Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, SalzburgvsHotel Schloss Monchstein
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg and Hotel Schloss Monchstein are both recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg ranks marginally better than Hotel Schloss Monchstein. Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg ranks #2 in Salzburg with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg Show All Reviews
Getreidegasse 37, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $246/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Very much in the bourgeois, traditional style, this is the hotel to choose if you're harboring von Trapp fantasies."
Fodor's
"Celebrities from Picasso to Pavarotti have favored the "Golden Stag" for its legendary Gemütlichkeit, patrician pampering, and adorable decor." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Down the block from Mozart’s former residence, with Austrian-made furniture (most crafted from oak) in all 69 guest rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A luxury hotel dating from 1407 in the Baroque centre of Salzburg with an array of hand-crafted furnishings and antiques."
Star Service
"This impeccable Austrian lodge represents the summit of hospitality in this Alpine getaway; it is the smallest offering from Starwood's Luxury Collection." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"If you prefer to eat in simpler surroundings, then you will no doubt appreciate the country charm of the wood-panelled Herz'l. Good, regional food is served."
Frommer's
"Goldener Hirsch wins the award for the finest hotel in Salzburg; this establishment is so steeped in legend and history that any Austrian will instantly recognize its name." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Countess Harriet Walderdorff tastefully scattered the opulent rooms with objets d’art and hand-printed fabrics." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"With 600 years of hospitality under its belt, the Goldener Hirsch is as much a part of Salzburg's history as Mozart, the cathedral and the castle." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Patrician 65-room and five-suite hotel in a structure dating from 1407, ideally located at the heart of Salzburg with immediate access to the maze of shopping promenades by Festival Hall and near Mozart’s house." Full review
Hotel Schloss Monchstein
Monchsbergpark 26, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $442/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"The elegant rooms and beautifully appointed modern spa are set off to perfection by the stunning views over Salzburg."
Concierge
"In high season, Salzburg's quaint Alstadt can grow as jammed and noisy as Times Square, and that makes Schloss Monchstein an appealing escape."
Insight Guides
"Situated on top of the Monchsberg and surrounded by a park, the hotel, with its exquisite restaurants, is one of the most spectacular five-star establishments in Austria."
Lonely Planet
"On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An enchanting 14th-century castle hotel situated on top of the Mönchsberg and surrounded by its own park."
Star Service
"On a steep hill overlooking the city and surrounding alps, this eight-story castle is in a class of its own, a historical boutique-resort with notable dining and service." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The five-pearl Hotel Schloss Monchstein is a luxurious and romantic historic castle hotel with panoramic views of Salzburg from its position on top of Monchsberg Mountain." Full review
Fodor's
"With gorgeous gardens and hiking trails, it's little wonder the 19th-century naturalist Alexander von Humboldt called this retreat outside the city a "small piece of paradise"." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The castle-esque Hotel Schloss Mönchstein sits on three-and-a-half acres of garden grounds atop Mönchsberg Mountain." Full review
Frommer's
"This Teutonic-style manor house, really a small castle, stands on top of a hill above the center of Salzburg. From its elegant salons, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city." Full review