Hotel Zur Post

Rooms and decor

Rooms are done in traditional Tyrolean style — soft pine as the main material, folk floral fabrics, heavy curtains and carved wood furniture. One review called the place "a lovely old building perfectly situated in the middle of Alpbach." Standard rooms have a small balcony facing the mountains, and every room looks out at the peaks. Bathrooms are simple but clean, with a hairdryer.

The trade-off: some room types are small, in keeping with the old building, and parts of the hotel have no elevator. If you're traveling with heavy bags or have trouble with stairs, ask for a ground-floor room when you book.

Food and amenities

The hotel's Tyrolean restaurant is the thing reviews keep coming back to — the chef and team use fresh ingredients from local farms and family recipes passed down over generations. Standout dishes: Tiroler Gröstl (pan-fried potatoes with meat), Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) and a traditional Schnitzel. Locals eat there often, which tells you plenty.

There's an outdoor pool open in summer only (May to September), with a sauna and steam room open all year. Breakfast is a buffet included in the rate — homemade bread, cheese and cold cuts from local farms, and regional sweets. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Location and getting there

Location is the strongest card here — you're in the dead center of the village next to Village Square and Alpbach church, a few steps from shops, restaurants and the ski school. The free Ski Bus stops directly out front and reaches the main Wiedersbergerhornbahn cable car in 5–10 minutes. In summer the Alpbachtal Seenland Card (free for guests) covers valley buses and free entry to Reither See. Brixlegg train station is about 10 km away, reachable by bus, and Innsbruck airport is roughly 55 km.

Things to know before booking

The pool is outdoor and summer-only — in ski season you've got the sauna and steam room but no swimming. Some rooms run small because of the building's age, and a few reviews flag the limited space. Parts of the old building have no elevator, so heavy luggage can be a hassle — ask for a low floor. Parking exists but is limited; flag it when you book, since Alpbach restricts parking in the central area and hotel guests get a permit sticker.

Our take

This is the pick for travelers who want genuine Tyrolean atmosphere, couples and families who'd rather have a charming old hotel than a new resort, and anyone who cares about good local food. Rooms start around $114 a night — the best value in the village's 4-star bracket. If you want a big spa and a year-round indoor pool, look at the Alpbacherhof instead; if you want more space and a kitchen in the room, Aparthaus Sonnenhof is the better fit.