Vienna Airport offers a simple and affordable way to travel to Austria and enjoy a delightful visit to one of Europe’s most impressive capital cities. Vienna is a great destination for a relaxed city trip lasting several days, but you can definitely upgrade your visit to Vienna by visiting one of the luxurious spa hotels located throughout Eastern Austria. Note: During winter, especially from January to March, when the number of travelers decreases, you can find good prices for these pampering hotels and make your winter vacation truly excellent.
Austrian spa hotels usually offer a relaxation and culinary experience of the highest standard, in line with Austria’s excellent reputation. To help you enrich your trip, we’ve compiled a concise list of selected spa hotels located in Eastern Austria – south of Vienna. All the hotels on the list below are easily accessible by public transport from Vienna, so you don’t have to worry about driving or renting a car at all. The hotels are about one to two hours’ drive from Vienna.
Highly Recommended Luxury Spa Hotels:
1. Rogner Bad Blumau
In the state of Styria, south of Vienna and not far from the city of Graz, there is a unique hotel designed by the international artist Hundertwasser. The picturesque structure of the hotel, combined with the luxurious spa complex and excellent food, makes this hotel one of the most popular in Eastern Austria.
This spot is especially perfect for a high-quality and luxurious couple’s getaway. For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, check it out here:
- Booking.com Rating: 9.0
- How to Get There: You can easily reach the hotel’s doorstep by bus from Vienna (departing from the bus platform under the bridge near Wien Hbf station).
- Bus Information: The fare is about €18 one way. Click here for general information, schedules, and a list of stops.
- Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours
2. Das Gutenbrunn Thermen & Sporthotel
In the spa town of Baden, there are many excellent hotels, but Hotel Gutenbrunn gives its visitors direct access to the town’s famous spa. The hotel is housed in a historic building that was once the residence of the famous composer Beethoven. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, and the food is fantastic. For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, click here.
- Booking.com Rating: 9.0
- How to Get There: You can reach Baden’s train station (Baden) in about half an hour by train from Vienna’s main train station (Wien Hbf). From the train station, you’ll need to walk about 15 minutes to the hotel or take a taxi. Click here to check train schedules.
- Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes
3. St. Martins Therme and Lodge Hotel
A short distance from Lake Neusiedl, southeast of Vienna, you’ll find St. Martin’s Spa. Lake Neusiedl is the largest lake in the region and is actually at the heart of a beautiful nature reserve teeming with wildlife and vegetation. A short distance from the lake and nature reserve is a high-quality spa with a luxurious 4-star hotel. You can enjoy the public spa even without staying at the hotel, but if you truly want to indulge, it’s worth considering a stay at the hotel itself and enjoying the private spa area for hotel guests. For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, click here.
- Booking.com Rating: 9.1
- How to Get There: You can reach the Frauenkirchen train station, which is about 4.5 kilometers from the hotel, in about an hour by train from Vienna’s main train station (Wien Hbf). The hotel offers a free shuttle service that will pick you up from the train station; you need to arrange the shuttle with the hotel staff in advance. Click here to check train schedules.
- Travel Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
4. Linsberg Asia Hotel, Spa & Therme – Adults Only
This hotel is located south of Vienna, not far from the town of Wiener Neustadt. This luxurious hotel is designed exclusively for adults to provide the perfect sense of tranquility. The hotel itself has a private spa area with a pool and several saunas, as well as a beautifully manicured Asian-style garden. Additionally, there is access from the hotel to the famous public spa, Linsberg Asia. For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, click here.
- Booking.com Rating: 8.9
- How to Get There: By train from Vienna Wien Meidling station, travel about half an hour to Wiener Neustadt Hbf. At this station, you’ll need to change trains and travel another 10 minutes to Bad Erlach station. From the train station, you’ll need to walk about 5 minutes to the hotel. Click here to check train schedules.
- Travel Time: 50 minutes (including train change)
5. Therme Laa – Hotel & Silent Spa
This luxurious hotel is located north of Vienna, not far from the Czech border, yet only an hour and a half by train from the city. The hotel is situated in a small, quiet village surrounded by agricultural fields. This upscale hotel features a unique spa complex called Silent Spa. It’s a place designed especially for couples and is beautifully styled with an oriental flair. This is the ultimate place for quiet and peaceful relaxation. The food at the hotel is exceptional! For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, click here..
- Booking.com Rating: 8.7
- How to Get There: You can reach the Laa/Thaya train station in about an hour and a half by train from Vienna Mitte station. From the train station, you’ll need to walk about 10 minutes through the village. Click here to check train schedules.
- Travel Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
6. Quellenhotel Heiltherme Bad Waltersdorf – 2-Thermenresort
The spa hotel in the village of Bad Waltersdorf is located in Southern Austria, about 60 kilometers from Graz (but easily accessible from Vienna). The hotel has a private spa complex for hotel guests and also access to the large public spa called Heiltherme, which is located within the hotel complex. The hotel spa includes a unique area designated for women only, heated pools, a small swimming lake, relaxation rooms, and saunas. In addition, there is access to the large public spa, which has about 7 heated pools, 12 saunas, and more. The hotel restaurant offers exquisite local cuisine, and during the week, there are sometimes live music and dance evenings for hotel guests. For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, click here.
- Booking.com Rating: 9.0
- How to Get There: You can easily reach the hotel’s doorstep by bus from Vienna (departing from the bus platform under the bridge near Wien Hbf station).
- Bus Information: The fare is about €18 one way. Click here for general information, schedules, and a list of stops.
- Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
7. Kowald Loipersdorf
Loipersdorf Spa is the largest in Austria and is located not far from Graz, south of Vienna. The spa is divided into three sections: thermal pools, a water park, and a sauna area. The spa area was built especially for a relaxed and quiet experience and is surrounded only by hotels and restaurants. This hotel is directly connected to the spa complex and offers free spa entry to hotel guests. For more information, reviews, prices, and photos, check it out here.
- Booking.com Rating: 9.4
- How to Get There: You can easily reach the hotel’s doorstep by bus from Vienna (departing from the bus platform under the bridge near Wien Hbf station).
- Bus Information: The fare is about €18 one way. Click here for general information, schedules, and a list of stops.
- Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes
Additional Spa Hotels
1. Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems – located near the wonderful Wachau Valley.
Includes a small spa complex for hotel guests.
So, as you’ve seen in this article, there’s a wide variety of incredibly luxurious hotels around Vienna. If you have enough time and desire, it’s definitely worth venturing out of the city and pampering yourself at one of these hotels.
Of course, there are many other excellent options on Booking.com! Click here for the full list: (Link to Booking.com).
If you’re not sure you can include an excursion outside the city in your travel plan, don’t worry! We’ve also compiled a list of the most recommended and luxurious accommodations within Vienna. Read about the accommodations in Vienna that travelers recommend.
