Salzburg
On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material. Persian…
Must-see hotels in Austria
Tyrol
The Falch family are the heart and soul of this wonderful B&B, perched above St Anton, a five-minute stroll from the Nassereinbahn. The homely rooms are…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
You'll receive the warmest of welcomes at Haus Obermoos. The bright, immaculate rooms and apartments are tastefully done out in wood furnishings and…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Sweeping valley views extend from the timber balconies of this mountain-set gem. Four-poster pine-and-stone beds, in-room fridges, a sauna and spa built…
The Zillertal
High on a hilltop at 1272m, this rustic farmhouse is perfectly located for hiking and skiing, and has warm, spacious rooms. The farmer makes his own…
Salzburg
Antique meets boutique at this Altstadt hotel, where the original vaults and beams of the 800-year-old building contrast with razor-sharp design features…
Vienna
Set behind an unpromising mid-20th-century facade, Hotel Capricorno has been stunningly made over in lustrous velveteens in zesty lime, orange, lemon and…
Tyrol
Picturesquely set on a slope, Piz Tasna gets rave reviews for its heartfelt welcome, big, comfy rooms with fine mountain views, and superb food that…
Zell am See
Beate and Bernd extend a warm welcome at their eco-savvy chalet. Situated opposite the ski lifts, the pension uses 100% renewable energy (solar and wind…
The Zillertal
Huddled away in a serene part of town yet close to the ski lifts, this alpine chalet gets the hotel-as-home concept spot on and the location is unbeatable…
The Danube Valley
Dürnstein's 'other' castle is a hotel that specialises in over-the-top, old-fashioned luxury. Rooms are furnished in antiques and overstuffed sofas, a…
Innsbruck
Since opening in 1390, the grand Goldener Adler has welcomed kings, queens and Salzburg’s two biggest exports: Mozart and Mrs Von Trapp. Rooms are elegant…
The Zillertal
This sweet, simple chalet run lovingly by the Moigg family is a bargain. Central yet still peaceful, the Birkenhof offers large, light rooms fitted out in…
Vorarlberg
This turreted, ivy-clad place is a far cry from your average business hotel. Contemporary rooms are done out in earthy hues and blond wood, with comforts…
Salzburg
This alpine-style chalet offers a slice of rural calm just a 15-minute ride from town on bus 21. Many rooms have balconies with gorgeous mountain views,…
Salzburg
Tom Hanks, the Dalai Lama and Julie Andrews have all stayed at this 19th-century pile on the banks of the Salzach. Scattered with oil paintings and…
Salzburg
With its flowery garden, bright, cheerful rooms and excellent breakfasts, this pension is incredibly homely. The Terler family keeps everything spick and…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
In a serene location backing onto woods, this glorious rambling chalet has spacious, light, pine-clad rooms done out in contemporary style (many featuring…
Innsbruck
Could this be backpacker heaven? Nepomuk's sure comes close, with its Altstadt location, well-stocked kitchen and high-ceilinged dorms with nice touches…
Hohe Tauern National Park
This hilltop hotel has a retro-chic design and a phenomenal mountain backdrop. A terrace overlooking forested peaks, a thermal spa with pampering Aveda…
Tyrol
This riverside retreat has eco-chic chalet rooms, warmly decorated in sustainable pine. It’s a solid family choice, with free activities such as guided…
Styria
Situated in the pedestrian zone close to the Planai base station, this excellent hostel has dorms with bunks, twins with beds you can shift together, as…
Tyrol
Friendly service, an attractive spa and kids’ play areas make the Central a good choice. The well-lit rooms with balconies are contemporary Tyrolean in…
The Zillertal
The most charming place to stay is Gasthaus Alt-Ginzling, once a wayside inn for smugglers travelling to Italy. The 18th-century farmhouse oozes history…
Graz
Close to the river in Graz' chilled Lend neighbourhood, this hotel has designer edge, with modern, glass-fronted interiors, and minimalist-style rooms…
Zell am See
This dark-wood chalet, decorated with geraniums in summer, looks back on a 500-year history. Antique wood furnishings in the cosy rooms, a solar-heated…
Hallstatt
Rooms in the four-star Grüner Baum are tastefully furnished without going overboard. Prestige doubles have patios with views over the lake and the town,…
The Zillertal
Good old-fashioned Austrian hospitality, dreamy alpine views, free bike rental and a relaxing spa make this chalet stand head and shoulders above most in…
Styria
The four-star Post Hotel has spacious, modern rooms decorated in tasteful tones. Some of its doubles have connecting doors for families, and its family…
The Danube Valley
This small, pretty, country hotel has simple, light and stylish rooms set among the vines, each spritzed with colours that reflect the wine-growing region…
Styria
For sleeping arrangements, look no further than the Burg Hotel, which is located in the castle. Its crowning glory is the tower suite (€250 per night);…
Styria
With pared-back, light-wood rooms, a sauna and herbal steam bath, and an attractive restaurant terrace (mains €14 to €28), Hotel Rosenhof has style and…
Tyrol
Clean lines, earthy tones and nutwood panelling define the streamlined rooms at design-focused Rundeck. There’s a sleek spa and a backlit bar with an open…
Styria
Goldene Krone’s big and bright rooms have a homely feel, which is complemented by a Finnish sauna and billiard room (also with table football). The ground…
Tyrol
It’s amazing how far Amadeus travels in Austria. This particular Mozart pleases with big sunny rooms opening onto balconies and broad mountain views. The…
The Zillertal
In the capable hands of the fourth-generation Kröll family, this place has spacious rooms with chunky pine furnishings and balconies. There’s a little…
Innsbruck
Behind a sheer wall of glass, the Penz is a contemporary design hotel next to the Rathaus Galerien. The minimalist rooms in muted hues are spruced up with…
Carinthia
Blue and red glass tiles in amazing, surreal designs decorate this hotel's exterior. Inside, surrealism gives way to fluted columns and jewel-like mosaics…
Innsbruck
This luxurious pile opposite the station has been given a facelift. Pared-down chic now defines the rooms, though old-world grandeur lingers in the…
Tyrol
Near the Hahnenkammbahn, Edelweiss oozes Tyrolean charm with its green surrounds, alpine views, sauna and cosy interiors. Your kindly hosts Klaus and…
