Name: Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark Linz
Address: Schillerplatz, 4020 Linz, Austria, Schillerplatz, Upper Austria, 4020, Austria
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $86 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark Linz

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Walking distance to the center of town, very large rooms and shower, very clean, and start were pleasant and helpful

Molly, United States of America

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very convenient location, close to central amenities.

Dusan, Singapore

The location worked very well for us. The hotel is within walking distance of the central square (Hauptplatz), the central train station, and just a few steps from Landstrasse, the main shopping street in Linz. The room was very clean, and comfortable. We slept very well, with no night noise transpiring into our room.

Ondrej, Slovakia

Great choice of fruits,vegetable, sweat and other kinds of food for breakfast. Nice interiors.

Tereza, Czech Republic

There is a specific car park dedicated for Harley Davidson just close to the lobby

Michel, France

Location is good, very near to the railway station. Modern interior, nic breakfasta and people serving there. Also next to casino if you like to gamble your money. Landstrasse in near and you can pick up a tram with 1,20 euros (4 Haltstellen).

Mikko, Finland

Good central location and direct access from parking garage to hotel.

Jani, Finland

I really like how conveniently located it is. Just five minutes tram from the station and less than ten minutes to the centre of town. Very clean, huge room, loads of space, very comfortable beds, fantastic breakfast (better selection than I’ve seen at other Austrian hotels), staff were helpful.

Craig, United Kingdom

Value for the price was exceptional. Staff were a delight, especially Anthony who is a rare find and pure gentleman. Marcel was very accommodating as well. Room was NYC high quality but larger and more updated.

Robert, United States of America

Just about everything - location, breakfast, staff. Would stay here again. We took a taxi from the Bahnhof, but it is within walking distance for many.

Peter, United States of America

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Located in the center of Linz, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark Linz is a 12-minute walk from the main square, a 10-minute walk from Linz Main Station, and 1,000 feet from the Music Theater. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms at Hotel Schillerpark Linz feature large windows with panoramic views, individually adjustable air conditioning, HD TV, a mini-bar, and a safe.

A rich and varied breakfast buffet or an à la carte breakfast are available in the morning at the Tafelspitz restaurant or the Design Café am Park, which offer a selection of classic Austrian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Hotel Schillerpark also features the classic American bar GG’s (smoking allowed).

Additionally, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark Linz features a private parking garage. The Casino Linz is located in the same building, and a fitness center is located next to the hotel.

The Schillerpark is located at the beginning of the Landstraße, Linz’s major shopping street. A tram stop with connections to the Old Town and the train station is right in front. Private garage parking is possible at a surcharge.

This is our guests' favorite part of Linz, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Linz! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Linz! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Linz, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Parking Available On Site

Great area for shopping!

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Casino Linz
0.1 miles
New Cathedral
0.3 miles
Linz Central Station
0.4 miles
Theater Phönix
0.5 miles
Linz State Theatre
0.6 miles
Linz Castle
0.7 miles
Linz Stadium
0.7 miles
Lentos Art Museum
0.8 miles
Ars Electronica Center
0.9 miles
Brucknerhaus
0.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets

DM Drogeriemarkt Supermarket
0 miles
Hofer KG Supermarket
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Billa Supermarket
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Danube River
0.6 miles

Closest Airports

Blue Danube Airport
6.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is the best, the apt is super clean & large....was greeted by the owner who was fantastic....this is the best place to stay in Vienna!!”

Marianne

United Arab Emirates

“Quite beautiful spacious rooms. If you ask for an upper floor room they also have a nice city view. Breakfast was good and varied. Staff was very pleasant, helpful and professional. We had a very pleasant stay!”

Alexandru

“Beds and feather pillows were great. Loved having a robe and slippers as well as bottled water. Good location. Friendly and helpful staff.”

KFHCANADA

Germany

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant Tafelspitz

Food: Austrian

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 11 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 50 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark Linz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The parking garage entrance is located at Langgasse 1-7, 4020 Linz.

Please note that the restaurant is closed for private functions on certain occasions.

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Reviewed: August 16, 2018

Anonymous
Germany
8.3

“Location, quite Central in a smaller toe”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Engagement of the reception . . . "Your booking.com reservation is not visible yet" - allthough the bill had already been printed out prior to our arrival (time stamp on the receipt). So do not wait, keep asking to look for it. Being polite, we only did so after half an hour. And - there was no "Sorry" from the staff. . .
눇It is really good - only poor customer orientation at check-in, which gives the first impression . . .

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

Hanspeter
Morocco
Age group: 35 – 44
4.2

Disappointing
- • Couple
- • Executive Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉staff is super unmotivated. they even won't change the superdirty and disgusting in-room watercooker (cause the are "booked out"). staff and cooks are smoking in the indoor hotelbar which is promoted as facility but closed for guests. gym and "spa" is a bad joke (one old hometrainer)
눇only the location

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 8, 2018

Molly
United States of America
10

“Great Hotel”
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Walking distance to the center of town, very large rooms and shower, very clean, and start were pleasant and helpful

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 7, 2018

Wandler
Austria
4.6

“Well located Hotel in need of a total overhaul”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The rest of the room was badly worn and in states of disrepair. Not worth the money!
눇Great Bathroom albeit having odd sinks.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 28, 2018

Eva
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The very late check-in
눇Everything else

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 27, 2018

András
Hungary
9.2

“It’s really fine. I recommend it for most turists.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Scratched Bedhead, worn coffeetable.
눇Bathtub.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 24, 2018

Anonymous
Slovenia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There was somethihg wrong with the water system (the water heating). I almost got burned. When I turned on the water it was warm and suddenly it got very hot. The hotel should do something about it. Also I do not understand why the hotel bar closed at 10 p.m., when it was written in the hotel brochure it is open till midnight (usual in such type of hotel it is, some stuff could be more welcoming).
눇The location was excellent. The room was spacious and very comfortable as the beds and pillows (I slept very well, usually I do not in hotels). The breakfast was also rich and tasty. The staff at the reception were overall kind and helpful.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 21, 2018

Dusan
Singapore
9.2

“Modern and convenient hotel in central Linz!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Extra city tax.
눇Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very convenient location, close to central amenities.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 17, 2018

Ondrej
Slovakia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉It's a shame that the hotel's restaurant does not have a bigger selection of meals. It is no big deal though, as there are plenty of restaurants and caffes nearby to suite anyone's taste.
눇The location worked very well for us. The hotel is within walking distance of the central square (Hauptplatz), the central train station, and just a few steps from Landstrasse, the main shopping street in Linz. The room was very clean, and comfortable. We slept very well, with no night noise transpiring into our room.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 14, 2018

Tereza
Czech Republic
9.2

“perfect city centrum stay”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉There is nothing I would be complaining about.
눇Great choice of fruits,vegetable, sweat and other kinds of food for breakfast. Nice interiors.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 14, 2018

John
Australia
10

“Convenient to both the railway station and the heart of the city.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location, right in the heart of the cit’s.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 13, 2018

Michel
France
7.9

“Short stay but you feel welcome”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
눇There is a specific car park dedicated for Harley Davidson just close to the lobby

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 4, 2018

kiki70a
Serbia

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Good hotel in city center”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Nice hotel in city center. Rooms were specious.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 30, 2018

Mikko
Finland

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Linz was overadvertised, but if you go, visit Schloss Herbenstein Brasserie”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Linz is not so beautiful as they advertise. Industrial backgroun means that they have a lot concrete buildings and gateways. The riverbank is not used for riverview restaurants as you would expect, still in the mood of harbour business
눇Location is good, very near to the railway station. Modern interior, nic breakfasta and people serving there. Also next to casino if you like to gamble your money. Landstrasse in near and you can pick up a tram with 1,20 euros (4 Haltstellen).

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 28, 2018

Jani
Finland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room with Bathtub
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Good central location and direct access from parking garage to hotel.

Stayed in June 2018

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	Classic Double Room with Bathtub 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 258 ft² These air-conditioned and soundproof rooms feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Wardrobe/Closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Double Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 258 ft² These air-conditioned and sound-proofed rooms feature free WiFi, a minibar, a kettle and a flat-screen TV. Guests also receive a welcome drink. Bathrobes and slippers are offered in the room. Early check-in and late check-out is available. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Classic Single Room with Bathtub 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 215 ft² These air-conditioned and soundproof rooms feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Single Room 1 twin bed or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 215 ft² These air-conditioned and sound-proofed rooms feature free WiFi, a minibar, a kettle and a flat-screen TV. Guests also receive a welcome drink. Bathrobes and slippers are offered in the room. Early check-in and late check-out is available. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 334 ft² These air-conditioned and sound-proofed junior suites feature free WiFi, a coffee machine, a seating area, a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks and a flat-screen TV. Guests also receive a welcome drink. Some rooms have an infrared cabin in the bathroom, while some have a free standing bath tub and panoramic views. Bathrobes and slippers are offered in the room. A bottle of sparkling wine, a fruit basket and chocolate are provided in the room upon arrival, and daily newspapers are delivered to the junior suite on request. Early check-in and late check-out is available. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Interconnecting room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • City view • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Deluxe Double Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 291 ft² These air-conditioned and sound-proofed rooms feature free WiFi, a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks and a flat-screen TV. Guests also receive a welcome drink. Bathrobes and slippers are offered in the room. Early check-in and late check-out is available. A typical Austrian candy is served as welcome gift. Noon-alcoholic drinks from the minibar are free of charge. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Landmark view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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