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Hotel Elefant

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Salzburg Christmas Market

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
LCD TV
Reception
Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
In the heart of Altstadt Salzburg, Hotel Elefant offers a warm welcome with its international cuisine restaurant, Nockerl im Elefant. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, dry cleaning services for your convenience and unwind in the bar or explore nearby Salzburg Christmas Market. With free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff and an elevator at your disposal.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2

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Superior (Double) | Living area | LCD TV

Superior (Double)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Salzburg, a neighborhood in Salzburg, Hotel Elefant is in the entertainment district. Mozart's Birthplace and DomQuartier Salzburg are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of Natural History and Mirabell Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salzburgarena or Wals Siezenheim Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like downhill skiing.
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Sigmund Haffner Gasse 4, Salzburg, Salzburg, 5020

What's nearby

  • Salzburg Christmas Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mozart's Birthplace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salzburg Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Getreidegasse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mirabell Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salzburg Aigen S-Bahn - 5 min drive
  • Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt Station - 17 min walk
  • W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Tomaselli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goldene Kugel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Mozart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Würstelstand am alten Markt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elefant

Upscale hotel near Salzburg Christmas Market
Located close to Mirabell Palace, Hotel Elefant provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Nockerl im Elefant, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, cribs/infant beds, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nockerl im Elefant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving by car must contact the hotel in advance to receive an access code for the retractable road bollard. In case of any difficulty, guests should ring the bell marked 'Hotel Elefant'.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.55 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 15.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Elefant Hotel
Elefant Salzburg
Hotel Elefant
Hotel Elefant Salzburg
Best Western Elefant
Hotel Elefant Hotel
Hotel Elefant Salzburg
Hotel Elefant Hotel Salzburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Elefant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Elefant?

Self parking is available for EUR 15.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Elefant?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Elefant?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Elefant located?

Located in City Centre Salzburg, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Old City Hall and Salzburg Christmas Market. Mozart's Birthplace and Getreidegasse are just steps away. Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt Station is 17 minutes by foot and Salzburg Central Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Elefant Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 476 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good central location in Salzburg.

Stayed in standard room which we found to be constantly hot and ensuite to be extremely small and awkward to use- Room No.301 to be avoided.Told by receptionist that all standard rooms are similar,would suggest superior room necessary for comfort.

8/10 Good

Ｙ, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

旧市街にあり便利だ。

ザルツブルク祝祭劇場や旧市街にあり観光に便利なロケーションだ。タクシーは夜や朝には玄関前まで来てくれるので旅行荷物もてまがきらない。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Lo único decepcionante fué el tamaño del baño.

La localización optima para el Festival de música. La gente muy amable y el desayuno muy bueno. Lastima del baño demasiado pequeño.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in the old city

The Hotel Elefant is in a great location in the old city. We stayed one night, and it was the perfect place for us. We enjoyed walking the streets, hiking up to the amazing views on the ridge/mountain above the old city, visiting churches and museums, and eating delicious food. The room was comfortable and snug, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was so delicious. They showed us how to catch the bus to the airport at the end of our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Misser, Allerød, Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel centralt i den gamle by

Elefant er et virkelig godt hotel, som bestemt kan anbefales. Beliggenheden er perfekt, og hotellet er hyggeligt og veldrevet.

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in the old city.

I was in room 505 which faces the front of the hotel and the street. I can see that it might be noisy during peak tourist season, but it did have air conditioning which could off set any noise. I was there end of June and it was fine. Only complaint - the bed was too soft and the pillow too hard. Recommend that they change them.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Yorksire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel in the heart of the old town

This is an excellent hotel in the heart of the old town but also very close to the river and easy to get to the other side of the city. We had a superior room that was large and also had a sofa as well as a large bed. The bathroom was large too. Although the room was only on the 2nd floor and facing the road it was very quiet. The air con was a bonus too. The staff were all excellent and very friendly and helpful. My only minor critisism was that the hot food at breakfast was often only lukewarm but generally the breakfast was ok. I'd definitely recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location near most of the attractions

Very pleasant environment near most of the attractions, the hotel staff is very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice and good location

We were pleased with the room size, nice breakfast, great staff and wonderful location.

6/10 Okay

DS, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice but disappointing

No Wifi in room. In most categories this is a wondrful hotel, with good location and staff. However, when I travel I don't want to sit in the hallway or lobby to get the connected to the Internet.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zentrales Stadthotel

Wir haben zwei Nächte in diesem Hotel verbracht und können sagen: Zentraler geht es nicht. Grad um die Ecke ist Mozarts Geburtshaus und auch der Salzburger Dom. Das ist allerdings auch mit Lärmbelästigung in der Nacht verbunden. Durch die engen Gassen hallt es besonders laut, wenn nachts die Leute herum grölen. Das Fenster sollte man daher besser schließen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Die Zimmer sind sauber, aber auch sehr klein. Wenn man allerdings wie wir nur zum Schlafen im Zimmer ist, geht es. Die Matratzen sind bequem. Das Frühstück war ausreichend und gut, wenn auch nicht überragend. Das angeschlossene Restaurant bietet gute Speisen zu einem fairen Preis. Ich kann dieses Hotel empfehlen und würde es auch wieder buchen.

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Asheville North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in the heart of the city

Great hotel in the heart of the city just around the corner from Mozart's birthplace

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel excellent location

Everything was wonderful. The room was spacious and the extra pull out sofa bed was convenient. The breakfast was delicious and the staff and dining area was lovely. I hope I get a chance to return some day.

10/10 Excellent

harry, San Antonio Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find in Salzburg!

Booked thie Hotel Elefant in Salzburg and was very pleased with the hotel. The location is excellent, right in the center of the old city in the foot traffic only area. The Hotel is nice and the view from our room was great-a very nice view of the Salzburg Castle. The breakfast was very good. If you are arriving by car, it is a few block walk to the nearest parking garage. We took the long route on arrival, not knowing the way very well, as Salzburg streets in the area surrounding the hotel are currently under construction, I will plan to stay here again on my next visit to Salzburg.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom hotel

Hotel reformado com boas instalações. Café da manhã ótimo! Boa localização

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Changed Plans to Stay Longer

Initially I was annoyed that it was so hard to get into this hotel from the parking lot. (It's longer than the 5 mins, especially when you drag roller luggage over cobblestone.) However, once you arrive it's all worth it. The hotel is charming and fashionable, clean and comfortable, and is in a perfect location. I appreciated all the little extras worked in the furnishings of the rooms; side tables with reading lamps, hidden drawers, etc... Even the hallways were well decorated and comfortable! Two choices for inhouse restaurants. The only other negative was that in my room the internet connection wasn't fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

旧市街地内ホテル

旧市街地内にあり、観光名所まで徒歩で十分。スーパーも近くにある。スタッフは親切。設備は普通。ベッドはやわらかい。音楽祭の時期は値段が跳ね上がるようである。朝食は提供される品目の種類が多い印象（毎日同じであるが）

8/10 Good

jackie, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

旧市街地に近い

朝食の種類が多く、おいしかった。建物は古いがよくメンテナンスされていて、綺麗で快適。観光の拠点とするには適していると思う。部屋に使い捨てスリッパがあった。

6/10 Okay

ｍ, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness

旧市街中心部にある小規模ホテル

狭い部屋が嫌だったので、スーペリアのダブルベッドルームを予約し事前にメールで確認したにも関わらず、ベッドはダブルだったがとても狭い部屋に通された。満室で変更不可といわれたが、3泊するので翌日別の部屋にかわったが、インテリアはスーペリアのものではなかった。問い合わせたら「部屋の料金が違う」とのこと。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Perfect location in the middle of the city ! I asked for a silent room, which I got. The only noice was coming from the next door in the middle of the night, when someone took a shower and went to the toilet. No noice from the street. TV was really small. Only couple english channels. Breakfast was good. The other guests has said that staff was nice, but I did not find the staff very friendly. They were ok, but nothing special.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

旧市街のホテル

ザルツブルク旧市街にあるおしゃれなプチホテルです。 旧市街はそれほど広くないので観光はしやすいです。 フロントも親切な対応でした。

8/10 Good

E & R, Eau Claire, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a 6 night stay

Location was superb...great breakfast...Max in the dinner bar was friendly and helpful...front desk helped with suggestions on where to go and made bookings for us. We would stay here again if in Salzburg!

10/10 Excellent

Birdie, East of England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located with good associated facilities. Helpful English speaking staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel

Well situated for our visit to salzberg. An excellent hotel, every thing about it was first class

10/10 Excellent

Naoki, Moscow, Russia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ザルツブルグの象ホテル

2015年3月に家内と１泊しました。ザルツブルグ旧市街でリーズナブルなホテルを探していて行き当ったのですが、ここにして大正解でした。 旧市街の真ん中にあり、（それ自体が小さい町ですが）全ての名所には徒歩で行けます。心配していた駅からのアクセスもトロリーバスで数停留所と、全く問題有りませんでした。 ホテルの入り口にはシュタイフの大きな象の人形、フロントの隣には大きな象のモチーフ、ホテルの看板も象、併設レストランのナプキンも象と、象好きにはたまらないでしょう。こういう何かをモチーフにしたホテルというのは、オーナーのこだわりが感じられてとても好印象です。（恐らくですが、家族経営なのかもしれません。） 部屋がやや狭かったのは残念でしたが、それを補って余りあるホテルでした。お勧めします。

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