The country of Austria may be best known for the massive Alps mountain range and everything an adventurer could dream of doing in the mountains, like rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and hiking. But this is also the home of many classical musical composers, the birthplace of yodeling, and it’s full of stunning architecture and history to capture your imagination. Scenic drives, fairytale castles, quaint villages, fresh air, and fun festivals are just a few of the experiences you can have on an Austrian vacation.
Regardless of your travel plans or your interests, there is a wide range of amazing places to stay in Austria, including mountain lodges, thermal spa resorts, nature retreats, and luxury boutique hotels. These are some of our favorite hotels and resorts in Austria to make your stay comfortable and authentic.
Karawankenhof Thermal Spa Hotel - Warmbad-Villach
Located in Warmbad-Villach, Carinthia, Karawankenhof Thermal Spa Hotel is known for being home to the top thermal spas in Austria. It has a modern design and is a favorite destination for healthy travelers and nature enthusiasts. With mountainous countryside in all directions, this is a great area for hiking and biking in the summer and skiing in the winter. Spacious family-friendly rooms boast private balconies, flat-screen TVs and mini bars. When you’re ready to explore, its located near a large park with scenic walking paths.
Hotel Rathauspark - Vienna
To embrace the history and culture of Austria, consider a stay at the Hotel Rathauspark, which is located in a palace built in the late 1800s. This is an elegant choice for accommodations that has been a top pick for international leaders and artists in search of creative seclusion. There are stylish rooms, including spacious suites, which are near some of the city’s best museums, theaters, and cultural programs. A couple of the popular activities for guests are to take a boat cruise through the Wachau Valley and go hiking in Danube-Auen National Park. Breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel is just 20 minutes from Schwechat International Airport by car.
A-Rosa Kitzbühel - Kitzbühel
Located in the Tyrolean Mountains, A-Rosa Kitzbühel is a great spot for both relaxation and action. Guests choose this hotel for the wellness spa, the Alpine cuisine, and the nine-hole golf course. There are chic rooms and suites at this hotel, which is conveniently in one of Austria’s largest ski areas. Kitzbühel attracts tourists throughout the year with hiking, biking, boutique shopping, and its nightlife scene. This is a family-friendly option with kids’ and youth clubs to keep little ones entertained.
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Obergurgl
The picture-perfect mountain scenery is the big draw to Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl, which offers a unique mountain experience and a retreat for nature lovers. It’s easy to find top-notching skiing and hiking nearby when you’re staying at this hotel, and it’s been ranked a top wellness retreat destination too. Guests literally just have to step outside the hotel doors for direct access to the cable cars that travel to the ski area between November and April. The hotel offers a kids’ club, so it’s family-friendly and has a large play area. There is a rejuvenating spa and sauna onsite to release built-up toxins from your body and allow the fresh mountain air to flow through your lungs. The on-site restaurant serves Tyrolean specialties and healthy, locally-sourced ingredients in a lovely high-altitude setting.
TUI Blue Fieberbrunn
TUI Blue Fieberbrunn offers elegant rooms and suites at the base of the Doischberg Mountain. Guests can soak up the blissful scenery of the Tyrol landscape in the middle of the Kitzbuhel Alps and take advantage of the large wellness area. The wellness area spans 809 square meters and has a sauna, pool, infrared cabin, steam bath, fitness equipment and beauty treatment rooms.
Langenlois Wine & Spa Resort - Langenlois
What could be more relaxing than a wine-themed resort and vineyards outside your room window? There are stylish rooms in this hotel with modern wine-inspired décor, and a Wine Spa Wellness area has a year-round heated pool, sauna and treatment rooms in the middle of the vineyards. Enjoy a fresh meal in the vineyard restaurant, then wrap up your day with a dip in the pool or sampling delicious vintages from the region at Holl Bar.
Nature Resort Ötztal – Oetz, Tyrol
It’s not difficult to reconnect with nature in Austria, but one of the best places to do it is at Nature Resort Ötztal in Tyrol. This unique four-star resort is designed as a small holiday village with solid wood rooms and spacious apartments that accommodate up to seven guests. The resort offers bike and hiking backpack rentals in the summer and a Snow Fun Center and free ski bus in the winter. This is ideal pick for solo travelers, adventurous honeymooners, and families with active kids.
Hotel Alpenrose – Lermoos
For families traveling with children, it doesn’t get much better than Hotel Alpenrose. There are indoor and outdoor play areas here and childcare available for all ages of babies and children. Winter program activities include torchlight hikes, playtime in the show, theater, and playtime in Pirate Land. Summer programs include a petting zoo, a rock-climbing wall, and horse riding. Meanwhile, parents can pamper themselves with fine dining and wine, a spa treatment, and adventure excursions.
