Breathing imperial grandeur cities, magnificent alpine landscapes and exquisite Viennese coffee are undeniable "business cards" of Austria. Rest in this country promises to be rich. Who refuses to visit the house of the great Mozart, walk through the former Habsburg residence of the Hofburg, or climb the second highest peak in Europe - Grossglockner - 3798 meters high?
According to hotel searches on Hotelhunter, the most popular destinations in Austria are:
- Vienna - 76%;
- Salzburg - 16%;
- Innsbruck - 5%;
- Hallstatt - 3%.
As statistics show, the average cost of a 2-bed number in Austria is $ 248, the minimum (in Graz) is only $ 14. Hotel rates largely depend on the tourist attractiveness of the region. To verify this, just compare the minimum rates in 3-4-star hotels located in different cities:
- Vienna - $ 30-55;
- Sölden - $ 81-87;
- Zell am See - $ 48-83;
- Mayrhofen - $ 55-90;
- Langenfeld - $ 61-106;
- Kappl - $ 124-136.
However, the pricing in the hotel business in Austria is influenced not only by the regional, but also by the seasonal factor. So, in the low season, even in the capital, you can count on significant discounts - up to 12%. For example, during the summer months, some 3-star hotels in Vienna cut rates to $ 37 and 4-stars to $ 51. High season, which usually lasts from December to March, is characterized by a 35% rise in prices.
To save on accommodation in Austria, it is also important to compare prices on weekdays and weekends. If from Sunday to Thursday a hotel room will cost an average of $ 136, then from Friday to Saturday its cost may increase by about $ 5-10.
If you want to book a hotel in Austria at a low price, pay attention to the special offers from hotel operators. They often help to significantly reduce the cost of living and get additional services. Thanks to this, even on a weekend you can find a double room in a 3-star hotel from $ 62 (St. Pölten) and in a 4-star hotel - from $ 131 (Innsbruck).