(Recommended by Ben)

This little B&B was one of my favorite experiences of 2009. Irmgard Orth (not to be confused with her sister-in-law Ursula who runs a similiar B&B across the alleyway at Spurgasse 3) is a wonderful little lady who runs an immaculate Haus. She is all smiles and good cheer and although she speaks very little English she has no problem communicating with her guests no matter what language they speak. A friendlier, sweeter hostess I cannot remember in all my travels in Germany.

From my experience this is the least expensive place to stay in Bacharach. Several double rooms with shower and toilet located just in the hallway within a few steps of your door. A real bargain considering the location and ambiance of Bacharach.

Two nice budget restaurants in Bacharach I had to try again...

And for my final meal of the trip I again stop at a favorite little cafe just up the street from Frau Orth. Great food - great prices - very friendly owners (Astrid & Jean Krzywicki) speak several languages- eat outside if the weather is nice...

Bacharach is an excellent location to spend your last night in Germany. By car you can be at the Airport in about an hour and if traveling by train the time is 1¼ hrs. In previous years there was always a direct train to the Frankfurt Flughafen - however now you must change trains in Mainz and that has added 15 minutes to the time. If you need to catch an early flight just skip breakfast and catch the 0527 train (Track 1) at the Bacharach train station (10 Euro from the vending machine). From Frau Orth's place it is less than five minutes to the station.