Hotel Goldener Hirsch stands at Getreidegasse 37, on the most famous shopping street in Salzburg, so the front door opens straight onto the wrought-iron guild signs, the arcaded courtyards and the crowds that make the lane what it is. Mozart’s Birthplace is about five minutes away on foot, the Mirabell Gardens and the cathedral are not much further, and the Festival halls and the funicular up to the fortress are close enough that you will rarely need transport of any kind. The hotel is a five-star property with around 70 rooms and suites, which keeps it personal rather than grand, and it belongs to the Luxury Collection group. For many visitors the appeal is simple: this is the old town at its most central, in a hotel that has the facilities of a top-tier property. There is a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a terrace and a garden, plus a library, which is a pleasant place to sit when the lane outside is busy. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, and a good espresso system comes as standard.
Location and getting around
The Getreidegasse is pedestrian only, so cars cannot reach the door. The hotel can arrange transfers on request, and the airport is about a quarter of an hour away by road. Nearby parking is available a short walk from the hotel for a daily fee. Everything else is on foot: Mozartplatz, the Residenz and the cathedral, the Christmas market in season, and the footbridges across the Salzach to the right bank. The Mülln-Altstadt station is a fifteen-minute walk if you are arriving by regional train.
Rooms
The range runs from classic and deluxe rooms with a king bed to junior suites with either twin or king beds, and on to one- and two-bedroom suites, the largest of which suits a family or a small group travelling together. Rooms are on the compact side in the lower categories, as you would expect in a historic building, so it is worth stepping up a category if space matters. Free Wi-Fi covers the rooms and some public areas, and the 24-hour front desk and concierge can book concerts, tours and restaurants for you.
Who it suits
Couples marking a special trip, music lovers heading to a concert or the Festival, and anyone who wants to be in the middle of the old town and is happy to pay for it. It is less well matched to guests who need a pool, a spa or a car at the door.
Good to know
Breakfast is a full daily buffet at an extra charge unless your rate includes it. Dogs are welcome for a fee, extra beds are not generally available, and a city tax is added per person per night. Because the street is lively into the evening and building work nearby can cause some noise, ask for a quieter room at the back when you book, and check when you book for any seasonal closures at the dining venues.
Why stay here
- ✓Getreidegasse address in the old town
- ✓Five-star service with around 70 rooms
- ✓Restaurant, bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Library
- ✓Soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Hotel Goldener Hirsch?+
At Getreidegasse 37 in the old town. Mozart’s Birthplace is about five minutes on foot, and the cathedral and the Mirabell Gardens are a short walk too.
Can I park at Hotel Goldener Hirsch?+
The Getreidegasse is pedestrian only, so there is no parking at the door. Public parking is available nearby for a daily fee; ask the hotel about drop-off before you arrive.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Goldener Hirsch?+
Often not. A full buffet is served daily and is charged per person unless your rate includes it, so check when you book.
