Austria is filled with amazing cities and wonderful places of great natural beauty to visit. What is more, throughout all regions of the country you will be able to find fabulous cheap accommodation, including budget hotels, cheap apartments, and friendly b&bs for those on a tight budget.
Below you will find out great expert guide to fantastic cities and other wonderful places to stay in Austria – rest assured that in all of these locations you will be able to snap up some superbly cheap accommodation for the whole duration of your stay.
Travel to Austria on a budget alone, with your partner, as a family, or with friends – you are sure to have the holiday of your dreams.
No matter what part of the country you wish to visit (or maybe you fancy a road trip throughout the entirety of Austria?) you will find so many superb accommodation options that will suit your budget. Some of the best hotels are located in Vienna and Salzburg city centre (see finest hotels). Below are some of the best places to stay when you visit Austria:
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Different regions of Austria to stay in
Salzburgerland
Salzburgerland is one of those many regions of Austria that combines cultural attractions with natural beauty. Salzburg is Mozart’s birthplace, for instance, so you can expect to find wonderful museums dedicated to him and his work.
But, this part of Austria with its cheap accommodation is also home to some great mountains that are wonderful for skiing. In addition to Salzburg itself, cheap places to stay can also be found in towns like Zell am See and Bad Gastein.
Carinthia region
Carinthia is the most southerly part of Austria here, and many people choose hotels in this location because it places them right at the doorstep of the Easten Alps.
Accommodation is plentiful in Klagenfurt, Villach, and Wörthersee to name but a few. Attractions include the majestic Hochosterwitz Castle.
Tirol
Tirol is one of the most beautiful regions of Austria, if not the world! In the Tirol you can find lots of cheap accommodation in towns and cities such as Zillertal, Innsbruck, Kitzbühl, Lechtal, Mayrhofen, Aalberg, and Alpbach.
Lower Austria
The world famous blue Danube flows through this part of the country, winding on to countries such as Slovakia just across the border. Check out the accommodation options in Mostviertel and you won’t be disappointed, or stay in one of the cheap hotels in the Danube region for amazing views and river. cruises.
Vienna
Austria’s capital is always well worth a visit. From Freud’s house to the Kunstmuseum, and from the enchanting Sisi Museum in Hofberg to the old Town Hall every corner of Vienna is replete with cultural delights.
> Best Areas to Stay in Vienna
Upper Austria
This capital city of Upper Austria, Linz, is filled with both modern and ancient attractions ranging from the Linzer Stadium to medieval and early modern churches and imposing buildings glittering on the waterside.
Cheap accommodation can also be found easily in other regions of Upper Austria such as Hallstatt.
Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg is Austria’s most westerly state and it is famed for its ski resorts (and is a great place to find cheap ski hotels, chalets and other winter sports accommodation that is highly budget friendly). It is also a wonderful option if you want to explore other European countries as it is close to the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany.
Styria or Steiermark
This part of the country is sometimes referred to as its ‘green heart’. This is because of its astoundingly beautiful landscapes. If you are looking for prime hiking, walking and climbing territory then searching for cheap accommodation in Styria is highly recommended.
There are lots of great towns with hotels in here as well, and we would certainly recommend starting off by checking out the budget friendly places to stay in Graz. Whether you actually stay there or not, though, Graz is one of those cities that is always worth a visit as it is home to some very cool and interesting attractions such as the unforgettable Eggenburg Palace and the inspiring Kunsthaus.
