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Stadtalm Naturfreundehaus, hotel in Salzburg

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

Affordable price
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
1,412 reviews
Price from$85.59per night
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, hotel in Salzburg

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

nice staff, clean, good price for value
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
7,600 reviews
Price from$99.94per 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.

This place felt a lot like a college dorm room. Two bunk beds with a couple desks and a private bathroom. The breakfast buffet downstairs was FANTASTIC. Friendly staff, as well.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,967 reviews
Price from$145.18per night
The Keep Eco Rooms, hotel in Salzburg

Located in Salzburg and with Salzburg Central Station reachable within a 9-minute walk, The Keep Eco Rooms provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout...

Comfortable beds, the room had a sink inside, which was very practical.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
3,790 reviews
Price from$88.46per night
myNext - Riverside Hotel Salzburg, hotel in Salzburg

Located in Salzburg, within 0.7 mi of Salzburg Central Station and less than 0.6 mi of Mirabell Palace, myNext - Riverside Hotel Salzburg offers free WiFi.

This is a pretty neutral location. The main Salzburg train station is a good walk away, but there is a station just around the corner.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
694 reviews
Price from$141.59per night
Eduard-Heinrich-Haus, Hostel, hotel in Salzburg

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

Hot water in the bathroom and warm temperature in the room
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
983 reviews
Price from$87.33per night
Jugendgästehaus Mondsee, hotel in Salzburg

Located in Mondsee, 18 miles from MesseZentrum Exhibition Center, Jugendgästehaus Mondsee has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The Gaestehaus is an excellent address for family looking to stay relatively cheap, the room was clean and spacious enough for 2adults and 2 teens, bedsheets and towels can be provided for extra fees. Breakfast was good. Free parking.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
451 reviews
Price from$102.93per night
YoHo - International Youth Hostel, hotel in Salzburg

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

The location was ideal, just a few minutes to downtown and to the train station. We walked almost everywhere by foot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The private rooms are comfortable and simple. Everything is very clean.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
5,285 reviews
Hostel Salzburg-Wals, hotel in Salzburg

Located in Salzburg, a 11-minute walk from Klessheim Castle, Hostel Salzburg-Wals provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Nothing
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
965 reviews
Institut St.Sebastian, hotel in Salzburg

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

Everything was perfect. I arrived after 16hrs but everything was so clear and well explained. Easy to get to. Excellent location. Laundry service.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
723 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,413 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: $204.22
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7,601 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 traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,286 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 traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,286 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $155.75
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,790 reviews
    Great location, lovely decor, cheaply priced, really nice breakfast and quiet, safe atmosphere
    Grace
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $155.75
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,790 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $204.22
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7,601 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
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,286 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
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 984 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $155.75
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,790 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 traveler

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