The best hotels in Ortisei

What are the best hotels in Ortisei?

Ortisei sits at the heart of Val Gardena, with a pretty pedestrianised centre of carved wooden buildings, smart shops and cafes, all surrounded by the huge, jagged peaks of the Dolomites. It’s lively year-round, with excellent skiing and tobogganing in winter and hiking and biking once the snow melts. Among the best places to stay, Hotel Angelo Engel is our top pick, with beautifully crafted Alpine interiors, excellent pools and spa facilities, a lovely garden, mountain-view balconies and a particularly welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Ortisei or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in South Tyrol.

The Best Places to Stay in Ortisei

For Families

• Hotel Uhrerhof-Deur is small, and charming chalet-style hotel, offering the classic Alpine experience in Ortisei. Expect wood cladding on the inside and out, which adds a cosiness that works both in summer and winter. There are just 11 rooms and suites, with a great range of sizes, including family suites that sleep up to four. The restaurant has a very seasonal menu which changes daily, and the spa will help with any aches and pains from your daily endeavours.

For Foodies

• Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof is a luxurious modern chalet-hotel, with a facilities list that includes a Michelin-starred restaurant, an Aqua Sol spa, a gorgeous indoor pool with a hand-painted mural, and a fantastic kids' club. The backdrop is perfect, and the hotel is only 200 metres from the lifts.

For Historic Charm

• Hotel Am Stetteneck is a handsome 1913 townhouse in the centre of Ortisei, with traditional details, ornate touches and mountain views. Rooms are light and comfortable, while the indoor pool, sauna and spa make it easy to unwind after a day out. There’s also a charming little cafe and an Alpine-Mediterranean restaurant.

For a Five Star Escape

• Hotel Angelo Engel is a chic five-star stay with a distinctly Alpine feel, from handcrafted pine interiors to huge windows framing the Dolomites. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a generous spa and a garden for relaxing, plus a South Tyrolean restaurant and excellent wine list. Suites also have balconies and mountain views.

For a Boutique Base

• Hotel Montchalet- This intimate 16-room hotel has a cosy, polished feel, with wood-panelled rooms, plush furnishings and balconies or terraces. There’s a gourmet restaurant, outdoor pool and fireside bar, while the spa offers a sauna, hot tub and Alpine Stone massages. A stylish base for exploring the Dolomites.

For a private apartment or chalet

• If you’d prefer to stay in an apartment or chalet we recommend you visit our online partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Ortisei and the Southern Tyrol are within a square of international airports: Milan Bergamo Airport, Verona Villafranca Airport, Venice’s Marco Polo Airport, and Innsbruck Airport. Milan is about three hours away by road, or four by bus; Verona is about two hours by car, or bus; Venice is about two and a half hours by car; and Innsbruck is an hour and half by road, and closer to two by bus. There are also numerous rail hubs in the neighbourhood.
• If you’re thinking about hiring a car we recommend checking what our online partners, Rentalcars have to offer.
• If you’re visiting Ortisei for its winter sports, the ski season starts around mid-December and finishes around mid-April. Christmas is beautiful here, and there's always a party at New Year. They do have excellent snow-making facilities here too if the natural stuff is not coming!
• Ortisei’s summer season starts just after the snow thaws on the lower slopes, usually late May or early June, and runs through until October — this includes the cable cars remaining open. The peak of both seasons are busy, and while you might be desperate to be here for the best possible snow conditions, it is obviously the busiest and most expensive time to visit.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in the South Tyrol region,
• Consider looking for accommodation in neighbouring Bolzano or Castelrotto,
• Or, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.