Hotel Bristol Salzburg
5.0-star · Makartplatz 4 Salzburg Old Town
4.6(445 Google reviews)
Hotel Bristol Salzburg
5.0-star · Makartplatz 4 Salzburg Old Town
4.6(445 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Renovated 2021 · 68 rooms
Near: Mirabell Palace · 4 min walk
Guests love: Location · Breakfast
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For dining nearby, the hotel's own Polo Lounge serves Austrian and international dishes, and the Sketch Bar & Lounge offers cocktails and wine. A short walk away, Fat Monk at Mirabellplatz is a local favorite, and Osteria Cavalli, about 200 meters, is known for pasta and fresh seafood. Augustiner Bräu, around 950 meters, is a large beer hall with Austrian food. Other nearby options include Blaue Gans and Sternbräu along Getreidegasse, about a 1.1 to 1.2 km stroll.
The hotel sits in the heart of Salzburg's old town, right by Mirabell Palace, a 4-minute walk away, and just steps from Mozart's Birthplace and the lively Getreidegasse Street. The Salzburg Cathedral is an 8-minute stroll, and Fortress Hohensalzburg is reachable in 12 minutes on foot. The immediate surroundings are charming and walkable, with the Mirabell Gardens and the Salzburg State Theatre right at your doorstep. You are perfectly placed to explore the historic center and its main sights without needing transport. For further day trips, Hellbrunn Palace is 4.7 km away, so a car or transit would get you there.
From Salzburg Airport, about 6 km away, take a taxi or a pre-booked transfer to the hotel. From the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), about 1 km away, grab a taxi or hop on public transport; the bus stop is right outside the hotel. The nearest airport is Salzburg, with Munich, Linz and Vienna farther out. The walk from the station is short if you prefer.
In the evening, start with a drink at the hotel's Sketch Bar & Lounge, then catch a show at the Salzburg State Theatre right next door. For dinner, the Polo Lounge restaurant serves Austrian and international dishes. Afterward, stroll to Mirabell Palace, a 4-minute walk, where the gardens are lovely at night. For a cultural evening, the Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg, a 12-minute walk, is an option. The Old Town's Getreidegasse Street, 5 minutes away, and nearby plazas like Mirabellplatz are pleasant for an evening wander.
Hotel Bristol Salzburg is an excellent base for exploring Salzburg's Old Town. You can walk to Mirabell Palace in 4 minutes, Mozart's Birthplace in 4 minutes, and Getreidegasse Street in 5 minutes. Salzburg Cathedral is an 8-minute walk, while Fortress Hohensalzburg is 12 minutes on foot. For a day trip, Hellbrunn Palace is about 4.7 km away, so plan for a short taxi, bus, or car ride. The hotel also offers its own Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar, and Cafe for convenient refreshments.
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