Where to stay in South Tyrol
Merano's gardens, the Renon plateau and the high valleys below the Dolomites
San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges
Avelengo, Italy
from €850 / night
Terra – The Magic Place
Sarentino, Italy
from €450 / night
Goldene Rose Karthaus
Certosa, Italy
from €320 / night
Specific guides to South Tyrol
Focused comparisons to choose the right area and hotel for the trip you actually want.
South Tyrol: good to know
Where should you stay in South Tyrol?
It depends on the season and the day you want. Merano and its hills suit spring and autumn, with gardens, spas and the old town; the Renon and Villanders look across to the Dolomites and are close to Bolzano; the Sarntal and the Schnalstal are for the high mountains. For skiing in the Dolomites themselves, see our Dolomites page.
Which South Tyrol hotels hold a MICHELIN Key?
Outside the Dolomites, in the 2026 selection: Castel Fragsburg and Villa Eden in Merano with two Keys, and with one Vigilius (Lana), ADLER Lodge Ritten (Renon), Ansitz Steinbock (Villanders), Terra (Sarntal), Seeleiten (Caldaro), Goldene Rose Karthaus (Schnalstal) and San Luis (Avelengo).
How do you get to South Tyrol?
By train on the Brenner line to Bolzano, with regional trains on to Merano; or fly to Innsbruck or Verona, about two hours away by car. A car helps in the valleys, although Vigilius and the Renon are also reached by cable car.
Is South Tyrol worth visiting in winter?
Yes, for skiing, snow on the plateaus and the Christmas markets, but check dates: Castel Fragsburg closes from November to April, Goldene Rose from early November to late December, and several other houses close for a few weeks between seasons.