Residence Innichen - San Candido
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Full kitchen · 48–83 m² · Sleeps 6
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in San Candido
12 stays · 6 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments
San Candido, called Innichen in German, is a small Dolomites town in South Tyrol where most visitors come for walking, cycling or skiing and stay several nights. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in San Candido suit that kind of trip: a kitchen helps when you set out early for a trail or a slope, a separate living area gives families room to dry kit and spread out, and a week-long stay is more comfortable than a single hotel room. If the format is new to you, our guide explains what an aparthotel is.
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Where to stay in San Candido
Town centre and abbey
- first-time visitors
- history
- walking
Wikipedia says the town is home to Innichen Abbey, founded in 769 by Duke Tassilo III of Bavaria. The South Tyrol tourism board mentions a recently renovated pedestrian area with restaurants and artisan shops. This is the best base if you want to walk to dinner and to the abbey without a car.
Stays in or near Town centre and abbey
- Residence Innichen - San Candido · in the area
- Residence Kugler · in the area
- Piccolohotel Tempele Residence · about 500 m away
- Post Residence - Home of Memories - Dolomites · in the area
Station area
- rail travel
- cyclists
- short stays
The Puster Valley Railway runs from Franzensfeste (Fortezza) to Innichen (San Candido), where Wikipedia says it continues as the Drava Valley Railway. The South Tyrol tourism board describes the San Candido to Lienz cycle path as an easy, scenic route ending in Austria, with the option to return by train. Staying near the station suits travellers arriving without a car.
Stays in or near Station area
- Residence Innichen - San Candido · about 700 m away
- Piccolohotel Tempele Residence · about 400 m away
- Residence Kugler · about 800 m away
- Post Residence - Home of Memories - Dolomites · about 800 m away
Sesto (Sexten)
- hiking
- skiing
- quiet stays
Wikipedia places Sexten near Innichen and Toblach at 1,310 metres, describing it as a summer and winter sport resort in the mountains. The Tre Cime di Lavaredo lie within the Sexten Dolomites and nature park to its south, according to the same article. It is a base for people who want to be closer to the high trails.
Getting around San Candido
Wikipedia describes the Puster Valley Railway as a 65 km line that branches off the Brenner Railway at Franzensfeste and runs via Bruneck and Toblach to Innichen. It lists a half-hourly cycle during the day and at weekends in the winter season, with every second train continuing to Lienz in Austria. The operators named are SAD Nahverkehr and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane.
Within town, the pedestrian area and abbey are close together, so many visitors walk. The South Tyrol tourism board describes the San Candido to Lienz cycle path as a car-free route to Austria, with the option to return by train. Sesto (Sexten) lies near Innichen and Toblach in a branch of the Puster Valley, according to Wikipedia.
Living in San Candido for longer
For a longer stay, choose the town centre or station area so that restaurants, shops and the railway are within walking distance. The railway also links Innichen with Toblach and Bruneck, which helps if you want to see other parts of the valley without a car.
Wikipedia gives German as the first language of 82.39 per cent of residents, Italian 17.21 per cent and Ladin 0.40 per cent in 2024 census data. If you are relocating for a season or working remotely from the mountains, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what to look for in a longer booking.
When to visit San Candido
The South Tyrol tourism board says each season offers different emotions, with alpine ski slopes and cross-country skiing in winter and trails through meadows up to Dolomite peaks such as Tre Scarperi in summer. Wikipedia adds that Innichen is known for ski resorts and lies in the Drei Zinnen Tre Cime di Lavaredo natural park area.
The San Candido to Lienz cycle path is a summer draw. If you plan to ski, check current lift and snow information with local operators before you travel.
Wikipedia places the town in the Puster Valley, along the Drava river near the Austrian border, at 1,175 metres above sea level. The South Tyrol tourism board describes San Candido as lying at the foot of Mount Baranci and offering the charm of the Dolomites. It is in Italy, and the sections below cover where to stay and how to arrive by rail.
Long-stay tips for San Candido
Of the 12 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 4 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
11 properties list a full kitchen and 1 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 48 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel brands in San Candido
Several aparthotel brands operate here, including Residence Inn (1).
Other cities in Italy
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in San Candido?
The town centre suits walking and the pedestrian area, the station area suits train arrivals and cycling, and Sesto suits those who want to be nearer the high trails.
How do I get to San Candido by train?
Wikipedia describes the Puster Valley Railway running from Franzensfeste via Bruneck and Toblach to Innichen, and says some trains connect on to the Brenner Railway and continue to Merano. Otherwise, change at Franzensfeste.
Can I cycle from San Candido to Austria?
The South Tyrol tourism board describes the San Candido to Lienz cycle path as an easy scenic route ending in Austria, with the option to return by train.
What can I do in San Candido in winter and summer?
In winter the tourism board lists alpine ski slopes and cross-country skiing. In summer it lists trails through meadows and up to Dolomite peaks, plus cycling.
Are aparthotels and serviced apartments available in San Candido?
Yes, current options are listed on this page. A kitchen and separate living area suit active stays and families.
How many aparthotels are there in San Candido?
We currently list 12 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in San Candido.
Do aparthotels in San Candido have kitchens?
12 of the 12 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in San Candido have a washing machine?
5 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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