Name: Cocoon Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
Address: 29 Rainerstraße, Salzburg, Salzburg State, Austria, Salzburg, Salzburg State, AT
Price range: $116–$467 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Cocoon Salzburg, travelers praise the unbeatable location by the main station, clean modern rooms, friendly staff, and a popular, varied breakfast, along with eco touches like lobby water stations and a relaxed bar-lounge vibe.

Common drawbacks include compact rooms, limited in-room amenities (no kettle or fridge), housekeeping by request, and occasional weak air conditioning or street-side noise. Several reviews also mention small extra charges, such as for early check-in or storing luggage, and that the immediate station area can feel gritty at night. Overall, expect a modern, efficient base that suits rail travelers and short city stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple but useful: a casual bar/lounge (often with tacos), lobby water and kettle stations, and lockers. Parking is limited and paid; many use the station garage, and some report fees for luggage storage or early check-in.

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10

James

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel located close to the train/bus station. Nice, clean rooms. Excellent breakfast, Courteous staff. Parked the car at the hotel parking lot.

10

Roger

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with this hotel with great location just next to Salzburg main station and walking distance to everything local in town. The hotel is in great condition. I don't recall seeing a single dent! Room was spotless. Breakfast is of type full-breakfast buffet to decent quality and included in your stay, which makes it a plus. The hotel offers an early checking opportunity, subject to availability and a fee of EUR20 which i think was great as it gave me acceas to my room as early as 11am. The only thing I would like to have had done differently was to have a proper double duvet. A single duvet for a double bed is a bit slim. Had I realised this before going to bed I would have asked for a bigger. But this is a small detail and the overall stay is 5/5 stars and in would stay here again.

10

Toan

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very clean hotel, will stay there again when in the area. You can park in the train station across the street and it’s a 3 minute walk to the bus station.

10

Laurinda

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room; a very convenient location next to train and bus stations to go around Salzburg. It was even a nice walk from the hotel to the city. Just a note to share: the hotel is eco-friendly - there is no coffee/tea maker or electric kettle, no minibar in the room. The electric kettle can be found and used in the lobby.

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Daniel

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel ist in Ordnung. Es ist nur Kartenzahlung möglich (was vollkommen ok ist). Die Zimmer sind sauber und überschaubar. Die Lage ist natürlich super, in ca 7 Minuten ist man mitten im Geschehen, in ca 1 Minute am Hauptbahnhof. Was ich tatsächlich frech fand ist die Gebühr für das Abstellen von Koffern nach dem Check-out. Der späteste Check-out um 11:00 Uhr liegt dabei eh schon früher als alles was ich bisher kannte.

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Rachel

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a great location and the hotel was clean. They offer water and apples all day long. The taco bar was surprisingly good. The lobby was very cute and it had a lot of networking opportunities.

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Hazel

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is very close to main train station, bus and taxi services.The decor is unusual but we loved it. The staff were friendly and efficient. There is a bar in the hotel which offers taco choices in the evening and a wonderful brrakfast in the morning. The room was comfortable and clean. We were able to walk to attractions. The city is beautiful and clean.

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Stephen

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel conveniently located for the main station. Rooms are small but have everything you need. Breakfast is great and the best thing about the hotel. One thing I hated was they charge for leaving luggage. Only Eur4 but still ridiculous. I stay in a lot of hotels and this is the first time any have charged for this service.

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Charlene

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, wonderful helpful staff who gave us free tram passes, amazing breakfast with plentiful options. Lobby area has very nice decor and earthy looking with plants and nature in mind. The complimentary water , hot water and tea made our stay very comfortable.

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Maja

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean rooms; great price; stored our luggage downstairs; very convenient for the train station. Really like that water including sparkling is free!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with many guests describing them as spotless. A few reported issues like mold in showers or missed cleaning when service was requested.

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Katie

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and had a good feel about it. The breakfast was nice (slightly expensive) but lots of variety. Great position for the train station too.

10

Roger

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with this hotel with great location just next to Salzburg main station and walking distance to everything local in town. The hotel is in great condition. I don't recall seeing a single dent! Room was spotless. Breakfast is of type full-breakfast buffet to decent quality and included in your stay, which makes it a plus. The hotel offers an early checking opportunity, subject to availability and a fee of EUR20 which i think was great as it gave me acceas to my room as early as 11am. The only thing I would like to have had done differently was to have a proper double duvet. A single duvet for a double bed is a bit slim. Had I realised this before going to bed I would have asked for a bigger. But this is a small detail and the overall stay is 5/5 stars and in would stay here again.

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David

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless. Bed comfortable. Staff amazing. General ambience of hotel cool

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Reza

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the breakfast was really good with lots of varieties. Also, it was very close to the central train station.

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Aravind

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

Room was clean, and staff was very nice and respectful

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Chun Ling

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is closed to the railway main station. The location is convenient. The room is tidy, modern and clean. The breakfast is great. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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Sarah

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was very expensive for what you got. Rooms were not cleaned and you weren’t given fresh towels unless asked. Lighting in room was poor, could hear person in next room in shower & coughing. View was into other flats so had to keep curtains closed at all times. Had to pay extra to check in early, and pay to leave luggage if had they had space, which they didn’t. If no free bottles didn’t get any water. Builders started demolition work nearby at 8am so early morning wake up everyday. Stayed in far better hotels for a lot less. Only good thing was right next to train & bus station. Wouldn’t stay here again or recommend.

6

Jureeporn

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The main room was clean, the bathroom however the ceiling of the shower we noticed on the last day had severe black mold. The hotel itself is quirky, the staff were helpful

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A

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed here for three wonderful nights while visiting Saltzburg. The hotel is beautiful, clean, comfortable and in a great location for walking to the old town. The attention to detail in the hotel is amazing and the decor and cleanliness is perfect. I didnt want to leave and cannot wait to stay here again.

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Samara

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good, but lacking storage space. Bathroom ventilation could be improved as we saw mold in the shower. One additional thing to note is that this is an eco-friendly hotel, so housekeeping did not come by every day to clean room. Breakfast buffet had a really great spread with a lot of different options for my family. Our room keys were deactivated twice before our official check out time. Staff were able to resolve quickly, but did make it seem like it was my fault before checking in their system to see that they were the ones who input the times wrong.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern but often compact, with swings or chaise longues sometimes reducing usable space; desks or storage are limited. In-room amenities are minimal (typically no fridge or kettle), and several guests noted weak AC or some noise on street-facing sides.

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Laudevinia

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall this is a good hotel, except for the AC which is not working, and so you can just imagine not getting enough sleep due to uncomfortable temp in the room, brought it up to reception area, just gave us a small table fan. Didn’t help much

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Jules

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room and hotel overall, very comfortable bed. Stains on the towels, lack of power sockets and one of the two elevators not working making it very slow. Massively overpriced breakfast. Don’t understand why they give you a single size duvet even though it’s a double bed.

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Jose Andres

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wifi connection was very poor. Room was clean and aesthetic but very limited. There was no fridge and lighting was limited. Bed was ok but pillows are not the comfiest. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Hotel close to the train station and close to main attractions. Overall it was a pleasant stay but nothing special.

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Hui Tuan

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Had expected a room at this cost to be equipped with at least a bar fridge, some cups with teaspoon and table space, instead, there was a swing that was not very practical. A mini cooler can be rented with an extra charge of 15euro. If you need water, you have to collect yourself from the reception, very inconvenient if you have already changed into PJ. Cleaning services need to be booked from the reception as well. Little perks such as welcome cookies and apples at the reception.

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Taylor

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Shower was nice, room was okay~ got tja family room and could barely walk between the two beds. Not in the best area but right next to the train station which is very convenient.

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George

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel room was really nicely curated and so modern. It appeared clean and in good order. The location was a 5 minute walk from the main train station and an easy 15 minute walk into the main part of this beautiful city so super convenient. Transit also right outside the door so couldn't ask for more in that regard. The reason I gave a 3 star was because the bathroom was lacking any hooks to hang clothes or shelves for toiletries as well the air conditioning was inadequate. The outside temperature during the day was about 23 degrees C at the end of April making the hotel room very warm for sleeping at night despite having a/c at 18 c and fan on full. The staff were extremely pleasant though and overall good value for money. I would stay again but not when weather is warm.

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Ian

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Well organised room with some imaginative fittings. No bin in the main room, just a small one in the toilet/shower room. No tea/coffee facilities in the room.

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Juneseong

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

객실은 깨끗하고 좋았지만 옆 방 소음이 간간히 들였다. 청소는 요청할때만 하는거여서 오히려 좋았는데 타월 매번 요청하는건 번거로웠다. 뷰는 다른 건물로 막혀있었다.

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Paul

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quirky hotel near station. Bird sounds in corridor decorated like a forest! Room was ok. Bed & shower good. No chair or desk to work at. Chaise longue was comfortable but the room was really too small for it. No fridge or coffee. Expensive for lack of facilities.

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Erica

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room, well located, staff are friendly. Little bit of traffic and people noise from the street but I was on the first floor

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, professional and helpful, with smooth check-ins for many. There are occasional complaints about slow or tablet-heavy check-in, missed housekeeping requests, inconsistent attitudes, and limited flexibility or fees for extras.

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andrei

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Melhor hotel que fiquei na Europa! Recepcionistas super simpáticas e prestativas. O quarto é ótimo, com tamanho excelente (só podiam retirar o balanço que ocupa espaço sem motivo), a cama e chuveiro também muito bons! Possuem locker seguro para guardar as malas. É localizado ao lado da estação de trem e dos principais pontos de onibus. Fornecem passe de transporte gratuito.

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Börje

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Snyggt men dålig belysning i rummet och lite opraktiskt. Omständig incheckning på data. Trevligt bemötande av personal men hela tiden satt 3-4 unga män i det lilla utrymmet att själv värma vatten osv.

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Salil

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is very conveniently located close to HBF. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is wonderful. However, rooms are quite compact, probably more suitable for overnight stays rather than 3-4 nights. Some amenities such as tea , coffee making in the room or storing luggage after checkout comes with additional cost and not transparent while booking. Some front staff were less welcoming than others.

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Karen

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only reason I dropped this rating to a 3/5 is because I left my Air Pods in my room and have been trying to reach the hotel to retrieve them and still have not heard back from them via the email I sent. Looks like I will have to call them long distance. I know they were left in the room so am upset that I was not contacted once they were discovered. This is not great service.

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Gail

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful!

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Olwyn

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was placed in a Disabled room which smelled. I went downstairs and said I wished to have the Single Room I had booked. The Manager on the desk said, "Well it is a single room." No - it was a Disabled room. I do not understand why hotels treat older, single woman as second class guests. We are the ones that have money, no mortgages AND, if we are made to feel welcome, we spend a lot more in-house (meals, room service etc). The moment Reception treats me badly is the moment I decide to NOT spend another cent IN the Hotel. Which is what I did. I went out for dinner even though your restaurant looked nice.

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Hatsue

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Also the front desk people went and beyond to let me stay in the same room combining my 2 separate reservations. Thank you

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Jiexin

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had extremely disappointing service during our stay, our room was not cleaned as requested for 2 days in a row and as it was our last night on the second day, we were not happy to let it go. When we tried to complain about the cleaning which was missed due to an error on the hotel’s part on both days we were initially dismissed with smirks and derision; when this was escalated to the reception manager, the attitude worsened and was rude and confrontational, there was no apology, just aggression. We ended up missing part of our last evening in Salzburg due to this incident and it left a really horrible impression of our stay. We were surprised that the service of a member of staff at the management level could be so rude and it even verged on threatening, when the complaint was legitimate and due to errors on the hotel’s part. We would be vary of staying here as we didn’t even receive a reply of acknowledgment, let alone an apology, to a written complaint we sent after our stay, both directly to the hotel and through Expedia.

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Gwo-Bin

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Service is not good.

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Thomas

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrific staff, hotel atmosphere, and location.

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Location

Across from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and bus links, making day trips easy and the old town reachable by a 15–25 minute walk or short ride. Some note the immediate station area feels gritty at night, though interiors are generally quiet.

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andrei

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Melhor hotel que fiquei na Europa! Recepcionistas super simpáticas e prestativas. O quarto é ótimo, com tamanho excelente (só podiam retirar o balanço que ocupa espaço sem motivo), a cama e chuveiro também muito bons! Possuem locker seguro para guardar as malas. É localizado ao lado da estação de trem e dos principais pontos de onibus. Fornecem passe de transporte gratuito.

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Toan

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very clean hotel, will stay there again when in the area. You can park in the train station across the street and it’s a 3 minute walk to the bus station.

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Andrew

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. The location, so close to the train station, is perfect for rail travellers. It’s also a manageable walk to Salzburg’s tourist attractions. Helpful staff clean and quiet.

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Janice

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close proximity to bus and railway stations, old town is easily walkable

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Constance

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The immediate area was a little gritty but the overall location was very good. The staff was gracious and the interior of the hotel was very clean.

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Daryl

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Right across from the main train station, a short walk to the inner city of Salzburg.

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Reza

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the breakfast was really good with lots of varieties. Also, it was very close to the central train station.

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Elizabeth

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for the hauptbahnhof - the rooms at the front have a view of the trains! Was worried about noise, but didn't cause a problem at night.

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Devlyn

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is across from the train station so it’s super convenient. If you arrive early, you can drop your bags and begin your journey. The staff is very kind. I didn’t eat there so I cannot attest to the dining. It’s walkable to old town about 10-15 minutes depending on your pace. The only thing I would say is don’t stay on the street side it’s you hear everything. So not great for a good night’s sleep. But I would stay at the hotel again.

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Arjun

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast menu was, good 👍 This property is a 5 minute walk from central bus & train station- Salzburg HBF.

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Dining

Breakfast earns strong praise for quality and variety, with many calling it a highlight; some find it pricey. Evening options are limited, though a taco bar is mentioned.

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Katie

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and had a good feel about it. The breakfast was nice (slightly expensive) but lots of variety. Great position for the train station too.

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Reza

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the breakfast was really good with lots of varieties. Also, it was very close to the central train station.

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AEJEONG

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

훌륭한 교통편과 깨끗한 객실. 그리고 아침식사가 매우 훌륭합니다. 꼭 아침식사 추가하시는걸 추천드려요. 매일 같은 메뉴가 나오지만 질리지 않아요. 아마도 여행하면서 고기와 튀긴음식들을 먹어서 그런지 구운 야채와 빵. 햄. 치즈. 요거트. 샐러드가 나오는 아침이 매우 만족스럽습니다. 객실은 매우 환경친화적으로 꾸며져 있는데 침대랑 베개가 다른 호텔에 비해 조금 저희 가족이랑은 높이나 푹신함이 안맞는지 불편했어요.. 침구가 깨끗하지 않거나 서비스가 부족한건 아닙니다.

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10

Walid

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice hotel, conveniently located, friendly staff, and great breakfast.

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Nicole

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cocoon had such a lovely vibe to it. The beds were super comfy and the breakfast was delicious.

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Arjun

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast menu was, good 👍 This property is a 5 minute walk from central bus & train station- Salzburg HBF.

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Victoria

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were lovely. So close to the train station and the sites. The breakfast was the best I had on this trip…spectacular!

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Azmina

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was a nice hotel, close to the train station and walkable to many places. Breakfast was a bit steep at 30euros. Staff was excellent.

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James

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel just a stones throw from the station. We were really pleased by how tranquil the place felt, and as other reviewers have mentioned - the breakfast is incredible and worth booking with a really wide range of options both hot and cold. Both days it kept us going until dinner time! Would gladly stay here again and have already recommended it to others.

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Xiaowei

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good breakfast buffet

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Month	Average price
January	$108
February	$109
March	$106
April	$142
May	$171
June	$163
July	$194
August	$222
September	$197
October	$177
November	$161
December	$219

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $467	2 $246	3 $233
4 $183	5 $179	6 $194	7 $249	8 $249	9 $172	10 $181
11 $128	12 $155	13 $173	14 $180	15 $178	16 $199	17 $208
18 $146	19 $129	20 $142	21 $158	22 $198	23 $185	24 $204
25 $116	26 $154	27 $139	28 $135	29 $134	30 $143	31 $141

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Standard Twin Room

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Standard Single Room (Urban Cocoon)

Triple Room

Standard Double Room (Urban Cocoon)

Workation Cocoon

Twin Room with Bath

Deluxe Double Room (Roomy)

Superior Double Room (Mountain Cocoon)

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20 $140	21 $186	22 $259	23 $415	24 $308	25 $284	26 $234
27 $154	28 $231	29 $219	30 $309