The Best Hotels in Old Town, Salzburg

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. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel.

All rooms and suites are furnished in an individual fashion and offer state-of-the-art facilities. Furnishings include original paintings and silk wallpapers. All rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and bathrobes.

The restaurant Zirbelzimmer, whose wooden panelling and elaborately carved ceilings are unique in Salzburg, is a popular meeting place for gourmets. 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.

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. 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.

300 m² spa area with heated outdoor infinity pool (seasonal May - October), outdoor whirlpool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, relaxation areas and sun terrace. Modern fitness room with Technogym equipment. Massages available.

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)

Townhouse Weisses Kreuz Boutiquehotel 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. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Townhouse Weisses Kreuz Boutiquehotel features free WiFi throughout the property.

You will find a shared lounge with garden access at the property.

Mozart's Birthplace is 500 metres from Townhouse Weisses Kreuz Boutiquehotel, while Getreidegasse is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 4 km from Townhouse Weisses Kreuz Boutiquehotel.

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 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. The Makartplatz Bus Stop and a taxi stand are right next to Hotel Bristol.

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. 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.

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. A public car park is situated nearby.

The non-smoking Altstadt Hotel Stadtkrug offers a very quiet and central location in the picturesque Linzergasse street, right in the historic Old Town of Salzburg. Free Wi-Fi is available.

This 4-star hotel occupies a 700-year-old building at the foot of the Kapuzinerberg mountain, only a 5-minute walk from sights such as Mozart's Birthplace and Mirabell Palace.

The elegant rooms at the Stadtkrug Altstadt Hotel feature a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, a safe, and a spacious and stylish bathroom with hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy homemade organic meat specialties at the Altstadt Hotel Stadtkrug Restaurant.

Well situated in Salzburg, Gentle Hide Designhotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Mozarteum, 400 metres from Mozart's Birthplace and 400 metres from Getreidegasse. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Gentle Hide Designhotel the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and vegetarian options.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Salzburg, like hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near Gentle Hide Designhotel include Salzburg Cathedral, Mirabell Palace and Festival Hall Salzburg. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 5 km away.

Located on the banks of the Salzach River, in the centre of Salzburg, the Hotel Stein has a history dating back to medieval times and was fully renovated and reopened in the spring of 2018. The lifestyle and design hotel offers guests a panoramic rooftop terrace with views over the rooftops and the surroundings.

Rooms at the Hotel Stein show a mixture of modern and classical style, with Austrian and Venetian influences. The luxurious rooms all have air conditioning, a unique furnishing and handcrafted glass decorations or lamps. The bathrooms are equipped with natural beauty products made from herbal ingredients in pharmacy quality.

The restaurant Steinterrasse is located on the 7th floor and offers a view of the old town of Salzburg. Guests can enjoy a breakfast, brunch or fine dining on the rooftop terrace, and enjoy exquisite drinks and dishes.

Hotel Stein's own spa area can be used against a surcharge and features a relaxation area, sauna and gym. Guides are provided in the rooms with running, hiking and Nordic walking routes.

Only 70 metres from the property, the well known Linzergasse starts, where a variety of shops can be found. Cultural landmarks like Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, the Mirabell Garden and Hohensalzburg Fortress are all within short walking distance to Hotel Stein.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A small, exclusive hotel with personal flair. It consists of two buildings, Altstadthotel and the Residenz, located opposite each other in a quiet side street of the city’s pedestrian area.

It is just a few minutes walk to Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Residence. You can leave your car in the garage as all of the city’s sights are within walking distance. For example the cathedral or the fortress, Mozart’s birthplace and the new Congress Hall.

The hotel’s team at the reception are happy to assist you in booking concert or theatre tickets. You can also relax in our tastefully decorated sitting room.

The spa, with it‘s warm colours and simple design, is ideal for relaxation. This compact leisure area comes complete with swimming pool, Finnish sauna, infra-red cubicle and an attractive 'silence' room with couches for relaxation after the sauna. We also suggest you take advantage of our massages.

The 4-star Boutiquehotel Amadeus is situated in a quiet pedestrian street in the heart of historic Salzburg.

All rooms were extensively renovated in 2017 and are individually furnished. All rooms are equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom with shower or bath.

Coffee, tea and a variety of cakes are offered throughout the day in the hotel's medieval vault. Guests are welcome to read one of the free newspapers or enjoy a glass of wine or other beverages from the 24/7 Honesty Bar on one of the sun terraces.

Guests can use the computer in the lobby or read some newspapers on the terrace. The attentive front desk staff is happy to help with information about events or tours.

Most sights of the Old Town are located within 1 km, including Salzburg Cathedral, the Mirabellgarten castle grounds and the Getreidegasse shopping street. The Hohensalzburg Fortress can be reached in1.3 km. Guests can park the car in a public garage, 300 metres from the hotel.

Dating back to 1342, the carefully renovated Altstadthotel Kasererbräu has been family-run for several generations and is located in the heart of Salzburg, directly in the city's historical pedestrian zone, at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

The rooms, some of which feature antique furniture, while others are newly renovated with a modern design, are individually furnished and offer guests the highest level of comfort possible. Some categories offer a free-standing bathtub.

Every morning, Altstadthotel Kasererbräu provides guests with a buffet breakfast and an Italian restaurant is located in the same building.

The hotel is only a few minutes walking distance from all famous historical sights in Salzburg, such as the Salzburger Dom cathedral, the Residence Square with its fountain, Mozart's birthplace or St. Peter's Monastery. A variety of traditional Austrian restaurants in the old town are as well located in the immediate surrounding.

Garages and parking lots are available near the hotel. Busses number 3, 5, 6, 8 and 25 all stop only a short walk away from the hotel, conveniently transporting guests around Salzburg.