BRISTOL HOTEL SALZBURG - Salzburg

Hotel & VIlla Auersperg is a clean, comfortable and pleasant hotel when looking for hotels in Salzburg. It's located outside the old city, which makes for a walk to the main attractions but there is enough to see around the hotel that makes the location acceptable. Pros: complimentary morning breakfast (which was excellent), complimentary use of sauna and steam room, and very helpful staff. Cons: small-ish room, wireless internet did not work.

The price was awesome for the amenities. The room was very clean, and modern. The staff was amazing. The breakfast was typical of European hotel breakfasts with a variety of sliced meats, cheeses, breads and cereals. Would have enjoyed having boiled eggs as many hotels provide. They also have a guest kitchen with a refrigerator and free washer and dryer. They also offer free wifi with reasonable internet speeds. The only downside for us was the walk. It was about a 20 to 25 minute walk to the old-town section of Salzburg, where all the history and beauty is located. As we were driving past our hotel on the tour bus, the driver offhandedly commented that "this is the ugly part of town." It's industrial, and not quaint at all. There are not many restaurants near the hotel, but there is a small shopping center next door with a grocery store, and a Greek restaurant. The distance to a stop on the train station is only a couple blocks, so it's convenient for getting to and from the rail for travel in and out of town. If we were coming back, we would probably consider staying here again, but if you stay, be prepared for a bit of exercise.

Salzburg was a charming city to visit during winter time and our hotel was as well. Its architectural style and overall atmosphere is an excellent composition of modernity and tradition - all interior decoration executed with sophisticated style mixture. The homy feel as well as superb location of the place makes the stay very appealing and comfortable. It is one of these hotels where one wants to return.

Although the hotel is a bit of a walk to the centre of the city it is worth it. The room was beautiful, equipped with a kettle and tea/coffee. The staff was very accommodating and helped us book a city tour that picked us up at the hotel. The restaurant was good and many more are within a short walking distance. Parking was easy behind the hotel.If you can do the 20 minute walk to the centre of town then don't waste your money on the higher priced hotels in the city centre. Even a walk in January was not so bad!

we stayed at this hotel for 2 nights for the Christmas market. the bus stop is literally across the street from the hotel, and it is a 10 minute bus ride to get to Old Town where every site is to be seen! I had a marvelous time, and the staff was very friendly.