Salzburg, AustriaOld Town
Hotel Stein
Murano-accented riverfront boutique
Old Town Salzburg, Austria
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Murano-accented riverfront boutique
Owned by Venetian glassmakers, the hotel matches custom Murano lighting with open views across the Salzach to the fortress.
“For a drink with one of the best views of the city, head to Hotel Stein’s rooftop bar and restaurant, Steinterasse.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A seven-story blue glass chandelier cascades down the central staircase beside Venetian textiles.
Listed
The seventh-floor rooftop terrace serves spritzes and cocktails overlooking the Salzach river.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
what’s inside is a luxury boutique hotel that’s as modern as they come... inside, go wild with contemporary art and design, mixing references to traditional Venetian glass art with modern furniture and wall-sized murals.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Staatsbrücke sits right outside, leading directly across the Salzach into the narrow alleys of the Old Town.
The rooms
Rooms take on distinct palettes by floor, dressed in Venetian textiles with windows looking straight toward the Old Town.
The spa
Treatments draw on Austrian Saint Charles botanicals, and curved wooden loungers fill the quiet relaxation room.
Sauna and gym
Pale timber benches line the Finnish sauna, and the third-floor gym holds Technogym cardio and strength equipment.
Restaurant
Steinterrasse
Chef Andreas Senn shapes the casual sharing menu. Out on the open terrace, tables look directly toward Hohensalzburg Fortress.
At the table
Indoors, dining tables sit beneath pink Murano glass chandeliers, and breakfast buffets lay out fresh fruit by the windows.
How it began
A brewery inn first opened on this spot in 1399, operating for centuries before becoming a hotel in 1869.
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Our shorthand
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.