Must-see hotels in Trentino & South Tyrol

  • Das Wanda

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Verena Huf is a third-gen hotelier and her gorgeous 12-suite place combines that rich lineage with youthful enthusiasm and a relaxed style. Rooms are…

  • Miramonti

    Merano (Meran)

    This extraordinary small hotel, a 15-minute drive from Merano, nestles high on a secluded mountainside at 1230m. Run by an incredibly vibrant young couple…

  • Parkhotel Laurin

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Set in its own lush gardens in the centre of town, this five-star hotel has large rooms overlooking the Dolomites or the Duomo, all endowed with a weighty…

  • Niedermairhof

    The Dolomites

    Niedermairhof is a delightful meeting of family B&B and stylish boutique hotel, set in a rambling old 13th-century farmhouse on Kathrin Mair and Helmuth…

  • Hotel Greif

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    The Greif's pedigree dates back to its founding in 1816 as one of Bolzano's original hotels; Ezra Pound even immortalised it in poetry (his quote adorns…

  • Ottmanngut

    Merano (Meran)

    This boutique hotel encapsulates Merano's beguiling mix of stately sophistication, natural beauty and gently bohemian backstory. The remodelled townhouse…

  • Chalet Gerard

    The Dolomites

    This modern family-run chalet, launched in the 1970s by award-winning skier Gerard Mussner and now lovingly managed by his two well-travelled daughters,…

  • Eco Park Hotel Azalea

    The Dolomites

    This hotel combines impeccable eco-credentials, super-stylish interiors and a warm, welcoming vibe. Rooms are individually decorated and make use of…

  • Berghotel Ladinia

    The Dolomites

    The family owners of Hotel La Perla have taken over this traditional small hotel just up the hill from their luxurious place. Rooms are exquisitely simple…

  • Chalet Fogajard

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    If you're looking for a mountain retreat, this six-room Alpine idyll will fit the bill. Its remote location, down a steep dirt track way south of Madonna…

  • Hotel Elephant

    The Dolomites

    This 15th-century inn marks the entrance to old Bressanone and, as the name suggests, once gave shelter to an Indian elephant, a gift on its way to…

  • Agriturismo Florandonole

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    This modern farmhouse may look like every other from the outside, but inside the smart local-wood furniture and crisp goose-down duvets give it a luxury…

  • Hotel Heubad

    The Dolomites

    As if the views, pretty garden and lounge areas here weren't relaxing enough, the spa is known for its typically Tyrolean hay baths, which have been on…

  • Agritur Weiss

    The Dolomites

    Fans of the authentic agriturismo (farm-stay accommodation) experience need look no further than Monica and Luigi Weiss's family-run working dairy farm on…

  • San Luis Hotel

    Merano (Meran)

    In what's fast becoming a five-star enclave up in Avelengo, the San Luis' luxe-rustic wooden chalets are either by a small lake or nestled 'tree house'…

  • Seehotel Ambach

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    This Othmar Barth–designed hotel dates to 1973 and is remarkably intact. Gentle revamping has not altered its fabulous 20th-century charm. All rooms from…

  • Josephus

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Incorporating historical furniture from the original farmhouse along with beautiful contemporary design and the wool and wood of the region, these…

  • Agritur il Tempo delle Mele

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Adventurous-spirited, well-travelled owner Fabiana and her husband Michele run this lovely B&B overlooking the Val di Sole's orchards. Modern, spacious…

  • Berggasthof Haüsler

    The Dolomites

    Carsickness-prone passengers may not appreciate the long, tortuous ride up the mountainside to this family-run guesthouse, 13km southwest of Brunico – but…

  • Maso Fior di Bosco

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Lovingly overseen by two generations of the Casna family, this beautifully restored maso (traditional farmstead) on a bucolic hillside makes a perfect…

  • Hotel Pragser Wildsee

    The Dolomites

    This beautiful historic hotel, situated at the end of the main road on Lago di Braies (Prags), still has some rooms fitted out with original furnishings…

  • Lagacio Mountain Residence

    The Dolomites

    A stylish residence-hotel with young, happy staff and a casual vibe. Suites are decorated with wood, wool and leather; all have heated floors, big baths…

  • Stiner Hof

    The Dolomites

    Just outside the pretty village of Fié allo Sciliar, this pair of well-equipped apartments on a working farm enjoys gorgeous views down into the Isarco…

  • La Pedevilla

    The Dolomites

    It's only 25 minutes south of Brunico, but this stylish black-clad chalet – next to the architect-owner's home – feels deliciously remote. Two pine…

  • Gasthof Grüner Baum

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    This gracious guesthouse in Glorenza's historic centre combines arresting contemporary architecture, authentic charm and quiet luxury – free-standing…

  • Alpin Spa Hotel Die Post

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    A family-run favourite since 1852, this hulking 52-room hotel has it all: comfortable rooms, an onsite restaurant serving Tyrolean specialities, a sauna,…

  • Goethe Guesthouse

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    If you don't mind hopping down the stairs to a pasticceria or the market for breakfast and don't need front desk or other hotel facilities, these historic…

  • Imperial Art Hotel

    Merano (Meran)

    Upstairs in what was once a belle époque coffee palace, this inconspicuous, luxurious hotel has 11 distinct artist-designed rooms – Tyrolean furniture…

  • Laubenhaus

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    High above the city's ancient arcaded shopping street, these apartments combine interesting historical architectural details with comfortable and stylish…

  • Rifugio Bolzano

    The Dolomites

    One of the Alps’ oldest mountain huts, Rifugio Bolzano rests at 2457m, just under Monte Pez (2564m), the Sciliar’s summit. Take the Panorama chairlift…

  • Hotel Pupp

    The Dolomites

    Things take a totally contemporary turn at this small and fun hotel, even if its hospitality lineage reaches way back (the owners have branched out from…

  • Hotel America

    Trento

    Hotel America's extremely central location, within five minutes' walk of the train station, the duomo and the castello, makes it an excellent option for…

  • Al Palazzo Malfatti

    Trento

    Perched on a rooftop, this beautifully designed B&B offers a calm, airy retreat smack bang in Trento's centre. Upstairs rooms are super private, but the…

  • DV Chalet

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    The most fashionable of Madonna's ultraluxe hotels, DV is a surprisingly relaxed place with friendly staff and a quiet, wooded setting. The bar keeps the…

  • Villa Anita

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Although it's just a short walk from the historic centre, the surrounding gardens make this beautiful 1905 villa seem like you're already out in the…

  • Hotel Belvedere

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Ten minutes from Bolzano by cable car, the location of this incredibly stylish but unpretentious 'hiking hotel' is otherworldly. It offers a number of…

  • Wildberg

    The Dolomites

    Chickens greet you at the gate of this converted farmstead 4km west of Brunico, home to an intriguing mix of campsites and comfy wood-panelled apartments…

  • Charme Hotel Uridl

    The Dolomites

    Nestled behind the church in the original 'high' village, this artist-owned hotel is friendly and full of character, with bright, simple rooms, a heritage…

  • Hotel Aurora

    Merano (Meran)

    This traditional family hotel, just across the river from the Terme, works some fresh ideas. 'New' rooms are Italian designed, bright and slick, but the…

  • Bella Vista Hotel

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Local skiing legend and 1970s Olympic gold medalist Gustav Thoni presides over this picturesquely sited hotel on a hairpin bend along the road to Passo…

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