The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Salzburg

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. 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. 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. 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. 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

Delightful property. Unique. Great views. 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. The exclusive rooms and suites are all individually and luxuriously furnished. Free on-site private parking and free WiFi is available as well. 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

Charming. Superb interior design. 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

Highly elegant. Nice style. 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

Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Located in Grödig at the foot of Untersberg Mountain, the Sallerhof is just 6 km from Salzburg’s city centre. It offers free wired internet and a furnished balcony in every room. The modern rooms are very spacious and feature wooden floors, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Each room offers views of the garden or Untersberg Mountain. A large breakfast buffet with local products and homemade specialities is served every morning. Many restaurants are close by. Free private parking is provided directly at the Hotel Garni Sallerhof. Guests can rent bicycles and book tickets and excursions at the reception. The Sound of Music tour picks up guests at the front door. A bus stop providing direct connections to Salzburg Main Train Station is just 250 metres away. The trip takes about 35 minutes. The Grödig exit of the A10 motorway is less than one km away. Show full description

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. Show full description

Historic. Elegant. Nice interior design. 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. Show full description

Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among couples. Opened May 2021. Located in Salzburg and with Mirabell Palace reachable within 300 metres, HYPERION Hotel Salzburg provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 800 metres from Salzburg Central Station, 400 metres from Mozarteum and less than 1 km from Mozart's Birthplace. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At HYPERION Hotel Salzburg every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German, English, Spanish and French. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral and Festival Hall Salzburg. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 5 km from HYPERION Hotel Salzburg. Show full description

The Sheraton Grand Salzburg Hotel is a 5-star hotel in the centre of Salzburg, facing Mirabell Palace and the Mirabell Gardens. Mozarts Birthplace, the Festspielhaus and the Salzburg Cathedral can all be reached by foot within 15 minutes. The Sheraton Grand Salzburg Hotel's rooms and suites feature modern or classic décor, Sheraton Signature beds and spacious bathrooms with toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Free WiFi is provided in the entire hotel and room service is available 24 hours a day. The on-site fitness center provides a sauna and a steam bath. The hotel also benefits from its proximity to the Paracelsus Bad & Kurhaus (1-minute walking distance). There are two restaurants at the hotel, taste.it serves Italian dishes, while Mirabell & Terrace serves local dishes and hosts weekend dining events. The Piano Bar offers a range of cocktails, snacks, pastries or coffee. Kapuzinerberg & Capuchin Monastery is 800 metres from the accommodation, while Hohensalzburg Fortress is 800 metres away. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among women. Hotel Villa Carlton - Adults Only is just a few steps from the Mirabell Gardens and the Salzburg Congress Centre and features individually designed rooms. Salzburg Main Train Station and the Old Town are 700 metres away. Free WiFi is available. The spacious rooms at this boutique hotel feature air-conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, and an iPod docking station. Theatre, concert and sightseeing tickets can be reserved at the reception of Hotel Villa Carlton - Adults Only. A bar is available in the elegant lounge. Private parking is available in Villa Carlton’s courtyard, and a public parking garage is 500 metres away. The Kongresshaus Bus Stop (lines 1 and 2) is just a few steps away. The promenade along the Salzach River is only a few metres away. Show full description

Elegant. Stylish. 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. Show full description

Good breakfast. Great location. Set next to the Getreidegasse in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, the historic, fully renovated Hotel Elefant dating from the 13th century offers free WiFi. All of the individually decorated rooms of Hotel Elefant provide a cable TV, a minibar and a bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned, and some feature a comfortable seating area. Mozart’s birthplace and the Festival Hall can be reached within a few steps from the Hotel Elefant. Mirabell Castle, the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the other side of the city centre are only 200 metres away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Romantikhotel Die Gersberg Alm offers modern rooms with balconies and panoramic views in a quiet location, only a 10-minute drive away from the centre of Salzburg. Wi-Fi access is free. This carefully renovated former inn dates from 1832. The restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine and has an outdoor dining area. The Gersberg Alm has an outdoor pool, a tennis court, and a spa area with sauna and steam bath. A children’s playground, hiking trails, and a natural ice rink (in winter) are right outside Romantikhotel Die Gersberg Alm. Parking is available free of charge. Show full description

Stylish. Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. Popular among couples. 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. The luxurious rooms all have air conditioning, a unique furnishing and handcrafted glass decorations or lamps. Rooms at the Hotel Stein show a mixture of modern and classical style, with Austrian and Venetian influences. 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. Show full description

Cosy rooms. 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

Historic property. Charming. Great location. 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. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Popular among women. Hotel Doktorwirt enjoys a quiet location in the southeastern part of Salzburg, only a few minutes away by car or bus from the centre. Parking is available free of charge. The individually furnished rooms all offer free internet access. The Doktorwirt is a centuries-old inn with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa area with sauna, steam bath, solarium, and gym. A bus stop offering direct connections to the city centre is right in front of Gasthof Hotel Doktorwirt. Show full description

Charming. Romantic. Cosy rooms. This family run 4-star hotel featuring a restaurant, a garden, and an indoor pool with terrace access is located on the outskirts of Salzburg, just off the A1 motorway and only a 2-minute drive from the exhibition centre and about a 15-minute drive from the city centre. Free WiFi and free public parking are available. Hotel Brandstätter also features a small wellness area with a sauna, sun bed, and gym. Traditional Austrian cuisine can be enjoyed in the Hotel Gasthof Brandstätter’s award-winning restaurant. The modern, non-smoking rooms feature satellite TV, a desk, a fan, and a bathroom. The Red Bull Arena, the Europark shopping centre, and the Salzburg Casino are within a 5-minute drive. Show full description

Charming. 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. 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. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Great views. A 10-minute drive from the centre of Salzburg, Hotel Frauenschuh is located in the quiet and green district of Leopoldskron-Moos. It has a spa area and offers free outdoor parking. The spa area includes a sauna and a steam bath, as well as a small fitness room. Hotel Frauenschuh’s rooms offer WiFi, satellite TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Some have a balcony and a kitchen. Bathrobes can be rented at the reception. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning. 2 restaurants are only steps away. Hotel Frauenschuh features a children’s playground and storage facilities for bicycles and motorcycles. Guests can play table tennis and darts, relax on the terrace and in the garden, or rent bicycles to explore the surroundings. Garage parking is available upon prior arrangement and at a surcharge. The old town can be reached by bus in 12 minutes. Salzburg Airport is only a short drive away. Show full description