1
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus, Bad Gastein Overview
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus is a 3-star hotel in Bad Gastein, Austria. Rated 9.4 out of 10 based on 537 guest reviews.
Check in runs from 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM, and free parking is available. The hotel allows children, so it can work well for families who want to stay close to Bad Gastein’s centre, just 0.6 km away. Guests rate it 9.4/10 from 537 reviews, with particularly high category scores for service (9.8/10) and room quality (9.4/10).
Set on Reitlstraße 20/Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade, the hotel is a former residence of Sigmund Freud and a meeting place for renowned personalities. You’re also within a short walk of Nikolauskirche Bad Gastein (0.1 km) and Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal (0.2 km). On-site, you can use WiFi and enjoy the restaurant, plus there’s a sauna and a spa/wellness centre. Reviewers highlight the historic atmosphere and excellent service and food, while mixed experiences were reported around sauna usage. Triple, double, panoramic double, and single rooms are available, with options including private bathrooms and mountain-view panoramic rooms.
Important information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Should You Book Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus?
Book Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus if you want top-scoring service and food in Bad Gastein, with free parking and a strong overall guest experience (9.4/10 from 537 reviews). The main trade-off is mixed experiences around sauna usage.
Best For
- Couples and solo travellers: Single and Double Rooms plus very high room quality and service scores (9.4 and 9.8).
- Families: Children are allowed, and there are Triple Rooms.
- Food-focused guests: Food and Beverage scores 9.3, with reviewers highlighting excellent service and food.
- Active travellers: On-site facilities include hiking, skiing, ski storage, and a tour desk, with the station about 1.1 km away (around 15 minutes on foot).
Not Ideal For
- Guests who prioritise sauna consistency: reviewers reported mixed experiences in sauna usage.
What to Expect
Check-in runs from 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Free parking is available, and the property offers WiFi and non-smoking rooms. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, spa/wellness centre, and massage services, plus an on-site restaurant and bar. Key sights are within short walks, and Bad Gastein railway station is about 1.1 km away (around 15 minutes on foot).
Location Intelligence
Bad Gastein centre is 0.6 km away. From the hotel, Nikolauskirche Bad Gastein is about 0.1 km (around 5 minutes on foot) and the railway station is about 1.1 km (around 15 minutes on foot).
Rooms & Comfort at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus
Triple Room
- 30 m²
- Sleeps 3
- Sofa bed + Queen bed
Elegant room with TV and an private bathroom. It has a balcony or a loggia.
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
- Desk
Double Room
- 21 m²
- Sleeps 2
- Queen bed
Spacious room with a TV, an private bathroom and a telephone. Most rooms have a balcony and all offer panoramic views of the surroundings.
- Terrace
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
Panoramic Double Room, Mountain View
- 20 m²
- Sleeps 3
- Queen Bed
- Valley View
1 Queen Bed215-sq-foot soundproofed room with valley and mountain views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Room service (limited)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a...
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Safety deposit box
- TV
Single Room
- 15 m²
- Sleeps 1
- Twin bed
Elegant room with a TV and an private bathroom.
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
- Desk
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus Facilities & Amenities
General
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Chapel/shrine
Sun terrace
Designated smoking area
Minimarket on site
Special diet menus - on request
Allergy-free room
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Hot spring bath
Sun umbrellas
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Activities
Hiking
Tour desk
Golf course
Skiing
Games room
Table tennis
Ski storage
Board games/puzzles
Beach
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
Delivered food - securely covered
Breakfast takeaway containers
Internet
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking & Transport
Parking
Free Parking
Airport shuttle
Private parking
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shuttle service (free)
Shuttle service
Pool & Wellness
Swimming pool
Sauna
Massage services
Spa/wellness center
Outdoor pool
Reception Services
Safety deposit box
Currency exchange
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus Photos
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus Location in Bad Gastein
Closest Airports
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) 76 km
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) 105 km
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) 137 km
What's Nearby
- Nikolauskirche Bad Gastein 0.1 km
- Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal 0.2 km
- Christophoruskirche Bad Gastein 0.5 km
- Bad Gastein railway station 1.1 km
Top Attractions
- Gasteiner Wasserfall 0.6 km
- Stubnerkogel 3 km
- Graukogel 3 km
- Reedsee 5 km
- Gamskarkogel 5 km
Natural Beauty
- Hüttenkogel 3 km
- Gasteiner Badesee 3 km
- Hirschkarkogel 3 km
- Kleiner Palfner See 4 km
- Hoher Stuhl 4 km
Restaurants & Cafes Nearby
Top dining spots near Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus
2
Straubinger Cafè
Restaurant3
GOOD GASTEIN Pizza
Pizza restaurant4
Gasthaus Jägerhäusl
Restaurant5
Gasteiner Wirtshaus
Restaurant6
KWP Beautiful Things
Bar7
Hexenhäusl
Bar8
Bar Pub Stazione Blockhäusl
BarRatings and review counts: Google Maps, as of October 2026.
FAQ About Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus
What do guests score highest and lowest at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus?
Guests’ highest category scores are Cleanliness, Service, Location, Room Quality, Amenities, Value for Money, and Food and Beverage (all 9.3–9.8/10). The lowest category score is still strong at Value for Money (9.2/10).
How far is the nearest airport from Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus?
Salzburg Airport (SZG) is 76 km away (straight-line).
Which sights are closest to the hotel?
Nikolauskirche Bad Gastein is 0.1 km away, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal is 0.2 km away, and Christophoruskirche Bad Gastein is 0.5 km away (all straight-line).
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM. Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes. Free parking is available.
Are there any house rules or restrictions I should know about?
A deposit may be required at the property. Pets allowed is listed as a facility detail, and children are allowed.
What room types are available at the hotel?
You can book Triple Room, Double Room, Panoramic Double Room, Mountain View, or Single Room.
How far is the nearest railway station from the hotel?
Bad Gastein railway station is 1.1 km away on foot (about 15 min, straight-line).
Good to Know at Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Check-out until 11:00 am
- Children & extra beds
Children are welcome.
- Taxes & fees
- City tax (USD 5.21 per adult, per night) – not included, usually paid at the hotel
- VAT (10%) – not included, usually paid at the hotel
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus Guest Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
537 reviews
