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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bad Gastein

10 stays · 5 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments

Bad Gastein is a spa town in the St. Johann im Pongau district of Austria, set in a high valley of the Hohe Tauern mountains. Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well: a week of skiing or spa visits means wet boots, bulky kit and early starts, and a flat with a kitchen, a separate bedroom and somewhere to dry equipment is easier for families and small groups than a single room. The same layout works for walkers and spa guests who like to cook some of their own meals.

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Where to stay in Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein town centre

  • first-time visitors
  • spa
  • train travel

The town stretches along the upper Gastein valley beside the Gastein Ache creek, and the waterfall marks its centre. The Felsentherme spa is here, and the railway station is the arrival point for visitors on the Tauern line. Skigastein says the station connects directly to the valley station of the Stubnerkogel cable car, so staying near the station keeps the lift within reach.

Stays in or near Bad Gastein town centre

Böckstein

  • quiet
  • spa
  • walking

Böckstein is the village associated with the Gasteiner Heilstollen, the former gold-mining tunnels that Wikipedia says have been converted for spa guests, who ride special trains into the mountain. On the map it sits south of the town centre, which makes it an option for visitors who want a calmer base and are happy to travel into town.

Stays in or near Böckstein

Bad Hofgastein

  • families
  • skiing
  • spa

Bad Hofgastein is the next village down the valley and has its own railway station. The tourist board lists the Alpentherme here and the Felsentherme in Bad Gastein as the valley's two thermal spas. It makes a practical base for families who want a village of their own with the station close by.

Dorfgastein

  • skiing
  • families
  • quiet

Dorfgastein is one of the three villages with a railway station, lying north of Bad Gastein on the map. Skigastein lists the Dorfgastein-Großarltal ski area among those reached by its winter ski buses. It suits skiers who want a base in a different part of the valley from the spa towns.

Getting around Bad Gastein

The Gastein valley is on the Tauern Railway. The official valley guide says ÖBB Railjet and Intercity trains run regularly along the Tauern line, with direct connections from Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich and other cities, and that Dorfgastein, Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein each have a railway station. Wikipedia adds that frequent EuroCity and InterCity trains link Bad Gastein with Vienna, Linz, Salzburg and Graz.

The closest airport is Salzburg, which the valley guide puts at about 90 kilometres away, roughly one and a half hours by transfer or shuttle. Munich, Vienna and Innsbruck airports are further options. The tourist board's arrival guide mentions excellent bus connections within the valley and promotes a Guest Mobility Ticket for guests to travel on public transport from the Salzburg provincial border. In winter, Skigastein says that with a valid ski pass you can use its ski buses free of charge.

Living in Bad Gastein for longer

For a stay of more than a few days, base yourself near a railway station or bus stop so that groceries, the spa and the lifts do not depend on a car. The tourist board says the valley is well set up for leaving the car behind, which suits an apartment with a kitchen: you can shop in the larger villages and cook in the evening after a day on the slopes or trails.

The Gastein Card, promoted by the valley's tourist board, offers discounts on thermal spas, cable cars, events and leisure activities, so ask your host or the local tourist office how it works for your dates. The tourist board describes Gastein as a year-round health destination with two thermal spas, the Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein and the Felsentherme in Bad Gastein, which gives rainy or cold days a plan. If you are relocating for work rather than holidaying, the guide on serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

When to visit Bad Gastein

Wikipedia classes the climate as humid continental, bordering on subarctic because of the altitude, with mild and sometimes warm summers and cool nights, and moderately cold, snowy winters with average snowfall of 345 centimetres. The tourist board says winter offers 180 kilometres of groomed slopes across three ski areas, with skiing, snowboarding, cross-country and ski touring. Wikipedia notes that Bad Gastein hosted the 1958 alpine skiing World Championships.

In summer the tourist board highlights hiking, with more than 600 kilometres of marked trails, plus biking and trail running. The tourist board calls Gastein a year-round health destination, so the valley is not only a ski destination. Check lift and spa opening dates close to your travel, as they vary by year.

Wikipedia describes the town as picturesquely situated, known for the Gastein waterfall and a number of grand hotel buildings, with the town centre at the waterfall, about 1,000 metres above sea level. The guide below covers the main bases in the valley, how to arrive without a car, and what each season offers. For other bases nearby, see Austria, including Salzburg and Zell am See, or read what an aparthotel is if the format is new to you.

Long-stay tips for Bad Gastein

Of the 10 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 3 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

10 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Austria

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Vienna, Mayrhofen, Flachau, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Innsbruck, Seefeld in Tirol, Sölden and Kaprun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Bad Gastein?

For first-time visitors, the town centre by the waterfall and railway station is the most convenient, with the Stubnerkogel cable car and the Felsentherme nearby. Bad Hofgastein suits families who want a larger village, and Böckstein is the quieter option at the head of the valley.

How do I get to Bad Gastein from Salzburg Airport?

The valley guide puts Salzburg Airport about 90 kilometres away, roughly one and a half hours by transfer or shuttle. Trains also run along the Tauern line from Salzburg to Bad Gastein station.

Can I reach Bad Gastein without a car?

Yes. Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein all have railway stations, and the tourist board's arrival guide mentions excellent bus connections within the valley. In winter, ski buses are free with a valid ski pass according to Skigastein.

Is Bad Gastein only a winter destination?

No. The tourist board calls Gastein a year-round health destination, and in summer it promotes hiking on more than 600 kilometres of marked trails, biking and trail running.

Is there a ski lift near the railway station?

Skigastein says Bad Gastein station connects directly with the valley station of the Stubnerkogel cable car, an arrangement it calls Train in, Ski out for day guests.

How many aparthotels are there in Bad Gastein?

We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bad Gastein.

Do aparthotels in Bad Gastein have kitchens?

10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bad Gastein have a washing machine?

3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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