Salzburg, Austria
Built in 1866, and entwined with the city’s opera and musical heritage, the historic Hotel Sacher Salzburg offers luxury suites, fine dining, a fitness centre, and a Sacher Confiserie
Our review
This historic hotel dates from 1866 and is arranged in classic style around a central atrium with a natural daylight roof light and open corridors, rising to four floors. The top floor is devoted to suites. Of particular note is the original mosaic floor and staircase. The salon has views over the river. The gourmet restaurant is attractively decorated in a typical Bavarian style. There are two larger restaurants for more casual dining and then the famous Sacher café with newspapers on reading poles, classical music playing and much Sacher torte being ingested. The comfortable bar allows smoking and has a terrace, as do all the restaurants.
We had a junior suite (room 306) with balcony overlooking the River Salzach. The room has a log effect fire with ‘smoke’ and a well equipped bathroom.
The room is light with floor length French doors and two waist-high windows either side. Above the fireplace is a television. There is ample storage with extra wardrobe space in the passageway. A two-seater sofa and two armchairs are arranged around a coffee table and the fireplace. To the side near the window is a round table at eating height with two dining chairs.
The room was recently refurbished and decorated in cream and fudge with soft cranberry as the main colour block. Jouy de toile fabric forms a theme in cranberry and cream and features on the door panels, chair backs and behind the bedhead.
The bathroom has a large, quick fill bath, double sinks, gorgeous toiletries made for the hotel with a chocolate ingredient, toilet stall with door, a single fresh flower head in a tiny vase, and a TV in the mirror. There are also cotton hand towels as well as traditional ones.
We recommend this lovely hotel that is right next to the river and in the town centre.
Rooms
Hotel Sacher Salzburg offers just over 100 rooms and suites, each individually designed and decorated in a classic, refined style. Interiors feature silk wallpapers, original artwork and marble bathrooms, combining historic character with modern comforts. Many rooms enjoy views of the Salzach River, Salzburg’s Old Town or Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Food and Drink
Zirbelzimmer is the hotel’s signature gourmet restaurant, renowned for its finely carved wood panelling and traditional Austrian cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients. The intimate atmosphere makes it one of Salzburg’s most distinguished dining rooms.
Additional venues include the Salzachgrill, serving classic grilled dishes and regional specialities, and the elegant Café Sacher Salzburg, famed for the original Sacher‑Torte. The Sacher Bar provides cocktails, wines and live piano music in a refined setting overlooking the river.
Wellness
The hotel features a wellness area with sauna, steam room and fitness facilities designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. The fitness centre allows guests to maintain their routine while enjoying views across the city.
Facilities
- Fine dining restaurant and additional dining venues
- Traditional café and piano bar
- Wellness area with sauna and steam room
- Fitness centre
- Concierge and limousine services
- Meeting and private event spaces
- Pet‑friendly accommodation
- Free Wi‑Fi
Location
Hotel Sacher Salzburg is located on the banks of the Salzach River in the heart of the city. Mozart’s Birthplace, the Old Town, Mirabell Palace and Hohensalzburg Fortress are all within easy walking distance, making it an ideal base for exploring Salzburg’s cultural landmarks.
Getting there
Address: Schwarzstraße 5-7, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Arriving by air: Salzburg Airport – Located 3 miles (5 km) 15 minutes away by car.
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