Romantik Gersberg AlmvsHotel Schloss Monchstein
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Schloss Monchstein ranks significantly better than Romantik Gersberg Alm. Hotel Schloss Monchstein has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 10 publications including Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Romantik Gersberg Alm
Gersberg 37, Postfach 96, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $408/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This isolated mountain guesthouse dating back to 1832 has kept its friendly, rustic charm."
Fodor's
"A picture-perfect Alpine chalet on the lofty perch of the Gersberg high above Salzburg, this hotel is less than 15 minutes by car from the center of the city." Full review
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Frommer's
"The estate overlooks the city from its mountain perch on the Gersberg, with panoramic views in all directions, yet the location is only about a 15-minute drive from the center." 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