For one reason or another, travelers do not stay long in Innsbruck itself. Innsbruck hotels report the average stay is usually two to three days in summer and one week in winter, so there is a fast turnover and, almost always, a room to be had. Even so, if you travel during the high season (July and August) or in the winter, it's best to book in advance. If you're driving, ask in advance about parking, since some hotels have free on-site spots, while others offer parking a short distance away. Hotel rates vary widely by season, the off-peak periods being March-May and September-November. Some travelers opt to set up their base not in Innsbruck but overlooking it, on the Hungerburg Plateau to the north, or in one of the nearby villages perched on the slopes to the south. In any case, the official Innsbruck Reservation Center, online at www.innsbruck.info or www.ski-innsbruck.at, offers a one-stop booking source for Innsbruck and the surrounding villages, as well as a trove of Visitor Information. More »