We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Salzburg, Austria. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, apartments, villas, monasteries, holiday homes, boutique hotels, residences, "pensions" and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Townhouse Weisses Kreuz is a carefully renovated 16th-century building in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, 200 metres from Salzburg Cathedral and 500 metres from the Festival Hall. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Mozart's Birthplace is 500 metres from Townhouse Weisses Kreuz, while Getreidegasse is 600 metres from the property. Mozart Airport, 4 km from Townhouse Weisses Kreuz. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Townhouse Weisses Kreuz features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a shared lounge with garden access at the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most charming, well designed and elegant boutique hotels in Salzburg! WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Very cosy. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in the outskirts of Salzburg, at the foot of the Gaisberg Mountain, Die Haslachmühle is a renovated mill dating back to 1688. Free WiFi access and free private parking are available. Each room features a flat-screen satellite TV, a coffee machine, a desk, a safety deposit box, and a bathroom. At Die Haslachmühle you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, luggage storage and a vending machine. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most ROMANTIC bed and breakfasts in Salzburg. It is very popular among couples travelling to Salzburg.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Great bar. Opened in 1866, the privately owned Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a grand, historic hotel which combines timeless elegance and tradition with highest standard of service. It is centrally located on the banks of the Salzach River with magnificent and unique views of the historic old town and Hohensalzburg Fortress. All rooms and suites are furnished in an individual fashion and offer state-of-the-art facilities. The restaurant Zirbelzimmer, whose wooden panelling and elaborately carved ceilings are unique in Salzburg, is a popular meeting place for gourmets. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. Furnishings include original paintings and silk wallpapers. All rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and bathrobes. Restaurant Roter Salon is located on the footpath along the Salzach River and offers beautiful views of the old town and restaurant Salzachgrill serves barbecue specialties. The famous Café Sacher Salzburg serves the original Sacher cake in a typical Austrian coffee house ambience with an elegant touch. Sacher Bar serves a wide range of drinks accompanied by live piano music.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Great bar. Popular among couples. This 5-star superior hotel enjoys a unique location on top of the Mönchsberg, a hill in the centre of Salzburg. It is surrounded by a large park and offers panoramic city views, an outdoor infinity pool, and an outdoor hot tub. Free on-site private parking and free WiFi is available as well. The exclusive rooms and suites are all individually and luxuriously furnished. They feature priceless antiques and marble bathrooms, as well as modern amenities such as air conditioning. Upon arrival, guests receive a welcome drink, a complementary fruit basket and a home made Guglhupf cake. The spa area features a steam bath and a sauna, as well as a wide range of massage, beauty and wellness treatments. Awarded 4 toques by Gault Millau and 1 Michelin star, the gourmet restaurant THE GLASS GARDEN serves traditional Austrian cuisine, international dishes and a wide selection of fine wines. For events, the hotel additionally offers the Mönchstein Saal, a festivity hall. Hotel Schloss Mönchstein is only a 7-minute walk away from the Old Town, which can be reached by car or on foot via a lift built into the mountain. Guests staying at the hotel will receive free tickets for this lift. E-refueling station available (for electro cars) . Show full description
Boutique hotel.Creative. Popular among couples. The Small Luxury Hotel Goldgasse occupies a 14th-century building located in a pedestrian area in the heart of Salzburg's historic Old Town. All of the rooms come with an en-suite bathroom with a shower or a bathtub. The cathedral, the Getreidegasse, Mozart's birthplace, the festival halls, and the Salzach River are just a few minutes' walk away from Small Luxury Hotel Goldgasse. They also feature free WiFi, a seating area and a satellite TV. Dyson fans are available on request. The restaurant Gasthof Goldgasse serves specialities made of local produce, and a range of Austrian wines. A public car park is situated nearby.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great location. Situated in the famous Getreidegasse in Salzburg’s Old Town, Hotel Goldener Hirsch - a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg is directly opposite the Festival Hall and only a few steps away from Mozart’s Birthplace. It offers free WiFi in the entire property. This traditional luxury hotel occupies a historic building from the 15th century. The rooms are furnished in a classic Austrian style and equipped with many antiques and handmade furniture. The entire hotel is non-smoking. Restaurant Goldener Hirsch serves Austrian and international cuisine, and traditional Salzburg dishes are served in the Restaurant Herzl. Bar Goldener Hirsch serves a wide range of drinks and is a popular meeting place with an elegant ambience. Guests can also make use of the library and a computer free of charge. The cathedral, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and all major sights of Salzburg are only a short walk away from Hotel Goldener Hirsch.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Salzburg.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great bar. A hideaway in the middle of the city. The charming boutique hotel has been family-run for three generations and is a pioneer of the common good economy. The Hotel & Villa Auersperg welcomes you with an extraordinary style and ambience, a beautiful city garden with a cozy terrace and a city SPA in the middle of the lively Andräviertel in the city center of Salzburg. Tradition and design are skilfully combined in the 55 rooms, fine details such as selected books, Tivoli audio systems and a café and tea bar ensure an extra level of comfort. With its own (E-) parking lot & many high-class bikes for the guests (for a surcharge). Our hotel consists of two buildings: the hotel and Villa Auersperg are right next to each other. Our wonderful breakfast buffet, consisting mostly of organic, homemade and regional products, as well as vegan, gluten- and lactose-free options, is available daily from 6.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. / 11.30 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays – on the garden terrace when the weather is nice. The Bar & Lounge are open daily from 07.00-24.00. Bar menu daily until 10 p.m A very special highlight is the Petit City Spa with sauna, steam bath and sun terrace - massages with our top therapists can be booked. In the attic of the villa is our atmospheric yoga loft, where morning yoga takes place on Wednesdays (07.30) and Fridays (08.30). From the hotel you can reach numerous restaurants and shops in a few minutes on foot along the Linzergasse pedestrian zone. The Festspielhaus is only a 20-minute walk away.Show full description
This might be the most creative boutique hotel in Salzburg.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. This exclusive hotel offers scenic mountain views and cosy rooms in an annex of the historic Leopoldskron Palace, just 2 km from Salzburg’s historic centre. Scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed on site, and the Salzburg Festival was founded there. Leopoldskron Palace is privately owned and not generally accessible to the public. Guests enjoy free access to the palace, the Max Reinhardt Library, and the chapel. The 55 rooms in the Meierhof Building and the 12 Suites which are situated in the palace, feature satellite TV and a bathroom. A fitness centre and bikes are at guests' disposal upon availability and free WiFi is provided in all areas. The property is divided in 2 buildings, the Meierhof and the Palace The daily breakfast buffet is served in the majestic breakfast room in the palace. In good weather conditions, guest can also have their breakfast on the panorama balcony. Drinks and cakes are offered at the Meierhof Café which also features a terrace with views to the garden and to the Leopoldskroner Weiher Lake. Free private parking is available at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron. Jogging and cycling trails are right outside. Guests can enjoy free access to a public pool and miniature golf course situated next to the hotel complex.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful and relaxing boutique hotel in Salzburg.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Villa Verde is located just 500 metres from Leopoldskron Castle and a 15-minute walk from Salzburg's Old Town. Free WiFi and free parking are available at this bed and breakfast. The Mönchsberg hill, the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Modern Art can all be reached on foot in 20 minutes or less. Rooms at Villa Verde feature modern furnishings, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. A breakfast buffet with regional specialities is served each morning in the dining room, which enjoys views of the property’s garden. The Leopoldskron outdoor pool is 200 metres away. A tennis court, the Kapuzinerberg hill, Untersberg hill and the Klessheim Golf Course are a 12-minute drive away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great bar. Popular among couples. Hotel Bristol is situated in the heart of Salzburg, only a few steps away from Mirabell Palace and the Festival Houses. Family-run for 3 generations, this historic 5-star hotel offers an award-winning restaurant and free WiFi throughout the hotel. The Makartplatz Bus Stop and a taxi stand are right next to Hotel Bristol. The spacious and elegant non-smoking rooms are air-conditioned and individually furnished. They overlook the city and feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and a safe. All non-alcoholic drinks in minibar are provided for free. Decorated with antiquities, paintings, and collectibles, Hotel Bristol Salzburg offers a concierge service and valet parking. Guests can relax in the library. Further, we may book massages in your room, which needs to be requested in advance. Guests can enjoy the rich breakfast buffet in the Crystal Room, which is decorated with impressive crystal chandeliers. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant Polo Lounge serves international and Austrian specialties. The Sketch Bar and Lounge hosts regular piano evenings. The Getreidegasse shopping street and many other cultural attractions are nearby and can be easily reached on foot.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Situated in Salzburg, 2 km from Kapuzinerberg & Capuchin Monastery, The Little Guesthouse features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Mozart's Birthplace is 2 km from The Little Guesthouse, while Getreidegasse is 2.5 km from the property. Mozart Airport, 7 km from the hotel. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Little Guesthouse offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Salzburg, like skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A.Show full description
Holiday Home.Beautiful. Nice surroundings. Set in Salzburg and only 3.1 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Loft offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. Mozart's Birthplace is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Getreidegasse is 4.8 km from the property. Mozart Airport, 3 km from Salzburg Loft. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.5 km from Kapuzinerberg & Capuchin Monastery. Boasting a Wii U, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. For guests with children, the holiday home features an indoor play area. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and Salzburg Loft offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A.Show full description
Apartment.Cosy. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in Salzburg and only 1.2 km from Festival Hall Salzburg, Villa Leopoldskron provides accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and city views, and is 2.2 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. A bicycle rental service is available at Villa Leopoldskron, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Getreidegasse, Mozart's Birthplace and Salzburg Cathedral. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 3 km from Villa Leopoldskron.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Nice interior design. Situated 1.2 km from Festival Hall Salzburg, 2.2 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress and 1.4 km from Getreidegasse, Apartment Villa Leopoldskron features accommodation located in Salzburg. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Popular points of interest near Apartment Villa Leopoldskron include Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral and Mozarteum. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great views. Our small family run hotel is located about 5km south of the old town of Salzburg, in a quiet and scenic location. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking for your car, as well as a bike garage for your bikes. There are also free bikes to rent and E-Bikes for a small fee. The traditionally furnished rooms feature cable TV, coffee machine, a fan, and a bathroom with hairdryer. They offer views of the Untersberg Mountain or Hohen Salzburg Fortress. The Bloberger Hof’s restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine and a daily breakfast buffet. In the summer months, guests can enjoy their breakfast or dinner on the covered terrace overlooking the Untersberg Mountain. The bus stop providing direct connections into the centre (line 21) is 100 metres away from the Bloberger Hof.Show full description
This might be one of the most LIVELY boutique hotels in Salzburg.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Located in a 14th-century building in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town, this 4-star design boutique hotel is right at the foot of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Free WiFi is available. Situated along the famous Getreidegasse shopping street, artHotel Blaue Gans is directly opposite the Festival Hall and just a few steps from Mozart’s Birthplace. It combines a historic ambience with modern design and contemporary art. More than 100 original works of art are spread throughout the Arthotel. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Blaue Gans all have satellite TV, a minibar, a safe, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Surrounded by medieval stone walls, the restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine and Salzburg specialities. In summer, it includes a Mediterranean-style garden. In the Arthotel’s stylish bar, guests can relax in leather armchairs and enjoy fine wines and good music. Situated next to the hotel’s private herb garden, the glass house offers meeting space for up to 10 persons. For special events, the 660-year-old wine archive is available.Show full description
Holiday Home. Set just 8.6 km from Salzburg Central Station, Ferienhaus Lenzenbauer offers accommodation in Salzburg with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out. It is situated 8.8 km from Messezentrum Exhibition Center and features bicycle parking. Mozart Airport, 15 km from Ferienhaus Lenzenbauer. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Salzburg, like cycling. Ferienhaus Lenzenbauer features a children's playground and a picnic area. Mirabell Palace is 8.8 km from the accommodation, while Kapuzinerberg & Capuchin Monastery is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location. Boutiquehotel am Dom is located in the heart of Salzburg's pedestrian area. The Residence Palace, the Festival Hall, Getreidegasse, the Hohensalzburg Fortress and all other sights are in the immediate vicinity. Every morning, a breakfast buffet is served at the breakfast area in the hotel bar. The modern rooms feature tasteful, Italian-style furniture, cable TV and air conditioning. The private bathrooms have hairdryers. A parking garage is 350 metres from Boutiquehotel am Dom. Access to the hotel by car is possible at any time.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Set in Salzburg and only 3.1 km from Festival Hall Salzburg, Apartments by Pension Ballwein offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.4 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels. Mozart's Birthplace is 3.8 km from the apartment, while Salzburg Cathedral is 4.3 km from the property. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 3.8 km from Getreidegasse. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with free toiletries, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 1 km from Apartments by Pension Ballwein.Show full description
Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Centrally located in the pedestrian zone of Salzburg’s Old Town, just 70 metres from the Mozartplatz Square, Hotel Wolf occupies a building dating from 1429 and offers individually designed rooms. WiFi is available throughout the building. After a rich breakfast buffet in the morning, Hotel Wolf is an ideal starting point to explore the city. The main sights such as Mozart’s Birthplace, the Getreidegasse and Salzburg Cathedral can be easily reached on foot. The rooms all come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box, wired and wireless internet access and a bathroom with shower or bath tub, hairdryer and free toiletries. A lift is featured in the building. The access to the hotel is possible by car and a public parking place is 350 metres away. The closest bus stop is 180 metres away.Show full description
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