🇮🇹 Bolzano, Italy
Hotel Post Gries
📍 Corso Libertà 117, Bolzano, 39100
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Your stay — Hotel Post Gries
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The Property — Hotel Post Gries
Hotel Post Gries sits just west of Bolzano’s historic centre, a three-star that feels like a clean, no-fuss base rather than a destination in itself. Think polished tile floors, a small reception with local wine on display, and a breakfast room that doubles as a casual bar. It suits travellers who want to be near the station and the medieval arcades without paying for frills — solid, not flashy.
Chronicles of Bolzano
Bolzano began as a Roman settlement, but its medieval character comes from being a market town on the Brenner route between Germany and Italy. The old town’s porticoed streets and Gothic cathedral reflect centuries of trade and shifting rule — Bavarian, then Austrian, then Italian after 1919. Today it’s the bilingual capital of South Tyrol, where German and Italian signage, cuisine and accents meet seamlessly. The city’s cultural identity is built on that mix: apple orchards, Alpine hiking and a techno-baroque Christmas market all coexist without fuss.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bolzano guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the best balance: warm but not scorching, trails open, and crowds thinner than in peak summer. June is ideal for long evenings in the square and day trips up the Renon cable car.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays and the Alto Adige wine festivals. Hotel prices can jump 30-50%, and the porticoes fill with cruise-bus groups. ÖtziFest in late June adds a small spike.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October are the best budget shoulder months: cooler, quieter, and room rates often drop by a third. You still get sunny days for hiking, but book ahead for the Törggelen wine season in October.
Weather & packing
Bolzano sits in a dry valley that can feel Mediterranean by day but drops sharply after sunset, even in June. Pack a light fleece or jacket for evenings, and always bring a rain shell — sudden afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Dolomite foothills.
Live City Briefing — Bolzano
- Bolzano’s central Piazza Walther is undergoing a pedestrianisation trial through summer 2026; traffic is redirected, but expect some noise from works on weekdays.
- The new Renon cable-car cabins (upgraded 2025) now run every 10 minutes instead of 15, cutting wait times for the high plateau.
- A major construction project on the Brenner highway means occasional overnight closures on the A22; check for detours if driving from Innsbruck or Verona.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Post Gries, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Corso Libertà, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble significantly. The lift serves all floors, so you won't have to haul bags up stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Corso Libertà. Street noise from the main road is loudest here—trams, scooters, and early-morning traffic start around 6am. The lift lobby on these floors can also get footfall noise from guests coming and going.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor at the front (facing Corso Libertà) give you a view of the tree-lined boulevard and the Dolomites on a clear day—scenic but noisy. For a quieter view, ask for a rear-facing room overlooking the inner courtyard: you'll see the hotel's own garden and neighbouring rooftops, no traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. Above the lift motor and away from ground-level activity, these floors are noticeably calmer. The 4th floor is the top floor, so no overhead noise either.
🔊 Noise notes
Corso Libertà is a main artery through Bolzano, with trams (line 1), buses, and scooters from about 6am to 10pm. The hotel entrance is level with the pavement, so street chatter can drift in when the door opens. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors—a soft hum but noticeable at night. No bar or club noise: it's a residential-commercial street, so after 10pm it quietens down.
Insider tips
1) For parking, pre-book a spot at Garage Centro (Via Perathoner 4, 2 mins walk) because it fills up by midday in summer—parking on the street is resident-only and expensive. 2) If you're light-sensitive, ask for a room with blackout curtains (most have them, but some views rely on thin sheers). 3) Check-in is at 14:00, but they'll store luggage if you arrive early—use the time to walk to Piazza Walther (10 mins) for a coffee.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Post Gries
Free WiFi throughout; speed ~20 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; no login – just accept the hotel portal
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical local papers (Alto Adige, Corriere della Sera) available at the bar in the morning
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Late check-out available until 12:00 for €20, negotiable weekday vs weekend
Free storage at reception during office hours (07:00–23:00); after-hours by arrangement
Level entry from street; lift to all floors. No step in the main entrance but bathroom doorways are standard width – tight for larger wheelchairs
No on-site parking; public garage 'Garage Centro' at Via Perathoner 4, 200 m away, €15–18 per 24 hr. No EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (max 10 nights), payable at check-in; children 14+ pay full rate, under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment for advance booking via some OTAs; otherwise a credit card imprint at check-in for €50–€100 incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parrocchia della Visitazione (705 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Tre Santi - Dreiheiligenkirche (934 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Neo-Apostolica di Bolzano (951 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Regina Pacis (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Twenty Shopping Center — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Pompei — 568 m · ~7 min walk
BZ '18-'45 — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Auditorium Roen — 794 m · ~10 min walk
Parco via della Vigna - Weingartenpark — 581 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Postamat — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Farmacia Capri Apotheke — 508 m · ~6 min walk
GlutenFreeWorld.eu — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Casanova - Kaiserau — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
High-street banks or ATMs (Bancomat) give best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Bolzano train station or airport — poor rates and high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller cafés and markets may be cash-only for small amounts (under €10).
Not expected, but rounding up or leaving small change (€1–2) is appreciated for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff — €1 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter in any bar: around €1.00–1.20.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–7.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria/pizzeria: main dish around €10–13.
Panzerotti, focaccia, or kebabs from takeaway spots along Via dei Portici/Via Goethe in the city centre.
Discount supermarkets like Eurospin, Lidl, or Penny Market are common; Despar and Coop are mid-range.
High-street chains on Via dei Portici (Zara, H&M, OVS); markets for basics: Wednesday morning market at Piazza delle Erbe.
Single bus ticket €1.50 (valid 90 mins); day pass €4.50. From Bolzano Airport: bus 10 or 10A to city centre (€1.50) — cheaper than taxi (€15+).
1. Use the Südtirol Guest Pass if staying at a hotel that includes it — free bus/train in South Tyrol. 2. Buy groceries at discount supermarkets and make your own picnic. 3. Walk: Bolzano's centre is compact and walkable from Corso Libertà.
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💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bolzano, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Post Gries
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postamat — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Capri Apotheke — 508 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bolzano Train Station (Bolzano Sud exit) → Schwarz Adler Turmhotel (Via Renon stop)
💡 The hotel is 2 mins from the Renon funicular stop. If you're coming from the main station, the local SASA ticket (€1.50) covers bus or funicular. Don't bother with the train for this short hop — the funicular is more scenic.
Bolzano Station → Garni Sirio (Via Mendel stop)
💡 Buy tickets at tabacchi or the newsagent inside the station. Validate in the machine on board straight away – plain-clothes inspectors fine €60.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) → Bolzano Central Station (via Renon)
💡 Validate your ticket in the yellow machine on board or face a €50 fine. A day pass (€5) covers buses and the Renon funicular. The bus drops you at the train station, then it's a 5-min walk to the hotel through Piazza Walther.
Bolzano Central Station → Hotel Reichhalter (via Goethe stop)
💡 Don't bother with the bus for this short hop – it's a flat 5-minute walk. Take it only if you're hauling heavy bags. Buy tickets at the tabacchi in the station. Route 2 runs closer to the hotel door.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) bus stop → Via Renon / Piazza Walther
💡 Buy tickets at airport tobacconist or via SASA mobile app — driver doesn't sell them. From Piazza Walther it's a 3-minute walk to the hotel.
Bolzano Train Station → Via Andreas Hofer / Talferbrücke
💡 Get a 24-hour ticket (€5) if you'll use the bus multiple times. Bus stop 'Ponte Talvera' is directly across from the hotel entrance.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) → Schwarz Adler Turmhotel (Via Andreas Hofer, 1)
💡 Fixed flat rate is €15-20 to city centre; agree the price before boarding. No Uber in Bolzano.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) → Garni Sirio (Via Mendel 13)
💡 Pre-book with Radio Taxi Bolzano (+39 0471 981 111) to avoid waiting. The hotel is in a quiet residential zone, so drivers sometimes miss the small side street off Via Mendel.
Bolzano Airport (BZO) → Hotel Reichhalter (via Goethe, 2)
💡 The official taxi rank is outside arrivals. Book ahead if you land after 9pm – drivers are scarce then. No app needed, just call +39 0471 985 901.
Verona Airport (VRN) → Bolzano Central Station
💡 Use Omio or Trenitalia app to buy the combined bus+train ticket. Get off at Bolzano, exit north side, and the hotel is a 3-min walk straight ahead under the porticoes.
Bolzano Airport (shuttle to station) → Bolzano Station → Garni Sirio (bus or 10-min walk)
💡 Only useful if you're continuing to another town; for the hotel, take the direct bus instead. The combined ticket is sold at the airport info desk.
Bolzano centre (Via Renon stop) → Soprabolzano (mountain plateau, not hotel)
💡 This is for a day trip, not transfer. From the cable car top, the historic narrow-gauge tram runs to Collalbo. Combines well with a late afternoon return to the hotel via bus 1A.
About Bolzano
Wikipedia ↗
Bolzano, also known as Bozen (see § Names), is the capital city of South Tyrol, officially the province of Bolzano/Bozen, in northern Italy. The city has a population of 108,245. Bolzano is the largest city in South Tyrol and the third-largest in historical Tyrol. The greater metro area has about 25...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Post Gries?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Corso Libertà, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble significantly. The lift serves all floors, so you won't have to haul bags up stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Post Gries?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Corso Libertà. Street noise from the main road is loudest here—trams, scooters, and early-morning traffic start around 6am. The lift lobby on these floors can also get footfall noise from guests coming and going.
Is Hotel Post Gries noisy?
Corso Libertà is a main artery through Bolzano, with trams (line 1), buses, and scooters from about 6am to 10pm. The hotel entrance is level with the pavement, so street chatter can drift in when the door opens. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors—a soft hum but noticeable at night. No bar or club noise: it's a residential-commercial street, so after 10pm it quietens down.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Post Gries?
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor at the front (facing Corso Libertà) give you a view of the tree-lined boulevard and the Dolomites on a clear day—scenic but noisy. For a quieter view, ask for a rear-facing room overlooking the inner courtyard: you'll see the hotel's own garden and neighbouring rooftops, no traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Post Gries?
1) For parking, pre-book a spot at Garage Centro (Via Perathoner 4, 2 mins walk) because it fills up by midday in summer—parking on the street is resident-only and expensive. 2) If you're light-sensitive, ask for a room with blackout curtains (most have them, but some views rely on thin sheers). 3) Check-in is at 14:00, but they'll store luggage if you arrive early—use the time to walk to Piazza Walther (10 mins) for a coffee.
What time is check-in at Hotel Post Gries?
Check-in at Hotel Post Gries is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Post Gries have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed ~20 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; no login – just accept the hotel portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Post Gries?
€2.50 per person per night (max 10 nights), payable at check-in; children 14+ pay full rate, under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Post Gries?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Post Gries?
Single bus ticket €1.50 (valid 90 mins); day pass €4.50. From Bolzano Airport: bus 10 or 10A to city centre (€1.50) — cheaper than taxi (€15+).
When is the best time to visit Bolzano?
May, June and September offer the best balance: warm but not scorching, trails open, and crowds thinner than in peak summer. June is ideal for long evenings in the square and day trips up the Renon cable car.
Top Attractions in Bolzano
💡 Enter through the side door on Via della Mostra to avoid the main queue. The cloister is free; the crypt costs €2.
💡 Free to enter. Visit during weekday mornings to avoid tour groups. The cloister has a small garden that's often overlooked.
💡 Visit at around 11am on weekday mornings to hear the choir practice, which is free and often includes local folk hymns. The cloister is accessed through a side door near the souvenir stand.
💡 The frescoes on houses at Via dei Portici 18 and 21 are best seen in the late afternoon light. Don't miss the tiny courtyard at Via Goethestraße 1.
💡 Free, but only open during mass or by request. Ask the caretaker at the church entrance – they'll let you in the cloister if it's quiet.
💡 Free. Bring your own food – no cafes nearby. Go early on weekends to grab a spot before football games.
💡 Bring a flask and buy a bottle of local Lagrein red wine from a supermarket for under €8—it's a common sight to see locals drinking it on the grass in summer.
💡 Walk north along the riverbank to the bridge by Ponte Talvera – you get views of the Dolomites behind the city. Best at sunset.