Arthotel Blaue GansvsHotel Stein
Both Hotel Stein and arthotel Blaue Gans are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Hotel Stein scores marginally higher than arthotel Blaue Gans. Hotel Stein ranks #5 in Salzburg with accolades from 7 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
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Getreidegasse 41-43, Herbert von Karajanplatz 3+4, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $136/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "It houses bright, modern rooms including the special, chic 'Artelierzimmer', as well as displaying contemporary art."
Concierge "A trendy, tastefully furnished conversion of a medieval building on the city's most popular street, Blaue Gans encompasses its own in-house gallery."
Insight Guides "The 'Blue Goose Art Hotel' calls itself a 'habitable work of art', and successfully fuses traditional and modern styles."
Lonely Planet "Contemporary design blends harmoniously with the original vaulting and beams of this 660-year-old hotel." Full review
Star Service "There is little to fault the hotel, and its seasonal streetside alfresco dining room and bar is a hot spot for a drink of a bite." Full review
Fodor's "The sleek, contemporary style of "The Blue Goose" boutique art hotel counters the building's 400 year old pedigree and offers guests a stellar location." Full review
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Artists, curators, and Salzburg Festival patrons flock to this hotel, so be sure to make reservations well in advance.
The Telegraph9.0
"This self-styled artHOTEL is Salzburg’s oldest inn, but unlike any other Austrian hostelry." Full review
Independent "By taking Salzburg’s oldest inn and turning it into a chic boutique hotel, the artHotel Blaue Gans successfully blends tradition and modern design"
Frommer's ""The Blue Goose" lies in the historic core of Salzburg, near the underground garages of the Mönchsberg, a few doors away from hotels that charge almost twice as much." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The building that’s home to the Arthotel Blaue Gans has stood in this spot on the Getriedegasse for so many centuries that its precise age is unknown. It’s been a hotel for some time, but..." Full review
Hotel Stein Michelin Guide Concierge Star Service
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Giselakai 3-5, Salzburg 5020, Austria
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Located close to the Staats bridge, its roof terrace has become one of Salzburg's major attractions."
Concierge "Reopened in December 2004 after a top-to-toe renovation, the 55-room Stein now boasts the requisite minimalist mid-century style of decor."
Star Service "A trendsetter with a loyal guest list of leisure and commercial travelers. The hotel's built-in social scene is a plus, but remember to bring earplugs if you want a view-room on a high floor." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Hotel Stein is only a few minutes' walk of Salzburg's main attractions and also has a great terrace for either an afternoon coffee or a drink at night." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Hotel Stein has occupied the same spot on the right bank of the Salzach since 1399." Full review
Tablet18.7
"Though Salzburg’s hoteliers clearly would prefer that travelers not forget about its rich musical heritage, the fact remains that this is a city with plenty to recommend it in the here..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the rooms, a clean aesthetic combines with pops of bright colour, wall murals, contemporary furnishings and Saint Charles Apothecary cosmetics." Full review
Frommer's "This revitalized designer property lies directly on the water, with a panoramic view of the historic old town of Salzburg" Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Though Salzburg’s hoteliers clearly would prefer that travelers not forget about its rich musical heritage, the fact remains that this is a city with plenty to recommend it in the here..." Full review
Fodor's "Standing tall over the Staatsbrücke and looking across at the Old City, Hotel Stein provides a high-end, design-forward, adults-only accommodation option at the very heart of Salzburg...." Full review
