Bad Gastein Historic Hotel

A trip to the historical places in Bad Gastein is probably first on your sightseeing itinerary. Visit the ski slopes and spas while you’re in town.

Based on our travel expertise, Badeschloss Hotel Est 1791 is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free stocked minibars. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Straubinger Grand Hotel Bad Gastein and Ski Lodge Reineke.

Bad Gastein is home to 262 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Graukogel Cable Car, Gastein Vapor Bath and Bad Gastein Waterfall. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Felsentherme Spa and Stubnerkogelbahn 1.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a place that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Bad Gastein, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Bad Gastein, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.