Name: artHotel Blaue Gans
Address: Getreidegasse 41-43, Salzburg, Salzburg State, Austria, Salzburg, Salzburg State, AT
Price range: US$191–US$616 per night
Rating: 9.15

What guests think

Across recent reviews, artHotel Blaue Gans earns strong praise for its unbeatable Old Town location, welcoming staff, and excellent breakfasts, offering a distinctive boutique atmosphere that blends history with modern design.

Guests frequently describe rooms as clean, comfortable, and often spacious, with quiet sleep and tasteful decor. Recurring drawbacks include steps within the historic layout, occasional air‑conditioning or Wi‑Fi problems, some smaller rooms, and limited in‑room amenities such as no fridge or coffee maker. Dining beyond breakfast is generally well regarded but hours and service can be hit‑or‑miss, and parking uses a nearby public garage rather than on‑site. Expect a stylish, centrally located boutique stay with a few historic‑building quirks.

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Facilities

On‑site bar and restaurant receive positive remarks, with a charming library/reading room noted. Parking is not on‑site; guests use a nearby public garage, unloading can be tricky, and valet‑style assistance varies.

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peter

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel bar with srylish clientele. Courtious staff kept lugguage for much of the day.

10

Gokce B

30 Aug 2023

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Great customer service. Sparkling clean. Perfect location. They can park your car for you if you arrive with your own.

10

Jeremy

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building with interesting artwork. Loved the quiet reflection/ reading room. Superb location close to parking options. Friendly and efficient staff. Breakfast was very good with excellent professional wait staff.

10

Jeff

1 Dec 2024

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Fantastic hotel in the old town. Great location that is walking distance to museums, theatres, christmas markets, shopping, cafes and restaurants. Room was a good size, clean and comfortable. Design and decoration of the room and hotel was very nice. It was a bit hectic finding a spot to pull over to check in and take in our bags as this is a very busy area. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking is in a public garage up the street but the staff hepled guide us. Hotel gives a decent discount on the parking fee. Overall, 5 stars. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Stephanie

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location. Well taken care of hotel right in the heart of everything. The restaurant was fabulous including the breakfast.

10

Heidi

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

A fabulous time! Next time we're in Salzburg, we're staying at Blaue Gans again. Excellent location, great rooms, great service - truly no complaints! Plus, lots of fun and interesting art throughout the hotel and the hotel library was a charming touch.

10

Wei

20 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is excellent. Parking garage is close by.

10

Nina

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful property and the dinner on the terrace restaurant and breakfast were outstanding. The bed was so comfortable and room gorgeous.

10

Sungwook

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. A very nice boutique hotel with great access to the old town. As expected with this type of hotels, there is no onsite parking, but fortunately, the parking garage is just across the street (literally 1 minute walk). Because the bar was closed on Sunday, received beverage credit on Monday breakfast for a premium order (got egg benedict). Overally, really liked the stay and would repeat.

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Joyce

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel would be my "go to" if I ever return to Saltzburg. My only critique would be the parking situation. They do not really have valet service. We left our vehicle at the front door when we arrived and it eventually got put into a parking lot. When we were ready to leave, they had to pull someone from the kitchen to retrieve our car!!! Really?

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms and public areas as very clean and well kept. A few report exceptions, such as a room not cleaned before check‑in or strong cleaning‑product smells.

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Mark

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The taxi let us in on the street side far from the reception area. We had to lug our bags up two small stairs. There were stairs in our third floor hallway too. There were also steps down to the toilet room and the shower room which were a tripping hazard. Asked for extra pillows because they were very soft and we sank right through. Had to ask the next day. Also asked to turn out small light on room divider. The desk person gave me instructions and they didn't work. Never got to eat in the restaurant. They were on vacation and then the hours were unpredictable. Not open on Sunday. I found the "art" to be weird especially the mouse traps. On the plus side, the room was spacious with a couch and everything was clean and furnishings were new and woodwork was very attractive. The breakfast was excellent.

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Diane

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful unique decor welcomes you as soon as you enter, room was large and immaculate, such a comfortable experience and close to everything we walked everywhere.

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Gretchen

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Very quiet and safe. Clean

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Steve

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly and assisted us with almost everything we needed while staying in Salzburg. We will stay again!

10

Vanessa

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was lovely. The rooms were spacious and clean (we had a standard double room). The reception staff were exceptional, they were very friendly and went out of the way to help us. The main areas for sightseeing in Salzburg were easily within walking distance and the stop for the airport bus (number 10) was just at the hotel entrance. I would definitely stay there again.

10

Edward

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a delightful stay at this place. The staff were wonderful and the room spacious, clean and attractive. The hallways are worth walking around in both because of the building itself and also the art work.

10

Ellen

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean hotel with some history, a great breakfast and perfect location.

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Jose

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We select Salzburg for new year and Arthotel was a great choice. Location was excellent but also the hotel rooms where great. Very clean, spacious and modern.

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REIKO

19 Jul 2023

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以前レストランを利用してすこく美味しかったのを記憶している。今回も朝食がとても。おいしかった。一度は泊まってみたいほてるだった。早くチェックインできたのは良かったが、清掃が差れておらずゴミ箱にゴミはある、トイレもきたない、ベッドはグチャぐちゃで、憧れが一気に消えました。前に泊まった人が、立つ鳥跡を濁さずの人だったら、こうもがっかりせずにすんだのにとおもった。

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Melanie

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

room was great and super clean. bed was super comfy. convenient location to everything. Staff was tremendous, would stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are typically stylish, comfortable, and often spacious or quiet, with tasteful design. Drawbacks mentioned include steps within layouts, occasional AC or Wi‑Fi issues, some small rooms, and missing in‑room amenities like fridges or coffee makers.

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Kenneth

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very cute hotel in an amazing location. Close to many attractions in Salzburg. All within walking distance. My only complaint is the wifi is horrendous. It would always go out and certain parts of the room would have no wifi signal.

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THOMAS

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr schönes, geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Art-Hotel mit sehr freundlichem und aufmerksamem Personal. Leider fehlt die Kaffeemaschine und ein Kühlschrank mit Getränken auf dem Zimmer. Das ist aber die einzige kleine Kritik.

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Isabel

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very artistic and creative. Spacious rooms. Unfortunately, the air conditioning system in our room did not work and were unable to sleep due to the hit

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Alyssa

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This space is beautiful!!! We had a studio room and it felt like an adventure going through the different halls and stairwells in the historic old building! Our room was quiet, clean, and extremely comfortable! The location was incredible in relation to sites we wanted to see, with gorgeous walks to the sites. Many good options nearby for food, again within easy walkable distance. We will definitely stay here again if/when we return to Salzburg!

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Gerard

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable and well appointed hotel in an idyllic location. The room was spacious and well designed with a large bathroom and separate sitting area. We loved the history of the hotel and position opposite the horse pond and backing on to the shopping street. I highly recommend this hotel.

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Tabea

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer und Hotel gemütlich Keine Kaffeemaschine und kein Kühlschrank eher unüblich und für ein Stadthotel wichtige Gadgets die fehlen Mit der Renovation der Zimmer hat das Hotel an Charme verloren

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eric

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Ok, nice location, great Breakfast options, and great internet access. Room was small, and no desk or Fridge, made it very-very hard to work from it. The biggest drawback was reception was unhelpful, for simple requests, not what one expects from a 4 star hotel. Now I know the location is very-very good, but the room was down right tiny and the lack of a desk and fridge made far less enjoyable than it could have been, there was not even a chair. I was a single in a double room, but 2 people could not have been comfortable in the space as I was unable to even unpack a single bag.

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Jose

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We select Salzburg for new year and Arthotel was a great choice. Location was excellent but also the hotel rooms where great. Very clean, spacious and modern.

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Diana

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I booked a Double Room (medium) for 3 nights and the overall experience was great! 1) Location is 5* within walking distance to most places of interest and plenty of restaurants. 2). Both the room and bathroom are very spacious and clean with modern zen vibes. 3). As I did not want housekeeping, the considerate hotel staff left a bag of fresh towels and toiletries on my door daily. 4). Breakfast was good and their eggs were yummy. The only issue is that the air-con ventilation was inconsistent and would make loud noises. This is fine by me but maybe not for the light sleepers.

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Kevin

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress was not very comfortable and the pillows, while of excellent quality, were too thin (and too few were provided).

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and proactive, with examples of luggage help, early check‑in, and problem solving. Isolated complaints cite unhelpful reception, confusing breakfast service, strict cancellation policy, or uneven restaurant service.

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Lisa

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 3 nights and the property is very clean, staff were helpful and friendly. We felt extremely safe and it is in a great location. They were helpful with giving us firm pillows which we really appreciated! The room was modern and spacious. We would definitely recommend this property and would certainly stay here again!

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Lisa

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were 12 days in Europe and stayed in 4 different hotels including the W in Budapest, which was gorgeous. This was by far my favorite! I believe they gave us an upgrade to the fourth floor suite facing the beautiful street below. The front desk staff were fantastic, and the hotel was unique, cozy, and beautiful.

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Kathy

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We traveled Europe for 7 weeks and this was, by far, the best hotel with the best and classiest staff we experienced! I wish I could remember everyone's names, because I want to thank each and everyone of them! Thank you!!!

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Gary

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The woman at the checkin was terrible. She didn't provide any information about the hotel except for which elevator to use. I had to ask about breakfast and she didn't even understand the beverage credit that was offered as a silver member. Then I was told the bar/restaurant wasn't open this day so they couldn't even provide the voucher. I was offered a small bottle of prosecco but that would not have been my choice and clearly cost less than what was offered in the ad. When I arrived for breakfast, I was told i could sit anywhere so I picked a table. I went to the buffet but couldn't find coffee and was approached where it was explained that I order at the table. Sorry but this hotel has terrible organization. Why didn't the guy at the entrance explain this? Do hotels not understand that this ruins the entire experience for their guests?

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Charles

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was great. The staff was very friendly and helped us with every question and need that we had. We will stay here again if we go back.

10

Laurie

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Maximilian checked us in and out and helped us with our luggage. We really appreciated that as we were in a city suite which required moving luggage up and down steps. We loved the vibe of the hotel and the historic aspect of it as well. It was in a great location in Old Town. We also loved the breakfast and the bar. Our bartender and server, Allie (not sure of spelling) was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was included in our stay and a perfect way to start the day. We would stay at Arthotel Blau Gans again and would highly recommend staying there to anyone traveling to Salzburg.

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eric

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Ok, nice location, great Breakfast options, and great internet access. Room was small, and no desk or Fridge, made it very-very hard to work from it. The biggest drawback was reception was unhelpful, for simple requests, not what one expects from a 4 star hotel. Now I know the location is very-very good, but the room was down right tiny and the lack of a desk and fridge made far less enjoyable than it could have been, there was not even a chair. I was a single in a double room, but 2 people could not have been comfortable in the space as I was unable to even unpack a single bag.

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Debra

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic!

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Keiko

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel right in the heart of Salzburg. Easy walking distance to several attractions nearby. Very modern and clean rooms and fantastic breakfast as well as cafe/bar. The staff was extremely friendly and accomodating for our stay. In fact, we had lost a bag on a city bus the day we arrived. The front desk staff overheard our situation, and thanks to their help, we were able to track down the bag and save our vacation! 5 stars for the Arthotel Blaue Gans!

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jerry

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

needed to depart early for Florida to deal w hurricane Milton.. I asked for an exception due to a natural disaster re: my deposit .. and this hotel said NO! This has happened a few times in the past and every time the hotel understood the change in plans and did not charge me for a room i never showed up for AWFUL POLICY DO NOT STAY HERE !!! The more I dig, the more things re: customer service I am finding out AWFUL ENJOY MY MONEY FOR NOTHING YOU will NEVER see me ever try to stay in any hotel owned by this company

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Location

Exceptionally central in Salzburg’s Old Town, with easy walking access to sights, shops, and transit by the door. Driving and unloading can be awkward, but a public garage is close.

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Rodney

7 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What an amazing property and right in the middle of Old Town. Wonderful stay, the staff was very friendly and the location was outstanding.

10

James

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel, exceptional staff, and amazing location central to everything you want to do in Salzburg.

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Gretchen

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Very quiet and safe. Clean

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Alice

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location

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Charles

3 May 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice hotel in great location. Not snobby or over the top luxury, but extremely pleasant. Location is the best possible. Pretty much everything is within walking distance. It’s OLD, but they’ve made that funky and charming.

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Nancie

18 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, friendly staff. Would stay there again!

10

Stephen

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was located in a great area. Very safe and several nice restaurants close to hotel. Bus goes right by the front door for easy touring around the city.. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was great!

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Jeff

1 Dec 2024

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Fantastic hotel in the old town. Great location that is walking distance to museums, theatres, christmas markets, shopping, cafes and restaurants. Room was a good size, clean and comfortable. Design and decoration of the room and hotel was very nice. It was a bit hectic finding a spot to pull over to check in and take in our bags as this is a very busy area. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking is in a public garage up the street but the staff hepled guide us. Hotel gives a decent discount on the parking fee. Overall, 5 stars. Would definitely stay here again.

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Stephanie

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location. Well taken care of hotel right in the heart of everything. The restaurant was fabulous including the breakfast.

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Lindsey

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property right in the heart of old town. Easy, walkable access to many popular sites in the city.

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Dining

Breakfast is repeatedly praised for quality and selection, and many enjoyed the restaurant and bar. Some guests encountered closed days, slow or uneven service, or specific dishes that disappointed.

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Donna

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in a great location in the old city. Attractions are in walking distance. The front desk staff was very efficient and made dinner reservations at an excellent restaurant the first night of our stay. The rooms are very modern and sterile. There is no mini fridge or coffee maker. The restaurant breakfast was adequate but not exceptional by European standards. We had dinner one evening in the restaurant which is alleged to be good. The service was terrible, the food mediocre, and the specialty dessert a flop. I wanted my family to see and taste a specialty-Salzburger Nockerl- that I had enjoyed on a prior trip. The Nockerl was uncooked and inedible. It should have been a beautiful soufflé. I complained to the waiter to no avail. The expensive dessert should have been removed from our bill.

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Mark

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The taxi let us in on the street side far from the reception area. We had to lug our bags up two small stairs. There were stairs in our third floor hallway too. There were also steps down to the toilet room and the shower room which were a tripping hazard. Asked for extra pillows because they were very soft and we sank right through. Had to ask the next day. Also asked to turn out small light on room divider. The desk person gave me instructions and they didn't work. Never got to eat in the restaurant. They were on vacation and then the hours were unpredictable. Not open on Sunday. I found the "art" to be weird especially the mouse traps. On the plus side, the room was spacious with a couch and everything was clean and furnishings were new and woodwork was very attractive. The breakfast was excellent.

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Gary

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very Stylish! The quality of finish of the room was very good. Excellent breakfast and with linen tablecloths and napkins. The attention to detail is fantastic!

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Joseph

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place to stay in Old Salzburg. A walk to everything. Unique decor and staff very hospitable. Breakfast and dinner were excellent!

10

Carmen

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in the center of Salzburg. The room was very cozy. Breakfast was good!!!

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Jeremy

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building with interesting artwork. Loved the quiet reflection/ reading room. Superb location close to parking options. Friendly and efficient staff. Breakfast was very good with excellent professional wait staff.

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Stephanie

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location. Well taken care of hotel right in the heart of everything. The restaurant was fabulous including the breakfast.

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Laurie

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Maximilian checked us in and out and helped us with our luggage. We really appreciated that as we were in a city suite which required moving luggage up and down steps. We loved the vibe of the hotel and the historic aspect of it as well. It was in a great location in Old Town. We also loved the breakfast and the bar. Our bartender and server, Allie (not sure of spelling) was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was included in our stay and a perfect way to start the day. We would stay at Arthotel Blau Gans again and would highly recommend staying there to anyone traveling to Salzburg.

10

Nina

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful property and the dinner on the terrace restaurant and breakfast were outstanding. The bed was so comfortable and room gorgeous.

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Ambrose

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk are very helpful, breakfast is amazing, from service to quality of the food

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Month	Average price
January	US$266
February	US$240
March	US$252
April	US$298
May	US$359
June	US$342
July	US$414
August	US$487
September	US$340
October	US$360
November	US$313
December	US$477

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $616	2 $470	3 $468
4 $449	5 $466	6 $426	7 $396	8 $406	9 $420	10 $438
11 $269	12 $267	13 $310	14 $280	15 $432	16 $467	17 $402
18 $242	19 $259	20 $285	21 $273	22 $293	23 $270	24 $268
25 $229	26 $191	27 $216	28 $196	29 $245	30 $328	31 $340

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