Must-see hotels in Tyrol

  • Hotel Gotthard

    Tyrol

    It’s the little touches that make all the difference at this chalet hotel, such as the oven-warm bread at breakfast (owner Clemens is a baker) and yoga…

  • Hotel Helga

    Tyrol

    The Kratzer-Pilotto family bend over backwards to please at this homely chalet, with sweet and simple rooms dressed in traditional Tyrolean style, with…

  • Hotel Weisses Kreuz

    Innsbruck

    Beneath the arcades, this atmospheric Altstadt hotel has played host to guests for 500 years, including a 13-year-old Mozart. With its wood-panelled…

  • Himmlhof

    Tyrol

    This himmlisch (heavenly) Tyrolean chalet has wood-clad rooms brimming with original features (tiled ovens, four-poster beds and the like). An open fire…

  • Hotel Rita

    Tyrol

    The Lengler family extend a heartfelt welcome at this pretty chalet hotel, a five-minute walk from Aqua Dome. Set in gardens with mountain views, Hotel…

  • Villa Licht

    Tyrol

    Pretty gardens, spruce modern apartments with pine trappings, living rooms with kitchenettes, balconies with mountain views, peace – this charming…

  • Die Berge

    Tyrol

    This architecturally striking number is inspired, as the name suggests, by a family passionate about the mountains. You feel it as soon as you walk into…

  • Nala

    Innsbruck

    Individualism trumps conformity at this slick design newcomer. Some of the rooms are on the small side of bijou, but they all reveal a razor-sharp eye for…

  • Gletscherblick

    Tyrol

    The slickly contemporary, wood-and-stone-built Gletscherblick bills itself as a B&B but is a cut above with its boutiquey flair and first-rate facilities…

  • Träumerei #8

    Tyrol

    No two rooms are alike at alpine-chic Träumerei #8, squeezed between Römerhofgasse and the Inn River. The 34 highly original rooms are themed on 'dream…

  • Hotel Englhof

    The Zillertal

    Beautiful blond-wood-panelled, white-linen-dressed rooms (many with balconies) and amenities including free DVD rental make Englhof a superb place to stay…

  • Gasthof Schulhaus

    The Zillertal

    Once a schoolhouse, Gasthof Schulhaus is now top of the hospitality class. You'll receive a warm welcome from the Geissler family at their hilltop abode…

  • Alpenhotel Kramerwirt

    The Zillertal

    Ablaze with geraniums in summer, this rambling 500-year-old chalet has corridors full of family heirlooms, spacious, warm-hued rooms and a rooftop spa…

  • Romedihof

    Tyrol

    Lodged in a 16th-century farmhouse, Romedihof is a terrific base for hiking, cycling and skiing. The interiors have been carefully restored, with beams,…

  • Sonnbichl

    Tyrol

    In a tranquil spot close to St Jakob, this family-run, adults-only chalet extends a friendly welcome. Decked out in pine furnishings and affording…

  • Stage 12

    Innsbruck

    Minimalist cool, design-driven and cleverly tucked away in Innsbruck's Altstadt, this 16th-century townhouse-turned-boutique hotel has slick, oak-floored…

  • Lux Alpinae

    Tyrol

    This design hotel wings you into the 21st century with glass-walled rooms that bring the mountains indoors and industrial-chic interiors blending concrete…

  • Kontor

    Tyrol

    Lodged in a grand old townhouse dating to 1450, Kontor is a characterful addition to Hall's hotel scene. No two rooms are alike, but all have tons of…

  • Hotel Garni Ernst Falch

    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…

  • Enzianhof

    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…

  • AlpVita Piz Tasna

    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…

  • Alpin Hotel Garni Eder

    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…

  • Goldener Adler

    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…

  • Gästehaus Birkenhof

    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…

  • Nepomuk's

    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…

  • Natur & Aktiv Resort

    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…

  • Central

    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…

  • Gasthaus Alt-Ginzling

    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…

  • Hotel Garni Glockenstuhl

    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…

  • Rundeck

    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…

  • Hotel Mozart

    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…

  • Hotel Rose

    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…

  • Penz Hotel

    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…

  • Grand Hotel Europa

    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…

  • Hotel Edelweiss

    Tyrol

    Near the Hahnenkammbahn, Edelweiss oozes Tyrolean charm with its green surrounds, alpine views, sauna and cosy interiors. Your kindly hosts Klaus and…

  • Hotel Erika

    Tyrol

    This turreted art-nouveau villa has luxurious high-ceilinged rooms and polished service. The rose-strewn garden centres on a vine-clad pagoda and pond…

  • Altes Thönihaus

    Tyrol

    Dating to 1465, this listed wooden chalet oozes alpine charm from every last beam. Fleecy rugs and pine keep the mood cosy in rooms with mountain-facing…

  • Hotel Garni Lavendel

    Tyrol

    The affable Mascher family make you feel at home at this cosy pension next to the ski lifts. Many of the spacious, immaculate rooms and apartments sport…

  • Pension Kometer

    Tyrol

    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…

  • Piltriquitron Shelter

    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…

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