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 minibar 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 centre are only 200 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real 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 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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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:

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly informative staff. Hotel located in centre of city Buffet style breakfast with lots of variety Restaurant located in hotel
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    Great room, bed was comfortable and bathroom spacious. Great location. Great breakfast with an option for freshly blended fruit and vegetable juice.
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location Family friendly hotel Delicious breakfast Beautiful rooms

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Elefant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Lift
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath 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.
Reception services
  • Luggage 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they 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 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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
Need-to-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 identification 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

  • The prices at Hotel Elefant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Hotel Elefant is 100 yards from the centre of Salzburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Hotel Elefant include:

      • Single
      • Double

    • Check-in at Hotel Elefant is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.