Must-see hotels in Salzburg

  • Haus Ballwein

    Salzburg

    With its bright, pine-filled rooms, mountain views and garden, this place is big on charm. The largest, quietest rooms face the back and have balconies…

  • Villa Trapp

    Salzburg

    Marianne and Christopher have transformed the original von Trapp family home into a beautiful guesthouse (for guests only, we might add). The 19th-century…

  • Arte Vida

    Salzburg

    Arte Vida has the boho-chic feel of a Moroccan riad (house), with its lantern-lit salon, communal kitchen and serene garden. Asia and Africa have provided…

  • Die Haslachmühle

    Salzburg

    Sitting below Gaisberg and surrounded by attractive gardens and countryside, this charismatic B&B is lodged in a 17th-century flour mill. The family go…

  • Hotel Stein

    Salzburg

    Hotel Stein looks the business following a two-year makeover. In the rooms, a clean aesthetic combines with pops of bright colour, wall murals,…

  • Hotel Goldgasse

    Salzburg

    Bang in the heart of the Altstadt, this 700-year-old town house has much charm. All of the wood-floored rooms are individually and flamboyantly designed,…

  • Haus Steiner

    Salzburg

    Good-natured Rosemarie runs a tight ship at this sunny yellow chalet-style guesthouse that's ablaze with flowers in summer. The pick of the petite rooms,…

  • Hotel & Villa Auersperg

    Salzburg

    This charismatic villa and hotel duo fuses late-19th-century flair with contemporary design in rooms featuring wood floors, muted colours and Nespresso…

  • Goldener Hirsch

    Salzburg

    A skylight illuminates the arcaded inner courtyard of this 600-year-old Altstadt pile, where famous past guests include Queen Elizabeth II and Pavarotti…

  • Arthotel Blaue Gans

    Salzburg

    At this marvellously atmospheric hotel, providing hospitality since 1350, contemporary design blends harmoniously with the original vaulting, beams and…

  • Gästehaus im Priesterseminar

    Salzburg

    Ah, the peace is heavenly at this one-time seminary tucked behind the Dreifältigkeitskirche. Its bright, parquet-floored rooms have received a total…

  • Yoho Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Free wi-fi, secure lockers, comfy bunks, plenty of cheap beer and good-value schnitzels – what more could a backpacker ask for? Except, perhaps, a merry…

  • Hotel Schloss Mönchstein

    Salzburg

    On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material. Persian…

  • Hotel am Dom

    Salzburg

    Antique meets boutique at this Altstadt hotel, where the original vaults and beams of the 800-year-old building contrast with razor-sharp design features…

  • Haus am Moos

    Salzburg

    This alpine-style chalet offers a slice of rural calm just a 15-minute ride from town on bus 21. Many rooms have balconies with gorgeous mountain views,…

  • Hotel Sacher

    Salzburg

    Tom Hanks, the Dalai Lama and Julie Andrews have all stayed at this 19th-century pile on the banks of the Salzach. Scattered with oil paintings and…

  • Pension Katrin

    Salzburg

    With its flowery garden, bright, cheerful rooms and excellent breakfasts, this pension is incredibly homely. The Terler family keeps everything spick and…

  • Hotel Bristol

    Salzburg

    The Bristol transports you back to a more decadent era. Chandelier-lit salons, champagne at breakfast, exquisitely crafted furniture, service as polished…

  • Cool Mama

    Salzburg

    This ultra-modern skyscraper of a hotel is a burst of urban cool near the Salzburg Exhibition and Convention Centre. Done out in earthy hues, the…

  • Mozart

    Salzburg

    This old-timer has been given a super-chic boutique makeover, now cleverly contrasting original features with pared-back, modernist-style interiors. The…

  • Haus Wartenberg

    Salzburg

    This welcoming, family-run pension is a 15-minute stroll southwest of the Altstadt. It's set in vine-strewn gardens and housed in a gorgeous 17th-century…

  • Bergland Hotel

    Salzburg

    Don't be fooled by the nondescript exterior. Belonging to the Kuhn family since 1912, the Bergland is ever so homey inside, with art (courtesy of the…

  • A&O Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

    Salzburg

    In a revamped bread factory just a couple of minutes' walk from Salzburg's Hauptbahnhof, this slickly modern hostel has airy, light-filled, wood-floored…

  • Hotel Rosenvilla

    Salzburg

    This guesthouse goes the extra mile with its sharp-styled contemporary rooms, faultless service and incredible breakfasts, featuring spreads, breads,…

  • Weisse Taube

    Salzburg

    Housed in a listed 14th-century building in a quiet corner of the Altstadt, the ‘white dove’ is a solid choice. Staff go out of their way to help and the…

  • Wolf Dietrich

    Salzburg

    Central Wolf Dietrich is an appealing choice, with slick, modern rooms dressed in wood furnishings and muted hues. Suites are plusher, with flock…

  • Hotel Amadeus

    Salzburg

    Centrally situated on the right bank, this 500-year-old hotel has a boutique feel, with bespoke touches such as chandeliers and four-poster beds in the…

  • Stadtalm

    Salzburg

    This turreted hostel plopped on top of Mönchsberg takes in the entire Salzburg panorama, from the city’s spires and fortress to Kapuzinerberg. Digs are…

  • Hotel Hohenstauffen

    Salzburg

    Granted, it's not in the prettiest part of town (erotica shops and all), but don't be put off. This genuinely friendly, family-run place has appealingly…

  • Hotel Wolf

    Salzburg

    Tucked in a quiet corner of the Altstadt, Hotel Wolf occupies a lovingly converted 15th-century building. Uneven stone staircases and antique furnishings…

  • Hotel Elefant

    Salzburg

    Occupying a 700-year-old building, this central hotel has loads of historical character. Bright colours add a modern touch to the spacious, elegantly…

  • JUFA Salzburg City

    Salzburg

    Its plain, modern facade won’t bowl you over, but this budget pick has plenty going for it: super-clean dorms, bike rental, generous breakfasts and a sun…

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