The Best Hotels in Linz for Every Traveller

The arte Hotel Linz is unique in style, designed during Linz’09 – when the city was voted the European Capital of Culture – by local artists. Students of the local art university also got the chance to contribute to this unique co-operation by designing the fourth floor of the hotel. Apart from its extraordinary composition, the arte Hotel Linz also has a great location. It’s only 500m (1,640ft) away from the lively city centre, but also just a short drive from the Pöstlingberg – a hill on the left side of the Danube offering spectacular views across Linz.

Just a short walk away from the historic town centre and only 500m (1,640ft) from the riverbank, Hotel Goldener Adler is perfectly placed for guests to explore the surrounding nature or cycle along the famous Danube cycle path. The hotel even offers special rooms for cyclists, with breakfast and a lockable bike room included. It’s also right next to the LentiaCity shopping centre which offers a range of restaurants for lunch and dinner alongside numerous shops.

Right in the centre of the picturesque Old Town, and just a stone’s throw away from the most popular shopping streets, guests at Hotel Schwarzer Bär are welcomed by a mix of tradition and modernity. This is evident not only in the interior design, but also in the restaurant. Here, traditional Austrian cuisine is combined with a touch of modern Italy – reinventing traditional dishes in a unique way.

Only a short drive away from Linz, Hotel Alpenblick is a perfect choice to escape the city and breathe in the fresh alpine air. Food is a real draw here – with pork roast, apple fritters and jausn (a snack consisting of cold meat, bacon, cheese and bread) served in the hotel’s intimate, chalet-style surrounds. Several Unesco World Heritage sites present possible day-trip destinations, including the historic monasteries and castles of Wachau.

Hotel am Domplatz, right in the centre of Linz, offers a unique view of the Mariendom – one of Austria’s most beautiful cathedrals. The area around the Mariendom is also a pedestrian zone, so guests get all the perks of being located right in the centre, but without any traffic noise. Rooms have large glass windows that allow you to wake up to one of Linz’s most impressive sights.

Gasthof & Hotel zum Grünen Wald Wolfsegger is located outside of Linz’s city centre. Founded by the current owners’ great-grandfather, you can expect a warmly, homely welcome with modern, regional meals served on-site. The old, spacious house has a big terrace and garden that can be used by the guests. The hotel is very family-friendly – there’s even a playground attached to the property.

Hotel Garni Nöserlgut is a lovingly renovated, 17th-century farmhouse that has been run by the same family for years. Traditional decor is part of the charm here – some of the wooden furniture in the rooms was even handmade on-site. This delightful hotel also has a beautiful garden, terrace and wine arbour, where the hotel’s own restaurant serves guests regional delicacies – accompanied by excellent Austrian wines.