Best Boutique Hotels in Austria
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Austria is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Offering an award-winning restaurant and a top-floor spa area, Hotel Steinerwirt1493 is located in the center of Zell am See, a 4-minute walk from Lake Zell and a 2-minute walk from the CityXpress Cable Car. Free WiFi is available. The spa features a roof terrace with panoramic views of the old town, lake and surrounding mountains, an outdoor hot tub, a panoramic sauna, and a relaxation room with a fruit and tea bar. Massages are available on request. All rooms are designed in a reduced modern style. They are fully equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD/CD player, and water cooker, and are decorated with naturally treated wooden furniture. The Steinerwirt houses the art1493 gallery for contemporary art and design. The library features books in several languages and a free internet terminal. Seminar facilities are also available. The classic Austrian restaurant is recommended by various restaurant guides. A wide range of Austrian wines is served by the sommelier team. The wine cellar dates back to the 14th century. The restaurant offers historic dining rooms as well as a chestnut tree garden and a sun terrace. From mid-May to mid-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 busses.
Very Good
1315 reviews
Built in a traditional Alpine style, this 4-star hotel in St. Jakob is just 2953 feet from the Nassereinbahn Cable Car. It offers a free underground parking space for each room. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The large rooms at Hotel Gletscherblick are decorated with bright wooden furniture and feature cable TV, a seating area, and a bathroom. Spa facilities include a sauna and a herbal sauna, several steam baths, an infrared cabin, and a relaxation room with panoramic views. Guests can unwind in the newly built Alpin Spa indoor pool (12.5 x 16 feet). The Gletscherblick Hotel also features a modern fitness room. Half-board includes a large breakfast buffet, homemade cakes or snacks in the afternoon, and a 5-course dinner. A welcome cocktail, various theme nights, and a weekly party with mulled wine are also included. Hotel Gletscherblick features a cozy bar with a tiled stove, a sun terrace, and a children’s playroom. The free ski bus stops right outside and takes guests to the Nassereinbahn Cable Car in just 4 minutes. Guests can use a ski and ski boot depot at the cable car station free of charge.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything. Do yourself a favor and stay here. Michelin rated food, warm family vibe, stunningly beautiful buildings, great staff, truly special!" - "This hotel really is exceptional. Located just outside the centre, lovely and quiet, but easy to hop on the bus, couple of stops to the ski lift. A wonderful warm and attentive welcome; highly professional and efficient staff; room comfortable and immaculately clean; spacious and modern wellness area; and to top it all absolutely first-rate gourmet cuisine, including imaginative vegetarian food."
Exceptional
93 reviews
Surrounded by the Hohe Tauern National Park, Naturhotel Tandler is located in Eastern Tyrol’s Defereggen Valley. It offers free Wi-Fi and a spa area. The restaurant of Naturhotel Tandler serves local specialties, such as freshly caught trout and lamb from nearby farmers. Half-board includes a rich breakfast buffet, afternoon tea twice a week and a 5-course dinner à la carte. The Naturhotel’s spa area features a Finnish sauna, a Bio sauna, an infrared cabin, a steam bath and a large roof terrace. A free ski bus, running every 15 minutes, stops right in front of the Naturhotel Tandler and takes its guests to the nearby St. Jakob ski area.
Exceptional
19 reviews
Located in Zell am Ziller, 28 miles from Krimml Waterfalls, zelloon boutique hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness center with a sauna, and hammam, as well as a shared lounge. At the hotel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while selected rooms contain a balcony and others also offer pool views. Guest rooms include a closet. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. Guests at zelloon boutique hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zell am Ziller, like skiing. Congress Zillertal - Europahaus Mayrhofen is 5.4 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Innsbruck, 40 miles from zelloon boutique hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "The architecture, the lifestyle of the place, the view , the breakfast" - "Our stay in this hotel was absolutely wonderful! We spent there the New Year and also our anniversary, and we couldn't have done better! This place has everything, rooms are perfect, modern, spacious, with amazing views. Tha spa area is also perfect and the breakfasts are delicious and rich. The whole hotel area is really quiet and perfect designed. It's really close to Zillertal Arena (1 minute by car) which is perfect if you want to ski. Owners and the whole staff are super nice and helpfull! We have certainly not been here for the last time."
Superb
322 reviews
Der Waldhof is a family-run hotel in a very quiet location above St. Anton. It offers Alpine-style rooms with balcony, a spa area, large sun terrace and panoramic mountain views. The Waldhof’s rooms are fitted with furniture made from hand-crafted natural wood. All rooms have a DVD player, and guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival. Half-board consists of breakfast and a 4-course gourmet dinner. Gluten free and specific diet meals are available on request. There is also a bar with an open fireplace. The spa area features 2 saunas with mountain views, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a relaxation room. Guests can benefit from free transfers to and from the cable cars, which run every 10 minutes. A ski storage room is available on site and guests can buy tickets at the guest house. ARL.rock & ARL.well.com are a 3-minute drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Very nice rooms and breakfast dining area. Also the spa area and outside jacuzzi are very nice. Excellent breakfast and fantastic dinner menu!!" - "The food was incredible, and all the staff were lovely." - "Large room, excellent food, friendly staff. Good sauna. Family atmosphere" - "The food was amazing!!!" - "The hotel was beautiful, the location of the hotel is very good, the food was amazing and the people are very friendly. Everything was perfect!"
Exceptional
105 reviews
Located in the center 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 mini-bar, 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 nonsmoking 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 savory 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 328 feet from the house.
Guest Reviews:
- "Hotel is excellent! exceeded our expectations. Great location, family atmosphere, friendly staff, nice family, good design and high quality material everywhere. Breakfast was such a nice experience, delicious food, great atmosphere, It was fantastic experience to be there. I hope we will come back soon." - "Everything! The hotel is beautiful inside and out, and extremely cosy. The staff were a delight, and we loved meeting baby Henry! The spa is in brand new condition with extremely comfortable lounge beds, sauna, cold plunge, water beds etc. From our balcony we could see the mountains. Don’t hesitate to book - this place is amazing!"
Exceptional
59 reviews
Townhouse Weisses Kreuz is a carefully renovated 16th-century building in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, 656 feet from Salzburg Cathedral and 1640 feet from the Festival Hall. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Townhouse Weisses Kreuz features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a shared lounge with garden access at the property. Mozart's Birthplace is 1640 feet from Townhouse Weisses Kreuz, while Getreidegasse is 1969 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 2.5 mi from Townhouse Weisses Kreuz.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful, solid, quiet building. Chic. Wonderful helpful staff / owner. Hopped to to find us a suitable last minute dinner reservation and superb walking directions. Only stayed one night and didn't get to use the exquisite lounge floor and take them up on beverages or snacks etc." - "Beautifully restored, furnished and very well run. Very quiet." - "I don’t even know where to begin! Whoever designed this place, thought of EVERYTHING. Joerg, the manager was not only available anytime from anywhere but exceeded any expectation of care. The location is beyond exceptional. The bed was more comfortable and restoring than my own. That’s a big deal while traveling!"
Exceptional
69 reviews
Located in Flachau, 21 miles from Eisriesenwelt Werfen, Uncle Jacks provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 17 miles from Bischofshofen Train Station, 18 miles from Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze and 19 miles from Hohenwerfen Castle. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel 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. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. The rooms feature a closet. Uncle Jacks offers 4-star accommodations with a spa center and sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Flachau, like hiking, skiing and cycling. GC Goldegg is 22 miles from Uncle Jacks, while Dachstein Skywalk is 24 miles from the property. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 45 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "A small family owend hotel, it seems that the whole family is invested in making your stay comfortable and fun. The staff was helpful and kind - from the main desk, to the waitress and the kitchen. The design of the room and the hotel itself was beautiful and updated. The room was as clean as possible. One of the best showers I've had in a hotel. There is a spa area in the hotel that we didn't get to use. Breakfast was excellent. In the evening the lobby becomes an inviting and cool looking bar with great snacks to eat, and fun atmosphere. Location is perfect in middle of town, near restaurants, supermarket, and the cable car. There is a hotel parking."
Exceptional
264 reviews
Opening in December 2013, PETE Alpine Boutique Hotel - klein und fein - Private SPA Suiten und Zimmer is located right in the center of Sankt Anton, just 820 feet from the Arlberg Ski Area. It offers free WiFi. All rooms feature a balcony, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests of the PETE Alpine Boutique Hotel - klein und fein - Private SPA Suiten und Zimmer can use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer and benefit from free private underground parking is available 1148 feet from the property. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet in the morning. The Arlberg Well.com public swimming pool is 492 feet away and can be used free of charge from December to April. A children’s playground and a miniature golf course are within 656 feet. A ski bus stop is 1148 feet away, and it is 1640 feet to a golf course.
Guest Reviews:
- "The hospitality was second to none and the staff could not have been more accommodating if they tried. Breakfast was excellent, and after we got back from skiing on the day we left we were able to use the shower facilities long after check out. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you to Hildegard and her team." - "The location is superb. Less than 5 mins to train station, to 3 ski lift, to wellness center and 2 shops. The personal is really kind and responsive."
Superb
56 reviews
In a historic building dating from 1537 featuring a rose garden and a quiet courtyard, the family-run TiMiMoo Boutique Hotel Bürgerhaus is right on the main square in the center of Rust. It provides free private parking and free WiFi in public areas.The building is part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage and is under protection of monuments. The spacious suites feature a bedroom, a living room with a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with bath or shower. They feature elegant furniture and wooden floors. Unique breakfast with organic and regional products is served for each guest. The TiMiMoo Hotel features the cafe Art Cafe Tres chic, Atelier timimoo, Upcycling-Workshops, a Shop and a bar. Lake Neusiedl is 2953 ft away. It is 4.3 mi to St. Margarethen and 7.5 mi to Eisenstadt.
Exceptional
132 reviews
