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Hotel Elefant

Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 4, Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1475 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Excellent
1,475 reviews

Extremely gracious, courteous staff. Wonderful location. Nice breakfast

Chris United States of America

The location couldn't have been more central and very easy to get to via taxi. Within very short distance of restaurants and Salzburg attractions. I stay at Hotels regularly for work and the breakfast here was one of the best I've come across. Super friendly staff

Curtis Australia

Location in the centre of the old town of Salzburg

David Switzerland

The location was excellent. Everything was just a short walk away. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful!

Dinom Kuwait

All - the location, the room, the breakfast and the staff.

Penka Bulgaria

I've loved this hotel for decades. They know me and treat me like family. Location could not be better, really!! Nice friendly breakfasts. They cater to every need. I always stay here for the Salzburg festivals. A 5 minute walk to the concert hall.

Bryan United States of America

single use tissue in the bathroom for makeup removal - it is handy & also helps prevent dirty towels = saves resources when cleaning those. Location was exceptional. Good food selection, it was good for my diet. A separate shoutout for an amazing tea selection, I haven't seen it in other hotels. Staff knowing & sharing stories of the hotel's name, it was cool to learn more about the elephant. Staff was also great helping me & answering my questions. Thank you!!

Nata Netherlands

The breakfast was okay. Being from the US, the food was quite different from American food. The location was perfect for what we wanted to see and do.

Jennifer United States of America

The property was situated in the center of town. It was very clean and the staff was very kind and knowledgeable.

Kathleen United States of America

The desk attendants were courteous and helpful. The breakfasts were terrific. Fresh eggs and crescent rolls every day, along with many fresh bread choices. Cheeses and fruits were also available. Elevator was tiny and our room was very odd shaped. But the location is fantastic! City Center.

Mary United States of America
8.6
Excellent
1,475 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Extremely gracious, courteous staff. Wonderful location. Nice breakfast”
    Chris Chris United States of America United States of America
  • “The location couldn't have been more central and very easy to get to via taxi. Within very short distance of restaurants and Salzburg attractions.”
    Curtis Curtis Australia Australia
  • “Location in the centre of the old town of Salzburg”
    David David Switzerland Switzerland
  • “The location was excellent. Everything was just a short walk away. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful!”
    Dinom Dinom Kuwait Kuwait
  • “All - the location, the room, the breakfast and the staff.”
    Penka Penka Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • “I've loved this hotel for decades. They know me and treat me like family. Location could not be better, really!! Nice friendly breakfasts. They cater to every need.”
    Bryan Bryan United States of America United States of America
  • “single use tissue in the bathroom for makeup removal - it is handy & also helps prevent dirty towels = saves resources when cleaning those. Location was exceptional.”
    Nata Nata Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The breakfast was okay. Being from the US, the food was quite different from American food. The location was perfect for what we wanted to see and do.”
    Jennifer Jennifer United States of America United States of America
  • “The property was situated in the center of town. It was very clean and the staff was very kind and knowledgeable.”
    Kathleen Kathleen United States of America United States of America
  • “The desk attendants were courteous and helpful. The breakfasts were terrific. Fresh eggs and crescent rolls every day, along with many fresh bread choices. Cheeses and fruits were also available.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.6
High score for Salzburg

Stay in the heart of Salzburg – Excellent location – show map

Set next to the Getreidegasse in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, the historic, fully renovated Hotel Elefant dating from the 13th century offers free WiFi.

All of the individually decorated rooms of Hotel Elefant provide a bathroom, cable TV, and a mini-bar, a bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned, and some feature a comfortable seating area.

Mozart’s birthplace and the Festival Hall can be reached within a few steps from the Hotel Elefant. Mirabell Castle, the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the other side of the city center are only 650 feet away.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Elefant has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 4, 2005

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Elevator
Bar
Heating
Laundry

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Salzburg, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.6
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    Chris
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Extremely gracious, courteous staff. Wonderful location. Nice breakfast”
  • Curtis
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The location couldn't have been more central and very easy to get to via taxi. Within very short distance of restaurants and Salzburg attractions. I stay at Hotels regularly for work and the breakfast here was one of the best I've come across....”
  • David
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Location in the centre of the old town of Salzburg”
  • Dinom
    KuwaitKuwait
    “The location was excellent. Everything was just a short walk away. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful!”
  • Penka
    BulgariaBulgaria
    “All - the location, the room, the breakfast and the staff.”
  • Bryan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I've loved this hotel for decades. They know me and treat me like family. Location could not be better, really!! Nice friendly breakfasts. They cater to every need. I always stay here for the Salzburg festivals. A 5 minute walk to the concert hall.”
  • Nata
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “single use tissue in the bathroom for makeup removal - it is handy & also helps prevent dirty towels = saves resources when cleaning those. Location was exceptional. Good food selection, it was good for my diet. A separate shoutout for an...”
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was okay. Being from the US, the food was quite different from American food. The location was perfect for what we wanted to see and do.”
  • Kathleen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The property was situated in the center of town. It was very clean and the staff was very kind and knowledgeable.”
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The desk attendants were courteous and helpful. The breakfasts were terrific. Fresh eggs and crescent rolls every day, along with many fresh bread choices. Cheeses and fruits were also available. Elevator was tiny and our room was very odd...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Regarding parking... Where is the parking station located and at how much does it cost? We arrive 18:00, stay at the hotel and leave the next evenin..
    Dear Guest Parking for cars is available at the public “Altstadtgarage B" (entrance at “Hildmannplatz 1”), 5 minutes walking distance from our hotel, ..
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Do you accept dogs please?
    No, we do not accepts any pets
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Hi. If I book a standard double room 4-7 March - can you garantie that we will have TWO single beds? That is a must. Thanks. Mats
    No, we can not guarantee that.
    Answered on 13 January 2020
  • I want to book a double room with two separate beds for 4 to 7 March. Can you guarantee that we get two separate beds?
    No, we can not guarantee that.
    Answered on 13 January 2020
  • Hi I've reserved a room with you for 14-20th November. Will take a taxi from Salzburg airport. Can a taxi park outside the hotel as I will have a heav..
    Yes, Best regards Reception
    Answered on 26 October 2022
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Amenities of Hotel Elefant
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Elevator
Bar
Heating
Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Hotel Elefant takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 64 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa Hotel Elefant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited in all rooms and in the restaurant.

At the Rathaus Arch at the beginning of the pedestrian zone, there is a barrier. Please press the corresponding button for the hotel on the column on the left side. You will receive a code via the intercom, which you have to enter into the barrier to be allowed to enter.

Please note that public parking is possible nearby depending on availability and costs EUR 18 per day. Reservation is not possible. Please contact the property for more information.

Please note that there are no bicycle parking facilities at the hotel.

For check in only if guests full vaccinated or proof of coronavirus recovery; children from 6-18 years need a pcr or antigen test

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Elefant

  • Check-in at Hotel Elefant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at Hotel Elefant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Elefant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Hotel Elefant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Hotel Elefant is 350 feet from the center of Salzburg.

    • Room options at Hotel Elefant include:

      • Single
      • Double