Historic hotel dating back to 1898 in the heart of Bolzano, with garden, seasonal outdoor pool, regional restaurant and rooms just steps from the train station.
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Hotel Stiegl Scala is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Bolzano, set in a historic building dating back to 1898 that combines period charm with contemporary amenities. The property, renovated over the years, is just steps from the train station and the shopping streets, in one of the busiest areas of the city.
The rooms, spread across several categories from Comfort to Deluxe, offer air conditioning, soundproofing and a minibar; some open onto a balcony or terrace with views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains, while others have a bathtub instead of a shower. Suitable for both couples and families, thanks also to solutions such as the Family Studio with two separate sleeping areas.
Among the amenities are a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool open from May to mid-September, a regional cuisine restaurant, a rustic-style bar with wood panelling and a lounge that was once a reading room. Breakfast is served in the inner patio. A practical choice for those visiting Bolzano between mountain excursions and strolls through the historic centre.
The room types at Hotel Stiegl Scala range from the Single, designed for solo travellers, to family solutions such as the Studio with two separate sleeping areas and bunk beds. Sizes range from 17 sqm for the Single rooms to 33 sqm for the Family Studio, with the Comfort and Superior rooms in between at around 23-25 sqm.
All rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, with parquet floors and wooden furnishings that evoke an alpine style. Some categories, such as the Superior with Balcony or the Comfort with Balcony, overlook the inner garden; the Deluxe rooms add a private terrace with views of the garden, pool and mountains, while in some Superior rooms the bathroom features a bathtub instead of a shower.
Superior room with designer furniture and a safe, featuring a private balcony and en-suite bathroom. It’s one of the larger categories among the Superior rooms, suited to those who want a personal outdoor space.
Designed for solo travellers, this Superior Single has high ceilings, parquet floors and a private balcony, an uncommon feature among the property’s single rooms.
Compared to the version with balcony, this Superior focuses on indoor space: a lounge area with satellite TV, an extra sofa bed and a bathroom with a bathtub instead of an outdoor balcony.
The Comfort is the most essential room in the range, without a balcony but with a bathroom featuring a bathtub, satellite LCD TV and minibar: ideal for a practical stay without giving up comfort.
The largest room in the property, with 33 sqm split into two separate sleeping areas and bunk beds for the little ones. Located in the quiet garden wing, it has a balcony overlooking the greenery and a 26-inch LCD TV.
Compared to the Superior Single, this version has no balcony but offers slippers, a toiletry set and a bathrobe, with a lounge area and a flat-screen satellite TV.
The balcony variant of the Comfort, with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub and bidet, plus a toiletry set and bathrobes: the only Comfort room with an outdoor view.
Among the most spacious in the property, this Deluxe combines a private terrace overlooking the garden, soundproofed walls and an extra sofa bed, for those seeking more comfort than the Comfort and Superior rooms.
Hotel Stiegl Scala offers guests a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool, open from May to mid-September, ideal for relaxing after a day in the city. The property features a regional cuisine restaurant, a bar and free WiFi in all common areas and rooms.
General amenities include an elevator, heating, a safe, laundry and ironing service, luggage storage and a common lounge with a TV area; for those getting around by bike or on foot, information on excursions and public transport tickets is available. There’s also a fitness area with a gym and sauna. Rooms for guests with disabilities and family solutions round out an offering designed for different types of travellers, while on-site parking makes arriving by car easier.
Hotel Stiegl Scala is located on Brennerstrasse, just steps from the Bolzano train station and the historic centre, in one of the liveliest and busiest areas of the city, among shops, bars and restaurants. The surrounding neighbourhood blends the Austro-Hungarian atmosphere of the arcades in the centre with the typical liveliness of an Alpine provincial town, making it possible to reach most of the main attractions on foot.
Bolzano train station is about 550 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train or wishing to travel to Trento, Merano or the valleys of South Tyrol; Bolzano airport is 4.5 km away. In the immediate surroundings there are numerous spots for breakfast or an aperitif, such as the Rittnerhof restaurant just 50 metres away, as well as several cafés within 400 metres. Parco della Stazione, 600 metres away, offers a green area convenient for a break.
For culture lovers, the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology with the Ötzi mummy is about 1 km away, while Museion, the contemporary art museum, is 1.2 km away; the Victory Monument is 1.4 km away. Mountain enthusiasts can reach the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian, set within Castel Firmian, about 4.9 km away, or head towards the Sciliar, about 6 km away, for summer excursions or walks among high-altitude pastures in winter. The area is also well suited to bike rides along the city’s cycle paths.
Guests particularly praise cleanliness and comfort, both rated 9.2, and the location, appreciated with a score of 9.2 for its proximity to the station and shops. The free WiFi also receives very positive feedback (9.0). Value for money, while still solid at 8.3, remains the slightly lower-rated aspect among the scores.
No, Hotel Stiegl Scala does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, Hotel Stiegl Scala offers on-site parking for guests travelling by car.
Yes, Hotel Stiegl Scala serves a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast, served in the property’s patio.
Hotel Stiegl Scala is about 550 metres from Bolzano train station, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Hotel Stiegl Scala has a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool, open from May to mid-September.
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Yes, check-in at Hotel Stiegl Scala is possible until midnight, provided the arrival time is communicated to the property in advance.
