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 cable TV, a mini-bar and 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 656 feet away.

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

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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.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Salzburg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great! Everything that we wanted to see was within walking distance. We didn't have a car but it was only a short taxi ride from the train station. Breakfast was excellent and so was the staff. The room was comfortable but on...
  • Carlos
    Germany Germany
    The restaurant was excellent, except it was closed Sunday & Monday.
  • Jose
    Peru Peru
    Great hotel. Very comfortable. The location was in the middle of the old town close to great sightseeing monuments.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Elefant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 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 will be charged as 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 Cash Hotel Elefant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

  • Room options at Hotel Elefant include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • Hotel Elefant is 350 feet from the center of Salzburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

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