Family-run guest house in Bulla, a hamlet of Ortisei, with free private parking, a garden and studio apartments with kitchenette for exploring Val Gardena between skiing and hiking.
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Garni Kostner is a family-run guest house located in Bulla, a quiet hamlet of Ortisei, in the heart of Val Gardena, in Trentino-South Tyrol. The 3-star property offers rooms and studio apartments with wooden furnishings, designed for those seeking a simple and authentic stay among the Dolomites.
Accommodations include the 18 sqm Double Room and the 24 sqm Studio Apartment with kitchenette, both featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen satellite TV, a safe and garden or mountain views. WiFi is free throughout the property, as is private parking.
Available amenities include a garden, a sun terrace, a common lounge with TV area, a table tennis table and mountain bike rental. Guests can request daily fresh bread delivery and book ski lessons for an additional fee. As there is no reception desk, guests must inform the property of their arrival time in advance.
The location, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.4, allows guests to reach hiking trails, ski lifts and traditional Val Gardena restaurants within a few kilometres.
Garni Kostner offers two types of accommodation, both featuring wooden floors and furnishings typical of Gardena tradition: the Double Room and the Studio Apartment. All accommodations have a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen satellite TV and a safe, and overlook the garden or the surrounding mountains; bed linen and towels are provided by the property.
The Double Room, at 18 sqm, is designed for two people and is the most compact option. The Studio Apartment, larger at 24 sqm, accommodates up to four people thanks to the additional bunk bed and includes a kitchenette with dishwasher and coffee machine, ideal for families or longer, self-catering stays in Val Gardena.
The most compact of the accommodations, at 18 sqm with wooden furnishings typical of Val Gardena. It features a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen satellite TV and a safe, with views of the garden or the surrounding mountains depending on exposure. Suitable for two people, it is the ideal choice for a couple looking for simplicity.
Larger than the Double Room, at 24 sqm with a separate living area, the Studio Apartment is the only accommodation with a kitchenette featuring a dishwasher and coffee machine, as well as a balcony in some units. Thanks to the bunk bed, it accommodates up to four people, making it suitable for families or extended self-catering stays.
Garni Kostner provides guests with a garden with outdoor furniture, a sun terrace and a picnic area, spaces well-suited for relaxing after hikes in Val Gardena. Indoors there is a common lounge with a TV area, useful for socialising or planning the day with the help of the tour desk.
For sports lovers, the property offers a table tennis table, mountain bike rental and the option to book ski lessons during the winter season. Private parking is free and includes spaces reserved for guests with disabilities.
Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, satellite channels and an internet connection, while the private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, toilet and hairdryer. The property is entirely non-smoking and features heating and an in-room safe.
Garni Kostner is located in Bulla, a small hillside hamlet of Ortisei surrounded by the greenery of Val Gardena, several hundred metres above the valley floor, amid meadows and spruce woods. The area retains a rural, quiet character, away from the crowded centre of Ortisei but still just a few minutes’ drive from the town’s main amenities.
The Contrin Schwaige restaurant is about 1.5 km away, as is the Tennis eatery, while the Bergrestaurant Puflatsch, a refreshment point on the Alpe di Siusi, is 2.1 km away. Cafe Suredl is 3.3 km away, and the Rasciesa funicular, which connects Ortisei to the slopes and trails of the Rasciesa, can be reached in about 3.2 km. For those arriving by air, Bolzano Airport is about 25 km away, while Bressanone railway station is about 30 km away.
Val Gardena is one of the Dolomites’ most famous destinations for mountain sports. In winter, guests can quickly reach the Dolomiti Superski area and the Saslong slope, venue for Alpine Skiing World Cup races, about 21 km from Bulla. In summer, the area becomes a paradise for hiking and mountain biking, with trails climbing towards the Alpe di Siusi and the Sciliar massif, visible from the property. Not far away are also the Agricultural Museum, about 6 km away, and further afield the Novacella Abbey and Bressanone Cathedral, both more than 30 km away, ideal for a trip outside the valley.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated with the maximum score, and the cleanliness of the rooms, appreciated with 9.5. Comfort (9.6) and value for money (9.3) are also very high. The location, particularly for couples, receives an excellent 9.4, confirming Garni Kostner as a simple but carefully detailed property.
No, Garni Kostner does not offer breakfast; however, the property provides fresh bread on request every day.
Yes, Garni Kostner accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, Garni Kostner has free private parking, with spaces also reserved for guests with disabilities.
Garni Kostner does not have a reception desk, so guests must inform the property in advance of their expected arrival time, which must fall between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Garni Kostner accepts cash payments only; the required deposit must be paid in advance by bank transfer according to the instructions provided after booking.
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Yes, Garni Kostner is located in Val Gardena, about 21 km from the Saslong slope and close to numerous hiking trails, and also offers mountain bike rental.
