Best Hotels in Salzburg

Lodgers were hard-pressed to find anything wrong with their stays at the Hotel Schloss Monchstein. Travelers could go on and on about the beautiful grounds, tremendous service and fantastic food, to name just a few of the hotel's standout attributes. The property is located on the scenic Mönchsberg Hill, at the foot of the Salzach River in central Salzburg. The hotel was actually once a castle, so its royal service and elegant interiors shouldn't come as a surprise to guests. Rooms feature rich white, gold and red decor, as well as modern comforts, including large flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access. Across the 151,000 square feet of grounds, guests will find amenities galore, including the expansive Mochstein spa, which features a fitness center and outdoor infinity-edge pool that directly overlooks the Salzburg skyline. What's more, the property is home to one of the smallest restaurants in the world, located in the hotel's tower spire (it seats up to four diners). There's also the roomier Schloss Mönchstein, which serves its gourmet fare inside the elegant dining room or outside on the seasonal terrace. And when you're ready to get out and explore, you only need to allot a few minutes for walking to get to the city's center.

Travelers who appreciate historical charm will enjoy staying at the Hotel Sacher Salzburg. Built in 1866, the hotel's restaurants and accommodations underwent an extensive renovation in 1990 – and for rooms facing the Salzburg State Theatre, again in 2016 – to match the building's 19th-century design. All of the property's rooms and suites feature original paintings, antiques and crystal chandeliers, plus iPod docking stations, Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs. Some travelers bemoaned their standard accommodations' small sizes (noting that they expected more than 215 to 323 square feet given the high room rates); however, more space is available in suites. Outside your accommodations, you'll find three restaurants, a cafe, a bar and a health club with fitness equipment, a sauna and a steam bath. But according to former guests, the standouts at this property are its prime location in central Salzburg and the homemade chocolates sold at the on-site confectionary store. What's more, the hotel is part of The Leading Hotels of the World, meaning Leaders Club members have access to perks here.