arthotel Blaue GansvsNH Collection Salzburg City
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, arthotel Blaue Gans scores slightly better than NH Salzburg City. arthotel Blaue Gans has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 8 publications including Concierge, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
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
i
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
NH Collection Salzburg City
Franz-Josef-Strasse 26, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Run by a Spanish hotel chain, this pretty building has art nouveau awnings, Secession-style sash windows, and white stone trim. Inside all is sleek and comfy." Full review
Frommer's
"This welcome addition brings a successful chain format to Salzburg, although it lacks the style of the Sheraton." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Even if you're not a fan of chain hotels, it's hard to fault this excellent, efficient place on the right bank of the river." Full review
i
Avoid the overpriced buffet breakfast though - you'll find much better value at one of the many cafes along Linzer Gasse.
DK Eyewitness
"This sleek, stylishly designed hotel serves both business and holiday travellers looking to be near the historical centre and Mirabell Gardens."
Star Service
"Guest rooms and common areas are spruced up with abstract art, sleek parquet floors, designer lighting and cleverly designed conversation areas and niches appointed with leather and chrome seating." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A contemporary mid-range hotel, the NH Salzburg City is an unsurprising chain property that appeals to business travelers, though tourists can also enjoy its central location." Full review