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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. Located 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 ambiance 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 mini-bar, a safe, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Surrounded by medieval stone walls, the restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine and Salzburg specialties. 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. Located next to the hotel’s private herb garden, the glass house offers meeting space for up to 10 people. For special events, the 660-year-old wine archive is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Salzburg, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
or
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Salzburg

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Very cool interior and vibe in a historical setting. Wonderful restaurant and great location in old town.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location in the centre of the old city . Striking hotel, tastefully decorated with very interesting artwork and installations. Our suite was extremely well set up, with separate bath and shower. 2 wash basins, mirrors and magnifying...
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    Excellent location in old town close to all the main attractions. Room was cleaned every day while we were out. Air conditioning worked great. Umbrellas and bikes available to borrow. iced mocha machine.
  • Kara
    United States United States
    This was an amazing hotel - our best on a five city European trip! So clean, great art and design, perfect location, really helpful staff and a delicious restaurant on site. It also has a great history.
  • Emily
    United States United States
    This is a very cool hotel in a great location and the staff is wonderful.
  • Alanoud
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The room was luxury. The view and location were perfect. The two girls in the reception were helpful and friendly. I like the hotel restaurant.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    Great location in the inner town. The hotel was accessible, meaning that you could drive right up to the hotel to load and unload luggage. Very funky property with artsy feel. Our room was spacious and functional. The cooling system was good. The...
  • Murray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and unpacking the car went better than expected. The room was really attractive and the location was great. Very comfortable and really quiet at night.
  • Teresa
    United States United States
    Location was perfect and the property is gorgeous. The staff was incredible.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Excellent location, great layout of room which maximized the space, very helpful staff, lovely hotel.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Gasthaus Blaue Gans
    • Cuisine
      Austrian
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bar Blaue Gans
    • Cuisine
      Austrian
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of artHotel Blaue Gans
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 19.90 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
artHotel Blaue Gans takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform artHotel Blaue Gans of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 200384

FAQs about artHotel Blaue Gans

  • artHotel Blaue Gans is 1,000 feet from the center of Salzburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at artHotel Blaue Gans is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at artHotel Blaue Gans include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at artHotel Blaue Gans can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The prices at artHotel Blaue Gans may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • artHotel Blaue Gans has 2 restaurants:

    • Bar Blaue Gans
    • Gasthaus Blaue Gans
  • artHotel Blaue Gans offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Hand massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Foot massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Full-body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage