Semmering, Austria is a small town located in the Lower Austria state and is famous for its ski resorts. The high Viennese society has been using Semmering as a summer destination since the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Following the completion of the Semmering Railway in 1854, more tourists began visiting the area. The village has a population of only 571 in 2011, but every year, there have been 100,000 overnight stays recorded. During the winter season, the town becomes a ski village that offers ski slopes for all ages, and it has hosted several world cup competitions. If you are planning to spend a few days skiing in Semmering, we have listed the best accommodations there below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on July 21, 2024.
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1. A lovely house in the meadow (from USD 392)
This lovely house is located in the meadow of Steinhaus am Semmering. The house has five bedrooms, eight beds, and two baths. It is ideal for a family or big group of travelers who want to spend their holiday skiing. The place has a TV, dryer, heater, and other essentials. It also has a huge natural garden. It is laptop-friendly as well. From the house, the Zauberberg ski slope is a 10-minute walk away. It has 6.5 km (4.04 miles) of hiking trails and ski slope. The Stuhleck, with its 24 km (14.91 miles) slope, is just eight minutes away by car. Since the house is in the mountain, guests are advised to bring winter snow chains.
2. Lovely house in the health resort of Semmering (from USD 294)
This accommodation in Semmering-Kurort will let you enjoy the clean and fresh air that Semmering offers. It has four bedrooms, 10 beds, and two baths. It can accommodate a family or a group of travelers who are seeking to benefit from the Semmering health resort. The house has heating, indoor fireplace, dryer, cable TV, and other essentials. Elevated at 1,000 meters (1,093.61 yards), the house offers peace and quiet brought by the closeness of nature. The large garden with forest, children’s house, and swing can make the children have fun during your stay. When the weather is bad, everyone can stay inside and have fun in the game room. Other activities include hiking, climbing, and exploring nature.
3. House Hipwood's, a private apartment in a peaceful area (from USD 125)
House Hipwood’s is located in a peaceful area of Semmering-Kurort, which is a UNESCO heritage place. It is ideal for a small family or a group of travelers who are there to enjoy the fun activities in Semmering. The rental has two bedrooms and two beds and can easily accommodate four guests. The apartment is equipped with a dryer, heating, an indoor fireplace, and other essentials. It is also laptop-friendly. It takes just five minutes by car to reach the famous Zauberberg Ski Resorts where the Ski World Cup was held. From the resort, you can walk to the Kurhaus Theater where famous actors and actresses perform during summer.
4. An apartment like your home (from USD 130)
Enjoy a home away from home in this apartment at Reichenau a der Rax, which is just 20 minutes away from Semmering. This apartment has one bedroom, two sofa beds, and a bath. It can accommodate a maximum of four persons. It has a well-equipped kitchen, a terrace, and a garden. The place has TV, heating, washer, and is laptop-friendly. From the apartment, you will have access to outdoor activities. A train that goes to Vienna also passes by this place. The ski slopes are nearby.
5. Private room in villa in Payerbach at village center (from USD 59)
This private room in a villa in Payerbach is just 21 minutes away by car from the ski slopes of Semmering. It is ideal for a couple or solo traveler. The room has one bedroom, one bed, a shared bath. and a kitchenette where guests can prepare a simple meal. Heating, hair dryer, and other essentials are provided. Parking is free on the premises. The surroundings are peaceful and quiet, with the freshest air and cleanest water in the area.
6. Private room in a villa/Kuenburg (from USD 41)
This lovely room in a private villa is located in Payerbach, which is just 20 minutes to Semmering by car. The room has a double bed, single bed, and bath to be shared with other guests. It can accommodate three persons. The rental has a wireless internet connection, heating, hairdryer, and other essentials. A kitchenette is provided so that guests can prepare simple meals. Parking is free on the premises. Guests are free to use the facilities outside the villa such as the old bakery shed, water tower, garden, and cave for the grill. You can go hiking and skiing in Semmering, where the best ski resort can be found.
7. Private single room in a villa with magnificent view (from USD 45)
If you are traveling alone to enjoy the ski slopes of Semmering, this single room in a villa in Payerbach, which is just 20 minutes away by car, is an ideal location. The room has a single bed, and you will be sharing a bathroom with a bath top, shower, and toilet. There is a kitchenette equipped with a small oven, toaster, water heater, and coffee maker. The rental has a wireless internet connection, heating, and other essentials. Parking on the premises is free. You will enjoy the fresh air in the area. From the window of the room, you can feast your eyes on the magnificent view of the garden, the park, and the whole area. The house is located in the town, and public transport to Semmering is available.
8. Comfortable Rothenhof guesthouse in Neunkirchen, Austria
This guesthouse is ideal for a group of six guests. It is located in Neunkirchen, which is a 20-minute drive to the ski resorts in Semmering. The place has two bedrooms, four beds, and one bath. It is equipped with a wireless internet, heating, washer, and other essentials. Guests can park for free on the premises. The villa stands in a place that is 650 meters (710 yards) above sea level. One will experience the peace and quiet that only this kind of place can offer. There are several protected routes for mountain climbers who want to reach the summit of the Rax. In winter, the place serves as the take-off point for the people who come to Semmering and Stuhleck to ski, snowboard, or snowshoe.
Neunkirchen, Niederösterreich, Austria
4.85 km (3.1 mi) from Rax CablewayAccommodates: 4
9. Mountain apartment in ski resort near Vienna
This apartment is located in a ski resort in Semmering-Kurort in Austria. It has one bedroom with two beds and one bath. The room can accommodate four guests. The apartment is equipped with heating, washer, TV, and other essentials. A kitchen where one can prepare simple meals is provided. Guests can park on the premises for free. Families with one or two kids will find the apartment an excellent place to stay while in Semmering, Austria. It is cozy, and the guests will be close to nature. Outdoor activities like hiking and sailing are fun. There are restaurants that serve delicious foods near the apartment.
Semmering-Kurort, Niederösterreich, Austria
7.77 km (4.9 mi) from Rax Cableway
10. Spacious 19th century house in an old farm
This lovely house in a farm is ideal for a family or group who wants to spend a holiday in Semmering, Austria. The house has four bedrooms with seven beds and two baths and can accommodate seven guests. The place is laptop-friendly. One of the houses has a dryer. The house has thick walls and central heating. During the winter season, the central heating keeps the house warm. Guests can also enjoy sitting around a wooden stove, an electric stove or a tiled stove. The garden and courtyard are spacious enough for a game of football. From the house, you can go hiking up to Rax or proceed to Semmering for a day of skiing.
Dörfl, Niederösterreich, Austria
3.85 km (2.4 mi) from Rax CablewayAccommodates: 7
Immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of Semmering, Austria
Climb mountains, hike along trails, and ski on the world-renowned slopes in Semmering. Let your kids enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of nature. Above all, experience the exhilaration that skiing down the slopes brings. Stay in the accommodations listed above and be just a few steps away to nature, excitement, and fun in Semmering, Austria.
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