arthotel Blaue GansvsHotel Schloss Monchstein
Both arthotel Blaue Gans and Hotel Schloss Monchstein are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Schloss Monchstein is preferred by most professionals compared to arthotel Blaue Gans. Hotel Schloss Monchstein is ranked #4 in Salzburg with endorsements from 10 reviews like Insight Guides, Star Service and Oyster.
arthotel Blaue Gans
Getreidegasse 41-43, Herbert von Karajanplatz 3+4, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $136/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"It houses bright, modern rooms including the special, chic 'Artelierzimmer', as well as displaying contemporary art."
Concierge
"A trendy, tastefully furnished conversion of a medieval building on the city's most popular street, Blaue Gans encompasses its own in-house gallery."
Insight Guides
"The 'Blue Goose Art Hotel' calls itself a 'habitable work of art', and successfully fuses traditional and modern styles."
Lonely Planet
"Contemporary design blends harmoniously with the original vaulting and beams of this 660-year-old hotel." Full review
Star Service
"There is little to fault the hotel, and its seasonal streetside alfresco dining room and bar is a hot spot for a drink of a bite." Full review
Fodor's
"The sleek, contemporary style of "The Blue Goose" boutique art hotel counters the building's 400 year old pedigree and offers guests a stellar location." Full review
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Artists, curators, and Salzburg Festival patrons flock to this hotel, so be sure to make reservations well in advance.
The Telegraph
9.0
"This self-styled artHOTEL is Salzburg’s oldest inn, but unlike any other Austrian hostelry." Full review
Independent
"By taking Salzburg’s oldest inn and turning it into a chic boutique hotel, the artHotel Blaue Gans successfully blends tradition and modern design"
Frommer's
""The Blue Goose" lies in the historic core of Salzburg, near the underground garages of the Mönchsberg, a few doors away from hotels that charge almost twice as much." 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