5 Star Castle Hotels in Austria – 2026

Star-studded guests: Wagner, Brahms, Emperor Franz Joseph I, Queen Elizabeth II, and Charlie Chaplin among many others. Palatial grandeur: Built in 1866 as Palais Württemberg, later transformed into Vienna’s finest hotel. Belle Époque luxury: Marble halls, chandeliers, statues, and timeless Austro-Hungarian elegance blended with modern comforts. Royal treatment: Suites come with personal butlers; service remains famously formal, polished, and discreet. Fine dining: Michelin-starred OPUS restaurant, Imperial Café with Viennese classics, and the refined 1873-Halle-Nsalon Bar. Prime location: Right on the Ringstrasse, next to the Musikverein, and walking distance to Vienna’s best-known landmarks. Check dates & prices here   “Stay at the Imperial and feel like an Emperor,” said Charlie Chaplin… > See All the Details & Book

  Very prestigious history: Former guests include Catherine the Great and Alexander von Humboldt. Hilltop setting: Fairytale castle hotel atop Salzburg’s Mönchsberg with sweeping views of the city and the Alps. 5-star luxury: Elegant ambience, top-tier service, and consistently ranked among Austria’s best hotels. Wellness haven: Infinity pool, outdoor hot tub, full spa, and beauty treatments. Gourmet dining: Two acclaimed restaurants plus the chic Apollo Bar with classic cocktails and Viennese dishes. Check dates & prices here   A very special hotel in a very special location; Schloss Mönchstein sits, fairytale-like, atop the Hill of Mönchsberg in old Salzburg. It is surrounded by its own wooded parkland and has stunning… > See All the Details & Book