Passau old town and St. Stephen's Cathedral domes with river cruise ships moored below

Cheap hotels & rooms in Passau

Passau is a small Baroque town on a narrow peninsula where three rivers meet. Hotel choice is limited compared with a big city, so book early on cruise-departure days — many passengers arrive the night before their ship sails.

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Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet, is one of the main embarkation and disembarkation towns for Danube river cruises.

Where to find cheap rooms in Passau

Altstadt (Old Town)

The Baroque old town around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, steps from the Danube riverfront where cruise ships moor.

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Innstadt

Quieter streets across the Inn with views back to the old town.

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Near Passau Hauptbahnhof

Practical hotels by the station for travelers arriving by train from Munich or Vienna.

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Ilzstadt

A small riverside quarter below the Veste Oberhaus fortress.

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Map of cheap hotels in Passau

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When to book a cheap hotel in Passau

The river-cruise season runs roughly April–October, with December Christmas-market cruises; rooms are tightest on busy embarkation days, so book early.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Passau for a river cruise?

Most travelers fly into Munich and take the train or a cruise-line transfer to Passau; Vienna and Linz are other options.

Should I stay in Passau the night before my cruise?

It is a good idea — hotels in the old town are close to the river docks and you avoid a long transfer on sailing day.

Is Passau worth a day on its own?

Yes. The old town, cathedral organ and the Three Rivers viewpoint make a relaxed day before or after a cruise.