We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Austrian Alps, Austria. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated December 2023.
Great views. Newly opened in 2017 Seehotel Bellevue is set in Zell am See in the Salzburg Region, offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain and 1.1 km from Casino Zell am See. The hotel has a spa centre and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have views of the lake or city. Every room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer. Seehotel Bellevue features free WiFi throughout the property. There is room service at the property. This hotel has a ski pass sales point and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and cycling. City Xpress is 1.7 km from Seehotel Bellevue, while Ebenberglift is 1.7 km from the property. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 54 km away.Show full description
Unique. Elegant. Superb breakfast. Located in the centre of Sankt Anton, the Himmlhof is a boutique hotel in a traditional Tyrolean style. The cable cars and the train station are a 3-minute walk away. The individually furnished rooms and suites all have cable TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. The Himmlhof’s spa area includes saunas, a steam bath, and a massage room. The summer terrace offers panoramic mountain views. This completely non-smoking hotel features a lobby with an open fireplace and a bar. Wi-Fi access is free of charge within a daily/weekly data limit. In the morning, a rich breakfast buffet with regional organic products is served. In winter, sweet and savoury après-ski snacks are included. The parking lot and the underground car park at the Himmlhof Hotel Garni can be used free of charge. The pedestrian area with many shops and restaurants is less than 100 metres from the house.Show full description
This is likely the most unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Austrian Alps. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Stylish. Beautiful. Superb interior design.Opened July 2020. Ullrhaus features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Sankt Anton am Arlberg. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. At Ullrhaus guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Popular points of interest near Ullrhaus include Arl.rock Sport Park, Ski Arlberg and Arlberg-well.com. The nearest airport is Innsbruck, 97 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I would describe this as the most WELL DESIGNED small luxury hotel in Austrian Alps.
Located next to the ski slope and only a few steps away from the village centre, this elegant hotel is situated on a sun plateau above Obergurgl. A member of “ Small Luxury Hotels of the World”, Hotel Bergwelt is decorated with many works of art and offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding Ötztal Alps. The luxurious spa affords breathtaking mountain views and features various steam baths, a meditation room, a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, and a hammam. The beauty farm provides a wide range of relaxing beauty treatments, as well as classical and Asian wellness treatments. Savour the heated salt water in the highest outdoor pool in the Alps, or relax in the indoor pool, which is surrounded by contemporary works of art. Half-board is included in the room rate. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, which features salmon and sparkling wine, and afternoon tea in front of the open fireplace in the lounge, with a choice of homemade cakes and pastries. Cap your day with a 5-course dinner in a romantic candlelight ambience, served with a salad and cheese buffet. Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request. Cocktail parties and themed evenings, such as Asian or Italian, are hosted regularly. Many activities for children, including professional child care, are organised at Hotel Bergwelt's kids' club.Show full description
Das Tauernherz in Obertauern features 4-star accommodation with ski-to-door access and a bar. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a balcony and a mountain view. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A well-equipped kitchen is provided. The units feature a seating area. A children's play area is also featured. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Das Tauernherz. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Das Tauernherz offers a sun terrace. Skiing and hiking are among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hotel. Sauna is also offered The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. This luxurious, family-run spa, golf and pleasure hotel offers unique holiday experiences in a beautiful location in Zell am See. Surrounded by a splendid natural landscape, the Salzburgerhof combines 5-star comfort with 3 lilies in the Relax Guide for its spa quality and the culinary pleasures of 3 toques by Gault Millau. Enjoy a wide range of excellent gourmet dishes and top-quality wines, as well as luxurious suites in an elegant country-house style, equipped with all amenities. The magical garden park features a pool, a natural swimming pond and the legendary “wellness palace”, with its fantastic offer of first-class beauty products and professional treatments. The Salzburgerhofs spa area covers more than 3,500 m² and offers an extensive range of saunas, steam baths and massages. Floating in the underground “Sole-Dome”, filled with salt from the Dead Sea, is a special highlight. A modern indoor golf course is available for all golf players. Hotel guests receive a green fee discount of 30% at the Zell am-See-Kaprun Golf Course (36 holes), one of the most beautiful courses in the Alps, as well as on 34 other courses in Salzburg and Tyrol. The Salzburgerhof has its own private beach on Lake Zell, 500 metres away.Show full description
This luxury hotel is popular among couples travelling to Austrian Alps.
Historic. Stylish. Great location. The hotel is located the middle of the old town of Innsbruck. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Imperial Palace Innsbruck is 200 metres from the property. Innsbruck Airport is 3 km from Altstadthotel Weißes Kreuz - In der Fußgängerzone, while Innsbruck Main Station is 900 metres away. The Maria-Theresienstraße Bus Stop is just a short walk away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Innsbruck and a popular rooftop bar.
Charming. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. The historic Schloss Prielau (Prielau Castle) is located on the northern shore of Lake Zell, surrounded by a park and only 200 metres away from the lake. First mentioned in 1425, Prielau Castle was turned into a luxury hotel in the late 1980s. Behind the castle there are ponds for fish farming and a pen for raising deer. The spire of a beautiful baroque chapel rises above the towers of the castle at a discreet distance. In addition to 2 gourmet restaurants, Hotel Schloss Prielau lets you enjoy a spa area with sauna, steam bath and massages in the castle’s “bath house”. There is a private beach on the lake, complete with wooden pier, beach house and comfortable deck chairs. The ski areas of the Europa Sports Region can be reached in only a few minutes.Show full description
I think this is the most charming and stylish small luxury hotel in Austrian Alps. It also has super comfortable beds.
Charming. Great value. Nice interior design. Set in Saalbach Hinterglemm, 18 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course, Goldstück - Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel provides a spa experience, with its sauna and spa centre. The hotel has a terrace and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room comes with a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. At Goldstück - Adults Only the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Saalbach Hinterglemm, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Casino Zell am See is 14 km from Goldstück - Adults Only, while Zell am See Train Station is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 83 km from the hotel.Show full description
Enjoying an unique location in Sankt Anton am Arlberg, right next to the ski slopes and the Galzigbahn Cable Car, the 4-star superior Mooser Hotel offers the à-la-carte OOben im Moser Restaurant with panoramic views of the mountains and the centre, a free shuttle service for all guests to a ski rental shop, and free garage parking. Free WiFi is available throughout. All alpine-style rooms feature wooden floors, a balcony, a flat-screen TV with free Sky channels, and a bathroom with free toiletries and separate toilet. A tablet, including information about hotel facilities and events in the region, weather forecasts and newspapers, as well as a free minibar are further amenities of all rooms. Situated in the attic, the OOben im Moser Restaurant also features a bar. Guests can enjoy breakfast every morning with stunning views and homemade products. Lunch and dinner are served as well. The Mooser's spa area boasts saunas, a relaxation area, and a steam bath. Massage treatments are available at a surcharge. An outdoor pool is at guests' disposal. The Nassereinbahn Cable Car is an 8-minute drive away. The Train Station St. Anton is 2.8 km away, while Innsbruck Airport is 98.5 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Located right in the centre of Ischgl, Elizabeth Arthotel is next to the ski slopes and only 10 metres from the 2 cable cars into the Silvretta Arena Ski Area. The south-facing rooms all have a balcony overlooking the slopes. At lunchtime, you can enjoy snacks and small dishes at the pizza restaurant. The spa centre features a pool on the top floor offering panoramic views over the mountains, as well as 2 panoramic saunas, and a steam bath. The Arthotel Elizabeth also features ski to door access, an underground car park, a library, a fireplace hall, ski rental, ski service, and a sports shop. The restaurant combines traditional Austrian dishes with modern international cuisine. Half-board comprises a varied breakfast buffet and dinner. You can choose between several different meals each evening, including vegetarian and health-conscious options. A wide range of Austrian and international wines is available. Schatzi Restaurant & Pizzeria Schatzi-Restaurant and best Pizzeria in town! – right at the foot of the skislope. We are happy to take your table reservation. Heated OpenAir-Ski Bar Best view of the Prennerhang - The stage of the skiers! The location is available for private events and functions. On request and at a surcharge, a shuttle service from and to the nearby airports (Innsbruck, Munich, Salzburg, Zurich, or Friedrichshafen) or a train station can be organized. A helicopter shuttle service is also available.Show full description
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL small luxury hotel in Austrian Alps. It also has very cosy rooms!
Only a 3-minute walk from the Lech ski area slopes and next to the cross-country skiing trail, Hotel Auriga is set right in the centre of Lech am Arlberg, and ski passes can be bought directly on site. All spacious and non-smoking rooms provide a large bathroom, cable TV and wooden furniture. Some of them also have a balcony. Guests of the Hotel Auriga can benefit of the 1.125 m² spa area, featuring a large lagoon pool, a large fitness area and waterbeds in the relaxation area. Half-board comprises an extensive breakfast buffet and a 6-course gala dinner with local and international specialities. Free private parking is available on site. A winter hiking trail starts right outside, while cross-country skiing trails are in the vicinity of the property.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Located in Saalbach Hinterglemm, 19 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course, Haus Jausern provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and room service. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a sauna and nightclub. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Haus Jausern you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Saalbach Hinterglemm, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Casino Zell am See is 14 km from Haus Jausern, while Zell am See Train Station is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 84 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing and romantic small luxury hotel in Austrian Alps.
Great views. Great value. Popular among couples. Located right on the shore of Lake Zell, Seehotel Freiberg offers a balcony or terrace with lake views in each room. It is just an 8-minute walk from the centre of Zell am See and the ski lifts, with a free ski shuttle offered in winter. The Seehotel’s light-flooded design rooms offer satellite TV, a minibar, a seating area, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Most feature a flat-screen TV. 2 saunas, a steam bath, a Kneipp pool, and an infrared cabin are available in the spa area. Guests can enjoy a wide range of massage and beauty treatments. The fitness room offers direct lake views. The restaurant features a winter garden overlooking the lake, as well as a lakeside terrace. It serves international and Austrian cuisine made from regional products. Half-board includes a breakfast buffet and a 4-course dinner with a choice of dishes and a salad bar. Surrounded by a 3,000 m² garden, Seehotel Freiberg features a private beach on the lake. Free private parking is available on site. In summer, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the price. This card comprises free benefits and discounts in the entire region.Show full description
Charming. Elegant. Cosy rooms. The Hotel Stäfeli enjoys a quiet location in Alpine surroundings, 3 km from the centre of Lech and right next to a ski lift. It offers elegantly furnished rooms, a spa area and an à-la-carte restaurant serving regional specialities. All rooms are individually styled and come with a private bathroom equipped with bathrobes and slippers. You can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. In summer, you can relax on the sunbathing terrace or in the garden. All year round you have access to the spa area featuring a Finnish sauna, an infra-red sauna, a sanarium and a steam bath. A playroom for kids, a lounge bar, a library and a winter garden with mountain views are available as well. Ski equipment can be stored in a separate room on site, which is equipped with a ski boot dryer and a glove dryer. Sledges can be borrowed free of charge at the Stäfeli hotel. A free ski bus to all lifts of the Arlberg Ski Area is available.Show full description
Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. The Hotel Klosterbräu, a former 16th-century monastery, is a luxurious 5-star hotel in the centre of Seefeld. It features a large spa area with an indoor pool and a large outdoor pool. The bathrooms are well-equipped with luxurious amenities. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The award-winning 3,500 m² spa area includes various saunas, steam baths, and relaxation areas, as well as 2 private spas. Guests can relax in front of the open fireplace by the indoor pool. Every morning, a large breakfast buffet is offered. Half-board includes a 6-course-dinner. For a special aperitif or wine tasting, the Klosterbräu features a 500-year-old wine cellar. Drinks are available in the traditional Austrian beer hall. Incorporating thick walls and vaulted ceilings, all rooms are designed with a seating area and a minibar. In the Bräukeller Grill & Veggie, steaks & Tyrolean tapas as well as a large vegetarian selection leave nothing to be desired. In our own vegetarian farm and petting zoo "Sigi's Sauhaufen", more than 10 (mini) animal families can be petted and fed.Show full description
Beautiful. Lovely interior design. Cosy rooms. The Wiesergut is a luxury hotel in a modern Alpine style in Hinterglemm, just steps away from the Zwölferkogel Cable Car. Guests benefit from a spa area, an indoor pool and an outdoor infinity pool with mountain views. Each suite has a balcony or terrace with mountain views, a flat-screen TV and a coffee maker. Wiesergut has an à la carte restaurant serving Austrian cuisine. Many products such as beef, bacon, milk and eggs come from the family-owned farm, and fruits and herbs are taken from the hotel garden. The on-site Badhaus spa include a sauna, steam bath, and fitness room. Massages and beauty treatments are available. Hiking and mountain bike trails start right outside. In winter, the ski slope ends at the hotel’s doorstep.Show full description
This exclusive 5-star hotel in the centre of St. Anton offers a spa area, an award-winning gourmet restaurant, and free underground parking. The Galzigbahn Cable Car can be reached in a 5-minute walk and with a free shuttle service. Combining a traditional Tyrolean style with modern elements, the spacious rooms at Raffl’s St. Antoner Hof offer an open fireplace, satellite TV, CD and DVD players, a minibar, and a laptop safe. Bathrooms include a double washbasin, bathrobes and slippers. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. The St. Antoner Hof’s spa facilities include an indoor pool, a Finnish sauna, a Turkish steam bath, a hot tub, and a fitness room with Technogym equipment. Massages and beauty treatments are available. Awarded 15 points by Gault Millau, the Raffl Stube restaurant serves Austrian and international gourmet cuisine. Half-board includes a varied breakfast buffet, a traditional Tyrolean snack in the afternoon, and a dinner with several courses. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, as well as other dietary options, are available. The bar includes a fireplace lounge and hosts live music on several nights a week. Guests can buy ski passes and rent notebooks and DVDs at the 24-hour reception. Babysitting and child care are available on request.Show full description
Great location. Hotel Edelweiss enjoys a quiet location in the centre of Hinterglemm, only a short walk from the cable cars and ski lifts. Free WiFi and free private parking are available. The elegantly furnished rooms at Hotel Edelweiss all have a balcony, a safe, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer. The restaurant serves regional and international cuisine, as well as fine wines. Half-board includes a 6-course dinner with a salad buffet. Hotel Edelweiss features a lobby with an open fireplace, as well as a spa area with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam bath.Show full description
Historic. Rooftop pool. Comfortable beds. The Hotel Grauer Bär is located in the city centre of Innsbruck, just a 2-minute walk from the historic Old Town. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a spa area with a panoramic swimming pool on the fifth floor. There are 2 restaurants and a hotel bar. From the breakfast room and the spa area of the Grauer Bär Hotel, you can enjoy panoramic views over the roofs of Innsbruck and the surrounding Tyrolean mountain scenery. The Woodfire restaurant serves steak specialities, including dry aged beef. The reception area has been completely renovated in July 2014.Show full description
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