We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Zell am See, Austria. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, "pensions", chalets, historic buildings, family-run hotels and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Lovely surroundings. 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. The spire of a beautiful baroque chapel rises above the towers of the castle at a discreet distance. Behind the castle there are ponds for fish farming and a pen for raising deer. 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
One of the most creative, historic and romantic boutique hotels in Zell am See! WOW!
Boutique hotel.Nice style. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located peacefully and yet central on the hillside above Zell am See, Senses Violett Suites - Adults Only, with its minimalistic and modern design, offers a panoramic view of the Zeller lake and the surrounding mountains. Guests also find a spa area with sauna, massage and relax area. A multi course breakfast with "latte art" barista hot drinks is being served.Fine dining menu featuring freshly prepared and FIXED, DAILY CHANGING (except Thursday) three course meal is inclusive of price. The Senses Violett Suites - Adults Only is a perfect starting point for activities in the surrounding area like skiinig, hiking and cycling. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All the Botique-Suites at Senses Violett Suites - Adults Only are individually furnished with violet accents and traditional but modern material, They feature a private bathroom with bidet and shower, bathrobes, free toiletries and offer a breathtaking view either from either a balcony or a terrace. The Casino Zell am See and the City Xpress ski lift are within 1 km of the property, while trassXpress and Schmittenhöhe ski lifts are only 2.4 km away. From mid May until mid October the Zell am See Kaprun Summercard is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts in the region.Show full description
This might be the most well designed boutique hotel in Zell am See.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. 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. 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. 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. The Salzburgerhof has its own private beach on Lake Zell, 500 metres away.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Great value. Popular among couples. Set in a quiet area on the outskirts of Zell am See, Landhaus Marlies is just 500 metres away from the Schmittenhöhe Cable Car Station. The guest house features a spa area with an indoor swimming pool, steam bath and sauna. All accommodation units have a flat-screen cable TV and a bathroom with shower and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire building. In winter, a variety of massages is available on request. Landhaus Marlies offers homemade teas. A ski storage room can be used by all guests and the garden features a playground and a terrace with lake views. A bus taking guests to the centre of Zell am See stops 200 metres away from of the Marlies. Free private parking is provided on site.Show full description
Elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in scenic natural surroundings at 1,720 metres above sea level, Schmiedhof Alm boasts a restaurant and free WiFi. The hotel has a children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Each room has a flat-screen TV. You will find free shuttle service at the property. You can play table tennis at the hotel. Hochmaisbahn is 1 km from Schmiedhof Alm, while Sonnkogelbahn is 1 km away.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. Great location. Hotel Pension Hubertus enjoys a quiet location next to the CityXpress cable car, a 3-minute walk from the centre. It offers alpine-style rooms and a charming garden. A small kitchen is at guests’ disposal free of charge. Breakfast is served in the cosy alpine-style dining room featuring a tiled stove. If you inform the property about allergies, your breakfast will be prepared accordingly. Snacks, mulled wine and other hot drinks are available on request throughout the day. All guest rooms at Pension Hubertus have a private bathroom and a cable TV. Anti-allergenic rooms are available. Some rooms offer a balcony. A bicycle rental and a ski rental are available on site. At Hotel Hubertus guests can make use of the ski storage room with a ski boot dryer. From 15 May to 15 October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses or free admission to indoor and outdoor pools.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great value. The Erlhof enjoys a scenic location on Lake Zell, a 2-minute walk from its private beach and a 10-minute drive from Zell am See’s centre. It offers a sauna, steam bath, and free Wi-Fi. Hiking and mountain bike trails start right outside. The gourmet restaurant serves classic Austrian cuisine and fine wines. The rooms at Erlhof Restaurant & Landhotel are furnished in a traditional Alpine style and overlook the surrounding mountains. They feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a bathroom. Some have a balcony. A ski storage room and free private parking are available on site. A free ski bus stops right outside, and the Schmittenhöhe and Areitbahn Cable Cars can be reached in a 10-minute drive. A cross-country ski run is a 5-minute walk away. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 8 km away and offers discounted green fees to guests. The centre of Thumersbach is 2 km away. A public bus stop is also 2 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be the most elegant small hotel in Zell am See.
Apartment hotel.Charming. Hapimag Ferienwohnungen Zell am See is located in Zell am See and features a heated pool and lake views. Private parking is available on site. The aparthotel provides mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The aparthotel also offers an indoor pool and a sauna for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star aparthotel, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Skiing and snorkelling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 7.7 km from Hapimag Ferienwohnungen Zell am See, while Casino Zell am See is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Chalet.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. The Dacha is 2-storey wooden chalet offering self-catering accommodation in Zell am See, just an 8-minute stroll from the Areit Ski Lift. Amenities include free WiFi, a sauna, and a patio with barbecue facilities. The Schmittenhöhe Ski Resort lies 800 metres away. The Dacha Chalet features wooden interiors with stylish furnishings. Upstairs there is a balcony with views of Mount Kitzsteinhornblick. There are modern household appliances, such as a dishwasher, and a flat-screen satellite TV with a DVD player. A washing machine and a dryer are available. Guests can stock up on necessities in the grocery stores within in 200 metres of the house. Popular summertime activities include wind surfing and waterskiing on nearby Lake Zell, which is 1.3 km away. From summer 2024, the Zell am See Kaprun summer card will be included in the price. This card offers you numerous free benefits from May 15th. - October 31st, including free use of the cable cars and various entrance fees.Show full description
Located 1400 metres above sea level on the south side of the Schmittenhöhe Mountain in Zell am See, Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm cannot be reached by car but only by the Sonnalmbahn Cable Car (last cable car 16.30). Ski slopes and hiking paths are accessible directly from the property. The family-run hotel offers a spacious sun terrace with scenic views of the Hohe Tauern Mountain Range. After a day full of skiing or hiking, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub or can have a glass of wine in front of the fireplace. Each of the individually furnished non-smoking rooms is equipped with solid wooden furnishings and free WiFi. Traditional and regional cuisine as well as Austrian wines are served at the on-site restaurant. Breakfast and half board are available. The closest bus and train station is 6 km away. From May to October, the SommerCard is included in the rate and offers several discounts and benefits such as free use of local cable cars.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Great location. Popular among couples. Located in Zell am See, within 8.7 km of Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course and 49 km of Bad Gastein Railway Station, Pension Claudia Zell am See provides accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property features mountain and city views, and is 4.6 km from Casino Zell am See. Mozart Airport, 79 km from Pension Claudia Zell am See. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and lake views is offered in selected units. At the bed and breakfast, some units are allergy-free. Skiing is possible within the area and Pension Claudia Zell am See offers ski storage space. Zell am See Train Station is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Kaprun Castle is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A.Show full description
One of the most BEAUTIFUL AND COOL bed and breakfasts in Zell am See. It is very popular among couples travelling to Zell am See.
Lively. Great location. Sporthotel Alpin is right next to the ski slope and the cityXpress cable car, only a 3-minute walk from the centre of Zell am See and 7 minutes from Lake Zell. The Zell am See-Kaprun golf course is 5 km away. Parking spaces at Sporthotel Alpin are available free of charge and are partly covered. All rooms are newly renovated in late 2016 and feature a seating area, bathrobes & free WiFi. The spa area offers an indoor pool, 2 saunas, a steam bath, and a rest area. Various services such as shuttle connections and a weekly tournament are offered to golf players. Guests of the Sporthotel Alpin enjoy all leisures of the Zell am See - Kaprun Summercard. Many hiking and mountain bike trails are close by.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Zell am See and great affordability!
Apartment.Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Appartement Haus Sonne offers spacious 4-star apartments with a terrace and mountain views on the sunny eastern shore of Lake Zell, opposite the centre of Zell am See. The individually designed apartments at Haus Sonne offer free wired internet access, cable TV, CD and DVD players, a kitchen, a washing machine, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Free private parking is available at Haus Sonne Appartement. Hiking and cycling trails start right outside. Haus Sonne features an underground car park, a sauna with a relaxation room and an infrared cabin, and a sunny terrace. The lake is only a 2-minute walk away and offers ideal conditions for swimming and many different water sports in summer, as well as for ice-skating in winter. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the price. This card comprises many free benefits and reductions, such as free use of the local cable cars.Show full description
Apartment.Great interior design. Situated in Zell am See and only 1.2 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course, Haus Christine features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 46 km from Bad Gastein Railway Station. The apartment has ski storage space and an electric vehicle charging station. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. Each unit has a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kaprun Castle is 3.7 km from the apartment, while Zell am See Train Station is 4.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 98 km from Haus Christine.Show full description
Guest House.Beautiful. Great views. Located on a hill, the Alpenhof Grafleiten offers a sun terrace with a view of the Zell Lake and the Hohe Tauern Mountains, free WiFi, a small farm where children can experience farm life and a playground with swings and slides. All rooms come with a satellite TV and a bathroom with a shower. There are many hiking trails starting near the property and organised hiking tours are available upon request. The surrounding garden has lawn furniture for guests to relax and a ski storage room is available. The Erlhof restaurant is 1 km from the Grafleiten Alpenhof. The Schmittenhöhe Ski Lift is located 6.2 km from the guest house and the centre of Zell am See is 8 km away. The lake beach is 2 km away. From May until October the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in all rates. It offers free or discounted access to many attractions and activities in the area.Show full description
Lively. Great views. Located at 2,000 metres above sea level, next to the mountain station of the Schmittenhöhe Cable Car, Berghotel Schmittenhöhe - 2000m offers ski-to-door access, a modern spa area, and a large sun terrace with panoramic mountain views. The rooms, renovated in 2018, overlook the surrounding mountains and offer satellite TV and free WiFi. Most of the rooms have a balcony, The 330 m² spa area features various saunas, a fitness room, a sun bed, and a massage bed. Bathrobes are provided. In the famous SchnapsHansBar you enjoy the largest Aprés-ski of the region The Schmittenhöhe Berghotel is only reachable by cable car, which operates between 08:30 and 16:30. From the valley station, the centre of Zell am See can be reached in 5 minutes with the free ski bus, or on foot in 20 minutes. The ski pass is also valid in Kaprun, 8 km away.Show full description
This might be one of the most LIVELY hotels in Zell am See. It also has outstanding views and an amazing hotel bar.
Apartment hotel.Popular among couples.Opened November 2021. Featuring a sauna, Nikolaus by AvenidA is set in Zell am See. This aparthotel provides free private parking and a lift. At the aparthotel, each unit comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. At the aparthotel, the units include bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sauna, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. Each unit is equipped with a coffee machine, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and cheese are available every morning at the aparthotel. There is a coffee shop on-site. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 5.7 km from Nikolaus by AvenidA, while Bad Gastein Railway Station is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Very stylish. Nice interior design. Appartement Kitzsteinhorn is set in Zell am See, 46 km from Bad Gastein Railway Station, 2 km from Zell am See Train Station, and 2.4 km from Casino Zell am See. This apartment provides free private parking, a minimarket and free WiFi. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. Ski storage space is available on-site and both skiing and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.4 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 98 km from Appartement Kitzsteinhorn.Show full description
Apartment. Boasting lake views, Bear & Bison Lake View offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 4.6 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 5 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation features a lift, and luggage storage for guests. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while ski-to-door access and ski storage space are also available on-site. Bad Gastein Railway Station is 49 km from the apartment, while Zell am See Train Station is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 78 km from Bear & Bison Lake View.Show full description
Chalet. Situated just 5.4 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course, Chalet Vergissmeinnicht features accommodation in Zell am See with access to a casino, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen. Guests staying at this chalet have access to a patio. Mozart Airport, 79 km from the accommodation. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a Blu-ray player, the spacious chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zell am See, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while ski-to-door access and ski storage space are also available on-site. Bad Gastein Railway Station is 49 km from Chalet Vergissmeinnicht, while Casino Zell am See is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A.Show full description
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