Sustainability
at The Keep

Stay mindful.
Live well.

At The Keep, we don’t see sustainability as a duty – we see it as a mindset. A way of shaping the world – and our home – with open eyes and a caring awareness. For us, sustainability isn’t about giving things up; it’s about appreciation: for objects, for people, for nature, and for everything we get to use anew every day.

We preserve what already exists and make the most of it for as long as possible. Many of our pieces of furniture are found treasures with a story, lovingly restored and creatively showcased. Other elements carry traces of the past, which is precisely what makes our house so special. As we like to say: nothing has to be perfect – but everything should make sense.

At the same time, we continuously invest in new, energy-efficient solutions, high-quality materials, and mindful operational practices. Sustainability, for us, is never an “either–or” choice – it’s always “both–and”: preserve where we can. Improve where it matters. Take responsibility where it counts.

And because mindfulness only works if everyone participates, we live this idea together – as a team, with our local partners, and with our guests. That’s how a space emerges where conscious enjoyment, lightness, and sustainability naturally coexist.

Where awareness feels at home.

At The Keep, we believe sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated – it can simply happen when you love doing the right little things. For us, it’s often “keep it simple” while also “keep it meaningful.”

We repair before we replace. We upcycle before we buy new. We love things with a story – and give them a second life here. You can see it, you can feel it, and that’s what makes us who we are.

Our energy? Green.
Our water use? Consciously low.
Our decisions? Always fair, regional, and meaningful whenever possible.

The house itself becomes part of the concept: a place that is light, honest, and shows that sustainability doesn’t have to preach – it can inspire. Welcome to a hostel where doing good feels effortless.

Sustainable enjoyment – tastes good.
Feels good. Does good.

Sustainability doesn’t stop at our room doors – and it certainly doesn’t stop at the edge of the plate. At The Keep Garden Kitchen, only what truly convinces us makes it to the table: seasonal, creatively surprising, carefully chosen, and as local as possible. No frills, no complicated food trends – just really good food made by people who love their craft.

We cook the way we live: with joy, with heart, and with responsibility. And yes – you can taste it.

The Austrian Eco-label stands for higher quality of life and environmental quality, clear and transparent information, environmental policy under the responsibility of companies and organizations, and optimal service.

The European Ecolabe – EU Ecolable serves as a cross-border environmental quality label, which serves as a uniform label for environmentally friendly products and services in the common European market.

The Austrian Eco-Label and EU Ecolabel

Since 2021, we have proudly carried the Austrian Eco-Label and the EU Ecolabel as visible signs of our commitment – not only to the environment but also to the people who stay with us and work with us.

Together, we take ecological and social responsibility by: