Zum Löwen
Historic design hotel with an art-collector's sensibility. Dark, moody interiors with exposed timber beams and original brick offset by contemporary furnishings and serious artwork. Feels like staying in a well-traveled friend's very well-decorated home — that happens to be 300 years old.
The Rooftop duplex rooms are in a separate building near the Pferdemarkt — they can only be booked by email, not via the online system
Why It Matters
One of the very few Design Hotels™ members in rural Lower Saxony. Owner Prof. Hans Georg Näder (of the Ottobock prosthetics group) drives a genuine art-and-design ethos throughout the property. The building dates to the late 17th century and received its neoclassical facade around 1850 — but nothing about the interior feels dusty.
A 300-year-old timber-framed guesthouse in the center of medieval Duderstadt that has been completely reimagined as a serious design hotel. Interior designer Anja Müller went bold — dark greens, purples, and browns throughout, handpicked furniture including pieces by Brazilian pioneer Sérgio Rodrigues, and original artwork on every wall (yes, including Andy Warhol Polaroids). It's a Design Hotels™ member sitting 30 minutes east of Göttingen, which makes it genuinely good value for what you actually get: a full spa with an emerald pool, a proper regional restaurant, and rooms that feel considered.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Doppelzimmer Komfort (Double Room Comfort)
Larger double rooms at around 35 sqm, some with a sofa. Same old-town views as the standard doubles but with more breathing room. Partially accessible.
35 sqm
Doppelzimmer Standard (Double Room Standard)
28 sqm double rooms with views over Duderstadt's historic old town and medieval architecture. Clean, modern fit-out with consistent dark-hardwood design language.
28 sqmEinzelzimmer (Single Room)
Compact single rooms with a cozy atmosphere and modern tech. Views vary — some look over the historic old town. Fully non-smoking.
Grand Suite
42 sqm fully accessible suite with double bed, living area, additional sofa bed, and a separate bathtub alongside the rain shower. The most spacious and accessible option in the main building.
42 sqmJunior Suite
42 sqm suites with a double bed and a proper living area. Some have a balcony. Modern comfort and design-forward fit-out throughout.
42 sqmRooftop Duplexzimmer (Rooftop Duplex Double)
Duplex double suites on the 3rd floor of a separate building near the Pferdemarkt. Quiet, with a separate living area and access to a shared rooftop terrace. Must be booked by email.
Rooftop Einzelzimmer (Rooftop Single)
Duplex single rooms on the 3rd floor of a separate building near the Pferdemarkt, a short walk from the main hotel. Quiet location, modern rain shower, private living area, and access to a shared rooftop terrace. Book by email only — not available in the online system.
The Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel functions partly as a gallery space. Works throughout the building include Andy Warhol Polaroids and pieces from various international designers and artists. No guided tour is formally offered — it's a built-in part of the guest experience.
The restaurant offers a Chef's Choice tasting menu in 3-course (€52), 4-course (€59), and 5-course (€69) formats, with optional wine pairing. A proper evening experience without leaving the hotel.
The surrounding Eichsfeld region offers trails and cycling routes. The hotel can provide local advice at reception.
The hotel's fitness offering is built around the Milonzirkel — a structured circuit training system. Included in spa access for all guests.
The hotel specifically recommends walking the full circuit of Duderstadt's medieval town walls with dogs (and without). The walls are intact and walkable, encircling the old town right where the hotel sits.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel is largely barrier-free. Several room categories including the Grand Suite are fully accessible.
3 meeting rooms plus a salon, conservatory, and courtyard available for events and conferences.
Milonzirkel circuit training system included with spa access.
A fireplace room with a dedicated cigar lounge — one of the only smoking spaces in the entirely non-smoking hotel.
A shared rooftop terrace accessible from the Rooftop duplex rooms in the annex building near the Pferdemarkt.
Nearest parking is the Sternparkplatz on Hinterstraße. Available to hotel guests but charged — not free. The hotel can arrange car retrieval for guests on departure.
Dogs explicitly welcomed with dedicated amenities: place mat, food bowl, treats, and an in-room door sign. Pets not permitted in the spa, sauna, quiet room, gym, or breakfast buffet area.
An indoor emerald-green pool within the Bains Douches spa. Available to all hotel guests.
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