Hotel Melodia del Bosco Hostel

Easy access to downhill skiing

Gourmet Hotel Gran Ander is 350 metres from the Santa Croce ski slopes in Badia. It offers a free wellness centre and a restaurant that is mentioned in the Gambero Rosso and Michelin Guides. Every room features a balcony with panoramic views of the Dolomites. Each one features an LCD TV and laptop-sized safe. A laptop is available to borrow free of charge. There is Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. Breakfast is a hot and cold buffet of sweet and savoury items. The restaurant is exclusively for hotel guests and serves Italian cuisine and South Tyrol specialities. The Gran Ander Gourmet Hotel offers free wellness facilities including a sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath. There is also a free gym and Kneipp hydrotherapy. A free ski bus is available and there is an indoor smokers' room, open 24-hours a day. Free parking is provided and Brunico is 30 minutes' drive away.

Overlooking the forest and Sasso Santa Croce mountain, Garni Ciasa Urban is 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Badia. It serves traditional home cooking at its restaurant and wooden Stube bar. Ciasa Urban offers a choice of rooms and studios, all featuring balconies or terraces with sun loungers and mountain views. Each one has a traditional South Tyrol design with parquet floors and wooden furniture. You also have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Homemade cakes and juices, fresh fruit and cold meats and cheese are served at the buffet breakfast. The restaurant specialises in soups and homemade strudel. Bacon and cheese are made by the owner's uncle. You can relax out in the garden where you have a children's playground and 2 terraces with tables and chairs. During summer, BBQs are arranged while in winter you can enjoy a mulled wine outdoors in the snow. Free parking is provided for cars, bikes and motorcycles. The Alta Badia ski slopes are less than 5 minutes away by car and you have a ski storage area with boot warmer.

Nestled in the village of San Leonardo, a 5-minute walk from the Santa Croce Ski Lift, these bright, self-catering apartments offer free WiFi, satellite TV and a dishwasher. Free parking is available on site. Apartments at Chalet Maria have Alpine-style wooden furnishings, a flat-screen TV and parquet floors. Each includes a kitchenette with microwave, stove and fridge. On-site facilities at Apartments Chalet Maria include a laundry room and a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer. Shops and restaurants are a short walk away.

Set in Badia, Hotel San Leonardo is an Alpine-style property with ski-to-door access. It offers spacious wooden furnished rooms, a restaurant, and a wellness centre. Rooms at the San Leonardo have parquet floors and a balcony. Some feature exposed wooden beams and mountain views. All en suite, they come with an LCD satellite TV, and wired internet access is provided. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is prepared daily, including cold cuts, croissants and egg dishes. The à la carte restaurant offers Ladin cuisine, and packed lunches can also be arranged. After a day skiing, guests can relax at the hotel spa, which features a sauna, a hot tub and a tanning booth. A fitness area is also available, and guests can engage in one of the bicycle tours arranged. The hotel is close to ski lifts for the Alta Badia-Sellaronda slopes, and the Gardena Pass is a 20-minute drive away. Guests can also enjoy hiking in the nearby Puez Odile Park.

Located 800 metres from the centre of Badia, Hotel Cavallino is 100 metres from the Santa Croce ski resort. It features free parking set on 2 levels, and a wellness area with sauna, gym, hot tub and Turkish bath. Rooms and apartments are completely decorated with light wood. Each one comes with satellite TV, private bathroom and a balcony overlooking the mountains. Apartments come with a fully equipped kitchenette. At breakfast you can enjoy a varied buffet with hot and cold dishes of sweet and savoury products, including homemade cakes. The restaurant opens between June and October, and between December and Easter. It serves local cuisine. The Cavallino is 8 km from Corvara in Badia and less than an hour by car from Bressanone.