Salzburg
Hotel Stein looks the business following a two-year makeover. In the rooms, a clean aesthetic combines with pops of bright colour, wall murals,…
Must-see hotels in Austria
Prater & East of the Danube
This midranger looks nondescript on the face of things, but its merits are many: it's five minutes' walk from Prater, two U-Bahn stops from Stephansplatz,…
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…
Vienna
Design is the watchword at Das Tyrol. Done out in taupes, creams and golds, the spacious rooms feature bold original artworks, marble bathrooms and…
Zell am See
A 500-year-old chalet turned boutique hotel, Steinerwirt has light-filled rooms tastefully done out in muted tones and untreated pinewood, with flat…
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…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Scenically perched above the village and next to forest, this guesthouse is run by the kindly Bachmaier family and has terrific waterfall views. The…
Zell am See
A once-upon-a-dream fairy tale of a hotel, this 16th-century castle was once the haunt of Bavarian prince-bishops. Wood panelling and antiques add a touch…
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…
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…
Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt
Vienna
Bright and modern, Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt directly overlooks Vienna's biggest market, and is within easy walking distance of the city's main…
The Salzkammergut
Most of the 55 spacious, contemporary and supremely comfortable rooms at this chalet-style hotel have balconies – with window boxes ablaze with geraniums…
Prater & East of the Danube
Modern art and striking light installations breathe new life into the historic shell of Hotel Kunsthof, which rightly bills itself as a crossover between…
Salzburg
Bang in the heart of the Altstadt, this 700-year-old town house has much charm. All of the wood-floored rooms are individually and flamboyantly designed,…
Prater & East of the Danube
For a superb home away from home, check into these roomy apartments smack in the action of up-and-coming Leopoldstadt. Occupying a renovated yellow-and…
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…
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,…
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…
Innsbruck
Minimalist cool, design-driven and cleverly tucked away in Innsbruck's Altstadt, this 16th-century townhouse-turned-boutique hotel has slick, oak-floored…
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…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Boutique-chic Mooons brings a dash of contemporary cool to the neighbourhood surrounding Schloss Belvedere. A striking black facade dotted with circular…
Upper Austria
Polished stone slabs, wrought-iron banisters and vaulted passages crammed with antique wagons and spinning wheels hint at this hotel’s 700-year history …
Upper Austria
At the confluence of the Steyr and Enns Rivers, this 500-year-old property has fresh, modernised rooms with light cream tones that are elegant in their…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Once home to an Austrian countess, this belle-époque villa shelters six elegant suites crammed with oil paintings and antiques. The intimate piano room…
Salzburg
Good-natured Rosemarie runs a tight ship at this sunny yellow chalet-style guesthouse that's ablaze with flowers in summer. The pick of the petite rooms,…
Vorarlberg
A terrific addition to Bludenz' sleeping scene, Das Tschofen manages the delicate act of combining contemporary design with the original features of a…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
The Spiess family goes out of its way to make you welcome at this elegant pension occupying a late 19th-century house. The spacious, contemporary, crisp…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
Set in a beautifully converted 400-year-old farmhouse, this ecofriendly hotel is a find. Bathed in soft light, the rooms are decorated with natural wood…
Prater & East of the Danube
A historic hotel looking proudly back on 400 years of tradition (making it one of Vienna's oldest), Hotel Stefanie is liberally sprinkled with Schick…
Iris Porsche Hotel & Restaurant
Mondsee
Rooms in this modern, upmarket business hotel have lovely wooden floors and, in some, little roof terraces. There’s a lift, a wellness area, bathtubs and…
Styria
Admont's four-star hotel is located about 600m north of the abbey and lures guests with a pool, wellness facilities and views to either the abbey or…
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…
Salzburg
This charismatic villa and hotel duo fuses late-19th-century flair with contemporary design in rooms featuring wood floors, muted colours and Nespresso…
Styria
This small, centrally located pension has the advantage of being right next to Cafe am Schwammerlturm, a tiny cafe with big views, perched atop the…
Salzburg
A skylight illuminates the arcaded inner courtyard of this 600-year-old Altstadt pile, where famous past guests include Queen Elizabeth II and Pavarotti…
Salzburg
At this marvellously atmospheric hotel, providing hospitality since 1350, contemporary design blends harmoniously with the original vaulting, beams and…
Salzburg
Ah, the peace is heavenly at this one-time seminary tucked behind the Dreifältigkeitskirche. Its bright, parquet-floored rooms have received a total…
JUFA Hotel Eisenerz-Almerlebnis
Styria
This lovely HI hostel is 5km southwest of Eisenerz. It’s situated at an altitude of 1000m, and has a sauna and indoor and outdoor climbing walls, as well…
Salzburg
Free wi-fi, secure lockers, comfy bunks, plenty of cheap beer and good-value schnitzels – what more could a backpacker ask for? Except, perhaps, a merry…
Salzburg
On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material. Persian…
