Must-see hotels in Tyrol & Vorarlberg

  • 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…

  • Gasthof Hirschen

    Vorarlberg

    This is a 265-year-old dream of a Gasthöfe. The wood-shingle facade is festooned with geraniums, while inside low-ceilinged corridors lead to antique…

  • Villa Licht

    Tyrol

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

  • Hotel Hirschen

    Vorarlberg

    Heading into its third generation with the same family, the Hirschen's contemporary, minimalist-style rooms come with appealing personal touches – starry…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Bären

    Vorarlberg

    A modern-day take on an alpine chalet, architect-designed, family-run Hotel Bären goes for a pared-back aesthetic in wood-floored, light-filled interiors…

  • 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…

  • Löwen Hotel Montafon

    Vorarlberg

    This swish chalet sits in the heart of Schruns, with the big mountains of the Montafon right on the doorstep. The ultra-chic rooms put a modern spin on…

  • 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…

  • Gutwinski Hotel

    Vorarlberg

    Hidden down a quiet backstreet, this 16th-century merchant’s house has a touch of old-fashioned romance, with its lime-shaded garden and Biedermeier salon…

  • Das Tschofen

    Vorarlberg

    A terrific addition to Bludenz' sleeping scene, Das Tschofen manages the delicate act of combining contemporary design with the original features of a…

  • 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…

  • Schwärzler

    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…

  • 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…