Dolomites - Where to stay!

Old Nov 20th, 2014, 07:44 PM
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Dolomites - Where to stay!

We'll be visiting the Dolomites in May and I'm really excited. Unfortunately, I didn't know when we bought our tickets that a lot of things are still closed in May and that the weather may be iffy.....

That being said, where is a good place to stay while there? We love to hike (short ones, since we won't have a lot of time), and love just driving through amazing scenery. We also love quaint villages where we can walk for a bite to eat or a glass of wine.

Any advise is greatly appreciated! For those who have been there, what IS the weather like in mid-late May?

Thanks!!
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Old Nov 21st, 2014, 06:09 AM
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May in the Dolomites is between seasons and is often muddy for hiking. That would not deter me from enjoying the fabulous scenery but may limit your hiking options.

I would stay in Val Gardena---maybe Ortisei. I would enter your dates into Booking.com to find availability. Some hotels are always open---the local tourist bureau plans it that way.
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Old Nov 21st, 2014, 08:00 AM
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We recently spent 5 days in Bolzano and loved it. It was a great town with lots to see and do, and was also a great base for day trips.
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Though you may prefer smaller towns I loved Cortina d'Ampezzo and its area - the town itself ain't huge but has everything a town should have plus left overs from a long ago Winter Olympics.
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For May I would check Meran, Kalterersee, Toblach, Bolzano/Bozen (transport hub), or - south of the Dolomites area - Riva del Garda.
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