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I hope this review will help you choose the hotel for your winter getaway in Aosta – a unique town with a history spanning over 2000 years and the capital of the smallest region in Italy, Valle d’Aosta, known for its stunning landscapes and excellent ski resorts.
The selected boutique hotels and guesthouses offer convenient locations, a homely atmosphere, and comfortable accommodations, making them popular choices among tourists. The city’s strategic location and well-developed transportation infrastructure allow for easy access to neighboring France and Switzerland.
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Duca D’Aosta Hotel 4*
Duca D’Aosta Hotel 4* is ideally situated in the city center, just a 10-minute drive from Corrado Gex Airport and steps away from Piazza Emile Chanoux, surrounded by shops, cafes, and souvenir stores.
The hotel is housed in a charming 5-story building with a brick façade and offers 60 comfortable rooms in various categories, ranging from double standards to four-person suites. The interiors are designed in a retro style, with living room floors adorned with French oak parquet. Guests can enjoy round-the-clock reception service and free WiFi. The restaurant serves a continental buffet breakfast, while lunch and dinner feature local and European cuisine.
In the cozy lounge with a fireplace, you can relax with a cup of aromatic coffee or a glass of Italian wine. The surrounding area offers various hiking and biking trails of varying difficulty levels. The lower station of the cable car leading to the modern Pila ski resort is just 1 km away.
Within walking distance, you’ll find a market, supermarkets, and excellent restaurants. I recommend the atmospheric wine bar La Bottegaccia. History enthusiasts will be impressed by the well-preserved ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheater from the 1st century.
The cost of accommodation starts at $160-170 per day (approximately €140-150).
La Vigne de Papagran
La Vigne de Papagran is a small aparthotel located 2 km from the center of Aosta.
It occupies a typical three-story chalet built on the southern slope of the valley in the village of Pont Suaz in the Charvensod municipality. Guests can choose from 7 functional apartments, well-suited for self-catering stays in both winter and summer. Each apartment consists of a living room, bedroom, equipped kitchen, dining area, bathroom, and balcony. The pleasant interiors are decorated in a traditional style, combining modern comfort with the coziness of a country house.
Among the amenities are free WiFi, storage rooms for bicycles and skiing equipment, and private parking. Within a minute’s walk, you’ll find a wellness center and the mountain river Dora Baltea, while the city infrastructure, the train station, and the Aosta-Pila cable car station are a 10-15 minute walk away, with an excellent Gros Cidac shopping center nearby offering quality local products.
The cost of accommodation starts at 205 euros for 2 nights.
Le Parfum Du Sel B&B
The countryside estate Le Parfum Du Sel B&B is located in the heart of the mountain village of Jovencan, 5 km from Aosta.
This bed-and-breakfast-style mini-hotel is housed in an authentic chalet built from natural stone and wood, following the best traditions of Valle d’Aosta.
Guests have access to two spacious standard rooms and two luxurious suites, each individually decorated with attention to detail. The cozy interiors are adorned with designer furniture, wooden elements, handmade textiles, and animal hides. In the mornings, guests are treated to a generous Italian breakfast in a brightly designed room with antique tables and a travertine floor.
The buffet includes seasonal vegetables and fruits, assorted cheeses and meats, yogurt, muesli, croissants, pies, jams, candies, herbal tea, and other products from local producers. In good weather, you can enjoy breakfast outdoors, savor an aperitif, or read a book. The spa area features a wood-fired sauna and a six-seat jacuzzi with chromotherapy. For lunches, there’s a wonderful pizzeria Avalon nearby, and for dinner, I recommend the La Gabella restaurant, offering local dishes and a good selection of wines.
The cost of accommodation starts at 115 euros per day.
Le Reve Charmant
Le Reve Charmant is a charming boutique hotel with the fitting name “Charming Dream.”
It is located near the pedestrian zone of Aosta, a 10-minute walk from the train station. The hotel offers a total of 6 double rooms, elegantly decorated in an Alpine style with distinctive local charm.
Rough walls, wooden ceilings and panels, sturdy furniture, warm carpets, an abundance of lights, paintings, and lovely trinkets – there are no random elements here, just as there is no ostentatious luxury. A daily “buffet-style” breakfast is served with appetizing snacks, pastries, and sweets. The hospitable hostess is always ready to provide advice and help plan excursions.
In the cozy wine bar La Vineria, you can enjoy delicious snacks and purchase a bottle of excellent wine.
The cost of accommodation starts at 150 euros per night.
Hotel Milleluci 4*
The small countryside Hotel Milleluci 4*, built in a traditional style on a hillside, is a 5-minute drive from the center of Aosta.
Built on the site of a family farm, it offers a harmonious combination of natural comfort and modern amenities. There are 30 comfortable rooms ranging from 16 to 45 square meters, each equipped with a balcony with panoramic views of the city or Monte Emilius.
The hotel’s interiors are characterized by charming rustic design. The quality Italian breakfasts served here provide a refreshing start to the day. After exercising in the gym, taking outdoor walks, and enjoying cultural events, you can relax in the cozy lounge with a fireplace, enjoy mulled wine on the furnished veranda, steam in the wood-burning sauna, or relax in the sauna that operates late into the night.
Among the nearby attractions, you’ll find the massive Pretorian Gates leading beyond the fortress walls of the old town, and the Triumphal Arch of Augustus (Arco Onorario d’Augusto). If the weather permits, explore the picturesque routes of Gran Paradiso National Park with its valleys, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife.
The cost of accommodation starts at 200 euros per night.
Residence Les Fleurs
Residence Les Fleurs, an aparthotel, is the perfect place for families with children, skiing enthusiasts, and those seeking a secluded retreat in harmony with nature.
Located in the picturesque village of Les Fleurs, part of the Gressan municipality, it’s just a few kilometers from Pila and Aosta. The property offers nine newly furnished apartments with all the comforts, beautifully styled in a rustic village theme. The spacious balconies provide panoramic views of the famous Alpine peaks: Monte Bianco (Monte Blanc) or, in French, Montblanc, and Monte Cervino (Matterhorn, as known in neighboring Switzerland). The hotel’s restaurant invites you to savor traditional regional dishes, indulge in various apple pie variations, and sample different types of local wines and grappa.
Just a few steps away, you’ll find a cable car with an intermediate station, Les Fleurs, allowing for comfortable travel to Pila (5 minutes) or Aosta (10 minutes).
After exciting excursions and skiing on the snowy slopes, you can relax in the wellness area with a hydro-massage mini-pool and aromatic sauna.
The cost of accommodation starts at 285 euros for a 2-night stay.
Chambres d’hôtes La Moraine Enchantée
The stone chalet-style guesthouse, Chambres d’hôtes La Moraine Enchantée, is located in the Gressan municipality area, just 5 km from Aosta.
Warm hosts offer 6 rooms of various price categories (from double to quadruple), equipped with terraces overlooking the mountains.
The interiors create an atmosphere of rural coziness, predominantly featuring natural materials like wood and stone, as well as comfortable furniture, natural fabrics, subdued lighting, and decorative elements. Guests particularly appreciate the hearty continental breakfasts with an abundance of local products and delicacies. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there’s a ski storage room and private parking.
In the surrounding area, winter sports, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are popular activities. By car, you can reach major tourist attractions in just a few minutes. In Aosta, I recommend having lunch at the budget-friendly restaurant store, Officina della Pasta, where they prepare various types of pasta with high-quality sauces.
The cost of accommodation starts at 80 euros per night.