The Schwarzer Adler, the Black Eagle, is one of Innsbruck’s long-established addresses, set in a building that has stood for roughly five centuries on Kaiserjägerstraße, close to the Hofburg and the Golden Roof. The owners have kept the historic shell and given the inside a contemporary treatment, mixing wood, stone, glass and exposed concrete so that old and new sit comfortably together. The hotel has 50 rooms, several with private balconies, as well as a two-storey suite and a family apartment with its own kitchen, so it works for couples and for families who want space. Dining takes place in four wood-panelled parlours that serve Tyrolean and international dishes, and the Pfiff Bar offers cocktails and casual food. The spa has a sauna, steam bath, hot tub and Kneipp pools, and a rooftop terrace gives a view over the roofs toward the mountains. It is a stylish choice for a stay that blends history, comfort and a little indulgence.
Location and getting around
The address is Kaiserjägerstraße 2, about a five-minute walk from the Hofburg and the Golden Roof, so you can walk to most of the main sights. The Hofgarten, the Court Church and Maria-Theresien-Straße are all close, and the Hungerburgbahn’s Congress station is a short walk.
Innsbruck main station is a little further, but trams and buses link the area to it, and the airport is a short taxi ride away. Covered parking is available on site for a fee, which helps if you are driving in a city centre where space is tight.
Rooms
The rooms combine historic proportions with clean, modern finishes, and their sizes vary in a building of this age. Rooms with balconies are worth requesting in warm weather, while the family apartment, with a kitchen, suits longer stays. Free Wi-Fi covers the property, and a service point is staffed around the clock, with luggage storage, laundry and dry-cleaning services and bike rentals available.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a stylish base with a spa, travellers who enjoy historic buildings with a contemporary feel, and families who need an apartment. It also suits those who want a good restaurant on site after a day on the mountain or in the museums.
Good to know
Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is before noon. Breakfast is served as a buffet at an additional charge, with slightly later hours at weekends. The bar and lounge are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan your evenings accordingly. Pets are welcome for a fee, and a city tax is added per person per night. The hotel asks guests to be at least 18 at check-in.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with sauna and steam bath
- ✓Hot tub and Kneipp pools
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Wood-panelled Tyrolean restaurant
- ✓Pfiff Bar
- ✓Covered parking (fee)
- ✓Family apartment with kitchen
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is the Schwarzer Adler from the Golden Roof?+
About a five-minute walk. The Hofburg and the Court Church are also within a few minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, the spa has a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub and Kneipp pools. There is also a rooftop terrace.
Does the Schwarzer Adler have parking?+
Yes, covered parking is available on site for a daily fee. Spaces are limited, so ask when you book.
