Luxury hotels in Salzburg

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Salzburg. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Salzburg. 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 Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 330 EUR.

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• 2 Hotel Bristol Salzburg Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Salzburg. 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. Complimentary mineral water is provided in all rooms. Decorated with antiquities, paintings, and collectibles, Hotel Bristol Salzburg offers a concierge service and valet parking. Guests can relax in the library and book massages. 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. Half-board includes 2 courses chosen from the menu. 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 Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 250 EUR.

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• 3 Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Salzburg. Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt is a 5-star hotel in a historic building dating from 1377, located right in the Old Town of Salzburg and only a few steps away from all sights. It was renovated in spring 2016 and offers free WiFi in all areas. The tastefully furnished rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer views of the Salzach River or the Old Town. The Radisson Blu Altstadt’s air-conditioned Symphonie restaurant offers Austrian and international dishes and views of the river and the Kapuzinerberg mountain. The breakfast buffet is served between 06:30 and 10:30. A public parking garage is a 5-minute walk away from the Altstadt Radisson Blu Salzburg. A valet parking service is available. Guests receive a 1-day bonus card with a 10% discount for a selection of stores in the Designer Outlet Centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 184 EUR.

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• 4 Sheraton Grand Salzburg Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 centre provides a sauna and a steam bath, as well as massages on request. It is also connected to the Paracelsus Bad & Kurhaus, where guests can relax during the day. 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 Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 233 EUR.

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• 5 Hotel Sacher Salzburg Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of 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. Each one has been personally decorated by Mrs. Elisabeth Gürtler, the hotel's owner, with a great love of details. 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 Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 333 EUR.

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• 6 Hotel Schloss Mönchstein Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Salzburg. 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 Guest review score 9.5

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• 7 Hyperion Hotel Salzburg Salzburg, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 24-hour front desk and currency exchange 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. 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 Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 187 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!