Olympiaworld-Landessportcenter

Maybe the worst hotel in Innsbruck.

Calling this the worst hotel in the world almost feels fair. The room was filthy and practically everything was damaged. Apparently, if you make an already dirty room even worse, they'll evict you, even when you need it for work. And then they offered compensation! Everything here is wrong.

It's affordable and well placed for visiting Innsbruck, but this isn't really a hotel. The building itself says so, and it feels more like a hostel with private double or triple rooms, bathrooms, and showers. I think it used to be accommodation for athletes or staff during the Olympics. The rooms are spacious, and the price is low for the area: about a 15-minute walk to the station, 20-25 minutes to the city center, and five minutes to bus stops. The beds are all singles and not especially comfortable. Automatic blinds let quite a lot of morning light through. Cleanliness was acceptable, though not great. Our room had shower and hand towels, a bar of soap, and made-up beds with blankets and sheets. WiFi was poor in the room, though it worked; for a good connection, go to the lobby. Parking costs €5 a day. Reception is often closed with no one there, but you can use the magnetic card at the secondary entrance to get back in after 11 pm. I'd recommend it if you want to stay near central Innsbruck without spending a fortune or sharing a room.

Breakfast is excellent for the price, and it's reasonably near the city center. Public transport isn't great, but walking works fine. The rooms are private-bathroom dormitory style, good value for a few days with a group. I wouldn't recommend it for couples or families.