Austria's Hotel Industry: Visitor Numbers And Insights

Austria is a popular tourist destination, with 46.2 million visitors in 2019, the highest number in its history. In 2023, the country welcomed 45.2 million visitors, with 30.9 million being international tourists and 14.3 million domestic travellers. Germany was the top source of international visitors, accounting for 14.7 million visitors with 33% of market share. The number of hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Austria has decreased gradually since 2007, with around 11.4 thousand recorded in 2021.

Austria welcomed 46.2 million visitors in 2019, the highest number in its history

Germany is the top source of international visitors to Austria, with 14.7 million visitors in 2023, accounting for 33% of the market share. The Netherlands is the second-highest source of international visitors, with 2.25 million tourists, followed by Switzerland and Liechtenstein, which together accounted for 1.3 million visitors. The Czech Republic and Italy also contribute significantly to international tourism in Austria, with 1.1 million and 1 million visits, respectively.

Austria offers a range of accommodation options for visitors, from budget-friendly hostels starting at $29 (€26) per night to luxury hotels costing up to $302 (€275) per night. The number of hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Austria has been gradually decreasing since 2007, with around 11,400 recorded in 2021. However, the number of rooms in these establishments increased slightly in 2023, with approximately 291,000 rooms available.

June and February are peak months for tourism in Austria, with 4.2 million and 4.06 million visitors, respectively. June marks the start of the summer tourist season and the Donauinselfest, Europe's largest free open-air festival in Vienna. February attracts visitors due to the winter sports season in the Austrian Alps and the prestigious Vienna Opera Ball.

In 2020, the number of visitors dropped by 46% to 25 million

In 2020, the number of visitors to Austria dropped by 46% to 25 million. This was a huge decrease from the record-breaking 46.2 million visitors in 2019. The pandemic was the main cause of this decline, as people were unable or unwilling to travel internationally. By 2021, the number of visitors to Austria had dropped even further, to 22.1 million, a 12% decrease from 2020.

Austria is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Austrian Alps and the Vienna Opera Ball drawing millions of visitors each year. The summer months are particularly popular, with June seeing 4.2 million visitors in 2023, marking the start of the summer tourist season and Europe's largest free open-air festival, Donauinselfest, in Vienna. February is also a peak month, with 4.06 million visitors in 2023, due to the winter sports season and the Vienna Opera Ball.

There are around 11,400 hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Austria, offering roughly 291,000 rooms as of 2023. The number of hotels has been gradually decreasing since 2007, and the number of rooms declined by 0.5% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Despite this, there are still plenty of budget-friendly, mid-range, and luxury accommodation options available. For example, a dorm bed in a hostel can cost as little as $29 (€26) per night, while luxury hotels can range from $162 (€147) to $302 (€275) per night.

In 2023, Germany was the top source of international visitors to Austria, with 14.7 million visitors, accounting for 33% of the market share. The Netherlands contributed about 5%, with 2.25 million tourists, while Switzerland and Liechtenstein accounted for 1.3 million visitors and a 2.9% market share.

There were 291,000 hotel rooms in Austria in 2023

Austria is a popular tourist destination, welcoming 46.2 million visitors in 2019, the highest number in its history. This number dropped to 25 million in 2020 and 22.1 million in 2021 due to the pandemic. However, in 2023, Austria saw a rebound in tourism, with 45.2 million visitors, including 30.9 million international tourists and 14.3 million domestic travellers. Germany was the top source of international visitors, accounting for 14.7 million visitors, followed by the Netherlands with 2.25 million.

To accommodate these visitors, Austria had roughly 291,000 hotel rooms in 2023, a 0.5% decrease from the previous year. This decline in the number of hotel rooms coincides with a gradual decrease in the number of hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Austria since 2007. In 2021, there were around 11,400 such establishments, a 2.2% drop from 2020.

The average spending per capita for visitors to Austria in 2023 was €163 per day. Mid-range hotels typically cost around $126 (€115) per night, while luxury hotels can range from $162 (€147) to $302 (€275) per night.

June and February are peak months for tourism in Austria. June marks the start of the summer tourist season and the Donauinselfest, Europe's largest free open-air festival in Vienna. February attracts visitors for the winter sports season in the Austrian Alps and the prestigious Vienna Opera Ball.

Germany was the top source of international visitors to Austria in 2023, with 14.7 million visitors

In 2023, Austria welcomed 45.2 million visitors, with 30.9 million being international tourists and 14.3 million domestic travellers. Germany was the top source of international visitors, with 14.7 million visitors accounting for 33% of the market share. The Netherlands was the second-highest source of international visitors, with 2.25 million tourists accounting for 5% of the market share. Switzerland and Liechtenstein accounted for 1.3 million international visitors with a market share of 2.9%. The Czech Republic and Italy both accounted for greater than 2% with 1.1 million and 1 million visits respectively.

Austria has seen a gradual decrease in the number of hotels and similar accommodation establishments since 2007, with around 11,400 hotels and similar establishments recorded in 2021. This number dropped further in 2023, with hotels and similar accommodation services in Austria recording roughly 291,000 rooms.

June is a popular month for visitors, with 4.2 million tourists in 2023, marking the start of the summer tourist season and Donauinselfest, Europe's largest free open-air festival in Vienna. February is also a peak month, with 4.06 million visitors in 2023, due to the winter sports season in the Austrian Alps and the Vienna Opera Ball.

June and February are peak months for tourism in Austria

Austria has around 11,400 hotels and similar establishments, with roughly 291,000 rooms. The number of hotels has decreased gradually since 2007, and the number of rooms declined by 0.5% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

In 2023, Germany was the top source of international visitors to Austria, accounting for 14.7 million visitors (33% of the market share). The Netherlands contributed about 5% (2.25 million tourists), and Switzerland and Liechtenstein accounted for 1.3 million international visitors (2.9% market share). The average spending per capita was €163 per day.

Budget-friendly accommodation options in Austria include hostels, with dorm beds available from $29 (€26) per night. Mid-range hotels typically cost around $126 (€115) per night, while luxury hotels range from $162 (€147) to $302 (€275) per night.

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