Home to Austria’s highest mountain peak and bordering the shimmering lakes of Germany and Switzerland, Vorarlberg is a stunning area of the Alps popular with outdoor adventurers. Visitors flock here in the colder months specifically to ski, while in summer the landscape is a dreamy hiker’s paradise. As well as being a desirable destination for mountain lovers, Vorarlberg plays host to a range of cultural attractions, traditional customs and awe-inspiring architecture. The accommodation here caters to all styles of traveller, from cosy mountain ski hotels to lakeside grand dames and chic designer lodges. Below, we have listed them in three main areas — the lakeside town of Bregenz, the central Bregenz Forest area (ideal for hiking) and the ski resorts of the Arlberg to the south, including Zurs and Lech.

Check out the remarkable natural landscapes of Vorarlberg, where you can enjoy spectacular mountain scenery, crystal-clear lakes, and lush valleys. Explore Kirchle, Naturdenkmal, a unique nature park where you can hike, marvel at the diverse flora and fauna, and take in the peacefulness of the surroundings. Or opt for a challenging and rewarding hike to Mörzelspitze, an 8-km loop which passes through three peaks and offers stunning views along the way.

If you’re visiting with children, take them to Inatura where you can let them explore the interactive exhibitions and games. And for a truly breathtaking experience, head to Bürserschlucht and explore the stunning gorge and its spectacular cliffs, rushing river, and vibrant wildlife.

Vorarlberg offers so much to explore and discover, and is a great destination for nature-lovers, families, and anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience. Make sure to book your accommodation well in advance to ensure you have a great place to stay, as the best hotels and lodges fill up fast.

The Best Places to Stay in Vorarlberg

Bregenz — for the lake

• Grand Hotel Bregenz is a stylish four-star hotel set next to Casino Bregenz and just 100m from Lake Constance. Interiors are sleek and contemporary with pops of bold colour, clean lines, and floor-to-ceiling windows. There's a gym and a sauna plus a good French restaurant. Well suited to business or leisure travellers.
• Hotel Messmer is an historic hotel that's been here for over 400 years. While the exterior looks charmingly traditional, interiors are chic and modern. Rooms are styled with pale wood floors, whitewashed walls, and simple furniture. With a wellness room, bike hire, and restaurant — this is a luxury stay.
• Hotel Gasthof Lamm is a stunning hotel set near the lake in a quiet area of Bregenz yet not far from the centre. Interiors beautifully blend the old and the new with exposed beams, whitewashed walls, modern furniture, and plenty of light. There's an organic restaurant and plenty to do locally. A chic stay.
• Hotel Schwarzler is a contemporary hotel offering calm minimalist spaces and a good range of dining options. Rooms and suites have a natural feel with plenty of pine juxtaposed with large swathes of glass. All rooms have covered balconies. There's a small spa and three dining spaces. A chic city base.
• Hotel Johann is a chic design hotel set in the heart of the Lauterach district. Rooms are minimalist and light with clean lines, plenty of pine wood, and large expanses of glass. The restaurant is equally contemporary, using fresh local produce to create simple modern fare. A stylish base with easy access to the mountains.
• Fritsch am Berg is a four-star luxury hotel and wellness retreat sandwiched between lake & mountains. Interiors are chic & modern with plenty of glass allowing fabulous views, pale wood floors, and simple modern furniture. The spa is vast and curated wellness programmes are offered. Grown-up and very rejuvenating.

The Bregenz Forest — for hiking

• Gasthof Hirschen is an historic hotel in Schwarzenberg in the Bregenz Forest, originally built in the 1750s. The focus is on art, architecture and sustainability. Traditional chic rooms come with warm tones and tasteful wooden furnishings. The restaurant has won awards for its Austrian cuisine. A sophisticated mountain getaway.
• Hotel Post Bezau is a luxury hotel in an alpine chalet with a swish spa and organic, gourmet cuisine. Interiors are minimal-chic, with clean lines and Swiss pine fittings. Rooms are bright with a clean palette of white and charcoal grey, accented by statement carpets. An alpine treat ideal for families or couples.
• Hotel Das Schiff, in the eastern Bregenz Forest, is a contemporary hotel boasting epic mountain views. Well proportioned suites and rooms are drenched in light from the floor to ceiling windows. The cosy bar is the ideal spot to unwind with an evening drink and the restaurant serves up gourmet regional cuisine. A spoiling spa for true pampering.
• Sonne Lifestyle Resort is a family-run wellness resort in the Alpine town of Mellau. Interiors are chic, contemporary and understated. There's a fine-dining restaurant and the indulgent spa includes indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and a physiotherapy room. A welcome respite after a day spent in the mountains.

A Mountain hideaway

• Hotel Lun is an elegant, contemporary chalet with sleek bedrooms and suites. Guest apartments have private kitchen and lounge areas as well as balconies with mountain views. Continental breakfast buffet is offered and you're within walking distance of restaurants for evening meals. Fantastic outdoor activities all year round.

For skiing

Zurs

• If you want a resort with everything then book Thurnhers Alpenhof. There's an in-house skiing and snowboarding instructor and a spa where staff will devise a personalised program for you — which can also include gourmet five to eight course dinners every evening. This resort has been in the same family for almost fifty years and they really know how to look after guests.
• The super modern alpine Hotel Zursehof enjoys a picturesque setting. It boasts individual and customised spa service and gourmet food.
• Hotel Lorunser is a charmingly luxurious hotel with probably the best location in town. Accommodation is traditional, plus there's a cosy bar decorated with antiques and fireplace, and excellent Austrian and international cuisine.

Lech

• For a wonderful, traditional alpine experience, you can't go past the Hotel Arlberg. It's a five star luxury chalet right in the centre of town, and one of the best hotels in Lech if you're looking for a ski-in ski-out location with fur throws, wood paneling, open fires and antlers. If you're picky about your tipple it will also tick all the boxes — they have a wine list with around a thousand choices.
• The Hotel Monzabon is a good option if any of your party is learning to ski: it's right in the centre of town, beside the ski school, cable car and ski lifts. This is a traditional mountain hotel, so there's plenty of bare wood and roaring fires. There are family sized apartments, which have a self catering option, but if you get hungry on the slopes opt for their half board rate, which includes five course dinners.
• The Hotel Sandhof is a traditional family run chalet with rooms, suites and apartments, and cosy public areas. Add to this the location, close to the pistes in the centre of town, and you have one of the best properties in Lech for families. 
• The Hotel Stulzis is great for families on a budget. It's got three stars worth of exposed wood and whitewashed decor, and it's centrally located, just three minutes from the lifts and the centre of town. As well as a choice of rooms they have one apartment, which sleeps four.
• The Der Berghof is a family friendly chalet, with direct access to the slopes, great for all ages. Spacious rooms are decorated in a country style with alpine accents and private balconies. A hearty, continental breakfast is served and dinner is available. There is a heated pool and spa to rest weary ski legs.
• With plenty of facilities for all ages, Hotel Goldener Berg is a charming lodge boasting 360° mountain views. Simple, traditionally inspired rooms feature crisp white linen, parquet flooring and pine furniture. There's a choice of three restaurants and a wine bar for evening entertainment and plenty of organised activities for children. 
• If you want to be pampered, Kristiania Lech, with its bath butlers, book butlers and ski valets is one of the top spots in Lech. You're right in the centre of town, and just five minutes from the slopes, yet the views from the terrace, are sublime. Each of the 29 rooms has its own decor and personality, there's a fine dining restaurant specialising in Austrian food, and they're also prepared to welcome your pets.
• The Almhof Schneider has a charming blend of contemporary luxury and traditional alpine chic, making it ideal if you're looking for a super high-end skiing holiday. There's an excellent restaurant, wonderful oil paintings, a vast wine cellar and a very good spa. 
• After a long day's sking, the Hotel Haldenhof is a luxury property with an enviable position just a few minutes walk from the lifts. Chic rooms feature open fireplaces, pine clad walls, crisp white linen and private terraces. A cosy restaurant serves hearty regional cuisine. The spa will ease away any post-activity aches and pains. Alpine perfection.
• For stunning views, Hotel Aurelio is a super-luxury chalet and spa located right on the slopes. You can expect well proportioned contemporary rooms with floor to ceiling windows opening onto epic mountain views, and the bathrooms are something of one's dreams! There's also a world-class spa to ease weary limbs and exemplary Austrian cuisine.

For an Apartment or chalet

• If you'd prefer your own space, don't hesitate to visit our online partner,  Booking.com for a wide range of apartments and chalets situated throughout the region.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Vorarlberg?

• International visitors can fly into Zürich Airport, which is about 55 miles away across the border in Switzerland. However, if you are making for the the south of the province, you can also fly to Innsbruck Airport located around 70 miles from the Vorarlberg region with plenty of connections to the rest of Europe.
• Travelling overground? Take the train to Bregenz, or Langen am Arlberg or St Anton in the south.
• Visitors may prefer to drive to explore the beautiful alpine landscape further, for prices we recommend our online partner, Rentalcars
• Best time to visit — the winter months through to April can provide excellent snow conditions for skiing whilst the summer provides warmer temperatures for those looking to hike around the mountains or venture onto Lake Constance.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to our list of all the best places to stay in Austria.
• Alteratively check out our recommendations of the best places to stay in neighbouring Tyrol.
• Or contact one of our friendly gurus for advice.

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