arthotel Blaue GansvsRadisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg
arthotel Blaue Gans and Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg are both recommended by experts. Overall, Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg scores marginally higher than arthotel Blaue Gans. Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg comes in at 85 with approval from 8 reviews such as Oyster, Concierge and Fodor's.
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
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. "