Hotel RosenvillavsHotel Elefant
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Hotel Rosenvilla ranks marginally better than Hotel Elefant. Hotel Rosenvilla comes in at #15 in Salzburg with accolades from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Hotel Rosenvilla
 Michelin Guide
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
Hofelgasse 4, Salzburg A-5020, Austria
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 
 "Though the individual rooms may be a little small, this is more than made up for by the great service, tasteful decor and lovely terrace." 
 "A haven of peace and tranquillity, this upscale bed-and-breakfast is across the Salzach River from the Altstadt." Full review
 "The setting is a gracefully proportioned 100-year-old villa, located in a residential suburb within a 20-minute walk southwest of Salzburg's historic core." Full review
 "This guesthouse goes the extra mile with its sharp-styled contemporary rooms, faultless service and incredible breakfasts with spreads, breads, cereals, eggs and fruit to jump-start your day." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The upper-middle-range Hotel Rosenvilla is an intimate and romantic hotel that caters to couples." Full review
Hotel Elefant
 Michelin Guide
 Frommer's
 Star Service
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
Sigmund Haffner Gasse 4, Salzburg A-5020, Austria
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 
 "It features a tasteful contemporary interior and a traditional-style restaurant." 
 "Near the Old Town Rathaus, in a quiet alley off Getreidegasse, is this well-established, family-run hotel. It, too, is in one of Salzburg's most ancient buildings -- it's more than 700 years old." Full review
 "Hotel Elefant is one of the best of the Old Town's traditional offerings, an astute take on Austrian townhouse style." Full review
 "Occupying a 700-year-old building and run by the good-natured Mayr family, this central Best Western hotel has loads of charm." Full review
 "With its cozy rooms, fantastic central location, and excellent on-site restaurant and bar, Hotel Elefant is an old Salzburg favourite." Full review