Cities in Austria
Couchsurfing hosts in Austria
Every member in Austria, most recently active first.
Saksham
Hey, I’m Saksham, currently living in Villach, Austria. I enjoy nature, live music, good food and discovering places I know very little about. Remote towns and unusual climates especially catch my interest! I like travelling at a relaxed pace, with time to wander, try local food and get to know people. I’d be happy to share a meal, go for a walk or exchange stories over a drink. I appreciate open, straightforward communication and respect people’s space and routines. My schedule can be quite busy, so I can’t always host, but when I’m available, I’m happy to offer mt time and a sofa in my living room. If you’re passing through Villach, feel free to say hello 🙂l
Travelfuedli
Based in Austria - 5 min from Vienna nature and animal lover 🌅🐒 travel addict 🌏 in love with awesome food + healthy baking kitesurfing🏄🏼♀️ and yoga
spxrkle_
Austria 21
Hi, I'm Naima ☀️ ... ... and I'm a social work student from Austria who likes to travel –preferably by train – and to discover new places. Ever since my first longer trip I did with some friends few years ago, I've found getting to know new people and cultures interesting. In my free time I like reading books, playing board games, hiking/trekking, listening to audiobooks, meeting friends, spending time in nature and learning about things I'm curious about. Other topics I'm interested in include psychology, movies, societies, art, writing, technology, the (decentralized) internet, and veganism. 🌱 While travelling, I'm mostly looking to connect with fellow travelers and/or locals and to get to know the current city/place better! I'm a friendly, tidy and respectful person who values their own space as well as the space of others—I'm excited to connect with other people here! 🎨
AnikaTB
Klagenfurt, Austria 18
Questions about Austria
Ask locals and travellers about Austria: where to go, getting around, budgets and meetups.
Hosts near Austria
Members within about 900 km, including neighbouring countries. Handy for a stop on the way, or a host who knows the area.
Redouan_99
براغ
160 km · hosting
ge27qak
Freising, Germany
320 km · hosting
juno81
Munich, Germany
340 km · hosting
max_wes
Dresden, Germany
350 km · hosting
traveller_angelo
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
430 km · hosting
dariaaa
Budapest, Hungary
460 km · hosting
gabbyfernandezph
Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
470 km · hosting
Fabi
Berlin Alemania
500 km · hosting
Ulysses
Darmstadt, Germany
570 km · hosting
tomothebiker
Herrischried, Germany
610 km · hosting
anarcholibertarian
Siena, Italy
660 km · hosting
Max
Greifswald, Germany
670 km · hosting
Travellers heading to Austria
Members who listed Austria as their next destination. Locals: say hi, show them around, or host them.
Couchsurfing in Austria: travel guide
Updated · Written for travellers staying with local hosts
Austria pairs grand imperial cities with Alpine villages, and staying with a local host lets you experience both the coffee-house culture of Vienna and the mountain life of the west. Vienna hosts are often students, musicians and international workers, while in Graz, a lively university city, and Innsbruck, surrounded by peaks, hosts tend to be outdoor enthusiasts. Austrians can seem formal at first, with a fondness for titles and politeness, but they are friendly and enjoy sharing local traditions such as heuriger wine taverns or regional dishes. Salzburg is popular with music lovers, while smaller towns in Tyrol and Carinthia offer lakes, hiking and skiing. Regional identities are strong, and accents and dialects vary noticeably from Vorarlberg in the west to Vienna in the east.
Where to couchsurf in Austria
Getting around Austria
ÖBB runs an efficient rail network, with Railjet trains linking Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz; Sparschiene fares are much cheaper when booked ahead. The Klimaticket covers most public transport nationwide for a year, mainly useful for residents. WESTbahn competes on the main east-west route. Regional buses reach mountain villages. FlixBus covers international routes. Hitchhiking is legal and possible, especially in the Alps. Vienna has an excellent U-Bahn, tram and bus network.
Austria on a budget
Austria is moderately expensive, with Vienna and ski resorts the priciest. Wurstel stands, kebab shops and bakeries are cheap options, and lunch menus (Mittagsmenü) offer good value. Supermarkets like Hofer, Spar and Billa keep self-catering affordable. Many museums have free days or reduced rates, and Vienna's standing-room opera tickets are a famous bargain. Costs bite with ski passes, mountain lifts and coffee house visits if repeated daily.
Hospitality culture in Austria
A handshake is the standard greeting, often with Grüß Gott in the west and south or Servus among friends. Austrians appreciate punctuality and politeness, and using titles and formal Sie with older people is respectful until invited otherwise. Shoes are usually taken off indoors, and hosts may offer slippers. Lunch is traditionally the main meal, and Sundays are quiet with most shops closed. Bringing flowers, wine or chocolates, or something from your country, is appreciated.
Best time to visit Austria
Summer is ideal for hiking and lakes, and December to March for skiing and Christmas markets. Spring and autumn are quieter and cheaper in the cities.
Free Couchsurfing & Housesitting in Austria
FreeCouchSurf has 8 community members across Austria, with 2 accepting guests right now. The community is strongest in Vienna, Linz, Vien, Klagenfurt. Unlike paid hospitality platforms, staying with a host here never costs anything — no membership fee, no booking fee, no deposit.
Every profile carries community reviews and solo female travellers can filter specifically for female-led hosts — 3 currently active in Austria. Read a host's reviews, send a personal stay request with your dates, and agree on everything in chat before you travel.
Couchsurfing isn't the only way to stay free in Austria: members also offer housesitting, work exchange (a free Workaway alternative), home swaps, boat crewing and festival volunteering across Austria.
