Neustadt Salzburg, Austria
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
SacherAustrian riverfront heirloom
Sunlight pours through the glass-roofed atrium, illuminating crystal chandeliers, oil paintings, and an easygoing family atmosphere along the Salzach River.
“At this 1866 grande dame on the Salzach River, almost every room has a view of the Old Town and fortress, while inside the focus is on oil paintings…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Founded in 1866 as the Österreichischer Hof, pre-dating Vienna's Hotel Sacher by a decade.
Remarkable
An 1866 riverfront grande dame carrying enduring Austrian coffeehouse and dining traditions.
Notable
Attentive family-led service, plush embroidered bathrobes, and cocoa-scented bath amenities.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s as grand as they come, occupying a privileged position in Salzburg’s old town, along the banks of the Salzach river.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits directly on the Salzach River, just steps across the pedestrian footbridge from the Old Town and Mirabell Gardens.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms feature Austrian antiques and ornate fabrics, with marble bathrooms and chocolate toiletries, many framing views of the fortress.
The spa
The basement spa houses a Finnish sauna, herbal steam bath, and treatment rooms for jet-lag and sports massages.
Dogs stay too.
Sacher Bar
Burgundy velvet armchairs and Persian rugs surround the marble fireplace, where bartenders shake classic cocktails late into the evening.
Restaurant Zirbelzimmer
Carved stone pine paneling and mounted antlers line this 1866 dining room, serving regional classics like Wiener Schnitzel and ox fillet.
At the table
Café Sacher serves the Original Sacher-Torte and Viennese coffee beneath crystal chandeliers or out along the river terrace.
How it began
Opened in 1866 as the Österreichischer Hof, this riverfront landmark was acquired in 1989 by the family behind Vienna's Hotel Sacher.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.