Hotel Blü - bin so frei ^°°°°

At a glance

• Bar
• EV charging station
• Flex-Option bookable
• High discount for children
• Internet
• Lactose-free
• Lift (elevator)
• No wheelchair access
• Parking spaces
• Pets possibly allowed
• Sauna
• Vegetarian

• Distance to ski area: 0.5 - 1 km
• Distance to ski bus: 0 - 50 m

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Location

The comfortable hotel, Hotel Blü – if I may say so myself – is situated right in the centre of Bad Hofgastein. Access to the ski area is via the ‘Schlossalmbahn’ lift, which is about 1 km away. The “Alpentherme Gastein” thermal spa, situated approx. 350 m away, also offers a special wellness experience. Cross-country skiing is available on the network of trails about 450 m away. You can also enjoy sporting activities on the toboggan run, which is approx. 1 km from the hotel. Ski buses stop right outside the hotel. Bad Hofgastein railway station is approx. 3 km away.

Facilities

The accommodation comprises a main building and the side building ‘Baumhaus’, which are connected via an underground passage. The lovingly furnished hotel features a reception, a lobby, Wi-Fi, a library, a lounge, a lift, a breakfast room, the hotel’s own restaurant and a hotel bar. Outside, there is a terrace and a roof garden. You can store your winter sports equipment in a ski cellar. On site, parking spaces are available for a fee, as well as a charging point for electric vehicles (for a fee) – subject to availability. There are also free parking spaces near the hotel (subject to availability).

Spa

The “Himmelblü Spa”, covering an area of approx. 500 m², is situated on the 5th floor, high above the rooftops of Bad Hofgastein, and features a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, panoramic relaxation room, as well as a panoramic terrace and roof garden (opening hours as per the notice on site).

Children

Cot beds are available for an additional charge; high chairs are included (on request/subject to availability).

Entertainment

The accommodation offers sports facilities such as a yoga room.

Board

When booking rooms on a half-board basis, meals include a generous breakfast buffet (07:30 – 10:30) featuring regional produce. In the evening (5.00 pm – 8.30 pm), you will be served a 3-course menu of choice. A Christmas dinner is served on 24 December, and a New Year’s Eve dinner is served on New Year’s Eve. Lactose-free and vegetarian alternatives are also available on request. On site, you will receive one bottle of Blü wine upon departure for every booking of 5 or 7 nights (non-transferable, no cash alternative; see information on site).

Guest card "Gastein Card"

The Gastein Card offers many different free & discounted services throughout the region, including:

• Free services: guided ski safaris & winter hikes, Bad Hofgastein ice skating arena, yoga sessions
• Discounted mountain railway rides: pedestrian tickets for the Graukogelbahn, Schlossalmbahn, Senderbahn, Gipfelbahn, Goldbergbahn & Stubnerkogelbahn
• Discounted services: Admission to Alpentherme Gastein & Felsentherme Bad Gastein, guided ski & freeriding tours as well as snowshoe hiking, cross-country skiing taster courses
• as well as numerous other discounts with various bonus partners

(Changes and restrictions to services, as well as validity periods, are subject to change. See information on site)

Room type

• Double room with single occupancy shower/wc (20 - 24 m², classic, main building), HB
  • Room with double bed
  • Bathroom with shower or bathtub, wc and hair dryer
  • Equipped with safe, TV and Wi-Fi
  • Located in the main building
  • Over-occupancy resulting from babies: not possible
  • Board: Half board
• Double room shower/wc (16 - 22 m², small, main building), HB
  • Room with double bed
  • Bathroom with shower or bathtub, wc and hair dryer
  • Equipped with safe, TV and Wi-Fi
  • Located in the main building
  • Over-occupancy resulting from babies: not possible
  • Board: Half board
• Double room shower/wc (20 - 24 m², cool + mood), HB
  • Room with double bed
  • Bathroom with shower/wc and hair dryer
  • Balcony
  • Equipped with safe, TV and Wi-Fi
  • Over-occupancy resulting from babies: not possible
  • Board: Half board
• Double room shower/wc (approx. 20 m², vibe, main building), HB
  • Room with double bed
  • Bathroom with shower/wc and hair dryer
  • Balcony (mountain view)
  • Equipped with safe, TV and Wi-Fi
  • Located in the main building
  • Over-occupancy resulting from babies: not possible
  • Board: Half board
• Double room shower/wc (approx. 28 m², wow, side building), HB
  • Room with double bed
  • Bathroom with shower/wc and hair dryer
  • Balcony
  • Equipped with safe, TV and Wi-Fi
  • Located in the side building
  • Over-occupancy resulting from babies: not possible
  • Board: Half board
• Double room/addl. bed shower/wc (20 - 24 m², classic, main building), HB
  • Room with double bed and additional bed or double bed and single sofa bed
  • Bathroom with shower or bathtub, wc and hair dryer
  • Equipped with safe, TV and Wi-Fi
  • Located in the main building
  • Board: Half board

Payable in resort

• Tourist tax (per person/night: for ages 15 and up approx. €2.45)
• Mobility tax - Use of all public transport in the Salzburg region (per person/night: for ages 15 and up approx. €0.50)
• Research institute contribution (approx. €1.10 per person/stay, for 5 nights or more nights)
• Keycard (€3 per person/stay, non-refundable)

Available in resort (for a fee)

• Cot (approx. €25 per child/stay, on request)
• Parking space (approx. €20 per car/day, upon availability)
• Charging station for electric car (see information on site)

Pets

• Pets welcome (approx. €20 per pet/night, pet food not included, dogs only)
• You can find more information on how to proceed here.

For all costs to be paid on site, the prices quoted are valid as of 1 June 2026.

Important notes

• When booking several-bed rooms or rooms with extra beds, there is no entitlement to the additional beds in the event of under-occupancy.
• This accommodation is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Accommodation is provided in either the main building or the annex, depending on the room type booked.
• Use of the ski lifts in the Gastein Valley is free of charge for children aged 5 or under (at time of departure). If your child uses the lifts independently in other Ski amadé ski areas, a Minicard (lift pass) may need to be purchased on site.
• Family Spring Deals: 13/03/2027 until the end of the season – children born in 2011 or later receive a free multi-day pass valid for 4 days or more (official proof of family relationship required). This offer is subject to at least one parent purchasing a multi-day pass valid for 4 days or more for the same period. If there are more children travelling than adults, or if the promotion conditions are not met, a corresponding lift pass must be purchased on site. Further information is available at the lift ticket office.
• If you have booked equipment through us, the ski hire shop is located in Bad Gastein (approx. 9 km).

Travel information

• Check-in: starting at 15:00
• Check-out: until 10:00

Getting to Bad Hofgastein

• By train: Bad Hofgastein (in resort), Zell am See (approx. 40 km)
• By plane: Salzburg (approx. 90 km), Innsbruck (approx. 190 km)
• Open route planner in Google Maps.