Must-see hotels in Austria

  • Arte Vida

    Salzburg

    Arte Vida has the boho-chic feel of a Moroccan riad (house), with its lantern-lit salon, communal kitchen and serene garden. Asia and Africa have provided…

  • Hotel Daniel

    Graz

    The Daniel's rooms are well designed and super-simple, and while its small 'smart' rooms scrape into budget territory, it also offers the super-exclusive…

  • arte Hotel

    Linz

    Austrian architect Isa Stein has left her avant-garde imprint on this hotel, from the lobby's moulded furnishings to UFO-style lighting. Each of the hotel…

  • Sans Souci Wien

    Vienna

    Directly opposite the Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, this stunning 19th-century property has original designer furniture by Arne Jacobsen and Philippe…

  • Gletscherblick

    Tyrol

    The slickly contemporary, wood-and-stone-built Gletscherblick bills itself as a B&B but is a cut above with its boutiquey flair and first-rate facilities…

  • Hotel Stein

    Salzburg

    Hotel Stein looks the business following a two-year makeover. In the rooms, a clean aesthetic combines with pops of bright colour, wall murals,…

  • Die Haslachmühle

    Salzburg

    Sitting below Gaisberg and surrounded by attractive gardens and countryside, this charismatic B&B is lodged in a 17th-century flour mill. The family go…

  • Das Tyrol

    Vienna

    Design is the watchword at Das Tyrol. Done out in taupes, creams and golds, the spacious rooms feature bold original artworks, marble bathrooms and…

  • Träumerei #8

    Tyrol

    No two rooms are alike at alpine-chic Träumerei #8, squeezed between Römerhofgasse and the Inn River. The 34 highly original rooms are themed on 'dream…

  • Steinerwirt

    Zell am See

    A 500-year-old chalet turned boutique hotel, Steinerwirt has light-filled rooms tastefully done out in muted tones and untreated pinewood, with flat…

  • Burgeck Panorama Hotel

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Scenically perched above the village and next to forest, this guesthouse is run by the kindly Bachmaier family and has terrific waterfall views. The…

  • Schloss Prielau

    Zell am See

    A once-upon-a-dream fairy tale of a hotel, this 16th-century castle was once the haunt of Bavarian prince-bishops. Wood panelling and antiques add a touch…

  • Burg Oberranna

    The Danube Valley

    Surrounded by woods and overlooking the valley, this rather special hotel occupies a medieval Schloss (castle). It's been sensitively restored and retains…

  • Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt

    Vienna

    Bright and modern, Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt directly overlooks Vienna's biggest market, and is within easy walking distance of the city's main…

  • Hotel Post

    The Salzkammergut

    Most of the 55 spacious, contemporary and supremely comfortable rooms at this chalet-style hotel have balconies – with window boxes ablaze with geraniums…

  • Hotel Goldgasse

    Salzburg

    Bang in the heart of the Altstadt, this 700-year-old town house has much charm. All of the wood-floored rooms are individually and flamboyantly designed,…

  • Romedihof

    Tyrol

    Lodged in a 16th-century farmhouse, Romedihof is a terrific base for hiking, cycling and skiing. The interiors have been carefully restored, with beams,…

  • Sonnbichl

    Tyrol

    In a tranquil spot close to St Jakob, this family-run, adults-only chalet extends a friendly welcome. Decked out in pine furnishings and affording…

  • Stage 12

    Innsbruck

    Minimalist cool, design-driven and cleverly tucked away in Innsbruck's Altstadt, this 16th-century townhouse-turned-boutique hotel has slick, oak-floored…

  • Villa Solitude

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Once home to an Austrian countess, this belle-époque villa shelters six elegant suites crammed with oil paintings and antiques. The intimate piano room…

  • Haus Steiner

    Salzburg

    Good-natured Rosemarie runs a tight ship at this sunny yellow chalet-style guesthouse that's ablaze with flowers in summer. The pick of the petite rooms,…

  • Hammerhof

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Set in a beautifully converted 400-year-old farmhouse, this ecofriendly hotel is a find. Bathed in soft light, the rooms are decorated with natural wood…

  • Iris Porsche Hotel & Restaurant

    Mondsee

    Rooms in this modern, upmarket business hotel have lovely wooden floors and, in some, little roof terraces. There’s a lift, a wellness area, bathtubs and…

  • Lux Alpinae

    Tyrol

    This design hotel wings you into the 21st century with glass-walled rooms that bring the mountains indoors and industrial-chic interiors blending concrete…

  • Hotel & Villa Auersperg

    Salzburg

    This charismatic villa and hotel duo fuses late-19th-century flair with contemporary design in rooms featuring wood floors, muted colours and Nespresso…

  • Goldener Hirsch

    Salzburg

    A skylight illuminates the arcaded inner courtyard of this 600-year-old Altstadt pile, where famous past guests include Queen Elizabeth II and Pavarotti…

  • Arthotel Blaue Gans

    Salzburg

    At this marvellously atmospheric hotel, providing hospitality since 1350, contemporary design blends harmoniously with the original vaulting, beams and…

  • Gästehaus im Priesterseminar

    Salzburg

    Ah, the peace is heavenly at this one-time seminary tucked behind the Dreifältigkeitskirche. Its bright, parquet-floored rooms have received a total…

  • Yoho Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Free wi-fi, secure lockers, comfy bunks, plenty of cheap beer and good-value schnitzels – what more could a backpacker ask for? Except, perhaps, a merry…

  • Kontor

    Tyrol

    Lodged in a grand old townhouse dating to 1450, Kontor is a characterful addition to Hall's hotel scene. No two rooms are alike, but all have tons of…

  • Hotel Schloss Mönchstein

    Salzburg

    On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material. Persian…

  • Haus Obermoos

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    You'll receive the warmest of welcomes at Haus Obermoos. The bright, immaculate rooms and apartments are tastefully done out in wood furnishings and…

  • Hotel Garni Ernst Falch

    Tyrol

    The Falch family are the heart and soul of this wonderful B&B, perched above St Anton, a five-minute stroll from the Nassereinbahn. The homely rooms are…

  • Hotel Tauernstern

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Sweeping valley views extend from the timber balconies of this mountain-set gem. Four-poster pine-and-stone beds, in-room fridges, a sauna and spa built…

  • Hotel am Dom

    Salzburg

    Antique meets boutique at this Altstadt hotel, where the original vaults and beams of the 800-year-old building contrast with razor-sharp design features…

  • Hotel Capricorno

    Vienna

    Set behind an unpromising mid-20th-century facade, Hotel Capricorno has been stunningly made over in lustrous velveteens in zesty lime, orange, lemon and…

  • AlpVita Piz Tasna

    Tyrol

    Picturesquely set on a slope, Piz Tasna gets rave reviews for its heartfelt welcome, big, comfy rooms with fine mountain views, and superb food that…

  • Pension Hubertus

    Zell am See

    Beate and Bernd extend a warm welcome at their eco-savvy chalet. Situated opposite the ski lifts, the pension uses 100% renewable energy (solar and wind…

  • Hotel Schloss Dürnstein

    The Danube Valley

    Dürnstein's 'other' castle is a hotel that specialises in over-the-top, old-fashioned luxury. Rooms are furnished in antiques and overstuffed sofas, a…

  • Goldener Adler

    Innsbruck

    Since opening in 1390, the grand Goldener Adler has welcomed kings, queens and Salzburg’s two biggest exports: Mozart and Mrs Von Trapp. Rooms are elegant…

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