Alcatraz Hotel Am Japanischen Garten - Kaiserslautern

Converted 1867 prison hotel in Kaiserslautern with original cell rooms next to the Japanese Garden

Amenities & Services

Alcatraz Hotel Kaiserslautern offers a bar, an à la carte restaurant opened in 2013, and meeting/banquet facilities. Guests can use free parking, express check-in/check-out, and a shuttle service. The property also has facilities for disabled guests, a designated smoking area, and a shared lounge/TV area.

Room Options

Cell-style rooms preserve original prison beds made by inmates, barred windows, and a washbasin and toilet in the room. Conventional hotel rooms and suites offer en suite bathrooms and more traditional comforts. Allergy-free rooms and non-smoking rooms are available across both categories.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits at the edge of the Pfälzer Wald forest, near the Japanese Garden in central Kaiserslautern. Guests can walk to the city center and access the forest directly. Free parking is provided on site.

Dining & Social Spaces

Breakfast can be served through the hatch of the original prison door upon request. The on-site bar, named Hinter Gittern (Behind Bars), serves drinks in a themed setting. The à la carte restaurant, added in 2013, provides an alternative dining option without the prison aesthetic.

Business & Practical Services

The hotel offers meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and luggage storage for guests. Room service and ironing service are available. A shuttle service transports guests to and from local points.

• Theme: Germany's first prison-hotel, built 1867
• Rooms: Cell-style with original prison beds and barred windows; conventional suites available
• Dining: À la carte restaurant (opened 2013); breakfast served through prison door hatch
• Location: Next to Japanese Garden, at edge of Pfälzer Wald forest, city center walkable
• Services: Free parking, shuttle service, meeting/banquet facilities