Looking for budget stays in Bregenz? This section is designed to save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. We've got insider tips to help you find affordable hostels and the cheapest places to stay in Bregenz.
Bregenz is the capital of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, located on the eastern shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee), under the Pfänder Mountain, between Switzerland and Germany. This small city, with less than thirty thousand inhabitants, works as a junction of the arterial roads and is especially known for its annual world-famous festival Bregenzer Festspiele.
Even though the best time to experience Bregenz is probably during the summer (late July to late August) when the mentioned festival takes place, there are a couple of nice landmarks you can visit at any time of the year. Perhaps the most popular one is the Pfänder Mountain, which can be reached either on foot or by a cable car (Pfänderbahn). From the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy a beautiful view over the city and the lake.
Other popular tourists spots include St. Martin's Tower, a medieval castle ruin on the Gebhardsberg, the Church of St. Gallus and the Church of the Sacred heart, The House of Art, the Festival House Bregenz, and the Vorarlberg Museum. If you're looking to stay for a longer period and plan on visiting more than just a few of the biggest attractions, buying a V-Card might be a good investment. It is a little more expensive than your ordinary tourist discount card, but is valid from May to October.
As the city is small and relatively out of the way for most of the visitors of Austria, there are not exactly tons of budget accommodations and hostels in Bregenz. However, close to the lake you are still able to find a nice place to sleep.
Written by Travel Expert Bregenz
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