel on Kobern-Gondorf's market square, 6 km (4 miles) from Winningen, are across the courtyard, in what might be Germany's oldest half-timber house (1321). — Fodor's

Open all day for free to the public, displays antique agricultural implements, examples of pottery from over the centuries, and an ancient kitchen. — Fodor's

A 15-minute walk from the Dom, this colorfully furnished modern budget hotel is a good value, especially for families with children. — Fodor's

Set within a 15th-century structure on Eltville's Weingut Koegler complex, Weinhotel Hof Bechtermünz brings modern style to its historic setting. — Fodor's