128 Best Hotels in Austria

Located next door to the train station, Hotel Daniel's young, fresh concept makes it the go-to budget option in Graz. Less is more here: rooms are equipped with a comfortable bed, but there is no space for a proper desk or bureau. Bikes and e-Vespas are available to rent and you can indulge in the hotel’s own honey, gathered from four bee colonies on the terrace. The entrance uses space in the same economical way as the rooms: it functions as the lobby, café, bar, and lounge.

With its cozy rooms, fantastic central location, and excellent on-site restaurant and bar, Hotel Elefant is an old Salzburg favourite. And we mean old: this 750-year-old house began life as an inn run by Salzburg citizen Hans Goldeisen, who was entrusted with the care of Maximilian II's pet Indian elephant Soliman, a local sensation of the 1500s. Dive into the famous, fluffy Salzburger Nockerl at an outdoor table of the attached Wirtshaus Elefant restaurant.

A popular hotel since the mid-1800s and family-owned for four generations, the friendly Gollner is close to the Jakominiplatz and about a 10-minute walk from the Old City. Rooms are mostly contemporary in design, with soothing neutral decor, soundproof windows, and plentiful space for toiletries in the bathrooms. For families and longer stays, the Gollner offers apartments with fully equipped kitchens.

One of the landmarks of the Ringstrasse, this hotel has exemplified the grandeur of imperial Vienna ever since it was built. Adjacent to the Musikverein concert hall, the emphasis here is on Old Vienna elegance and privacy, which accounts for a guest book littered with names like José Carreras and Bruce Springsteen. The two main lobbies look as opulent as ballrooms. Guest rooms are furnished with sparkling chandeliers, gorgeous swagged fabrics, and original 19th-century paintings. Suites come with a personal butler. If you're keen to be treated like royalty, this is the place to stay. There's a piano lounge in hotel, perfect for a relaxed cocktail in elegant surrounds.

With an ideal location in the heart of Innsbruck, there's an efficient and functional slant here rather than any wow factor, until you look out the window; many rooms have gorgeous views of the Old City, and those on the river side look toward the mountains. The indoor swimming pool in the sixth-floor spa area is a pleasant surprise, with an outdoor relaxation area and mountain view. All rooms are different, so be very specific about your needs. Some with wheelchair access are available.

The peaked gables and weather vanes of this 1850s-era villa, one of the most charming hotels in Gosau, give a fairy-tale aura when seen from its pretty park. The original owner, a famed Austrian industrialist and brewery magnate, often welcomed the emperor to his beautiful country house for relaxing hunting retreats. Inside it's cozy, with an open fireplace and warm woodwork, and the outdoor heated pool is a treat after hiking in the Dachstein mountains. Many of the guest rooms have breathtaking views. 

This charming hotel is a true panoramagasthof—a guesthouse with spectacular views. The balconies festooned with flowers overlook the eye-popping Alpine scenery. The chalet-style building is perched on a mountain slope and surrounded by lush forest, so it's easy to feel you've left civilization behind. If you need a bit of help relaxing, there's a lovely spa. Rooms are comfortably appointed with pastel fabrics and sturdy wood furniture.

Quirkiness reigns supreme at this luxurious design hotel, from the minimalist lobby to the Zen-influenced guest rooms (although some retain Tyrolean wood paneling), and the two nightclubs. The Hummer stretch limousine, available for airport pick-ups, hints at the Aloys/Liebhauser family's network of celebrity acquaintances—Bill Clinton and model Naomi Campbell have dropped by for lunch, and Paris Hilton is a regular guest. At the far side of the Zen garden is a little chalet housing saunas, and the wellness area includes a meditation room and an indoor pool. The outdoor heated pool is a fine place to soak under the stars surrounded by snow after a day of skiing. The bar is a sophisticated meeting place, and the restaurant serves a good mix of international cuisine.

A comfortable hotel in the center of things, the Mariahilf is across the river from the Old City close to the Kunsthaus. The rooms are nothing fancy, but the hotel is in a pedestrian zone, so the noises you'll hear will be church bells and the sound of people hurrying to and fro. A tram stop is just steps away to take you to the city center, or you can cross one of the two nearby bridges and reach the Altstadt on foot after a short walk.

This mid-century design tower, once the Austrian National Bank’s private spa hotel, sits on the mountainside 10 minutes’ walk from the town center, with scenic Alpine views and easy access to Europe’s first chairlift on the Graukogel. Recently revamped by owner Evelyn’s husband, the architect Ike Ikrath, it’s sophisticated, with the mostly spacious rooms design-led in a palette of grays and tonal 1960s brights. Austrian flair is lent by cowhide rugs and pine headboards. There’s a leafy overhang terrace where you can hear the multi-drop waterfalls that splice the resort, and an Aveda spa offering holistic treatments, yoga twice a day for 9 euros per session, a panorama sauna, and a sunken bath filled with thermal water. Service is exceptional—the place is family-run in the second generation—and the hip restaurant serves quality "slow food," dubbed Alpine Urban Fusion, such as braised lamb with croquets.

Paris of the 1920s meets contemporary Vienna in this elegant hotel by famed Viennese restaurateur Bernd Schlacher. The building was a hotel, but while the Neoclassical façade was preserved, the interiors were completely redone and an additional floor added. This floor is now the popular Chez Bernard restaurant, serving French cuisine with an Austrian flair and the even more popular rooftop bar which serves cocktails and small snacks with a fabulous view (reservations recommended). Lovingly thought-out interiors, like the gorgeous fabric on the headboards and wardrobe doors--a vintage print on dark grey silk and a Motto signature, and cocktail-making tables (complete with a lemon and lime), create a memorable stay. Four original chandeliers from The Ritz Paris were bought at auction, and much of the furnishings were created by Austrian artisans. All the Chic category rooms have a French balcony.

A two-minute walk from the Old City, next to the historic tunnel that plows through the Mönchsberg, and directly in front of a stop on several bus lines, this basic hotel has location and transportation covered. The interior is colorful though very dated, and some of the larger rooms have balconies. Parking is available in the small on-site lot or in the underground garage across the street, and buses connecting to the city center and the main station stop right outside the front door.

Personal service is the hallmark of this family-run hotel and restaurant close to the town center, with a selection of "comfort" rooms attractively furnished in natural woods and whites with pastel accents, along with some slightly older (and smaller) "standard" rooms. The rustic wood-panel restaurant has a menu that changes seasonally—lamb and fresh herbs in the spring, wild mushrooms and berries in the summer, and game and goose in the fall—while the wine comes from the family vineyards. In pleasant weather the canopied outdoor dining terrace is a green oasis.

Rooms at this wine-themed boutique hotel are named after Austria's top winemakers, with a bottle of their latest vintage on display (sorry, it's not included in the room price). The spacious, ultramodern guest rooms have high ceilings, polished wood floors, and walls in warm shades of orange, yellow, ocher, and cream. The penthouse or attic suite has its own private terrace, but you'll need to book far in advance to score it. Jorge’s wine bar is open daily and the team can arrange visits to local wineries and Heurigen wine taverns. 

Close to Hall in Tirol and convenient for the likes of the Swarovski Kristallwelten and Wolfsklamm, this comfortable hotel remains a place where you can feel part of a small community and actually meet locals in the bar. Rooms are modern and spacious, and there is a wellness spa and indoor swimming pool, as well as a two-lane bowling alley. Guests can eat in a traditional, Tyrolean dining room, or in the lively pizzeria. Owners Wolfgang and Sabina Ebner take pride in making guests welcome.

Spectacularly located in the village of Sautens, on a shelf in the hillside high above the Ötz Valley, the Ritzlerhof is single-mindedly purposed toward meditational levels of peace and relaxation. This is not a ski hotel—it's far from the lifts, though not impossibly so—but walks of all grades are on the doorstep, from a stroll to a nearby lake (the highest and warmest in Tyrol) to strenuous mountain hikes. Originally a high pasture farmhouse, it became a gasthaus in 1949 and has gradually become more luxurious, with an emphasis on being at one with nature. Suite 117 is exquisite, occupying a corner with a vast panorama of the valley and peaks, a cozy fire, and a private sauna, but all rooms have a balcony or terrace on which breakfast can be served.

The oldest guesthouse in Galtür (as shown by a tax return record from 1600), the centrally located Rössle hotel overflows with Tyrolean charm. Guest rooms have a pleasant pastel color scheme, making them very restful; and, speaking of relaxation, the spa-sauna area is particularly nice. The à la carte restaurant provides a delightful setting for creative dinners, featuring fresh local ingredients when possible. There are some excellent, mostly Austrian, wines on the menu.

Bregenz's most upmarket option has guest rooms that offer clean, crisp, modern lines and muted colors (and, occasionally, balconies overlooking the serene garden). Downstairs, the cozy restaurant serves traditional Austrian fare along with some international dishes, while a second, elegant space is used for official dinners and festivities, as well as for breakfast. In summer you can also eat out on the terrace. The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the center of town, or there's a bus stop a few steps down the road.

Standing tall over the Staatsbrücke and looking across at the Old City, Hotel Stein provides a high-end, design-forward, adults-only accommodation option at the very heart of Salzburg. The building may be historic, but the interior is unapologetically modern, with a blue sky/lagoon theme running throughout the bright and airy lobby, the plushly decorated bedrooms, the soothing wellness center, and even the al fresco Steinterrasse restaurant. Avoid the elevator and take the stairs to see the hotel's most striking design feature: a chandelier-like installation made of hundreds of blue glass discs that hang seven floors down from the ceiling.

This sprawling three-story hotel complex is fairly close to the lake (about 15 minutes' walk away) and has more than standard amenities, whether you want to get a relaxing massage or to rent bicycles and set off on the path that begins at its doorstep. Don't expect the charm of a country inn: this is a modern resort hotel with a bit of a retro ’50s look. The comfortable rooms are of adequate size, and the balconies facing the lake make them feel more spacious. With the indoor pool, a good restaurant, and a pleasant garden terrace, you can even survive a rainy day.

This typical village hotel in the center of town combines the traditional friendliness of family management with spacious, comfortable, and pleasantly furnished rooms. Some afford views of the abbey, which can be easily reached on foot, but because of its close vicinity, the bell ringing can be a bit of a nuisance. The restaurant offers solid, standard Austrian fare—including giant schnitzels and, in summer, tasty marillenknödel (apricot dumplings)—and a hearty breakfast.

This family-friendly hotel, a short distance from the town center, has a kids' room (parental supervision required) and an outdoor play area. All quarters have balconies, and you may request either a view of the mountains or of the Old Town. Round off your day in the pool and sauna area. 

In a 16th-century house in the shadow of St. Stephen's Cathedral, this dormered hotel began catering to court nobility in 1746 and today lets you choose between "classicism" and "designer" rooms. If you'd like a classic atmosphere, you'll enjoy wood-paneled rooms furnished with country antiques, walk-in closets, and double sinks in the sparkling bathroom. If a designer vibe appeals to you, choose the a bright and spacious contemporary rooms. The suites have two floors, and two have balconies with rooftop views of Old Vienna.

Located about 7 km (4 miles) outside Baden in a beautiful wooded area is this typical Alpine house with sleek, modern rooms (think lots of balconies and natural wood). The on-site restaurant offers a choice of cozy dining rooms or an outdoor terrace, with a menu of national and international dishes, along with fish and game from the hotel's own reserves.

Secluded, quiet, and offering excellent service, this old ivy-covered manor hotel is tucked away from the hubbub of the village and offers sailboats and rowboats to enjoy the direct lake access. There’s a tennis court and spa facilities including a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, and steam room. Guest rooms are a mixture of country antiques and modern pieces, with grand overtones. Some have large balconies overlooking the lake. Sip cocktails at the beach bar or dine on fresh, seasonal à la carte choices at the restaurant. 

The supercool "art and tech" lobby here, adorned with Mies van der Rohe–style sofas and ottomans and nouvelle fluorescent-light panels, is a fine introduction to a stylish and pampering stay in the heart of the city. Guest rooms have glass headboards, contemporary vases, and other cutting-edge items, and cloudlike mattresses, and roomy showers (with three massaging jets) pour on the luxe. Some rooms also have clawfoot tubs. Outside, visual excitements continue, as the tranquil, soundproofed rooms offer views of the Hofburg, Burggarten, and Ring.

Skiers will be right next to the Giggijoch chairlift to Hochsölden at this sprawling yellow complex; the famous lift is also open all summer to give hikers and mountain bikers a flying start to their day. A modern lobby welcomes you in this conveniently central lodging—as will hotelier Michael Gurschler, whose family has been an integral part of valley tourism for more than a century. The paneled guest rooms all have balconies with views of the slopes. In summer, the all-inclusive plan is an option, while in winter half-board is the most cost-effective choice. The hotel has its own stable, and guided horse-riding treks (with some special programs for children) along the valley are available. In winter, the party never stops thanks to the nearby bars and clubs.

The town of Langenlois, about 10 km (6 miles) north of Krems, is home to one of the region's most luxurious accommodation options; a luxury hotel and wellness spa set within a sleek, ultramodern complex. LOISIUM offers a comprehensive selection of wines, sparkling wines, and other delectables from the area (the labyrinthian wine cellar takes more than an hour to tour and has 15 stops) while the spa offers a variety of indulgent treatments and massages. There's also an excellent restaurant featuring international cuisine.

This enormous hotel looms over the heart of Schruns, but step inside and you'll find a welcoming (if not exactly intimate) place; a modern take on a traditional Austrian abode, with the rustic dark-wood theme carried elegantly through into the comfortable rooms. The hotel is in the center of a grassy garden platform, which forms a greenbelt around the main building and serves as a roof for the ground-floor pool and restaurants. The excellent Löwen Stube restaurant, with its graceful table settings and candlelight, offers a choice of eight- to nine-course menus that artfully blend international fare with regional specialties, though it's only open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday. For lunch or dinner on weekdays, try the hotel's other dining option, Brasserie Leonis, which serves à la carte international cuisine at less inflated prices.

A former clerical residence is now a socially-minded hotel featuring a sustainable energy system and furnishings upcycled from the original furniture. Their motto is “stay open-minded” and they employ young people, many of whom have fled their home countries, training them in the hotel industry. The rooms are compact and contemporary with many vintage items, like the headboards made from the original furniture. Request a room facing the back with a balcony.