The Goldener Falke hotel is a small family run establishment located in the heart of Heidelberg Alt Stadt, on Markt Platz. The hotel occupies a wonderful old building that oozes charm and character. The staff are extremely hospitable and only too willing to welcome guests and make a stay at the Goldener Falke a memorable experience. The rooms are well appointed, clean, and furnished in keeping with the overall character of the hotel. Each morning Connie and her team serve up a superb breakfast with a range of fresh options including pastries, fresh fruit & yogurt, jams, cold meats, cheese and a selection of cereals. Not forgetting the boiled egg ‘bath’ and usual availability of tea and coffee. As for the location, the hotel is a short distance to the the Neckar river and the various river cruise options. It is just meters from the Heidelberger Bergbarn /funicular station that takes passengers to the top of nearby Konigstuhl for amazing views over the river and beyond, as well as the Schloss Heidelberg and countless hiking trails. Well worth a visit. We shall definitely be back, perhaps to visit the Christmas markets.

Don’t expect a room with air conditioning! This is an old hotel in Germany where hot humid summer nights are a rarity, so instead just open a window and settle down to a good night in a comfortable bed.

The staff was very friendly, location couldn't have been more perfect, and breakfast was fantastic!

The bed was a little hard and the blankets were very thick with no light sheets, so it got very hot in the night. There was no air conditioning, which is ok, but the windows open didn't have a screen, so many bugs came in with windows open.

This is a wonderful hotel situated in the old town with views of the castle and a beautiful church on a central square Our room was beautiful with everything and more that you could possibly wish for with lots of little extras included The food was good, staff were very nice and friendly

The only little thing was no air conditioning. We were provided an electric fan which helped a little. It was very warm weather

The most impressive aspect is the friendly, helpful, and efficient staff. The second is the location, right at the centre of the old town. One can see the monumental Schloss Heidelberg, also really FEEL the flair of the city.

It would be better if there is a sitting area in the lobby so one can sit while waiting to meet friends, or just chill out for a while.

The location was perfect. Breakfast was good. There were meats, cheeses, breads, and pastries. They only had boiled eggs and no bacon or sausage. There was a coffee/cappuccino machine, water, orange juice and milk. The rooms were spacious but dated. It is a historical building so understandable. The restaurant had great german food.

My son's room had a slant to the floor and the bathroom vent was very dusty.

Outstanding location.Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff..Superb breakfast. Had an elevator that was perfect for my 81 year old friend. We had a room with a view that was unparalleled. If I could give this Gasthaus a 12 I would .

Perhaps maps available in English. I do understand Why not. This hotel has guests from all over the world. 20 years ago when I visited Germany smartphones and the Internet were not as useful.

Great location. Easy walk to parking garage. Staff were great. Food in restaurant was very good. Breakfast was decent. Hotel had a lot of character.

One of the rooms lacked character. Definitely saw the age of historic building in sloping floor. There was some noise from street but did not bother us. Top floor room was warm in winter without heat on. Top floor bed was not too comfortable.

Location is outstanding. WiFi is reliable. Staff was so kind & great English speakers. Included perks were a sweet surprise & delight. Elevator to the upper floors.

Parking is a little bit of a treck with luggage. Be sure to drop off luggage at the door before you park, if possible. Was not possible for us due to Christmas market restrictions on cars in that area at that time of day. We WERE able to when departing, however.

The rooms I booked were spacious and had excellent views of both the castle and town. The buffet breakfast was first class and dinner in the restaurant was a pleasure.

Our rooms were on the top floor and although we were aware that the elevator ordinarily stopped at the floor below, during our visit the elevator was not working at all. The stairs presented quite a climb!

The location can’t be beat. We had a room with a view of the castle and the market square. There is no AC, but the breeze through our open windows kept us cool on hot evenings. Every single person in their staff made us feel like valued guests. In particular, we absolutely enjoyed meeting Astrid, who helped us with our German, shared the history of the hotel, and had a fantastic sense of humor. She was a highlight of our stay! Thank you, Astrid! Noch eine runde, bitte!

We loved everything about it.