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Accommodation
From simple mountain huts to five-star hotels fit for kings - you will find a wide choice of accommodation in Austria.
Tourist offices invariably keep lists and details, and some arrange bookings for a small fee, while others will help free of
charge.
Facilities
Most hotel rooms in Austria have their own shower, although hostels and some rock-bottom digs usually have an
Eta-
gendousche
(corridor shower). The better rooms have bath-tubs. Very often a hotel won't have lifts; if this is important,
always check ahead. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are the exception rather than the rule.
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
Accommodation prices listed are for the high summer season. Listings are arranged in the order of Lonely Planet
preference, taking into account key aspects like location, value for money (not simply the cheapest price), facilit-
ies, cleanliness and hospitality.
The following price ranges refer to a double room with a bathroom for two people, including breakfast.
€
less than €80
€€
€80 to €200
€€€
more than €200
Reservations & Cancellations
It's wise to book ahead at all times. Often a day or two in advance is sufficient, but reserve at least one week ahead to in-
crease the chances of getting into your hotel of choice on Friday and Saturday nights, during the high season in July and
August, and much longer ahead at Christmas, Easter and between December and April in ski areas. Some places require
email confirmation following a telephone reservation but many places are also bookable online. Confirmed reservations
in writing are binding, and cancellations within several days of expected arrival often involve a fee or full payment.
