The Dolomites are the most dramatic mountains in Europe. Pale limestone towers and walls rise straight out of green meadows and forests, glowing pink and gold at sunset, and the whole range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In winter, the Dolomiti Superski area links hundreds of kilometres of slopes, including the famous Sellaronda circuit; in summer, the same valleys become one of the world's great hiking destinations, with mountain huts serving pasta and strudel high above the clouds.
The hotels here are just as special: family-run five-star spa hotels, design-led retreats in the forest, glamorous Cortina addresses and simple mountain huts beneath the most famous peaks. These are the 11 Dolomites hotels in our collection, valley by valley.
The best hotels in the Dolomites at a glance
- Best for meadows and peace: Adler Mountain Lodge
- Best for families and spa: Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti
- Best for food and wine: Hotel La Perla
- Best infinity pool: Hotel Hubertus
- Best for design and wellness: FORESTIS
- Best in Cortina: Hotel de len
- Best for history in Cortina: Hotel de la Poste
- Best lake view: Hotel Lago di Braies
- Best ski-in ski-out: Hotel Chalet del Sogno
- Best mountain huts: Rifugio Lagazuoi and Rifugio Auronzo
Val Gardena and the Alpe di Siusi
1. Adler Mountain Lodge, Alpe di Siusi
Best for: couples, hikers and anyone wanting a peaceful, design-led retreat
On the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high-alpine meadow in Europe, this timber lodge of suites and chalets is designed for peace and slow living, with an infinity pool facing the mountains and full-board dining inspired by the region. Read our review of Adler Mountain Lodge.
2. Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti, Ortisei
Best for: spa lovers, couples and families
The grand family spa hotel of Val Gardena has stood in the heart of Ortisei for more than two centuries, run by the same family for generations, with an extensive spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a kids' club and the lifts to Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi a short walk away. Read our review of Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti.
Alta Badia, Kronplatz and Brixen
3. Hotel La Perla, Corvara, Alta Badia
Best for: skiers, food and wine lovers and families
One of the most loved family-run luxury hotels in the Dolomites stands beneath the walls of the Sassongher, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a famous wine cellar, a spa rebuilt in 2024 and easy access to Alta Badia's slopes and the Sellaronda. Read our review of Hotel La Perla.
4. Hotel Hubertus, Olang
Best for: spa lovers, couples and families
Home to one of the most famous hotel pools in the Alps, the Sky Pool, a 25-metre infinity pool cantilevered out from the hillside above the valley, with a vast spa park, a family-run five-star welcome and the slopes of Kronplatz close by. Read our review of Hotel Hubertus.
5. FORESTIS, Plose, above Brixen
Best for: couples, design lovers and wellness seekers
High on the slopes of the Plose, surrounded by forest and facing the jagged peaks of South Tyrol, FORESTIS combines a historic building with three slender timber towers, a 2,000-square-metre spa and forest cuisine. Guests must be 14 or over. Read our review of FORESTIS.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
6. Hotel de len, Cortina
Best for: design lovers and couples
The most stylish place to stay in Cortina, which co-hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics, has just 22 rooms clad in reclaimed wood and a rooftop spa with an outdoor hot tub facing the peaks. Read our review of Hotel de len.
7. Hotel de la Poste, Cortina
Best for: couples, families and lovers of history
Cortina's most famous historic hotel stands on the Corso Italia, the glamorous pedestrian street at the heart of town. Once the post office and coaching inn, it welcomed Ernest Hemingway, and one room is now dedicated to him. Read our review of Hotel de la Poste.
8. Rifugio Lagazuoi, Cortina
Best for: hikers, skiers and adventurous travellers on a budget
Perched on the summit ridge of Monte Lagazuoi at 2,752 metres and reached by cable car, this is the highest hut around Cortina, with one of the great panoramas of the Alps and the highest sauna in the Dolomites. Read our review of Rifugio Lagazuoi.
Tre Cime and Lago di Braies
9. Hotel Lago di Braies, Lago di Braies
Best for: couples, photographers and hikers
The only hotel on the shore of the emerald lake that has become one of the most photographed places in the Dolomites, owned by the same family since 1899. Staying here lets you see the lake at dawn and dusk, without the crowds. Read our review of Hotel Lago di Braies.
10. Rifugio Auronzo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Best for: hikers and photographers on a budget
At 2,333 metres at the foot of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the three towers that have become the symbol of the Dolomites, this large hut is the start of the famous circuit around the peaks. It is open in summer only. Read our review of Rifugio Auronzo.
The Brenta Dolomites
11. Hotel Chalet del Sogno, Madonna di Campiglio
Best for: skiers, couples and food lovers
An intimate, family-run five-star chalet of just 18 rooms in Madonna di Campiglio, the elegant resort of the Brenta Dolomites, with ski-in ski-out access and a warm, traditional style of wood, wool and stone. Read our review of Hotel Chalet del Sogno.
Coming soon: Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina
Cortina's grande dame, the Art Nouveau Hotel Cristallo, opened in 1901 and closed in 2023 for a complete transformation by Herzog & de Meuron. It is due to reopen in early 2027 as Mandarin Oriental's first mountain resort. Read our preview of Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina.
When to go to the Dolomites
Winter, from around December to March, brings skiing on the Dolomiti Superski area, with January and March often the best months for quieter slopes; Christmas, New Year and February are the busiest and most expensive weeks. Summer, from June to September, is the season for hiking, via ferratas and the mountain huts, most of which open from June to late September. Many hotels close between seasons, in spring and in October and November, so check dates before booking.
How to plan a trip to the Dolomites
The nearest airports are Bolzano, Innsbruck, Verona and Venice, two to three hours from most resorts. Val Gardena, Alta Badia and the Alpe di Siusi are best reached from Bolzano, Cortina and Lago di Braies from Venice, and Madonna di Campiglio from Verona. A car makes it easy to explore several valleys in one trip. For summer, see our guide to the best hiking hotels in the Dolomites, and for wellness, the best spa hotels in the Alps. Explore all our hotels in the Dolomites.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best hotels in the Dolomites?
Our favourites include Adler Mountain Lodge on the Alpe di Siusi, Hotel La Perla in Alta Badia, Hotel Hubertus, FORESTIS above Brixen, Hotel de len in Cortina, Hotel Lago di Braies and Hotel Chalet del Sogno in Madonna di Campiglio.
Where should I stay in the Dolomites for the first time?
Val Gardena and the Alpe di Siusi, Alta Badia and Cortina d'Ampezzo are the best bases for a first visit, with easy access to skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
Can you stay in a mountain hut in the Dolomites?
Yes. Rifugio Lagazuoi, near Cortina, and Rifugio Auronzo, at the foot of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, both have private rooms and dormitories.
When is the best time to visit the Dolomites?
December to March for skiing and June to September for hiking. Many hotels close between seasons.
