The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Austria

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Austria

Bregenz, Austria Bregenz, Austria

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Austria? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Austria, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Austria to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Austria, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Austria for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Austria for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

FRANZ ferdinand Mountain Resort Nassfeld

Tröpolach, Carinthia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at Tröpolach 152a, Tropolach, FRANZ ferdinand Mountain Resort Nassfeld has great rooms from $137 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, golf, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Train station shuttle
  • Kids' club


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Cocoon - Alpine Boutique Lodge

Maurach, Tirol
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $940 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Austria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Cocoon - Alpine Boutique Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $940. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10 Mühltalweg a. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, hiking, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Gassner

Neukirchen am Grossvenediger, Salzburg
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $394 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hotel Gassner to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $394. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Hadergasse 167. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Im Weissen Rössl am Wolfgangsee

Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Oberosterreich
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $349 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Austria
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $349, Im Weissen Rössl am Wolfgangsee, at Markt 74 provides an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel der Wiesenhof

Pertisau, Tirol
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $444 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Hotel der Wiesenhof has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $444 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Naturparkstrasse 20. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground


Hotel Rösslhof

Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $358 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Austria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hotel Rösslhof is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $358, and it's located at Ramsau 214. We also love the hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Alpenrose

Maurach, Tirol
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $656 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Alpenrose because it has great rooms that start at $656. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a water park, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Muehltalweg 10. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking at this convenient hotel. The kids will love the water park, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Familienhotel Felsenhof

Flachau, Salzburg
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $385 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Familienhotel Felsenhof offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $385 (before taxes). It's located at Kreuzmoosstr. 88 and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Aqua Dome

Längenfeld, Tirol
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $506 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Austria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Oberlängenfeld 140, Aqua Dome has great rooms from $506 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Das Kronthaler

Achenkirch, Tirol
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $430 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Das Kronthaler which has nice rooms starting at $430. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Am Waldweg 105a. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Austria?

Austria Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$215

Travelers to Austria will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 4232 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $215. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Austria.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $487
  • 4-star hotels: $252
  • 3-star hotels: $175
  • 2-star hotels: $161


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