Hotel Alphof
by the TopOfHotel team
Alphof is a hillside 4-star with about the biggest mountain views in the village — the 5-course dinner is the highlight, but you'll work for it on the steep walk back up.
Alphof is a hillside 4-star with about the biggest mountain views in the village — the 5-course dinner is the highlight, but you'll work for it on the steep walk back up.
In-Depth Review
Hotel Alphof is a 4-star hotel perched on the hillside above Alpbach — a different proposition from Alpbacherhof and Zur Post, which sit down in the village center. It scores 8.2/10 on Booking.com, and the reviews run the full range: some call it a real Austrian gem, others knock the building for looking dated. Check the latest reviews and photos of your specific room before you book.
Rooms and decor
Rooms are done in traditional Tyrolean style — soft pine as the main material, folk floral fabrics. Some reviewers praise the genuine Austrian feel; others say the rooms and bathrooms look old and very 70's, a sign the hotel hasn't had a major refresh recently. The rooms that face the valley get the best panoramic views. A few standard rooms run small for a 4-star, so if you want more space, upgrade to a higher category.
Food and amenities
The draw here is the wellness area — an indoor pool, sauna and a relaxation zone reviewers call excellent for unwinding after a day on the slopes. The bar and lounge off the lobby carry a warm, traditional Tyrolean feel. Food is the other highlight: a full breakfast buffet with local Tyrolean items, and a 5-course dinner with a choice of five main dishes — more than many hotels in this tier — that reviews rate well for taste and quality. One note: a few reviews mention smoking in the common areas, mainly the bar and lobby.
Location and getting there
It sits on the hillside above Alpbach — about a 10–15 minute walk down to the village, but the way back is a steep climb. One review calls it a quite steep climb back to the hotel, so a car or the Ski Bus is the smart move. The main Wiedersbergerhornbahn gondola is roughly a 5–10 minute drive away, with the winter Ski Bus the easiest way down. Innsbruck Airport is about 55 km away — renting a car is the move.
Things to know before booking
The hillside location is the main trade-off: great views, but a steep walk back up that won't suit anyone with mobility issues. Some reviews flag dated rooms and very 70's bathrooms, and a few mention smoking in the shared bar and lobby. Standard rooms can be small. Look at photos of the exact room before booking.
Our take
Best for travelers who put panoramic mountain views above everything, who spend most of their time at the resort rather than running into the village, and who like classic, traditional Tyrolean style — dated rooms and all. Rooms start at around $146 a night. If you want newer rooms and a bigger spa, go with Alpbacherhof; if you want a central, more affordable base, Hotel Zur Post or Gasthaus Jakober make more sense.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Panoramic mountain views from its hillside position — the kind you can't get from the hotels down in the village center.
- Indoor pool, sauna and a relaxation area that reviewers call excellent for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
- The 5-course dinner lets you choose from five main dishes, and reviews describe it as varied and well-cooked.
- Generous breakfast buffet with local Tyrolean items and fresh-baked bread.
- Friendly, helpful staff — reviewers single out the friendly Austrian hospitality.
- It sits high on the hillside — a 10–15 minute walk down to the village, but the climb back up is steep and tiring.
- Some reviews say the building and rooms look dated, especially bathrooms that one guest called very 70's.
- A few reviews mention smoking in the common areas, mainly the bar and lobby.
- Some standard rooms run small for a 4-star.
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Insider Tips
- If you arrive by bus with luggage, book a car or taxi for that first leg — the walk up the hill from the village to the hotel is steep and tiring.
- Ask for a room facing the valley rather than the access side — the view difference is big, especially in the morning when light hits the eastern peaks.
- Use the indoor pool and sauna in the afternoon after skiing — reviewers confirm it's a genuine highlight, with a relaxation area larger than many hotels in this tier.