Must-see hotels in Lower Austria

  • Hotel Looshaus

    Lower Austria

    Although most of the guests here are likely to be Viennese on quick mountain breaks, this hotel is also something of an architectural pilgrimage site for…

  • Panorama Hotel Wagner

    Lower Austria

    The Wagner family look after body and mind at this seriously ecofriendly hotel: rooms have untreated wood furniture, natural cotton bedding and grand…

  • Schloss Starrein

    Lower Austria

    A short drive from the national park, in the heart of Weinviertel farmland, young owners Peter and Sabine have one guest apartment in the family Schloss…

  • Hotel Altes Kloster

    Lower Austria

    A modern and cleanly stylish hotel has taken over this 17th-century monastery in the historic old town of Hainburg. Rooms are large and soothing, and…

  • Hotel Schloss Weikersdorf

    Lower Austria

    For the total Baden experience, look no further than this ultra-padded hotel set in beautiful gardens. Rooms are smart and some have balconies, and there…

  • Raffelsberger Hof

    The Danube Valley

    This is an exceptionally atmospheric hotel, set in a small, gently modernised Renaissance castle. Rooms aren't large but are fabulously comfortable and…

  • Burg Oberranna

    The Danube Valley

    Surrounded by woods and overlooking the valley, this rather special hotel occupies a medieval Schloss (castle). It's been sensitively restored and retains…

  • Hotel Schloss Dürnstein

    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…

  • Hotel Villa Katharina

    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…

  • Gasthof Pension Schmirl

    Lower Austria

    On the edge of town near the railway, fulfil your alpine dreams at Gasthof Pension Schmirl. Some of the comfortable, modern rooms have balconies; in…

  • Hotel Mariandl

    The Danube Valley

    Located near the train station, the delightful Mariandl is housed in a late-19th-century villa and offers a range of rooms, from elegant, antique…

  • Loisium Hotel

    Lower Austria

    This contemporary hotel set among the vines has large, light and modern rooms. Bathrooms have a pared-back glamour and all rooms have balconies. There's a…

  • Hotel Freizeittempel

    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…

  • Hotel Restaurant Zur Post

    The Danube Valley

    A bright and pleasant hotel in the heart of town offering 25 large, comfortable rooms in plush colours with additional fancy touches such as brass bed…

  • Hotel Alte Poste

    Krems an der Donau

    If you are on a budget and want to stay centrally, the 23 rooms at this historic 500-year-old post inn by the Steinertor (the medieval gateway into the…

  • Arte Hotel Krems

    Krems an der Donau

    The art of the title might be a stretch, but what you do get here are large, well-designed rooms with open-plan bathrooms, all scattered with '60s-tilting…

  • Metropol

    Lower Austria

    Cosy, quite upmarket and aimed firmly at a business and weekend culture clientele, the Metropol is not cheap (especially not the economy rooms), but for…

  • Stadthotel Hauser Eck

    Lower Austria

    This well-maintained hotel inside a rambling art-nouveau corner building (hence the name) in the historical part of town is arguably St Pölten's best deal…

  • Hotel-Restaurant Belvedere

    Lower Austria

    The family-run Belvedere has simple alpine decor, rooms with balconies, and extras such as a small swimming pool, a sauna and a large garden and patio…

  • Hotel Nibelungenhof

    The Danube Valley

    Situated along the Danube River with a lovely terrace garden and cafe-restaurant downstairs, this beautifully kept hotel has individually furnished rooms…

  • Pension Böhmer

    The Danube Valley

    This small pension in the heart of town has comfortable rooms that overlook the main street. Downstairs there's a couple of atmospheric rooms and a…

  • Damböckhaus

    Lower Austria

    High up on the plateau at over 1800m above sea level, this super-homey hut is tended to with love by hosts Willi and Gisi. Rooms provide only the basics…

  • Hotel Unter den Linden

    Krems an der Donau

    This big, family-run hotel has knowledgeable and helpful owners, modern, parquet-floored rooms and a convenient location. Its mix of historic and…

  • Villa Inge

    Lower Austria

    This large villa is set alongside the river close to the Thermalstrandbad. Rooms are spacious and the breakfast room is lovely and bright, looking out to…

  • Berghaus Hochschneeberg

    Lower Austria

    A lovely bit of old Austria, with gently ageing, antique-dotted rooms and traditional food in the restaurant, Berghaus Hochschneeberg is at mountain train…

  • Hotel Sänger Blondel

    The Danube Valley

    Arguably Dürnstein's best-value option, this welcoming hotel has generously sized rooms furnished in light woods, some with sofas. A couple have views to…

  • Schloss Drosendorf

    Lower Austria

    If you’re staying overnight in town, this great-value place should be top of your list. Housed in the local Schloss, rooms are huge, furnishing is antique…

  • Pension Löffler

    Lower Austria

    A good choice if you're here for the skiing, with just a short walk to the runs and Semmering's limited après-ski action. Rooms are basic but comfortable,…

  • Hotel Wachau

    The Danube Valley

    Bright, clean rooms with fancy names run the gamut between modern business and Austrian twee at this hotel 2km southeast of the train station. The…

  • Junges Hotel Tulln

    The Danube Valley

    Bright, cheaply furnished youth hostel near the Danube catering for seminar guests as well as tourists. Dorms sleep between four and eight guests. Note…

  • Hotel Marienhof

    Lower Austria

    The Marienhof is a rambling grand old dame of a hotel with a huge old-world restaurant, clubby bars and a lovely garden terrace. Rooms have high ceilings,…

  • Hotel-Gasthof Stöckl

    Lower Austria

    The area's best deal is this comfortable, centrally located hotel with a solar-heated outdoor pool, and a sauna and steam bath. The restaurant is a…

  • Jugendherberge St Pölten

    Lower Austria

    This year-round youth hostel is about as convenient to the train station as it gets – it’s all but in the same building. It's spotlessly clean and rates…

  • Hotel Herzoghof

    Lower Austria

    This central hotel opposite the Kurpark offers simple, modern rooms and good value for money. There’s a sauna and steam bath on-site.

  • ÖAMTC Donaupark Camping

    Krems an der Donau

    Surprisingly centrally located and well-maintained campsite alongside the Danube with cycle hire and a snack bar.

  • Donaupark Camping

    The Danube Valley

    Great campground conveniently located just east of the centre on the river and alongside a pretty forest.

  • Baumgartenhütte

    Lower Austria

    A cosy mountain hut along the rail line; known for its good home cooking.

  • Gasthof Graf

    Lower Austria

    Right opposite the train station, this 30-room hotel has no-frills rooms with cheapo furniture and brightly coloured walls as well as more expensive…

  • Kolping Campus

    Krems an der Donau

    These student quarters are available to travellers any time of year; they're a great deal if you don't mind the 15-minute trek up to the university. Some…

  • Radfahrerherberge Krems

    Krems an der Donau

    This popular Hostelling International (HI) hostel is well geared for cyclists; it features a garage, an on-site bicycle-repair service and packed lunches…