Hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d'Ampezzo sits in a wide Dolomite bowl in Italy's Veneto region, ringed by the Tofane, Faloria and Cristallo massifs. The Faloria and Tofana ski areas connect straight into the wider Dolomiti Superski network, and the town centre stays walkable even in ski boots.
Hotels ski in Cortina d'Ampezzo sit inside one of the most recognisable mountain bowls in the Alps, with the Tofane cliffs on one side of town and the Faloria ridge on the other. The historic centre along Corso Italia keeps its bell tower and shopping arcades close to both ski areas, so a base here rarely means a long transfer. Skiers moving between the Tofana and Faloria sectors rely on the local ski bus network, which loops past the town's hotels every few minutes through the season. The result is a resort that feels compact on foot but opens onto a genuinely large connected ski domain once the boots come off the pavement.
Cortina d'Ampezzo in numbers
Grand Hotel Ampezzo
Villa Oretta
Hotel Tofana Cortina
Ancora Cortina - The Leading Hotels of the World
Dolomiti Lodge Alverà
Hotel Villa Gaia
Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d'Ampezzo, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Ciasa Vervei
Camina Suite and Spa
Eight Cortina
Faloria Mountain Spa Resort
Hotel Villa Alpina ***S
Hotel Lajadira & Spa
Casa Guargnè
Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi
HOTEL de LEN
Rifugio Ospitale
Hotel Cortina
Hotel Montana
Ambra Cortina Luxury&Fashion Hotel
Hotel Villa Nevada
Barisetti Sport Hotel
Hotel Regina
Hotel Trieste
Hotel Bellaria - Cortina d'Ampezzo - parking
Hotel Pontechiesa
Hotel Columbia & Spa
Hotel Oasi
Rosapetra SPA Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel Des Alpes
What to expect
- Two separate ski areas, Tofana and Faloria, linked to Cortina by cable car and chairlift
- Part of the wider Dolomiti Superski lift network across the Ampezzo valley
- A walkable centre along Corso Italia between both mountain bases
- Frequent local ski buses connecting outlying hotels to the lift stations
Local tips
- ✓Base yourself near Corso Italia if you want to walk to the ski bus stops rather than drive
- ✓Book the Faloria side for a quieter first run and the Tofana side for the longer descents
- ✓Check which cable car your hotel's ski bus actually serves before you commit to a lift pass zone
- ✓Keep a change of shoes in the room, the centre is cobbled and stays busy after the lifts close
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What is the ski area at Cortina d'Ampezzo?
Cortina sits between the Tofana and Faloria ski sectors, both part of the Dolomiti Superski network, giving access to a wide spread of pistes across the Ampezzo valley without needing a car.
Is Cortina d'Ampezzo good for beginners?
Yes, the Faloria side in particular keeps gentler runs close to the mid-station, and several hotels in town flag ski-school access and family rooms for parents skiing with children.
How do I get from my hotel to the slopes in Cortina?
Most hotels sit within a short walk or a ski-bus ride of either the Faloria cable car or the Tofana lifts, with buses running regularly from stops near the centre through the winter season.
Where should I stay for skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
Hotels along or near Corso Italia put both ski areas within reach on foot or by ski bus, while properties further out usually rely on a scheduled shuttle to the lifts.