From simple mountain huts to five-star hotels fit for kings – you will find a wide choice of accommodation in Austria. Tourist offices invariably keep lists and details, and some arrange bookings for a small fee, while others will help free of charge.
This charismatic villa and hotel duo fuse late-19th-century flair with contemporary design. Guests can relax by the lily pond in the vine-strewn garden or in the rooftop wellness area with a sauna, tea bar and mountain views.
This design hotel wings you into the 21st century with glass-walled rooms that bring the mountains indoors and industrial-chic interiors blending concrete, wood and steel.
Good old-fashioned Austrian hospitality, dreamy alpine views and a spa make this chalet stand out. If you can drag yourself out of the comfiest of beds, you’ll find a delicious breakfast with fresh eggs on the table.
This friendly pension in Sölden is near the ski lifts in winter and runs free guided hikes in summer. Many of the bright, traditional rooms have whirlpool bath-tubs.
The Schauhuber is bright and tastefully furnished, with sparkling tiled surfaces, large rooms and a small table in each where you can catch up on writing your travel journal.
A real glamour puss of a hotel, the Gams (chamois) whispers romance from every last gold-kissed, heart-strewn, candlelit corner.
Comfortable, centrally located hotel with a solar-heated outdoor pool, and a sauna and steam bath.
Housed in a listed 14th-century building in a quiet corner of the Altstadt, the ‘white dove’ is a solid choice. Staff go out of their way to help and the warm-coloured rooms are large and well kept (some have fortress views).
The Shah of Persia, Princess Margaret of Holland, Jude Law – they’ve all stayed at this mountain retreat set in 30-hectare grounds.
Scenically perched above the village and next to forest, this guesthouse is run by the kindly Bachmaier family and has terrific waterfall views. The recently renovated rooms are modern, while others are done out in rustic alpine style.
This lemon-fronted chalet is just steps from the lake. Rooms are cosy, if a tad small, with good beds and pine trappings. Light sleepers may hear the trains; rooms at the back are quieter but sacrifice the fine lake views.
This turreted hostel plopped on top of Mönchsberg takes in the entire Salzburg panorama, from the city’s spires and fortress to Kapuzinerberg. There’s a good-value restaurant on-site.
This individually furnished, newly renovated hotel inside a rambling building offers excellent value in the historic part of town.
It’s amazing how far Amadeus travels in Austria. This particular Mozart pleases with big sunny rooms opening onto balconies. The flowery gardens and indoor pool with a little spa area invite relaxation.
So do you fancy sleeping in a medieval castle guarded by a knight in shining armour? No, well how about in a hay-wagon bed in the countryside? Or, perhaps, in the Kama Sutra room complete with four-poster and imaginative Indian art? Fun .
This budget hotel is back from the lake but has views across it from most of the rooms; it’s in a 400-year old Gothic building that once belonged to the monastery; all rooms have balconies.
Set in serene gardens, 10 minutes’ stroll from the centre, this chalet-style hotel has big, modern rooms with mountain views. In the restaurant you’ll dine heartily on farm-fresh produce, locally reared meat and fish.
Occupying a 700-year-old building and run by the good-natured Mayr family, this central Best Western hotel has loads of charm. Bright colours add a modern touch to the spacious, elegantly furnished rooms. A generous breakfast is available.
Bang in the heart of the Altstadt, this 700-year-old townhouse has oodles of charm – some rooms have four-poster beds, while Emperor Franz Josef guards over others. The sunny terrace overlooks the rooftops of the old town.
This central, family-run guesthouse occupies a rambling art nouveau villa. You'll need to schlep your bags (there's no lift) and buy your own breakfast.
Some of the rooms in this place have been renovated and create a chirpy feel, while others are still awaiting their chance for a makeover and have blonde wood panelling that jars by today’s tastes (and are perhaps a tad overpriced for their size .
The light, cheery rooms at this pension are done out in sustainable wood from the Beer family forest.
Hidden down a backstreet in central Linz, Kolping has bright, spotless rooms and attentive service. Breakfast is among the best in town with cooked options, homemade cakes and a squeeze-your-own organic juice bar.
With its flowery garden, bright and cheerful rooms and homemade goodies at breakfast, this pension is one of the homiest in Salzburg. The affable Terler family keep everything spick and span. Be prepared to lug your bags as there’s no lift.
Make yourself at home in the bright, sparklingly clean rooms at this family-run guesthouse. There's a relaxed lounge with games and DVDs. Breakfast is a treat with fresh breads, fruit and eggs.
Pension Lachingeris a uncomplicated pension with comfy rooms and friendly staff.
This rambling pension is spread over three buildings near the cable-car station. From the outside the main building looks very drab, but rooms are clean and modern. The other buildings are newer.
Sitting between the city and open fields, this revamped uni hotel has simple, comfy rooms and a big indoor pool. Take tram 1 or 2 to Schumpeterstrasse and walk five minutes.
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