The Salzkammergut
Landhotel Post is centrally located, while being just 300m from the lake. Rooms are clean and modern, and there's access to a steam bath that also…
Must-see hotels in Austria
Storchencamp Camping Purbach & Jugendherberge
Neusiedler See
This well-run camping ground on the edge of the reed beds has all the facilities you would expect plus a cheap hostel. Popular with sports clubs due to…
Innsbruck
This pension occupies an alpine chalet and has super-clean, homely rooms (most with balcony). It’s up the hill towards the zoo and has great vistas across…
Vorarlberg
This eco-labelled campground by the lake uses solar energy, recycles waste and serves organic food in its restaurant. The leafy pitches offer plenty of…
Styria
This conference hotel has modern, comfortable rooms in the centre of town. There are doubles with sliding doors that turn them into two-roomed suites.
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.
Styria
This traditional alpine hotel has bright, comfortable rooms, a bustling restaurant with nice terrace seating, and a sauna for posthike steams.
Styria
A small camping ground in St Sebastian on the Erlaufsee, flanked by pine trees. Bus 197 runs regularly to St Sebastian from the bus station.
The Salzkammergut
Located 500m northwest of Kurhausplatz, this is a very pretty pension with wooden balconies, flower-filled window boxes and a large garden.
Neusiedler See
This simple guesthouse is set in a lovely arcaded homestead in the centre of Illmitz. Rooms aren't fancy but are comfortable and spotless.
Mondsee
This modern HI hostel is a few minutes’ walk up the hill from the centre of town. Its usual range of rooms are simple and streamlined.
Tyrol
Bordering woodland, this friendly campground 5km south of Kufstein has tree-shaded pitches, plus a playground and an outdoor pool.
Villach
Located 1km west of the town centre, off St-Martiner-Weg, Jugendherberge also has sauna facilities and a children’s playground.
The Salzkammergut
Peaceful retreat with basic rooms in the centre, run by nuns; meals are included. Telephone ahead for evening arrival.
Krems an der Donau
Surprisingly centrally located and well-maintained campsite alongside the Danube with cycle hire and a snack bar.
Carinthia
Spittal's small, cosy campground is about 3.5km from the town centre on the southern bank of the Drau River.
The Danube Valley
Great campground conveniently located just east of the centre on the river and alongside a pretty forest.
The Salzkammergut
Historic guesthouse in the centre with modern and well-sized but somewhat bland rooms.
Lower Austria
A cosy mountain hut along the rail line; known for its good home cooking.
Linz
Harry's makes a great base, with light, spacious rooms, and studios that come with kitchenettes and balconies or terraces. Staff can arrange an in-room…
Vienna
In a 1904 patrician house, Wild is one of the few openly gay-friendly Pensionen in Vienna, and the warm welcome extends to all walks of life. Simple top…
Vienna
Rest your weary head in a Benedictine monastery – you’d never guess you’re in the heart of the action when you peer out your window into the tranquil,…
Vienna
Harking back to a bygone era with miniature chandeliers, antique furniture, floral bedspreads and couches, and lace tablecloths, this family-run hotel is…
Vienna
Tucked down a peaceful backstreet five minutes' walk south of Mariahilfer Strasse, this family-run pension looks back on 150 years of history and prides…
Styria
Hotel Landgraf is a comfortable, functional place situated right in the centre of Schladming, upstairs from the popular konditorei (bakery cafe) of the…
Vienna
The 10 rooms at this traditional Pension are large (although bathrooms are on the small side) and decorated with mismatched furniture. Room numbers 6 and…
Klagenfurt
With its mismatched furniture and random statues, this quirky hotel has a couple of really unusual suites (8 and 10), with upstairs and downstairs…
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…
Salzburg
Its plain, modern facade won’t bowl you over, but this budget pick has plenty going for it: super-clean dorms, bike rental, generous breakfasts and a sun…
Upper Austria
Leopold Höllhuber sells award-winning potent schnapps, along with apple juice and Most (cider) at Gangl, a courtyard-facing Vierkanter farmhouse with pine…
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…
The Salzkammergut
This hostel has a wellness area with sauna and fitness facilities, as well as a playground for kids and a terrace for soaking up the mountain sunshine. It…
Upper Austria
It’s oh-so-quiet at this guesthouse within the abbey’s walls, overlooking the cloisters and manicured gardens. Antique furniture, solid wood floors and…
Upper Austria
On the banks of the Enns, 3.3km northeast of the centre, this tree-shaded campground has 50 pitches, a playground, activities such as canoeing and tennis,…
Vienna
In a charming 1908 building (with a handy lift/elevator), this 30-room Pension has a prime location close to the Innere Stadt sights. Rooms are spotless,…
Graz
This clean and comfortable HI hostel is located about 800m south of the main train station and can be easily reached by bus from Jakominiplatz. No dorms,…
Styria
This HI hostel is situated in four buildings near the train station, and has sleek, modern and spacious rooms, a sauna and a peaceful inner courtyard…
Carinthia
Set in serene gardens a 10-minute stroll from the centre, this chalet-style hotel has simple but old-fashioned rooms with mountain views. There's also a…
Upper Austria
This yellow-fronted 14th-century guesthouse on the main square scores points for its clean, snug rooms and its restaurant (open Wednesday to Sunday),…
Carinthia
Located right on Lienz' main square, the Traube recalls the Biedermeier era with its high ceilings and antique-style rooms. The 10m pool and the wellness…
