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Hotels
87% of 5-star hotels and 50% of 4-star hotels in Austria belong to the Austrian Hotel Association.
Grading: Classifications are according to the guidelines established by the International Hotel Association and relate to the facilities provided: 5-star for deluxe, 4-star for first class and an additional 4-star superior rating, 3-star for standard, 2-star for economy and 1-star for budget. Self Catering
Holiday apartments, chalets, alpine huts and ski lodges are available for rent throughout Austria. For full details contact your local travel agent or the Austrian National Tourist Office (see Contact Addresses).
Rural/Farmstay Accommodation
There are approximately 29,000 farmhouses with a total of 300,000 beds providing accommodation. Lists of farmhouses taking paying guests for most provinces in Austria are available from the Austrian National Tourist Office. Listings include farms as well as pensions and inns with an attached farming operation.
Camping/Caravanning
There are approximately 500 campsites in Austria, all of which can be entered without any major formalities; approximately 160 sites are equipped for winter camping. When camping in private grounds, permission from the landowner, police and municipal council is needed. For detailed information, contact the Austrian National Tourist Office (see Contact Addresses).
Youth Hostels
Youth hostels can be found throughout Austria and are at the disposal of anyone carrying a membership card of the International Youth Hostel Association (see Accommodation Information below). It is advisable to book in advance, especially during peak periods.
Accommodation Information
Austrian Hotel Association
Hofburg, Gottfried-von-Einem-Stiege, A-1010 Vienna, Austria Tel: (1) 533 0952. Website: www.oehv.at Österreichische Jugendherbergsverband (Austrian Youth Hostel Association) Gonzagasse 22, A-1010 Vienna, Austria Tel: (1) 533 5353. Website: www.oejhv.or.at Camping & Caravanning Club Schubertring 1-3, A-1010 Vienna, Austria Tel: (1) 713 6151. Website: www.campingclub.at Campsite.at (Online Austrian camping guide) Tel: (62) 172 0538. Website: www.campsite.at |
