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Stadtalm Naturfreundehaus, hotel in Salzburg

Enjoying a unique location on the Mönchsberg mountain in the centre of the city, the Stadtalm Naturfreundehaus offers panoramic views over Salzburg from all rooms, the restaurant and the garden.

Location is amazing and the view but the hike up was the most interesting and sweaty thing I’ve ever done, someone told me there is an elevator somewhere so definitely look into that or just take the free exercise walking up the hill.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,446 reviews
Price from£66per night
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, hotel in Salzburg

a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof offers pet-friendly accommodation in Salzburg. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Breakfast and laundry facilities
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
7,647 reviews
Price from£81.88per night
Kolpinghaus Salzburg, hotel in Salzburg

The Kolpinghaus Hostel enjoys a quiet location next to the Salzach River, a 15-minute bus ride from Salzburg’s Old Town and a 15-minute walk from the Main Train Station.

Fri parkering och bra frukost .
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
2,111 reviews
Price from£112.58per night
The Keep Eco Rooms, hotel in Salzburg

Set in Salzburg and with Salzburg Central Station reachable within 800 metres, The Keep Eco Rooms offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property...

Chic interior, good location, comfy beds, easy check in.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
3,822 reviews
Price from£68.60per night
myNext - Riverside Hotel Salzburg, hotel in Salzburg

Located in Salzburg, within 1.2 km of Salzburg Central Station and less than 1 km of Mirabell Palace, myNext - Riverside Hotel Salzburg offers free WiFi.

The location (close to the center).The philosophy of the hostel and the garden near by.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
734 reviews
Price from£109.80per night
Eduard-Heinrich-Haus, Hostel, hotel in Salzburg

Situated in the Herrnau district of Salzburg, Eduard-Heinrich-Haus offers simple accommodation, a volleyball court, a common room with TV, and table tennis facilities.

I booked a dorm with 6 beds and it so happened that there were no other people in that dorm. I guess I just got lucky. They also provided breakfast which was very good.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
977 reviews
Price from£70.66per night
Hostel Salzburg-Wals, hotel in Salzburg

Located in Salzburg, less than 1 km from Klessheim Castle, Hostel Salzburg-Wals provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Large room, good facilities. Lovely, large, included breakfast. Games room included ping pong/pool table and boxed games. Bus stop right out the front into town centre.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,025 reviews
YoHo - International Youth Hostel, hotel in Salzburg

Situated in Salzburg, YoHo - International Youth Hostel is only a 10-minute walk from the main train station.

The property was close from the main station and all the prime attractions. The beds were cozy and the reception was very friendly and helpful.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
5,340 reviews
Institut St.Sebastian, hotel in Salzburg

Institut St.Sebastian is situated in the Old Town Salzburg, at the foot of the Kapuzinerberg Mountain. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Location ease of access for key
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
730 reviews
Sishaus - View at Mozarts, hotel in Salzburg

Providing self check-in, Sishaus - View at Mozarts is situated in Salzburg, 100 metres from Mozarteum. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Getreidegasse.

Fantastic location, steps from everything of what Salzburg has to offer, small but it has everything including microwave , kettle and Fridge
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
206 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,446 reviews
    View outstanding, but of course a hike to earn it! Once you get used to those stairs it goes more quickly but the first hike up with bags was grueling. Clean clean clean, very safe feeling place, youth hostel vibe (but super clean!)
    Pamela
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £121.38
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,652 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve been to. Very cheap but the hostel offered a lot like free towel and toiletries. It’s very clean as well. It’s close to the train station and check-in is very quick. They send a booking code that can be used on a self-Checkin machine that actually works. Will definitely stay here again when I go back to Salzburg.
    Philip
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,341 reviews
    The hostel was in a great location, on a quiet street halfway between the train station and the city centre. Staff were friendly and always around to answer any questions. There were lots of ladies showers, and they were kept very clean. Rooms were spacious and included a desk and a secure locker each (which locked with your room key). The bunk beds were really solidly built and comfortable (not the flimsy squeaky type you get in most cheap hostels!) Coffee, tea and juice available at reception throughout the day was a nice bonus.
    Jeni
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,341 reviews
    many shared areas with plenty of space available. staff was nice and helpful. cheap to wash and dry clothes comparing to other hostels (3€ for wash 3€ for dry) bunk beds in shared room were comfortable and not noisy like in other hostels. location was convenient
    Maria Virginia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £135.27
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,822 reviews
    Great location, lovely decor, cheaply priced, really nice breakfast and quiet, safe atmosphere
    Grace
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £135.27
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,822 reviews
    The eco concept and design was cool. Loved the reclaimed wood and dangling light bulb and socket design. The decor was practical and beautiful. Beds were sturdy and comfortable. Great communal areas - had a good backpacker/hostel vibe. Easy to check-in, convenient luggage storage and easy to get from the airport and hauptbahnhof. Safe location and quiet. Great for a solo female traveller. About 10mins walk from the city centre.
    Charlotte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £121.38
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,652 reviews
    Ok, it's not too bad - for one night or weekend. 15 min walk to old town, nice staff. cheap and safe parking near hostel - 10 EUR / 24 h
    Mateusz
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,341 reviews
    A decent youth hostel, providing cheap stay in the expensive city of Salzburg. The hostel is located strategically, equidistant from the Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg city center. There is a common seating area on the ground floor and they also offer lockers (1 EUR per day) in case you want to store your luggage after checking out. They serve breakfast and that costs 5 EUR per person.
    Gagan Shinde
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 977 reviews
    Location ok, very pleasant lady on reception, breakfast was just bread/cheese/ham/apple/egg/coffee, which is typical for every place. Hostel reminds post soviet dormitory as we have in Czech Republic for students, but as I understood cheaper price you wouldn’t find anyways, Austria has its own crazy prices. So in total place is ok, especially for one night :) Very clean, silent, nice nature, all good
    Mariam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £135.27
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,822 reviews
    This place is exactly like a cheap backpackers hostel but with rooms instead of dormitories and you get a towel. Bathrooms have a shower and toilet together and there are very few of them. Old building, some things like furniture are cheap, second-hand and old. Things that break or fall apart are repaired instead of replaced. No staff on site is annoying when there is a problem. Much of what is in the room has been made cheaply and looks that way.
    Giannis Kataskevastis
    Solo traveller

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