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Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Salzburg • Salzach River • SPLURGE

avg. $530 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Strung along the right bank of the Salzach directly opposite the Old Town, the creamy Historicist facade of Hotel Sacher Salzburg has anchored this stretch of river promenade since 1866, its copper-green mansard roof and symmetrical fenestration holding their own against one of the most dramatic urban backdrops in Central Europe. The property is a sister to the Vienna original — that fin-de-siècle institution founded by Eduard Sacher in 1876 — and carries the family's particular conviction that grand hotel architecture should feel inherited rather than constructed, a place where continuity is the governing aesthetic principle. Inside, the rooms deploy a palette of dove grey, warm white, and ebony-stained furniture, toile de Jouy wallcovering mapping quietly across walls and upholstery in the suites, while Louis XVI-style armchairs and tufted ottomans reinforce the period register without tipping into pastiche. The Roter Salon bar moves into a richer key entirely — crimson-lacquered ceilings, deep green velvet club chairs, a black marble fireplace, and antique Persian rugs layered beneath herringbone oak flooring, the whole room carrying the atmosphere of a Viennese private library. The panelled Zirbelzimmer restaurant, clad in carved Alpine pine with coffered ceilings and mounted antler trophies above duck-egg blue plasterwork, belongs to a different and older tradition, rooting the hotel firmly in its Salzburg surroundings rather than in the imperial capital downstream.

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About

The Hotel Sacher Salzburg lies in the heart of the city with marvelous views to the Salzach River and the historic old town of Salzburg offers the perfect location for a most memorable time in the city of Mozart. For more than 125 years, the Hotel Sacher Salzburg has been welcoming their guests in a unique blend of charming yet contemporary tradition, excellent service and highest comfort. Today, owner families Gürtler & Winkler and their team grant their guests highest quality, passion, authentic Austrian luxury with international flair and the level of excellence, which is inextricably linked with the name „Sacher“.

Amenities

Restaurant

Fitness center

Room service

Internet

Free Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Suites

Wheelchair Access

Pets Allowed

Hotel Sacher Salzburg Reviews

2,246 reviews

"The Sacher Salzburg lives up to its reputation of being a Leading Hotel of the world. All staff are courteous, attentive and make the guest feel exceptionally welcome. Five star plus for their professionalism. The rooms are perfectly clean, beds exceptionally comfortable and a well stocked mini bar replenished daily. Bathroom also was spotless and well furnished. Breakfast was wonderful as were the waiters. The small gym was more than adequate for basic cardio and muscle maintenance exercises. The sauna and steam room were a welcome addition and always quite quiet. This was our fourth visit and hopefully not the last. We got an excellent offer for a six night stay. Couldn’t find any faults or anything that needed improved. Highly recommended."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 15, 2026

"We have just returned from an unforgettable stay at this hotel. What really stood out first and foremost was the service - every single member of staff was so friendly, kind, and helpful - from reception, to the doormen, to concierge, to the cleaners, to the bar / restaurant staff… everyone went out of their way to help us and to put a smile on our faces. We really felt welcomed and part of the Sacher family! We did not want to leave!! The hotel itself is perfectly situated, within walking distance to everything you could need in the centre of Salzburg. It is also an incredibly beautiful building - the decor, the furniture, the facilities. It was impressive, clean and modern, but with a traditional / historical feel. Our room was so elegant and spacious; with a big bathroom, a walk in wardrobe, and a hallway leading to the stunning bedroom which overlooked the beautiful streets of Salzburg. A highlight for us was the spa (sauna, steam room and relaxation area) - just what we needed after a day of exploring! Thank you so much for a lovely birthday weekend away - we will DEFINITELY be returning !!!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 02, 2026

"Beautiful hotel with a perfect location. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff and nothing was too much trouble. Makes the most delicious hot chocolate also!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 23, 2026

"Absolutely fantastic! From the guest services that greeted us upon arriving with the car, to the friendly receptionists, to the exceptional concierge team, to the beautiful spotless room, to the great breakfast with amazing staff and last but not least, the room service team! We felt completely pampered and taken care of from the whole hotel. I could not think of anything that can be improved. Thank you for the great stay! See you soon again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 22, 2026

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