Austria offers something for every type of traveller. From snow-capped mountains home to world-renowned ski resorts to glacier-blue lakes and breathtaking nature and colourful culture-filled cities brimming with charm, history and local tradition, the landscape lends itself to a whole variety of holidays. 

In need of some off-grid R&R surrounded by luscious scenery, alpine serenity and fuelled by holistic treatments? A luxury spa and wellness retreat awaits. Or perhaps you’re eager to dive into history, heritage, and epicurean experiences? A weekend city break calls. However you decide to embrace Austrian Lebensgefühl (the joy of being alive), book your stay with the Austria Hotel Collection.

With an impressive portfolio of 32 luxury hotels spread across Austria’s most beautiful cities and Alpine regions, the Austria Hotel Collection offers the finest, most authentic hospitality for both vibrant city escapes and serene spa getaways. Every hotel has been carefully handpicked, ensuring it provides exceptional comfort, impeccable style and high-quality service, with sharp attention to detail, state-of–the-art amenities and thoughtful touches to make every stay truly memorable. 

City and culture hotels

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With outposts in Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck, make one of the Austria Hotel Collection’s city hotels your base for discovering Austria’s thriving urban scene, steeped in history and heritage, refined design and architecture and a vibrant lifestyle. Conveniently located just moments from iconic landmarks, as well as museums, shops and fabulous eateries, each hotel has also been chosen for its modern design, luxurious ambience, and impressive facilities and fine dining experiences; perfect for putting your feet up after long days out.

For those planning a varied itinerary of historical sites and art galleries, alongside coffee shop hopping and ambling down quaint shopping streets, Austria’s capital, Vienna, is the perfect destination. Known for its imperial palaces, baroque buildings, famous composers, museums and stunning gardens, days spent here are guaranteed to be rich in beauty and culture.

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Almanac Palais Hotel sits on the grand boulevard Ringstrasse in the heart of the historical centre and is steps away from the famous First District. After days out exploring, unwind in its spacious wellness area, complete with an indoor pool, sauna, gym and steam room. 

Hotel Ambassador, which first opened its doors to guests in 1898, has welcomed many of the world’s greatest names, including Mozart, and now combines traditional ambience with a modern spirit. Step outside to explore the exclusive Kärntner Straße shopping street, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the State Opera, Imperial Palace and Spanish Riding School.

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Hotel Singerstrasse offers stylish serviced apartments, ideal for couples and small groups, and is just 300 metres from the cathedral. Climb to the top for spectacular views across the rooftops of Vienna. 

Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, right by the Kohlmarkt and Graben shopping streets, pairs accessibility with the perfect spot to unwind. Relax at its sumptuous spa or enjoy a tipple at the mesmerising glass-domed Herrenhof bar.

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The Harmonie Vienna owes its name to the former Harmonie Theatre, just a stone’s throw from the hotel. Close to the Ringstrasse and the Jewish quarter, stay here to experience boutique charm and experience a feast for the cultural senses. 

Hotel Sans Souci Wien, right by the trendy MuseumsQuartier (one of the world’s largest and most frequently visited art and cultural spots), houses exclusive artworks by Roy Lichtenstein and a striking 20-metre pool lit by crystal chandeliers.

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No trip to Vienna would be complete without a visit to two of the capital’s most renowned museums: the Leopold Museum and the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The former is situated in the MuseumsQuartier and is home to a collection of over 8,300 pieces of modern Austrian art from the late 19th and 20th centuries. With works from greats including Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka and Egon Schiele, it’s a haven for art enthusiasts, and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary – all the more reason to visit on your next trip. 

Kunsthistorisches Museum, meanwhile, lies on Ringstrasse and houses artworks spanning 5,000 years of history. Highlights include masterpieces from the likes of Rembrandt, Raphael and Dürer, as well as the world’s largest Bruegel collection. New for 2026 is the Canaletto & Bellotto exhibition, showcasing works from two of the 18th century’s most celebrated painters; not one to be missed.

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Beyond the capital, Salzburg and Innsbruck offer city breaks jam-packed with things to see and do, all set against beautiful mountain backdrops. In Salzburg, the city’s oldest guesthouse is now one of its most stylish boutique hotels: Arthotel Blaue Gans is decorated with more than 300 original artworks and is just a bike ride from the Old Town and Mozart’s birthplace. Over in Innsbruck, Nala Individuell Hotel stands out from the crowd with its colourful, sustainable design in the heart of the city, framed by beautiful Alpine scenery. 

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Luxury spa and wellness retreats

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For those choosing relaxation over adventure, the Austria Hotel Collection also offers a selection of luxury spa and wellness retreats throughout the eastern Alps. Head to the likes of Tirol, Carinthia, SalzburgerLand and Burgenland, where luxurious lakeside and mountain-view spas offer a chance to recharge and rejuvenate in peace. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery, these cocooning stays promise thermal baths, saunas, tailor-made holistic spa treatments and refined culinary experiences for the ultimate rejuvenating escape.

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Aqua Dome, home to Tirol’s biggest spa and wellness area, is a tranquil oasis nestled among majestic mountains with breathtaking views. 12 pools (including three futuristic floating ones), seven saunas and plenty of treatment options make it a year-round retreat for a full reset, whether visiting solo, as a couple, or with the family. 

Das Central, in the sweeping alpine resort of Sölden, offers a luxurious escape complete with a rooftop infinity pool, massages on tap, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and activities like skiing and outdoor yoga on your doorstep.

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Mountain Resort Feuerberg looks out over the whole of Carinthia, Austria’s most southerly province, and offers a generous wellness sanctuary for guests to recharge, with options ranging from an infinity pool, natural bathing lake and saunas to activity programmes to enrich the mind, body and soul.  

Das Ronacher is renowned for its mineral-rich thermal waters, which flow directly from the St Kathrein spring and are proven to promote relaxation. Blending peace, serenity and indulgence, it offers the perfect respite in the Alps.

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Hotel Schloss Seefels, located on Lake Wörthersee, oozes five-star elegance and the chance to fully immerse yourself in the spectacular natural environment. The year-round heated lake pool and quirky interior design promise the most special of lakeside stays.

Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl, a landmark location in the Salzkammergut region for over 500 years, features a heated lake pool, extensive spa and award-winning dining for a winning combination of opulence and nature-led tranquillity. 

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Hotel Nesslerhof in SalzburgerLand offers direct ski-in/ski-out luxury to the popular Ski amadé slopes in winter, and hiking and yoga retreats in summer. Boasting a 1,200m² spa area, with a heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, five saunas and eight relaxation rooms, it guarantees the best of nature and exceptional wellness year-round.

Hotel Krallerhof is surrounded by the captivating Leoganger Steinberge mountains, and is home to a new spa concept, Regeneration & Longevity by Krallerhof, combining alpine adventure with cutting-edge therapies and treatments. 

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Naturhotel Forsthofgut, also in Leogang, is a family-run hotel where relaxation, nature and sustainability combine, featuring Europe’s first forest spa, old-wood saunas, herbal and steam baths, onsen-style pools and a dedicated family water world, all looking out over stunning mountain views.

Marienkron in Burgenland is one of Austria’s most modern health retreats, specialising in gut health, spiritual healings and integrative wellness. From yoga and meditation to therapeutic fasting and tailored cuisine, hop on a direct train from Vienna and land in the picturesque Neusiedler See nature reserve for peace, restoration and trailblazing treatments.

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Whether drawn to imperial city charm or thermal waters nestled in the mountains, the Austria Hotel Collection provides refined stays in the most extraordinary settings. 

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