Hotel
Castel Hörtenberg
9.6
Exceptional
884 reviews
★★★★★
5-star hotel in a historic castle in Bolzano, with pool, wellness centre and air-conditioned rooms just steps from the Christmas Market.

A modern-run hotel in the heart of Bolzano, with rooms personalized with wall decorations, free private parking and within walking distance of the city's main museums.
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Hotel Asterix is a 3-star hotel in the centre of Bolzano, about 700 metres from the historic centre and a 10-minute walk from the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to the Ötzi mummy.
Completely renovated, the hotel offers rooms personalized with wall decorations, parquet flooring and flat-screen TVs, with free WiFi throughout the property. Room types range from the single room designed for solo travellers to family rooms designed for families with children, all equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower.
The location is convenient for visiting both the historic centre and the more contemporary districts of the city: the Museion, a museum of modern art, is about a 10-minute walk away, while Bolzano railway station can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. Guests travelling by car can reach the Obereggen ski slopes in about 20 minutes. The hotel has free private parking and accepts pets on request, making it a practical option for short stays in the city or as a base for excursions around Bolzano.

The rooms at Hotel Asterix have been renovated with wall decorations that make each accommodation different from the others, while sharing parquet or wood flooring, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Sizes range from 12 to 16 square metres and include solutions for a single guest up to family rooms designed for families with children.
The Single Room is designed for solo travellers, while the Double/Twin Room offers the flexibility of choosing between two separate beds or a large double bed. The two Family Rooms, at 16 square metres, include a sofa bed combined with single beds or an extra-large double bed, with capacity ranging from three to four people, ideal for families of different sizes during a stay in Bolzano.
The Single Room, at 12 m², is the hotel’s most compact option, designed for solo travellers. It has a single bed, a wardrobe, a private bathroom with shower and a garden view.
At 15 m², the Double/Twin Room is the most flexible room type: it allows guests to choose between two single beds or a large double bed, and comes with a sofa and a garden view.
The Family Room, at 16 m², accommodates up to 3 people, with one child included in the configuration, and overlooks a quiet street. It is fitted with a sofa bed combined with single beds or an extra-large double bed.
Identical in size to the previous room but designed for larger groups, this Family Room accommodates up to 4 people, including two children, keeping the same combination of sofa bed and single beds or extra-large double bed.
Hotel Asterix offers free private parking, free WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms, also suitable for guests travelling with pets, allowed on request with a possible surcharge. The property is entirely non-smoking and has rooms and areas accessible to guests with disabilities, including units with wheelchair access and bathrooms with grab bars and raised seating.
General facilities include a lift, luggage storage, vending machines for snacks and drinks, smoke alarms and CCTV in common areas. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, internet connection and telephone, while bathrooms come with a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and a set of towels, as well as a shower or bathtub depending on the room type chosen.
Hotel Asterix is located on Piazza Mazzini, in a central and lively district of Bolzano, just steps from bars and restaurants such as Thai-Oriental, only 10 metres from the entrance, the Less Is More coffee shop and Gelateria Avalon, all within 200 metres. The area mixes residential buildings with small businesses, with the Talvera river and its tree-lined banks reachable within a few minutes’ walk, ideal for an evening stroll away from the traffic of the centre.
Bolzano’s historic centre, with its arcades and shopping streets, is about 700 metres away, while the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to the Ötzi mummy, is 800 metres away, about a 10-minute walk. The Museion, a museum of contemporary art, is at the same distance. Bolzano railway station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk, while Bolzano Airport is just 4 km away. Guests travelling by car can reach the Obereggen ski slopes in about 20 minutes.
Bolzano is a convenient base in every season: in winter, the slopes of Alpe di Siusi and Obereggen can be reached by car in about 20-30 minutes, while in summer the city is a good starting point for excursions on the Sciliar, the mountain overlooking the basin about 8 km away, or relaxing trips to Lake Monticolo, 9 km away, popular with those seeking relief during the hot months. In the city, the Victory Monument, 450 metres away, Pompei Park, 700 metres away, and the Muri-Gries Monastery, 400 metres away, are worth a visit, while mountain lovers will find the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian, dedicated to mountaineer Reinhold Messner, about 3.6 km from the hotel, of interest.
Guests of Hotel Asterix particularly praise the friendliness of the staff, rated 9, and the cleanliness of the rooms, at 8.6. Location and free WiFi also receive good ratings, both at 8.6, while value for money, at 7.7, remains the most discussed aspect in reviews.
Yes, Hotel Asterix is located about 700 metres from Bolzano’s historic centre and a 10-minute walk from the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology.
Yes, Hotel Asterix accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, Hotel Asterix has free private parking, with garage availability.
Yes, Hotel Asterix offers a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast.
Yes, Hotel Asterix has accessible rooms and common areas, including units with wheelchair access and bathrooms with grab bars.
Check-in at Hotel Asterix is possible from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while check-out must be completed between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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