Gasthaus Backmulde - Hotel

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• 55 Beds
• 27 Rooms
• 2 Suites

Hotel & Gasthaus Backmulde

Category: 3-star hotel

Address: Schiffgasse 11, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

The Hotel & Gasthaus Backmulde is a traditional, family-run hotel in the heart of Heidelberg’s Old Town. The listed building looks back on centuries of history and combines a historic ambience with modern comforts. As early as the 17th century, there was a boatmen’s inn on this site; later, the building housed, amongst other things, a brewery, a mechanical workshop and, from 1926, the Heidelberg Bakers’ Guild. Today, the hotel offers 27 individually furnished rooms, a renowned restaurant serving regional and seasonal cuisine, and a quiet location in a side street – just a few minutes’ walk from the main attractions.

The hotel is situated in the heart of Heidelberg’s historic old town, yet remains pleasantly quiet. The Old Bridge, the banks of the Neckar, Hauptstraße, the Kurpfälzisches Museum and the funicular railway to Heidelberg Castle are all within easy walking distance. Numerous cafés, restaurants, boutiques and cultural venues are located in the immediate vicinity. Heidelberg Central Station can be reached in a few minutes by public transport.

Local attractions

• Heidelberg Castle

• Old Bridge

• Banks of the Neckar

• Hauptstraße

• Kurpfälzisches Museum

• Universitätsplatz

• Studentenkarzer

• Heiliggeistkirche

• Philosophenweg

• Heidelberg Funicular

Rooms

The hotel has 27 individually designed non-smoking rooms that combine the historic character of the building with contemporary facilities. No two rooms are alike; different layouts and lovingly selected furniture give each room its own unique charm. During the modernisation, particular care was taken to preserve the building’s historic style.

Room categories

Officially available room categories:

• Single room

• Double room

• Comfort double room

• Junior suite

• Four-bed room (family room)

Facilities

All rooms feature:

• free Wi-Fi

• Cable TV

• Desk

• Direct-dial telephone

• Modern bathroom with shower or bath

• Toilet

• Hairdryer

• High-quality toiletries

• Non-smoking rooms

• Comfortable beds

Depending on the room category, the following are also available:

• Air conditioning

• Nespresso coffee machine

• Kettle

• Seating area

• Bath

• More spacious living area.

Dining

Restaurant

The time-honoured Gasthaus Backmulde enjoys an excellent reputation for its fine regional cuisine. The kitchen team uses predominantly seasonal and regional produce and reinterprets classic dishes with modern influences. Meals are served in the historic dining rooms and in the idyllic courtyard.

The regional produce used includes, amongst other things:

• lamb’s lettuce from Handschuhsheim

• baked goods from traditional regional bakeries

• wines from the region

• seasonal specialities from Baden and the Kurpfalz.

Breakfast

In the morning, guests can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet featuring:

• fresh rolls and bread

• croissants

• regional sausage and cheese specialities

• jams

• muesli and cereals

• yoghurt

• fresh fruit

• speciality coffees and teas

• fruit juices.

Meetings & Events

Two meeting rooms are available for business and private events. The largest room can accommodate up to 45 people and is suitable for:

• Seminars

• Workshops

• Meetings

• Family celebrations

• Corporate events

Customised meeting packages and banquet menus are available on request.

Sustainability

According to the hotel, particular emphasis is placed on regional produce and sustainability.

This includes, amongst other things:

• The use of seasonal and regional produce

• Collaboration with regional producers and bakeries

• Preservation and careful restoration of the listed building

• Sustainable use of the historic building fabric.

Facilities and Services

Facilities and services include:

• Free Wi-Fi

• Restaurant

• Extensive breakfast buffet

• Lift

• Hotel safe

• Courtyard

• Bicycle storage facilities

• Two meeting rooms

• Wheelchair-accessible room

• Cots and high chairs available on request

• Four on-site parking spaces (subject to a charge, subject to availability)

• Public car parks nearby.

Leisure activities

Its location in the heart of Heidelberg makes the hotel an ideal base for cultural and city breaks.

Recommended places to visit include:

Heidelberg Zoo

Heidelberg Castle

Heidelberg Municipal Theatre

Königsstuhl

Philosophenweg

Studentenkarzer

Tiefburg Handschuhsheim

Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens

Dilsberg Castle in Neckargemünd

Vennigen’s Castle in Zuzenhausen

Mannheim Technology Museum

Chinese Tea House in Luisenpark

Mannheim Art Mile

John Deere Forum Mannheim

Baroque Palace, Mannheim

Wald-Michelbach Adventure Park

SEA LIFE Speyer

Speyer Cathedral

In addition, there are opportunities for walks in the Odenwald, cycle tours along the Neckar and excursions to the wine regions of the Kurpfalz.

Atmosphere

The Hotel & Gasthaus Backmulde combines living history, warm hospitality and fine regional cuisine in a unique historic setting. Individually designed rooms, an excellent restaurant and the quiet yet central location in Heidelberg’s Old Town make the hotel an outstanding choice for culture lovers, connoisseurs and business travellers. The combination of listed architecture, personalised service and regional cuisine ensures an authentic and comfortable stay in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities.

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