Must-see hotels in Austria

  • Weisses Rössl

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    In the village centre, this good-value pension has great views of the fortress and the Tennengebirge from its rooftop terrace. Rooms are a blast from the…

  • Hotel Sänger Blondel

    The Danube Valley

    Arguably Dürnstein's best-value option, this welcoming hotel has generously sized rooms furnished in light woods, some with sofas. A couple have views to…

  • Hotel Kufsteinerhof

    Tyrol

    With its spacious, parquet-floored rooms in clean, contemporary style and substantial breakfasts, the Kufsteinerhof is one of the best central picks in…

  • Camping Vierthaler

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    This lovely campground on the banks of the Salzach River has a back-to-nature feel. Facilities include a snack bar and playground. Bungalows with…

  • Hotel Wachau

    The Danube Valley

    Bright, clean rooms with fancy names run the gamut between modern business and Austrian twee at this hotel 2km southeast of the train station. The…

  • Hotel Elefant

    Salzburg

    Occupying a 700-year-old building, this central hotel has loads of historical character. Bright colours add a modern touch to the spacious, elegantly…

  • Pension Sommerauer

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Housed in a 300-year-old farmhouse, the rustic rooms at this guesthouse are a bargain. There’s a heated pool and conservatory as well as kiddie…

  • Junges Hotel Tulln

    The Danube Valley

    Bright, cheaply furnished youth hostel near the Danube catering for seminar guests as well as tourists. Dorms sleep between four and eight guests. Note…

  • Snowbunny's Hostel

    Tyrol

    This friendly, laid-back hostel is a bunny-hop from the slopes. Dorms are fine, if a tad dark; breakfast is DIY-style in the kitchen. There's a TV lounge,…

  • Pension Hochdürrnberg

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Surrounded by meadows, this farmhouse in Bad Dürrnberg has countrified rooms with warm pine furnishings and downy bedding. The animal residents (rabbits,…

  • Gasthof Greif

    Tyrol

    Greif sits on a quiet square above the main street just down from the castle. Its 1970s-style rooms are large and tidy, and its restaurant (mains €9 to …

  • Hotel Stadt Salzburg

    The Salzkammergut

    Atmospheric public spaces, efficient staff and budget prices make this a good choice, despite the sometimes gently fading rooms. A bonus: the bus to St…

  • Landhaus Ena

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Handy for the slopes, this sweet, rustic pension has a fire blazing downstairs in winter and spotless rooms with mountain-facing balconies. There's table…

  • Hotel Liebetegger

    Klagenfurt

    This well-priced, basic, comfortable hotel has no-frills rooms and friendly management. There's free use of good bikes, art on the walls, a bar and a…

  • Jugendgästehaus

    The Salzkammergut

    It might be a little short on character from the outside, but this hostel is well run, breakfast is decent and it has a great location in the town centre…

  • Landhotel Post

    The Salzkammergut

    Landhotel Post is centrally located, while being just 300m from the lake. Rooms are clean and modern, and there's access to a steam bath that also…

  • Pension Paula

    Innsbruck

    This pension occupies an alpine chalet and has super-clean, homely rooms (most with balcony). It’s up the hill towards the zoo and has great vistas across…

  • Pension Stocker

    The Salzkammergut

    Located 500m northwest of Kurhausplatz, this is a very pretty pension with wooden balconies, flower-filled window boxes and a large garden.

  • Jugendgästehaus

    Mondsee

    This modern HI hostel is a few minutes’ walk up the hill from the centre of town. Its usual range of rooms are simple and streamlined.

  • Camping Maier

    Tyrol

    Bordering woodland, this friendly campground 5km south of Kufstein has tree-shaded pitches, plus a playground and an outdoor pool.

  • Jugendherberge

    Villach

    Located 1km west of the town centre, off St-Martiner-Weg, Jugendherberge also has sauna facilities and a children’s playground.

  • Josefinum

    The Salzkammergut

    Peaceful retreat with basic rooms in the centre, run by nuns; meals are included. Telephone ahead for evening arrival.

  • ÖAMTC Donaupark Camping

    Krems an der Donau

    Surprisingly centrally located and well-maintained campsite alongside the Danube with cycle hire and a snack bar.

  • Donaupark Camping

    The Danube Valley

    Great campground conveniently located just east of the centre on the river and alongside a pretty forest.

  • Gasthof Blaue Traube

    The Salzkammergut

    Historic guesthouse in the centre with modern and well-sized but somewhat bland rooms.

  • Harry's Home

    Linz

    Harry's makes a great base, with light, spacious rooms, and studios that come with kitchenettes and balconies or terraces. Staff can arrange an in-room…

  • Pension Wild

    Vienna

    In a 1904 patrician house, Wild is one of the few openly gay-friendly Pensionen in Vienna, and the warm welcome extends to all walks of life. Simple top…

  • Benediktushaus

    Vienna

    Rest your weary head in a Benedictine monastery – you’d never guess you’re in the heart of the action when you peer out your window into the tranquil,…

  • Altwienerhof

    Vienna

    Harking back to a bygone era with miniature chandeliers, antique furniture, floral bedspreads and couches, and lace tablecloths, this family-run hotel is…

  • Pension Kraml

    Vienna

    Tucked down a peaceful backstreet five minutes' walk south of Mariahilfer Strasse, this family-run pension looks back on 150 years of history and prides…

  • Pension Riedl

    Vienna

    The 10 rooms at this traditional Pension are large (although bathrooms are on the small side) and decorated with mismatched furniture. Room numbers 6 and…

  • Cityhotel Ratheiser

    Klagenfurt

    With its mismatched furniture and random statues, this quirky hotel has a couple of really unusual suites (8 and 10), with upstairs and downstairs…

  • JUFA Salzburg City

    Salzburg

    Its plain, modern facade won’t bowl you over, but this budget pick has plenty going for it: super-clean dorms, bike rental, generous breakfasts and a sun…

  • Kolping Campus

    Krems an der Donau

    These student quarters are available to travellers any time of year; they're a great deal if you don't mind the 15-minute trek up to the university. Some…

  • HI Jugendgästehaus

    The Salzkammergut

    This hostel has a wellness area with sauna and fitness facilities, as well as a playground for kids and a terrace for soaking up the mountain sunshine. It…

  • Pension Nossek

    Vienna

    In a charming 1908 building (with a handy lift/elevator), this 30-room Pension has a prime location close to the Innere Stadt sights. Rooms are spotless,…

  • JUFA Hotel Graz

    Graz

    This clean and comfortable HI hostel is located about 800m south of the main train station and can be easily reached by bus from Jakominiplatz. No dorms,…

  • Österreichischer Jugendherbergsverband

    Vienna

    You can browse and book hostels for Austria and throughout the world at this service centre for the Austrian Youth Hostel Association; you can also obtain…

  • Hotel Feichtinger Graz

    Graz

    This Graz business hotel offers some of the best-value beds in town. Rooms are spacious and simple and the junior suites and apartments are a particularly…

  • Hotel Strasser

    Graz

    Hotel Strasser's well-priced rooms have parquetry floors and high ceilings; some, including the single, are cosily wood-lined. Breakfast is not usually…

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