The Salzkammergut
Nestled in a leafy glade of maple trees next to the station, this lovely hotel has cosy, traditional decor, a beautiful garden complete with a pond, and a…
Must-see hotels in Austria
Vienna
Lodged in an original Otto Wagner building, this family-run, eco-conscious hotel is a cut above most hotels in Alsergrund. The bright, allergy-friendly…
Tyrol
One for serious outdoor-lovers, this Nordic-cool guesthouse is super central. Jacob, the Danish owner, is a terrific host and his incredible photography…
Salzburg
This old-timer has been given a super-chic boutique makeover, now cleverly contrasting original features with pared-back, modernist-style interiors. The…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
Bedecked with geraniums in summer, this sunny yellow chalet sits just south of Werfen and commands rousing views of the limestone spires of the…
Vienna
Set amid neatly tended vines and Heurigen (wine taverns), this country pension features wood-panelled ceilings, folk art, ornamental carpets and balconies…
Upper Austria
On the edge of a 34-hectare park, this 19th-century hotel has a superb spa and pool fed by the town's thermal springs, and supremely comfortable rooms,…
Styria
This seminar and business hotel is part of the Asia Spa complex and offers quality, stylish rooms. Tones are warm and attractive, and one wall of the…
Vienna
Decorated throughout in subtle aubergine hues, the 196-room Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof offers style in an epicentral location. The 24- to 28-sq-metre…
Styria
A popular four-star hotel with spa facilities and a Finnish sauna, known for its herbal bath filled with hops (this is also a big hop-growing district)…
Vorarlberg
Winging Dornbirn into the future, this architecturally innovative, ecofriendly hotel makes quite a design statement in central Dornbirn. The pared-back,…
Vienna
Aviano offers a supercentral position, high standards and all-round value for money. Rooms feature high ceilings and whitewashed antique furnishings;…
Neusiedler See
This friendly hostel right on the harbour forms part of the bathing complex and has modern, clean rooms. You can also stay in a teepee for €17 per night…
Upper Austria
Run by the same family since 1910, Hotel Stiegenwirt offers simple but spotless rooms with frosted-glass-fronted bathrooms (some with balconies). It's…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Cowering in the shadow of some of Austria’s highest peaks, Matreier Tauernhaus is a fine example of an alpine chalet, with recently revamped rooms…
Upper Austria
Handily positioned for Wurzeralm and the Nationalpark Kalkalpen, this 70-room chalet-style property overlooking the mountains offers great facilities…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Though not as flash as the chandelier-lit marble lobby might suggest, this is nevertheless a sound pick, bang opposite the Hauptbahnhof and five minutes'…
Vienna
Luxurious furnishings in subtle green and grey hues at the 32-room Topazz are inspired by the Wiener Werkstätte period around the turn of the 20th century…
Vienna
This elegant 46-room hotel offers some of the best value in the Innere Stadt (city centre). Cosy rooms come with minibars and kettles for tea and coffee…
Klagenfurt
This large, light and sweetly decorated apartment is in a grand 19th-century building just beyond the historic centre's ring. It's extremely well equipped…
Vorarlberg
Run by the friendly Oberhöller family, Montfort is a business hotel with personality. Set in attractive gardens, the hotel has bright, contemporary rooms…
St Wolfgang
These bright and very comfortable apartments all have terraces with lake views; the larger ones can work out to be good value if you're sharing. Some of…
Burgenland
In the south of town, the Ohr is a large family-run hotel with basic, slightly ageing but reasonably priced quarters. There are two distinct classes of…
Carinthia
Some guests like its lakeside bar, others gravitate towards this large hotel for its wellness facilities, including the whirlpool and baths. Rooms are…
Vienna
Guitars are available for loan at this rocking hotel, which has in-room Marshall amps (and soundproofing!). The hotel's own radio station plays in the bar…
Vorarlberg
Right in the heart of Bregenz' Altstadt, this central pick has a cocktail bar and a vaulted restaurant rustling up seasonal Austrian fare. The smart,…
Vorarlberg
Hemingway once stayed in this 200-year-old chalet – whether with his mistress or wife remains a mystery. The friendly Kessler family will show you the…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Bedecked with flowers in summer and affording pretty mountain views, this sweet and simple family-run guesthouse near the train station is a find. Warm…
Upper Austria
Steyr’s most historic hotel occupies a 400-year-old town house right on the Stadtplatz. Many of the rooms have original features, from period furnishings…
Neusiedler See
Set a short stroll from the waterfront, this smart hotel sports 21st-century furnishings and a large grassy area where children can play. The owners run a…
Styria
This vineyard is perched on a hilltop at over 500m, north of Kitzeck in the settlement of Greith. Rooms are furnished in light colours, with wooden…
Salzburg
This welcoming, family-run pension is a 15-minute stroll southwest of the Altstadt. It's set in vine-strewn gardens and housed in a gorgeous 17th-century…
Upper Austria
Run by the same family since 1880, this cosy 14-room pension sits on a little Steyr river island. The rooms are simple but comfy, and there’s a leafy…
Lower Austria
The 'Leisure Temple' is Wiener Neustadt's most characterful place to unpack with 14 imaginatively themed rooms, a decent buffet breakfast and fitness…
St Wolfgang
The generous-sized rooms at this four-star hotel have balconies looking onto the lake, as well as large bathrooms and traditional decor. The restaurant …
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
If the rustic, timber-filled flair of an alpine chalet in the heart of the city is what you're seeking, this place will please. Rooms are trimmed with…
Carinthia
Few alpine meadow huts have views like this one: deep into the Gitsch Valley to Sankt Lorenz and the Alps in three countries from an altitude of 1534m…
Tyrol
The welcome is heartfelt at this family-run, chalet-style hotel, with fine mountain views and a lounge warmed by an open fire in winter. The warm-hued…
Vienna
This Terence Conran creation in 300-year-old former stables combines history and modern design. Its 120 rooms and suites have a clean aesthetic and muted…
Linz
The birthplace of acclaimed tenor Richard Tauber (1891–1948), the 'Black Bear' is run by the friendly Nell family. Overlooking a courtyard, the 54 rooms…
