NH Collection Salzburg City is a modern city hotel on Franz-Josef-Strasse, on the right bank of the Salzach in the lively area around the Linzer Gasse. It has about 140 rooms and sits in the middle of the district that locals use for coffee, shopping and dinner, rather than in the more tourist-packed streets of the old town across the river. The Mirabell Gardens and the Mozarteum are about five minutes away on foot, the Linzer Gasse is two minutes, and the old town, the Christmas market in season and the main station can all be reached on foot in a quarter of an hour or less. It suits travellers who want comfort, predictable standards and a sensible price rather than period charm. Rooms are air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi, and the hotel has a gym, a bar and a restaurant serving lighter food, a terrace, a lobby with coffee and tea, and an elevator, which is less common than you might think in central Salzburg.
Location and getting around
The nearby cafés and restaurants, from coffee roasters to traditional Austrian taverns, are within a few minutes of the door. The main station is about a thirteen-minute walk, and the airport is roughly a twenty-minute drive. Buses along the main roads link the hotel with the old town and the day-trip departure points. Self parking is available for a daily fee, but spaces are limited, so reserve ahead if you are driving. There is also an electric car charging station.
Rooms
The standard categories are superior and premium rooms with a double bed or twin beds, and there are family rooms for two adults and two children, with a sofa bed. Rooms are practical rather than large, so families with a lot of luggage should consider the family category. Free cancellation is available on selected rates. Pets are accepted for a fee, with limits on the number and size.
Who it suits
City-break couples, families who want a family room in a convenient and comfortable base, business travellers, and anyone using Salzburg as a hub for trains, day trips and the Sound of Music tour. It is a good middle option between the grand riverside hotels and the budget chains.
Good to know
Breakfast is a buffet charged separately unless it is part of your rate. The restaurant concentrates on light dishes, so for a full dinner you will be walking to one of the nearby places, which is no hardship. Rates move with festivals and the Advent season, so check when you book and keep an eye on cancellation terms if your dates are flexible.
Why stay here
- ✓Franz-Josef-Strasse location near Linzer Gasse
- ✓About 140 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Family rooms for four
- ✓Gym
- ✓Restaurant with lighter dishes and a bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Electric car charging
Good questions
How far is NH Collection Salzburg City from the old town?+
About a quarter of an hour on foot or less. The Linzer Gasse is two minutes away, and the Mirabell Gardens about five.
Does NH Collection Salzburg City have family rooms?+
Yes, there are family rooms for two adults and two children with a sofa bed. Book the family category rather than a standard room if you are travelling with children.
Is there parking at NH Collection Salzburg City?+
Yes, self parking is available for a daily fee, but spaces are limited, so ask ahead. Check when you book for current terms.
