Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 17 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Bristol Salzburg is for travellers who enjoy historic hotels with a personal touch. Family-run for three generations, it stands on Makartplatz, a few steps from Mirabell Palace and the festival houses, and the old town is a short walk across the Salzach. Inside, antiques, paintings and collectibles set the tone, and guests love the old-world atmosphere. The staff are praised from the front desk to the concierge, and breakfast in the chandelier-lit Crystal Room is a highlight for many, as are the spacious, comfortable rooms. The weaker points are the details. Some rooms and bathrooms look a little faded, and one guest missed an overhead shower. The restaurant and the bar do not impress everyone, and there is no parking at the hotel itself, only valet parking at a partner garage. Travellers who value character, service and a central address will feel at home; those who want sleek modern rooms may prefer a newer hotel.
Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 — the average across the 11 hotels we list in Salzburg is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- Guests praise the location in the heart of the city: Mirabell Palace and the festival houses are a few steps away, the old town is a short walk across the river, and the main station is within easy reach.
- From the bell staff and front desk to the concierge and breakfast team, guests describe the staff as welcoming, knowledgeable and professional, with a strong eye for detail.
Things to Consider
- Some guests found the decor a little faded and in need of refreshing, and one found the bathroom poorly planned, with no overhead shower.
- One guest was disappointed by the restaurant, and another felt the Sketch Bar was a missed opportunity, quiet compared with other bars nearby.
Should you book it?
Hotel Bristol Salzburg is worth booking for festival-goers who want to walk to the venues — but pick somewhere else if you want sleek, recently renovated rooms.
Book it if you want
- Festival-goers who want to walk to the venues
- Travellers who love historic hotels with old-world character
Pick somewhere else if
- You want sleek, recently renovated rooms
- A lively hotel bar is important to you
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Bristol Salzburg from the centre of Salzburg?
Hotel Bristol Salzburg is 300 m from the centre of Salzburg.
How do guests rate Hotel Bristol Salzburg?
On Booking.com it scores 8.9/10 from 916 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Bristol Salzburg have?
Hotel Bristol Salzburg is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Bristol Salzburg offer?
Hotel Bristol Salzburg offers restaurant, bar, free Wifi, fitness Centre, room Service and airport Shuttle.
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Right now: 6°
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Makartplatz 4, Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria