What is the best budget hotel in Salzburg?

Hotel Hohenstauffen (Elisabeth-Vorstadt): 8.7/10 · 2,644 reviews · €117 / night · Guests say: “Location: A quiet setting within a twenty-minute walk of the old town and river.”

What is the best value hotel in Salzburg?

Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg (Elisabeth-Vorstadt): 8.9/10 · 3,917 reviews · €158 / night · Guests say: “Location: Short walk to the main train station and Mirabell Gardens, with easy bus access.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Salzburg?

Hotel Sacher Salzburg (Altstadt): 9.4/10 · 734 reviews · €388 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Professional, friendly, and attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.”

Where should I stay in Salzburg?

Our three picks are in Elisabeth-Vorstadt, Altstadt. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Salzburg.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetHotel Hohenstauffen8.7/10 · €117 / night Best ValueDesign Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg8.9/10 · €158 / night LuxuryHotel Sacher Salzburg9.4/10 · €388 / night

Budget

8.7€117 / night

Hotel Hohenstauffen

★★★Elisabeth-Vorstadt

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Travelling with a dog

8.7/10 from 2,644 guest reviews
≈ 13 min walk to Mirabell Palace
Chosen from 8 hotels

2,644 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: A quiet setting within a twenty-minute walk of the old town and river.
Value For Money: Competitive rates, though some guests find the small rooms and dated furniture poor value.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Free parking
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 2,644 guest reviews; joint review-score position 6 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €117.00 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €117.00/night versus a sample median of €173.11/night (32% below the median).
Location: Elisabeth-Vorstadt, Salzburg. Address: Elisabethstraße 19. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg, Salzburg

Best Value★ Our pick

8.9€158 / night

Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg

★★★★Elisabeth-Vorstadt

Best forMost travellers · Families · Wellness breaks

8.9/10 from 3,917 guest reviews
≈ 9 min walk to Mirabell Palace
Chosen from 8 hotels

3,917 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Short walk to the main train station and Mirabell Gardens, with easy bus access.
Value For Money: Room rates and extra fees for breakfast, parking, and pets are often considered high.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 3,917 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €157.62/night versus a sample median of €173.11/night (9% below the median).
Location: Elisabeth-Vorstadt, Salzburg. Address: Elisabethstrasse 5. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Luxury

9.4€388 / night

Hotel Sacher Salzburg

★★★★★Altstadt

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.4/10 from 734 guest reviews
≈ 6 min walk to Mirabell Palace
Chosen from 8 hotels

734 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayStaff: Professional, friendly, and attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
Value For Money: High standards and amenities, though room rates and dining costs are considered high.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.4/10 from 734 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €388.00/night versus a sample median of €173.11/night.
Location: Altstadt, Salzburg. Address: Schwarzstraße 5-7. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 28 days ago.

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Where to stay in Salzburg

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Elisabeth-Vorstadt

Hotel Hohenstauffen · ≈ 13 min walk to Mirabell Palace

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Travelling with a dog

Best Value

Elisabeth-Vorstadt

Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg · ≈ 9 min walk to Mirabell Palace

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Wellness breaks

Luxury

Altstadt

Hotel Sacher Salzburg · ≈ 6 min walk to Mirabell Palace

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryHohensalzburg Fortress · Salzburg Cathedral · Mirabell Palace

Salzburg hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Hotel Hohenstauffen	Elisabeth-Vorstadt	3	8.7 (2,644)	€117
Best Value	Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg	Elisabeth-Vorstadt	4	8.9 (3,917)	€158
Luxury	Hotel Sacher Salzburg	Altstadt	5	9.4 (734)	€388

Questions about hotels in Salzburg

What is the best budget hotel in Salzburg?: Hotel Hohenstauffen (Elisabeth-Vorstadt): 8.7/10 · 2,644 reviews · €117 / night · Guests say: “Location: A quiet setting within a twenty-minute walk of the old town and river.”
What is the best value hotel in Salzburg?: Design Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg (Elisabeth-Vorstadt): 8.9/10 · 3,917 reviews · €158 / night · Guests say: “Location: Short walk to the main train station and Mirabell Gardens, with easy bus access.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Salzburg?: Hotel Sacher Salzburg (Altstadt): 9.4/10 · 734 reviews · €388 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Professional, friendly, and attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.”
Where should I stay in Salzburg?: Our three picks are in Elisabeth-Vorstadt, Altstadt. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 28 days ago.

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