The Italian Dolomites are a part of the Alps located in the Bolzano region of Italy. There are many small villages and towns that are situated in the valleys and foothills. Nova Ponente is one of the villages and is known to be a favored area for skiers during the wintertime and hikers during the summertime. Cheap hotels in Nova Ponente near Obereggen Ski Resort are a great way to enjoy the slopes. It is close to the Austrian border and the main language spoken in the area is German. In fact, the German name for the village is Deutschnofen.

The city of Bolzano is about 20 minutes away and has an interesting array of attractions. One of them is the Ice Mummy, which is an exhibit at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Bolzano is also home to the Runkelstein Castle which was originally built during the 1200's and is open to the public. It has been carefully restored multiple times throughout the years. There are discount hotels in Nova Ponente that are far enough away from the hustle and bustle of a city yet convenient to many of the attractions in the Bolzano region.