Mirabell Palace and Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mozart's Birthplace - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getreidegasse - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Salzburg Christmas Market - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Salzburg Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Salzburg (SZG-W.A. Mozart) - 16 min drive
Salzburg (ZSB-Salzburg Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
Salzburg Central Station - 4 min walk
Salzburg Central Station - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Panorama Restaurant - 5 min walk
Stiegl Corner - 3 min walk
City Center Salzburg - 2 min walk
Uncle Falafel - 4 min walk
City Lounge - 1 min walk
About this property
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
A&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Mirabell Palace and Gardens and Salzburg Christmas Market. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
116 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 15 kg per pet)*
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2016
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Bike parking
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
27-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.85 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 14 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 14 (subject to availability)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 14 per pet, per night
Policies
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Towels and bed linens are available for guests staying in the dorm room for a surcharge.
Also known as
A&O Salzburg Hauptbahnhof Hostel
A&O Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
a o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
a o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof Hostel
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Salzburg
Frequently asked questions
Does a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 15 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 14 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of EUR 14 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 14 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Klessheim Palace Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel like?
A&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel is in Elisabeth-Vorstadt, a short 4-minute walk from Salzburg (ZSB-Salzburg Central Train Station) and 15 minutes' walk from Mirabell Palace and Gardens.
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
18 September 2024
This a&o was in much better shape than Munich. The only drawback was that it attracts a lot of teen groups who are super noisy, well into the night, even after 10 p.m. quiet time cutoff. Staff was pleasant. Great location, 5 minutes from train station and an easy walk to the Old Town.
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
23 August 2024
Great place near train station
Ismerai
Ismerai, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 July 2024
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 July 2024
Good location
Rooms are clean and comfortable. Lighting in the room is very dull and gloomy but otherwise ok. No AC. Family rooms are large with plenty of room. breakfast is decent. No luggage storage by the hotel but they have lockers that coins or credit cards. Conveniently located close to the train station. The area around the hostel is a bit shady but not too bad.
Aditi
Aditi, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 July 2024
Very rude staff - do not recommend
The staff was extremely rude and showed disrespect to my parents who are senior citizens, they gave us our room 1.5 hours late and then threatened to cancel the room when we inquired the reasons
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 July 2024
They have cleaning staff come in the room daily, walkable to grocery store, train/bus station. Gaining access to the laundry room was a tad annoying since people take away / forget to return the key card to front desk. Have cash ready for necessary deposit because the ATM they have on site has bad convertion rate/fee. No adjustable aircon, and it was bit hot sometime, you have to make deposit to get a fan.
Room door auto closed loudly, every day when a new guest came it when I was sleeping, they let the door closed itself and the slam was very loud. Hope they will fix it to soften the sound.
Kyle
Kyle, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 July 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Great place to stay on a budget 👍
Excellent place to stay, centrally located, friendly staff and very clean environment.. great value for money… highly recommended
Majid Ali
Majid Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 June 2024
Definitely a good budget option when visiting Salzburg! The staff were SO lovely and checked me into my private room a couple hours early. It is a 15-20 min walk into the old town - I found the nicest walk in was along the river rather than walking past the station.
There were a lot of school parties on the night I stayed that did make a lot of noise in the corridors, however this did stop around 10:30-11pm and I can understand why it is a good option for school parties to stay here.
If you want to leave your bags here after check out there are large lockers, I think I paid around €5-6 euros for 12 hours
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 June 2024
my stay was great, the location was good. staff was friendly.
Majid Ali
Majid Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Easy to check in and can check out late but you need to tell the reception first
Muhammad Farhat
Muhammad Farhat, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 May 2024
Not a first choice but not a bad one
I’ll be honest - we wouldn’t have chosen to stay but the marathon was on and the city was v busy. Our first hostel experience was good, staff were great - really friendly and helpful, breakfast was fine, the place was clean and bright with a real diverse mix of ages of guest ( we are 50s). Walking into town was easy and quick. Room was en suite and basic but fine- worst but was the waterproof mattress covers and pigeon noise from the courtyard.
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
16 May 2024
Cheap and cheerful, budget customers only
Tried the fast check in on arrival but this didn’t work and had to go to desk to check in. This then took an age as staff also serve the bar and only one member of staff was on duty. Room was ground floor and quite noisy as it was at the end of a corridor nearest to the entrance area. Room was fine although we had been given the accessible room with walk in shower for some unknown reason. Was shocked to be woken up by loud drilling noises at 07:30!! Obviously some work taking place in the building. If I had to stay here again, I would avoid this room (43) due to its location.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 May 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 April 2024
This hotel is OK if you are traveling with a group of friends and are in your younger years. However, for a family of four (children between 8-11) it was a little loud at night, the walls seemed rather thin. Rooms were clean, bedlinen was clean and the bin was emptied daily. Staff at check-in were helpful and pleasent.
I know this isn't a big thing but, the colour scheme of the rooms and corridors was depressing. Three different shades of gray!
Tamas
Tamas, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
7 January 2024
Nothing
Very uncomfortable mattresses.
Checkin was slow. Felt very understaffed.
Questionable value.
Clean though and friendly staff.
Good breakfast.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 November 2023
Close to trim station and a single stop to attractions in Salzburg
Deepak
Deepak, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 November 2023
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2023
Impressed that this hostel runs fully on sustainable energy. Front staff were very warm and friendly despite how busy it was. Wifi quality was great and the lobby area included diverse amenities. Glad that the bathroom and toilets were separate which allowed 2 persons to be able to use simultaneously. Only thing I'd recommend as an improvement is an extractor vent fan for the toilet.
Vinod
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2023
Cleanliness of reception. Abscence of loitering at the reception and in front of hostel. Absence of smoking at the door of the hostel.
I liked thd fast check in and the politeness of receptionist.
Still cigarette smoke is smelled in reception.
Nasr
Nasr, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
1 September 2023
The room have No air!!! If someone have heart problems they can be die of it. No airconditioner and No fan!!!. Room over 80 C. Finially they find a broken fan and ask for deposits!!!
It is Not should on the market for people to stay!!!Staffs tell different storys!! If i could i would give 0 star!!!
goo
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2023
Sudhanshu
Sudhanshu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
18 August 2023
Dirty
Chaz Mullen
Chaz Mullen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2023
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 July 2023
I felt really unsafe, the organizations was terrible, even though they change me of room (which I appreciate) I wouldn’t recommend it.