2 Best Castle Hotels in Austria in 2026

Rising above Salzburg on the summit of Mönchsberg and surrounded by private woodland, Schloss Hotel Mönchstein the kind of dreamy location few hotels anywhere can match, with views stretching across the city to the distant Alps beyond. We particularly like the sense of peace you have at Schloss Mönchstein. It really is so quiet, almost, rural up there, despite being only a short walk from Salzburg’s Altstadt. It has a very storied, layered past, which we detail in the review. Its origins date back to the 13th century, with various transformations turning it from a medieval fortress into, step by step, the elegant hilltop retreat we see today. The hotel… > See All the Details & Book

Few grand hotels carry their history as effortlessly as Vienna’s Hotel Imperial. Originally built in 1866 as the Palais Württemberg, this stunning palace hotel has welcomed everyone from Brahms and Wagner to Queen Elizabeth II and Charlie Chaplin, yet what continues to impress us is how little of its old world character has been sacrificed for modern comforts. We love the sheer theatricality of the interiors. Marble halls, crystal chandeliers, hand-carved statues and richly detailed Belle Époque décor create something quintessentially Viennese. We especially love the service at Hotel Imperial, and the personal butlers that come with many of the suites are a cut above. The food impresses everyone here,… > See All the Details & Book