Altstadthotel Weißes Kreuz
Baroque-meets-Brooklyn boutique. Loud, playful, historically loaded, and self-aware about all of it. Think globe lamps, high-backed suede armchairs, and a pool table in the room where Mozart slept.
Book direct at weisseskreuz.at for the best rate plus a free welcome drink at the Blaue Brigitte bar
Why It Matters
One of the oldest continuously operating inns in Europe, dating to 1465, with a documented Mozart connection (he stayed in 1769 with his father). Completely gut-renovated in 2021 by award-winning noa* architecture studio, turning a crumbling relic into Innsbruck's most talked-about boutique property. Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels.
A 4-star boutique hotel that has been operating since 1465 — and yes, Mozart checked in here in 1769. Fast-forward to 2021: owners Thomas and Brigitte handed the place to South Tyrolean architecture studio noa*, who unleashed what they call 'chic-shock-baroque' on the interiors. The result is 48 individually designed chambers spread across five floors, each a riot of color and personality. No two rooms are alike, and that's partly by design, partly because the 560-year-old building had its own ideas. The 6th-floor loft bar, Blaue Brigitte, is where you check in, have breakfast, and come back for cocktails — it does triple duty with genuine flair.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Balcony Double
The blue rooms with a private balcony — ideal for stepping outside for fresh alpine air. Small balconies, but genuinely useful in a pedestrian-zone hotel where outdoor space is at a premium.
Besenkammer
The hotel's most audacious room: a deliberate tribute to every terrible review the old Weisses Kreuz ever received. At 13m², it is genuinely tiny — 'a closet of sorts,' as the hotel itself admits. But it has a king bed, a small patio with a swing, an industrial design, and Boris Becker tennis rackets on the wall. For quirky guests who travel light and find the joke funny.
King (180cm x 200cm) · 13 sqmDouble Stube
A double room (not a full suite) that incorporates original historical Stuben features. Designed for guests who want a taste of Tyrolean heritage without committing to full suite rates.
Golden Roof Suite
At 50m², this is the largest room in the hotel and the one with the best view: a direct sightline over Innsbruck's famous Golden Roof. The golden rain shower is a knowing wink at the landmark. Private champagne bar included.
King (180cm x 200cm) · 50 sqm
Large Double
The largest standard double, finished in the hotel's most 'feminine' palette: lilac and purple. Runs 28–33m² depending on the specific room — useful headroom given the ancient building's irregular geometry.
King (180cm x 200cm) · 30 sqmMedium Double
The blue double rooms — the hotel's core mid-range option. Finely decorated bathrooms (not brand-new, the hotel is upfront about this) but plenty of space. A solid, well-priced entry point into the Weisses Kreuz experience.
Medium Roof View Double
Blue double rooms positioned to give a direct view of the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof). For guests who want the iconic view without the Golden Roof Suite price tag.
Mini Double
Small but not spartan — 16–20m² with either a patio, balcony, or good view, plus ceiling heights only a 500-year-old building can offer. A smart budget pick if you spend most of your time out in the city.
Queen (160cm x 200cm) or King (180cm x 200cm) · 18 sqm
Mozart Suite
The hotel's flagship room — and the most storied. Mozart actually slept here in 1769, and the suite is designed as a tribute to the child prodigy. It comes with a full-size billiard table (apparently Wolferl was a keen gambler) and a private whiskey-and-liqueur bar. At 44m², it's the second-largest room in the house.
King (180cm x 200cm) · 44 sqmPatio Double
The green rooms come with a private patio — a rare luxury for an old-town city hotel. Finished in earthy greens with the hotel's signature bold interior design.
Stuben Suite
A suite that leans into the building's history rather than fighting it. Retains original 'Stuben' elements — the traditional Tyrolean parlour-style panelling and fixtures — blended with the hotel's signature contemporary design.
Super Patio Suite
For guests who want outdoor space in the heart of the old town, this suite opens onto a generous private patio — a genuine green pocket in the middle of the city. One of four flagship 'super suites'.
Twin
Two separate single beds rather than a double — one of the few twin configurations in the hotel. Good for friends traveling together or guests who simply prefer their own sleep space.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The nearest public bike-share station (Stadtrad Innsbruck) is just 400m from the hotel at Haus der Musik. Bikes can be hired spontaneously via app; 24-hour use is free with the Innsbruck Welcome Card.
All guests can borrow the hotel's Land Rover Defender at no extra charge. Useful for day trips into the Tyrolean mountains, reaching ski areas, or exploring the surrounding valleys.
The hotel provides guidance on hiking routes accessible directly from the city, including trails to Arzler Alm and Umbrüggler Alm via the Hungerburgbahn, and routes on the Patscherkofel and Nordkette. The Innsbruck Welcome Card includes cable car access.
The hotel assists guests with mountain biking activities in and around Innsbruck. Bike storage is available in a staff-only secure space.
All guests receive the Innsbruck Welcome Card, which includes free use of trams, buses, and regional trains within Innsbruck, discounts at pools and events, free ski buses, and discounts on cable cars including the Nordkette. Guests staying 3+ nights get the Welcome Card Plus with additional benefits.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has an elevator connecting all floors, including the 6th-floor bar and check-in area.
Available throughout the entire building, including all guest rooms.
6th-floor cocktail bar and breakfast venue with Tyrolean drinks, skylights, candelabras, and panoramic old-town views. Also serves as the hotel's check-in area.
All guests who book directly via the hotel website receive a complimentary welcome drink at the Blaue Brigitte bar on arrival.
Reception is staffed around the clock on the 6th floor at the Blaue Brigitte bar.
Secure locker system available for luggage before check-in and after check-out.
All rooms stocked with vegan cosmetics and toiletries.
All rooms equipped with smart TVs.
Guests can store bicycles in a staff-only secure storage area.
No EV charging at the hotel or its affiliated parking garage. Three nearby garages offer charging: InnenSTADT Garage (6 stations, 9 min walk), Rathausgarage (3 points, 5 min walk), Sparkasse-Hörtnagl-Tiefgarage (4 stations, 7 min walk).
Hotel is in a pedestrian zone — no on-site parking. Guests get a discounted rate of €15/day at the nearby Altstadtgarage (Innrain 4, ~400m away). Bring your parking ticket to the hotel. Note: the garage has no elevator and no EV charging.
All 48 guest rooms have individual air conditioning.
All rooms have soundproof windows — useful given the lively pedestrian-zone location.
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