Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 17 October 2026 · How we review hotels
artHotel Blaue Gans is for travellers who want art, history and the old town on their doorstep. The 14th-century house stands on Getreidegasse, opposite the Festival Hall and a few steps from Mozart's Birthplace, and guests consistently praise its location. Inside, more than 100 original artworks bring modern design to the historic setting, and guests enjoy rooms that are comfortable and often spacious. Staff are warm and helpful, breakfast combines a buffet with dishes from the menu, and the restaurant within medieval walls serves Austrian and Salzburg cooking. The drawbacks are mostly about value and small details. Some guests find the price high for the facilities, and rooms lack a fridge. Breakfast service can be slow when busy, and some rooms have quirks such as stairs in the studios or a noisy air conditioner. Couples and culture lovers who want character right in the centre will enjoy it; travellers focused on value or in-room extras may prefer elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 11 hotels we list in Salzburg is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- Guests praise the location above all: everything is within walking distance, the Festival Hall is opposite, and a bus stop right outside makes longer trips easy.
- Staff at reception and in the restaurant are described as warm, patient and helpful, and one guest had a full day of sightseeing planned for them at the front desk.
Things to Consider
- Value for money is where guests are most critical. One found the hotel very expensive for what it offers, and several missed a fridge or minibar in the room.
- While many enjoy breakfast, one guest found ordering and service extremely slow and an order came out wrong, and another found breakfast disappointing.
Should you book it?
artHotel Blaue Gans is worth booking for culture lovers and festival-goers who want to be in the thick of the old town — but pick somewhere else if value for money is your top priority.
Book it if you want
- Culture lovers and festival-goers who want to be in the thick of the old town
- Couples who enjoy design and contemporary art
Pick somewhere else if
- Value for money is your top priority
- You want a fridge or minibar in the room
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate artHotel Blaue Gans?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 563 guest reviews.
How many stars does artHotel Blaue Gans have?
artHotel Blaue Gans is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does artHotel Blaue Gans offer?
artHotel Blaue Gans offers 2 Restaurants, bar, garden, free Wifi, room Service and 24-hour Front Desk.
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Getreidegasse 41-43, Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria