Gasthof Walde
A quiet-street gasthof with its own restaurant
About this hotel
Gasthof Walde offers rooms with a dining table, sofa bed and wardrobe alongside a balcony facing a quiet street rather than the busier valley road through the village. The on-site restaurant covers both Italian and international cuisine, backed by a bar, and a buffet breakfast with juice, fresh pastries and cheese starts the day. The property adds a sun terrace, garden, children's playground and electric vehicle charging station, with free on-site private parking and a coffee shop rounding out the amenities. The Gunpowder Tower and Parco Schiller sit thirteen kilometres away, Merano Theatre and Princes' Castle fourteen kilometres further, and Bolzano Airport forty-four kilometres from the property. Non-smoking rooms are standard, and the coffee shop on site opens early enough to catch guests before the drive down to the lifts.
- On-site restaurant
- Quiet street rooms
- Children's playground
- EV charging
Our take
Gasthof Walde is a good match for families wanting a genuinely quiet street-facing room paired with an on-site restaurant that saves a drive back down the valley for dinner every night. The children's playground and EV charging cover two practical needs at once, and a 9.4 from its first guests is an encouraging start. Travellers who want Merano's landmarks on the doorstep should note they sit thirteen to fourteen kilometres away, so plan day trips by car.
- Ask for a quiet-street room specifically, since it's a genuine point of difference from hotels on the busier valley road.
- Eat at the on-site restaurant most nights rather than driving back down the valley after skiing.
- Charge an electric vehicle overnight if driving one, using the on-site station.
Why we love it
- Quiet street-facing balconies
- On-site restaurant and bar
- Children's playground
- Electric vehicle charging
Why guests love itGasthof Walde is a small, family-run guesthouse in Rifiano, and I would book it for families who value quiet over nightlife. Rooms have balconies over a calm street, the on-site restaurant serves Italian and international dishes, so dinner needs no extra drive, and a children's playground gives younger guests space to play. EV charging helps drivers on a road trip. The 9.4 score comes from only 11 reviews, so treat it as promising rather than proven.