128 Best Hotels in Austria

Located in a residential area just north of the New Town, this smart new hotel (opened in December 2022) offers warm and elegantly designed rooms complete with comfortable king-size beds, stylish furnishings made from natural materials, and modern conveniences including coffee pod machines. Upgrade to a Junior Suite for extra space and riverside views to the Altstadt and the mountains beyond. Downstairs, the Mayburg Living Room—a swanky lounge-bar area—is where meals are served, from the excellent (included) buffet at breakfast to tasty burgers in the evening. There's also an honesty bar with drinks and snacks available 24 hours a day. Guests here will also enjoy the relaxing roof-garden terrace and small gym.

A member of the Meininger budget hotel chain, Franz offers a hip style and out-for-fun clientele. The hotel caters to all types of travelers, but guest rooms are geared towards groups and families, with both "family" and "dorm" accommodations featuring built-ins (banquettes, ladders) and nifty top-floor "garret" windows and balconies. There’s a guest kitchen and game zone for connecting with fellow travelers.

Among the city's oldest and pinkest houses, this warm and welcoming family-run hotel was built across the river from the Old Town in 1473. River-facing rooms are few and should be reserved in advance; the ones at the rear can be a little gloomy and some are on the small side, although bathrooms are often disproportionately spacious. All are nicely furnished, with bathrooms attractively finished in blue marble and Swarovski crystal decorations.

There's a lot of local flavor in this popular and welcoming family-run hotel in Tschagguns, where the owner's hunting credentials are reflected in the delicious traditional food in the restaurant. The family is warm and friendly, making guests feel at home, and will be happy to advise on hunting and fishing in the area. The hotel is known for its popular Montafoner Stube gourmet restaurant, which features delicious, traditional Austrian cooking. Game is on the menu after a successful hunt.

This budget-friendly, thoroughly modern, and recently redesigned riverside hotel is situated halfway between the Mirabellgarten and the main train station. Rooms are compact but comfortable and stylish with big TVs, strong air-conditioning, and, in some rooms, balconies overlooking the river. The breakfast buffet (not included in the room rate) only has cold options, but the meats, cheeses, and pastries are exceptional, and everyone is catered for (note the half-dozen different milks on offer).

Quirky, colorful, and unapologetically contemporary, NALA is a breath of fresh air in a city dominated by heritage hotels. The individually-decorated bedrooms vary from muted, brown-and-white "zen" rooms to the brightly colored, two-level Pan Oh Rama suite with elevated bath and balcony views. Whatever room you choose, you can expect a queen or king-size bed, international cable TV, and a Nespresso machine. The hotel also has a basement fitness center and chillout space, as well as peaceful garden with a pond, plus a popular third-floor terrace complete with a food, beer, and "romantic essentials" vending machine; handy as most Innsbruck food stores close early. The breakfast buffet includes eggs, bacon, and sausages among the usual continental options, as well as sweet treats.

This wooden chalet in the center of the village offers old-fashioned charm and modern amenities. The elegantly furnished rooms have cozy details in wood, linen, and wool. Close to climbing in summer and skiing in winter, the hotel organizes many activities such as hiking and yoga. It also has a spa with an indoor pool, sauna, and gym. The half-board plan includes a five-course certified-organic dinner. Dishes are regionally sourced and cleverly combine elements from Alpine and Mediterranean traditions. Solar power is used for most water heating.

Part of a Spanish hotel chain, this pretty building is in a nice location, around the corner from Linzergasse (the shopping street leading to the Salzach River) and five minutes away from the beautiful Mirabellgarten. The exterior has Art Nouveau awnings, Secession-style sash windows, and white stone trim, and inside all is sleek and comfy. There is a rich buffet-style breakfast, and the restaurant has a garden terrace.

In this 19th-century regal residence, the lobby is sleek white stone and plate glass, embodying the hotel's philosophy of "preserving the past—shaping the future." Suites are in modern or imperial style, and many of them are spectacular, two-story showpieces, the best done in gilded-yellow Biedermeier or Empire style. All have fully equipped kitchenettes with a complimentary minibar and espresso machines. A few suites have options like two bathrooms, a gigantic whirlpool bath, or a sauna. One of Austria's best chefs, Silvio Nickol, runs the well-regarded 2-Michelin-star restaurant named after him. The wine cellar is one of the best and largest in Europe, and you can enjoy glasses in the sumptuos wine bar. They also have a more casuial restaurant, Clementine, serving seasonal food.

Much care was taken to preserve the integrity and historical significance of the elegant building that houses one of Vienna’s newer luxury hotels. The former headquarters of a leading bank, the building's authenticity and beauty are evident throughout: in the public areas, original cassette ceilings are offset by Werkstätte stained-glass windows, and the bank's vault is the centerpiece of the sumptuous spa. Interiors are draped in marble, mirrors, and mother-of-pearl, and brilliant Secession-inspired chandeliers ornament the dining areas. All the artwork adorning the walls was provided for the hotel by Vienna's esteemed Museum of Applied Arts. Rooms range from spacious to palatial, and look out either onto the city's oldest square, the quaint Am Hof, or the haut monde Bognergasse, center of the city's upscale shopping district, the Golden Quarter.

A family-run establishment on the upper floors of a 19th-century apartment building, the Nossek lies at the heart of Vienna's pedestrian and shopping area. Rooms have high ceilings and are eclectically but comfortably furnished; those on the street side have a view of the Graben. Mozart worked on The Abduction from the Seraglio while he lived at this location in the early 1780s, but the current building is from much later.

The ultramodern steel-and-glass architecture of this luxury hotel, designed by the renowned French architect Dominique Perrault, is a striking contrast to the Old Town and has a purposeful, business feel that will make traveling executives feel right at home. The modern, funky lobby still has lots of wood and leather, and the guest rooms are elegant. The rooftop American Bar makes a fine gathering spot, with panoramic Alpine views and a selection of local politicians and captains of industry. Cocktails can be created to your specification, or try a signature Fifth Floor (whisky, orange, lime, and peach).

A cozy yet spacious wood-paneled lobby makes you feel welcome the minute you enter the Pfefferkorn in Lech, and this warm-wood Alpine style continues into many of the guest rooms. If you have a choice, take a room on a top floor—you'll get an even better view, and you'll hear less from the street as you relax on your balcony. People come to the Pfefferkörndl bar for a snack during the day, and to party at night. The hotel's Ice Bar is a particularly popular après-ski spot, while the Pfeffermuhle restaurant is popular with nonguests as well as hotel residents. The room price includes hotel parking and use of the minibar.

In the middle of the town's pedestrian area, an imposing facade fronts this 200-year-old haven of luxury, with attractive rooms and a highly rated restaurant serving international and local cuisine. The terrace at the front draws both guests and nonguests to enjoy a drink or a meal while watching the bustling procession of Ischgl life go by. The hotel's Posthörndl nightclub is very popular, so if you're visiting in winter and are not a late-night person, ask for a room at the back; in summer, the whole town is more peaceful and nightlife more moderate. The main lift up the mountain is 100 yards away.

This venerable 1372 building, one of the city's oldest inns, is an impressive riverside landmark with its buff pink facade and iron lanterns. The interior has been renovated to within an inch of its life, but stone arches, beamed ceilings, and tasteful antiques remain. On one side, rooms overlook the river and the picturesque hilltop cloister; on the other, those on upper floors sneak a peek at the fortress. Rooms are spacious and light filled, and most are furnished with reproduction antiques and traditional accents. The Symphonie Restaurant is elegance personified, with royal-blue and gold hues ashimmer under Rococo chandeliers.

The Raffl family has created a distinctive and memorable hotel filled with antiques and art of all kinds. Each room has its own style and plenty of wood and stone, with hosts Ricky and Gunther introducing many quirky touches, such as huge cacti and open bathrooms. There's a small spa with a sauna, steam room, and infrared cabin. The restaurant Raffl's Eat Art is first-class, serving creative haute cuisine that never fails to delight—oysters, caviar, veal cheek, and truffles all feature. The wine list is extensive, and the desserts are luscious. The hotel also rents five apartments on a sunny slope with a gorgeous view of St. Anton.

This superluxurious but relaxed former farmstead offers unrivaled year-round proximity to outdoor activities. In winter, there's a ski lift just steps away and a great view of the Hahnenkamm World Cup downhill course. In summer, you can use the nine-hole golf course, with a kitchen garden beside the 4th green. Run with devotion by the Reisch family, the heavily timbered and balconied building is drenched in everything Tyrolean, and full of plush furnishings and antiques (including an ancient beehive, a headboard from 1832, and a 1712 chest). Every room is different, but each has a balcony. The extensive wellness area has an indoor pool.

From a Ringstrasse Palace to a Ritz-Carlton, all the fineries you'd expect from the brand are here, including ceiling frescoes and open fireplaces in the poshest of its suites. The style is subdued modern and the bathrooms are fit for the emperors who once lived here, with large soaking tubs, wall-to-wall marble, and heated floors. The spa sports a 59-foot swimming pool, with music piped in underwater The hotel offers great drinking and dining options too: The Distrikt Steakhouse has a farm-to-table concept with sidewalk tables in summer, Pastamara serves Sicilian cuisine in a casual setting, D-bar has talented mixologists concocting works of art in a glass, and in summer the lively Atmosphere Rooftop Bar boasts city views.

Across the street from two of Lech's main lifts, this family-managed five-star hotel started life as a tavern in 1741 and is now providing hospitality of an altogether more luxurious variety. Part of Romantik Hotels & Restaurants, it maintains the chain's ethos of family ownership, tradition, and high quality. Adaptations and modernization have not affected the comfort and well-being reflected in the beamed ceilings, tile stoves, Oriental carpets, and natural wood. Appliances in gold and silver add sparkle, and starry-ceilinged bathrooms add romance. The Panorama Restaurant, one of the town's best, is noted for game and regional specialties.

Once the watering hole of Klagenfurt society, the Sandwirth now features streamlined furniture and innovative works of art that recast vintage landscape photographs in a new light, while retaining the 19th-century yellow facade. Guest rooms are subtly elegant and modern, with beige-and-cream accents. The small rooms are small, and some tend to be dark. Be sure to have lunch, dinner, or an afternoon tea break at the café-restaurant, which is a popular rendezvous in town.

"Sans souci" means "without worry," and you truly do shed all worries and traveler weariness as you step through the doors of this elegant boutique hotel in the MuseumsQuartier. The rooms are large with parquet flooring and bathrooms are sleek; and there’s complimentary coffee room service. Guests can choose from an array of massage treatments at the well-equipped spa. Veranda restaurant serves modern Austrian cuisine inspired by organic, local, and seasonal produce. Le Bar offers vintage elegance and a variety of champagne varieties and cocktails.

Contemporary art meets antiquity and modern convenience at this town house tucked up against the foot of the Schlossberg, which was turned into a hotel in 1982. The tastefully furnished rooms display provincial antiques as well as 18th-century portraits, while the corridors are filled with modern artworks and an interesting display of old Styrian lamps. The excellent breakfast in the pretty dining room will give you strength to follow the owner's suggestions for a great day of sightseeing. The outdoor pool, on a rocky terrace, offers a spectacular view of the city.

The vaulted cellars of this 500-year-old building were once stables for Emperor Maximilian's horses; now they host glittering events in atmospheric surroundings, and the hotel attracts those in search of a romantic experience. Most guest rooms are creatively decorated—the Swarovski Dream is a suite with a crystal bathroom (and crystals in the ceiling over the bath), and a turreted corner sitting area. The rooftop terrace offers an eye-popping view of the city and the mountains, and is the ideal place to enjoy an aperitif. The small spa is one of the most intimate in Innsbruck.

The birthplace of the renowned Mozart tenor Richard Tauber (1891–1948), the "Black Bear" is a traditional house filled with memorabilia on a side street in the center of the Old Town, a block from the pedestrian zone. The floors and walls are of gleaming wood, sprightly drapes decorate the windows, and the low, modern beds have fluffy white comforters. Rooms differ considerably in size, and some of the more modern ones contain imaginative bathrooms with freestanding brick-and-gray-tile tubs. The hotel's Rooftop 7 bar and restaurant offers tasty food with lovely views of the Neuer Dom and Pöstlingberg.

Located in the heart of Rust, yet with private access to a delightful swimming lake, this large wellness-focused hotel is a convenient and comfortable base to explore the region. The rooms are clean and spacious (if a little sterile), with many including small balconies. However, it's the wellness facilities that really make this place a Rust favorite, from the aforementioned lake—surrounded by extensive gardens with sun loungers galore—to the large indoor pool, gym, saunas, and steam room. Guests here also get free rental bikes, Nordic walking sticks, and access to the carpeted indoor tennis courts, or they can pay for extras like massages and weekend yoga.

Designed by a group of young Austrian architects, this hotel attracts business and leisure travelers alike, thanks to its position on the shores of the Wörthersee. Access to the hotel is from a busy road, but once inside a sense of space and nature prevail, with an outdoor terrace facing the lake and excellent gym, sauna, and pools. The rooms are sleekly designed and comfortable, some with balconies that offer great views. Avoid rooms facing the street.

With the lovely Mirabellgarten virtually at its back door, this modern hotel tastefully blends in with the belle-epoque buildings that surround it. Rooms are soothing in tone with contemporary furniture, and contain all the little extras and then some; try to get one room facing the gardens. The buffet breakfast (not included in the basic room rate) is enough to keep you going all day. The house café, with attractive garden seating, bakes all its tempting pastries and strudels on the premises.

The hospitable elegance of this hotel draws royalty, including Princess Caroline of Monaco and Princess (formerly Queen) Beatrix of the Netherlands. Like many of the hotels in Zürs, its appeal is understated from the outside, with a plain, almost austere look. Inside, all is seductively enticing, with heaps of gemütlichkeit (good cheer). The Lorünser was one of the first hotels in Zürs, and it continues to improve, though not by increasing its size—local hoteliers have agreed to restrict the growth of their community, and instead focus on continually raising the quality. Carved ceiling beams, open fireplaces, and attractive accessories create a welcoming reception. Rustic wood is used to good effect in the stylish guest rooms. Prices include full board, and the quality of the kitchen is such that you won't feel like eating anywhere else.

Snuggled under the monument-studded Kapuzinerberg and a two-minute walk from the bridge leading to the center of the Altstadt, the Stadtkrug (dated 1353) hits an idyllic, romantic, and quiet vibe, thanks to its mountainside setting. A traditional wrought-iron sign greets you, the lobby tinkles with chandeliers, and the main-floor restaurant is your archetypal, white, classic, vaulted Salzburg sanctuary. Upstairs you find charming rustic rooms. Head up to the roof to enjoy a restaurant that is terraced into the mountainside and set with statues, potted begonias, echoes of Italy, and lovely views.

Redesigned by Austrian architects in a minimalistic and modern style that distances itself from the local Alpine kitsch, this centrally located boutique hotel has a lot to offer. Art exhibitions and cultural events are held regularly in both the restaurant and the hotel. Space to read or relax is offered in the ThinkTank, the upstairs multifunction room, and there's an adjacent rooftop whirlpool (mountain view included) and sauna.