Corvara is the quintessential alpine village, set, picturesquely, amongst the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, at the foot of Sassongher Mountain, and is a fabulous holiday destination come summer or winter. As a ski resort, Corvara is a good match for beginners and intermediate skiers looking for charming surrounds, and in the summer Corvara glows green with life, beckoning hikers and bikers and outdoors folk. Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Corvara are a collection of charming chalet-style hotels, in a range of sizes and price-brackets that work equally well in either winter or summer.

Skiers will want to know that the resort has around twenty lifts, and about 44kms worth of piste, but it’s also part of the wider Alta Badia region, which increases the piste access to 130kms. And once you add in the Dolomiti Superski region you’re up to more than eleven hundred kilometres worth of skiing terrain, with not too much faffing around with travel in between. Around Corvara itself are good downhill blue and red runs, with just a few black runs, so we recommend the best places to stay in Corvara to families, and skiers who’re more about spectacular surrounds than serious challenges. Corvara’s apres ski scene is ’delightful’ rather than lively, perfect if you’re a fan of cosy pubs, elegant cocktail bars and cuisine that takes itself seriously. If you’re looking for lively, Selva is just a short distance away.

Of the six villages on and around the Sellaronda ski route, Corvara has one of the most spectacular positions, in an often sunny valley under a granite massif. It is purpose built for visitors, offering a great range of accommodation and lots of choice when it come to dining, and enjoying yourself in the great outdoors — expect tennis courts, an indoor ice rink, a golf course and a picturesque bathing lake. And that’s on top of the kilometres upon kilometres of hiking and biking trails. The best places to say in Corvara are ideal for active couples, groups, or families in every season, really.

The Best Places to Stay in Corvara

For Families

• The Hotel Cappella is a charmingly traditional chalet with a long history of offering families a warm and cosy welcome. There’s a great range of rooms and suites, including family-sized options, and some more romantic picks complete with four-poster beds and private balconies. The decor utilises warm colours as well as wooden accents to keep things cosy, including in the restaurant, which has a lovely terrace. The kids will love the indoor pool, while adults might prefer the top of the range spa.

For Romance

• La Perla is the classic Italian chalet, complete with a white and wood facade, and wonderfully wood-clad interiors. If you’re a sucker for traditional charm, then there’s a high chance you’ll fall for these exposed beams, four-poster beds and hand-painted murals. There are 52 rooms and suites in a wide range of shapes and sizes, plus a fabulous Ayurvedic spa, a Michelin starred restaurant, and one of the most impressive wine cellars in the area. And you can ski right in and out.

For Chalet Charm

• The Hotel Sassongher is another chalet charmer, with more wood-cladding, ceilings and furniture, and cosy, chintzy fabrics. The rooms and suites are huge, and our favourites have private balconies with incredible views. There’s also a spa with a varied treatment menu, a fine dining restaurant, a cigar room and sitting room, and a children’s playroom.

For Great Value

• Large, and great value with it, The Col Alto is a contemporary style chalet, with all the traditional chalet-essentials like plenty of wood cladding and perfect terraces and balconies under sloping roofs, but less fussy interiors. All the features are excellent, from the charming restaurant to the indoor pool with a skylight view, and the numerous lit fires close to comfy sofas. And there’s is every sort of steam bath, sauna, swimming pool, hot tub, ice plunge, and aromatherapy at guests’ disposal to ease off the aches and pains. Plus live music some evenings. Great for couples or families.

For a private apartment or villa

• If you’d prefer to stay in an apartment or private villa we recommend you visit our online partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Corvara and the Southern Tyrol are within a square of international airports: Milan Bergamo Airport, Verona Villafranca Airport, Venice’s Marco Polo Airport, and Innsbruck Airport. Innsbruck is an hour and three quarters by road, and close to four hours by bus; Venice is about two hours by car, or four by bus; Verona is about two and a half hours by car, and four or five hours by public transport; and Milan is about three hours away by road, or six hours by bus. There are also numerous rail hubs in the neighbourhood.
• If you’re thinking about hiring a car we recommend checking what our online partners, Rentalcars have to offer.
• If you’re planning to take part in winter sports, Corvara's ski season usually runs between early December and early April. Around half of the Corvara’s pistes are covered by snow-making facilities, so the snowy season is stretched out, but the snowiest months tend to be January and February, and there’s often good snow into March. Corvara’s summer season, when the mountain bikers, climbers and hikers replace the skiers, runs between June and October, with the ski lifts and cable cars generally run between mid-June and mid-October. Visiting when the lifts are running makes it much easier to walk the alpine plateaus of the Alta Badia region. Corvara’s wellness centres will cater for other people looking for a more relaxing experience of the Dolomites.

Still not sure where to stay?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in the South Tyrol region
• Consider accommodation in neighbouring Bolzano, Castelrotto or Ortisei
• Or you could contact one of our friendly gurus for personalised advice.