Salzburg: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Salzburg side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Hohenstauffen	Best Value Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg	Luxury Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Guest score	8.7/10	8.9/10	9.4/10
Reviews	2,644	3,917	734
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Elisabeth-Vorstadt	Elisabeth-Vorstadt	Altstadt
Reference price per night	€117	€158	€388
Guests like	Location: A quiet setting within a twenty-minute walk of the old town and river. Breakfast: Buffet with fresh breads and fruits served in a vintage room with table service for coffee.	Location: Short walk to the main train station and Mirabell Gardens, with easy bus access. Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provides helpful service and attentive assistance at the reception desk.	Staff: Professional, friendly, and attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service. Location: Riverfront position within walking distance of the Old Town and castle.
Guests mention	Value For Money: Competitive rates, though some guests find the small rooms and dated furniture poor value.	Value For Money: Room rates and extra fees for breakfast, parking, and pets are often considered high.	Value For Money: High standards and amenities, though room rates and dining costs are considered high.
Good for	pets, family, parking, breakfast	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Hohenstauffen if price matters most, Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg for the best balance of score and price, and Hotel Sacher Salzburg if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.