Castlerotto is just on the other side of the Alpe di Siusi from the cable car to Ortisei, so its access to this vast and beautiful alpine plateau is second to none. Sitting right in amongst the spires of the Dolomites, the Alpe di Siusi is a glorious green meadow in summer, and a perfect white ski field come winter, ideal for beginners and families. Easy access to Ortisei also means great access to the rest of the Seceda ski area and the Dolomite Superski region. Not that Castelrotto has no charms of its own! As well as the picturesque location, Castelrotto is the largest town around the Alpe di Suisi, with a charming pedestrianised centre with rows of shops and cafes, and pretty houses, plus a beautiful church to build a town square around. For our Gurus, the best places to stay in Castelrotto are those with plenty of alpine charm, and breathtaking views, and within those parameters are hotels in all shapes and sizes, from traditional chalets and ski lodges, to boutique hotels.

There are plenty of reasons to recommend Castelrotto to families. It’s not just the ski fields with their wide, smooth and sunny nursery slopes, Castelrotto also has a great collection of restaurants and cafes, easy public transport links to other local towns and ski areas, and plenty of fun winter activities to try — ever been sledging, tobogganing, snowshoeing or been pulled in a sleigh like Santa? In summer the cross country skiing trails turn into walking trails, which leave right from the centre of town. If your family thrives on lots of space you might find the best accommodation options on the outskirts of town. Here there are lots of hotels with grounds and gardens, many with play equipment too. In summer these are great picks for hikers and bikers too.

Castelrotto’s atmosphere is warm and friendly, with a German edge that comes from hundreds of years of shifting borders — Castelrotto is close enough to the German border to have a German name too: Kastelruth. You can see it in the architecture, and in the cuisine.

Don't forget that this is a popular destination both during the peak winter and summer months. So if you want to guarantee a room in one of the best places to stay in Castelrotto, do your research and book well ahead.

The Best Places to Stay in Castelrotto

For Families

• As picturesque as its setting, the Cavallino d'oro is a traditional choice — it’s around 700 years old, with the hand-painted murals, statues and original features to prove it. Today the 13 rooms and suites have all the mod cons, set alongside traditional Tyrolean antiques and details. There’s no restaurant, but they serve a hearty buffet breakfast. Some of the rooms are ideal for families, and there’s a complimentary shuttle to the cable car, and a spa for when you get back.

For The View

• The Hotel Mayr is a classic ski lodge hotel, with a pitched roof, private balconies and views that overlook the mountains. The interior features plenty of wood too, with decor in the 35 rooms and suites that ranges from the traditional to contemporary, but all with a chalet feel. The spa menu is good — and there’s a hammam, a Finnish sauna, a hot tub, hydrotherapy treatments and a steam room — and the restaurant menu is a wealth of Tyrolean and Italian specialities.

For A Spa Break

• Minimalist and contemporary, the Schgaguler Hotel offers spacious, well designed rooms with incredible views from huge windows. The decor takes inspiration from Scandinavian and Japanese style, and features plenty of blonde wood. There are just 42 rooms and suites, some perfect for families, and between them they share a huge spa, with two indoor pools, an outdoor hot tub, mud baths and a long treatment menu. The Mediterranean restaurant is a surprise, but is excellent.

For a private apartment or chalet

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

Travel Information

• Castelrotto 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 about an hour and a half away by road, and about two and a half hours by bus; Verona is just under two hours away by car, and about two hours and forty minutes by public transport; Venice is just under three hours by car, or five and a half by train; and Milan is also about two and a half hours away by road, or four and a half 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.
• Castelrotto has a small ski field of its own, with just two lifts, and great access to the beginner and intermediate runs of the Alpe di Siusi, but it’s also relatively easy to access larger ski fields from here, and its snow making facilities mean it’s a pretty reliable option for skiing between December and mid-February. If you’re planning to visit Castelrotto for the summer season, this starts as soon as the snow thaws, which is usually late May/early June, and runs through until October, with July and August being the busiest summer months.

Still not sure where to stay?

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