Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, SalzburgvsRadisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg scores slightly higher than Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg. Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg is ranked #2 in Salzburg with recommendations from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg
Judengasse 15, Rudolfskai 28, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $203/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Behind historical walls, not far from Mozartplatz, find the beautiful rooms of this hotel with their classic, elegant style."
Concierge
"Formerly one of Salzburg's oldest inns, built in 1377, this landmark building in the old town has managed to preserve some of its medieval cuteness despite its new trendily sparse decor."
Frommer's
"This is not your typical Radisson property -- in fact, its style and charm are a rather radical departure for the chain." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located on the busy backstreet of Judengasse, this smartly converted coaching inn is one of the oldest in Salzburg, mixing top-end style with lashings of old-world charm."
Star Service
"Coming from Radisson, this small, engaging traditional house is a pleasant surprise indeed." Full review
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Note: River views are lovely, but avoid the rooms on the bottom floor facing the river, as these can be noisy—the bar here goes to 4 am on the weekends.
The Telegraph
9.0
"Radisson Blu’s Hotel Altstadt is an outstanding five-star property, occupying a pair of beautifully restored medieval buildings in Salzburg’s Unesco-listed old town centre." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Happily, such heritage features are combined with the amenities that most appeal to modern-day travelers -- minibars, Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi among them. " Full review
Fodor's
""Venerable" describes this 1372 building, one of the city's oldest inns, and its buff pink facade with iron lanterns is an impressive riverside landmark." Full review
Independent
"Step back in time at this hotel, which dates back to 1377...there are 62 rooms and suites adorned with antiques, engravings of the city and exposed wooden beams. "