Dear friends of Austria and fellow travelers,
Choosing the right hotel is essential to making your vacation a pleasant and unforgettable experience. With the Austria Hotel Collection, the Austrian Tourist Office aims to make the process of finding and booking the right hotel for you easy and convenient.
The downloadable brochure features stylish and luxurious properties selected for their Austrian flair as much as for their excellence in service and hospitality. The properties are located throughout the most interesting destinations in Austria, in the countryside as well as major cities.
We hope you'll enjoy browsing our selection and find some inspiration for your next trip.
With warmest regards,
Sigrid Pichler
Sigrid Pichler
Manager of Public Relations
Austrian Tourist Office New York City
sigrid.pichler@austria.info
tel 212 575 7723 x 119
Austrian Tourist Office New York City
sigrid.pichler@austria.info
tel 212 575 7723 x 119
Ten Things To Know When Booking a Hotel in Austria
The family-run Hotel Edelweiss in SalzburgerLand's Grossarl Valley © Hotel Edelweiss Betriebsges.m.b.H.
Finding accommodations in your travel destination can sometimes feel a little daunting, especially when it is your first time visiting a place. To make things a little easier, you can browse our curated selection of Austrian hotels. We have also put together this short list of things to know before you book, so you’ll know exactly what to expect:
- Hospitality is a longstanding tradition in Austria and many hotels are still family owned. Often, you’ll find that a property has been in the family for decades and caring for the wellbeing of their guests has been a source of pride and joy for several generations.
- Since many hotels are family owned, they also tend to be on the smaller side, especially in the country. Which means a more personal experience during your stay and a hotel with local character and charm.
- The variety of properties on offer reflects Austria’s long history. You’ll find a selection of interesting properties from castle hotels and chalets to futuristic looking spa resorts in the heart of the Alps, as well as ultra-modern design hotels with stunning city views.
- Most Austrian hotels pride themselves in their commitment to sustainability, starting with recycling and efficient energy use. The best of them went all in, with every aspect of the hotel’s design being as sustainable as possible, usually resulting in a harmonious overall concept with guests' wellbeing as the central philosophy.
- Austrians are gourmets at heart. This is particularly evident in the country's hotel kitchens. Many embrace a farm-to-table philosophy, where most ingredients are sourced from nearby farms or even a property’s own garden. While the Wiener Schnitzel is still one of Austria’s most iconic dishes, today's restaurants feature a diverse and updated menu that includes local delicacies as well as international fare.
- There are exceptions, of course, but usually the room price will also include breakfast, typically in the form of a lavish breakfast buffet.
- Especially in resorts, hotels offer two different booking options: 'Vollpension' means lunch and dinner at the hotel’s restaurant are included; 'Halbpension' means dinner is included. Of course, you can also opt for breakfast only, and explore all other culinary options available in the region you are visiting.
- It goes without saying that everyone in Austria’s hospitality industry speaks English fluently, even in the farthest Alpine regions. So you’ll not be lost in translation even when you are exploring the remotest valleys and climbing every mountain.
- Also good to know when planning your trip: Taxes and service fees are included in the room prices.
- Last but not least, discover the tool that makes searching for a hotel and booking your room as easy as one, two, three: Browse our Austria Hotel Collection, which features some of Austria’s most beautiful 4 and 5 star properties in Salzburg, Tirol, Vienna and Carinthia. All of the hotels in the downloadable catalog are renowned for their hospitality, uniqueness, and a typically Austrian touch which will make your stay unforgettable.
The Austria Hotel Collection
Aurora Rooftop at the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere © Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
A curated list of hotels located in Austria’s most popular regions makes booking your next stay a breeze. Choose from stylish design hotels and rustic Alpine chalets: each option has its unique characteristics combined with a distinctive Austrian touch and sophistication.
All the hotels in the Austria Hotel Collection are either located in Austria's major cities and connected to the US via international airports, or can assist with organizing transportation to and from the nearest airports. Austrian hospitality begins on board with Austrian Airlines, the country's national carrier, which offers direct flights from Newark, JFK, Washington DC, and Chicago.
In Innsbruck and Tirol, the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol is a five-star-superior hotel offering the best of Tyrolean hospitality in the midst of unspoiled nature and breathtaking scenery. Das Central prides itself in being the first 5-star hotel in the resort town of Sölden. The Aqua Dome in Längenfeld features one of Austria’s most stunning spas, and the NALA Individuell Hotel is a charming 4-star option in the heart of Innsbruck.
In Carinthia’s Nockberge Region, the Hotel Trattlerhof is a traditional hotel with family character and a sustainable philosophy that even includes an EV for guests to use during their stay.
In Salzburg and SalzburgerLand, the collection includes the venerable Hotel Sacher Salzburg, a five-star property with a sparkling history and inimitable flair, as well as the Hotel Edelweiss, a family-run resort in the Grossarl Valley, and the Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl, which offers stunning views of Lake Wolfgang and its own lakeside pool.
In Vienna, there is incredible variety in our selection of the city’s best hotels. One of Vienna’s most famous five-star hotels is the Hotel Sacher right behind the Vienna State Opera. The Hotel Bristol is a storied five-star hotel located opposite the State Opera. The Hollmann Beletage is a charming 4-star boutique hotel for individualists in the heart of Vienna, whereas the Hotel Harmonie Vienna is a lovely 4-star hotel located in an artist’s quarter in the 9th district. Rated No.1 among the Tripadvisor hotels in Vienna, the 5-star Hotel Sans Souci features stylish, contemporary interiors, and the boutique hotel Altstadt Vienna in the vibrant 7th district is a family-run property with its own rooftop garden and art collection. Last but by no means least, the 5-star Hotel Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere is a luxury lifestyle hotel with its own rooftop bar overlooking the city.
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