Villa Excelsior

Refreshingly old-fashioned – vacation in a romantic turn-of-the-century jewel, in the most beautiful situation at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade in Bad Gastein! Welcome at the Villa Excelsior guesthouse!

Accommodation location
The Villa Excelsior guesthouse awaits you at the heart of the spa resort of Bad Gastein, as the former Refugio of Sigmund Freud, and offers you an unforgettable view of the mountain world of the Salzburger Land. A stylish atmosphere, the personal support of our guests as well as an excellent cuisine are top priorities here with us. The Felsentherme thermal spa Bad Gastein, as well as the station are both only 2 kilometres away. The Graukogelbahn is reachable after a 15-minute foot march. Experience Gastein’s flair strolling along Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade that leads right past our house. You reach Gastein’s radon gallery after 10 minutes by bus (free transfer). 

Description
A house with character and history – at the Villa Excelsior guesthouse that was built in 1895, you are accommodated in a historical setting with a special flair thanks to the high ceilings. The rooms that to a large extent still come with original Promoterism furniture, offer all the comforts you could long for. Most of our double and single rooms come with a balcony or a romantic loggia, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of Gastein’s mountains. Leave everyday stress behind and relax beside our own pool. Culinary delights can be experienced in our restaurant, where we prepare exquisite dinner menus. During the day, the nostalgic salon serves as a lounge. The individual support of our guests is of particular importance to us.

Experience the soothing effect of Gastein’s thermal waters in our six thermal water tubs. Other spa & wellness offers of the house comprise our Finnish sauna with roof terrace, an infrared cabin as well as individual massage treatments on-site.

Winter in Gastein
Whether challenging descents in Sportgastein, skiing in the Stubnerkogel Angertal Schlossalm skiing area or fresh powder snow at the Graukogel, the Gasteinertal offers alternation and variety in winter.

Summer in Gastein
During summer months Bad Gastein is characterised by its innumerable hiking trails in idyllic nature setting. Culture enthusiasts will surely enjoy the spa concerts, as well as the cultural summer of Bad Gastein.

Here with us, you will like home when spending your vacation!
Your hosts in Bad Gastein,
Christof & Johanna Erharter