Pros

  • Charming hotel housed in historic building
  • Conveniently located in the Old Town and within walking distance of many sights
  • Stylish rooms with modern bathrooms
  • Some rooms have balconies or views of Salzburg castle
  • Small spa with sauna and steam room
  • Building shared with historic cinema
  • Free breakfast and Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • Some rooms are small and show signs of wear and tear
  • No in-room air-conditioning or tea/coffee facilities
  • Street-side rooms can get noise
  • Extra charge for parking
  • Wi-Fi connection can be slow
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Bottom Line

The Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu is a family-run, upper-middle-range hotel located in Salzburg’s Old Town and within walking distance of many sights. Housed in a charming historic building, the hotel offers 45 individually designed rooms with stylish decor that ranges from traditional furnishings to a more modern feel, though some rooms show signs of wear and tear. Some rooms have balconies and views of Salzburg castle, but all lack tea/coffee facilities and air-conditioning, which can be a problem in the warmer months. The hotel has a small spa on-site with a sauna and steam room, as well as a historic cinema that's housed in the same building. Other perks include a free breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi. Travelers might want to compare rates with Hotel Auersperg, which offers similar facilities and receives higher guest ratings. 

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu

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Small, charming hotel in historic building

Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu is a small, boutique hotel located in a historic 600-year-old building in Salzburg’s charming Old Town. Interiors are a mix of traditional pieces and Old World details like archways and stone pillars paired with contemporary furnishings. The lobby is a fairly simple space with arched ceilings, tile floors, and a sleek front desk. A handful of black couches offer a space to sit and watch TV, and there's a small seating area by windows overlooking the street. The hotel is also home to a historic cinema that resides in the same building and guests can purchase tickets at the reception desk. Film memorabilia, like black-and-white photographs of movie stars, adorn some of the hallways. The hotel's central location makes it particularly popular with leisure tourists seeking to sightsee.

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Location

Convenient location in Salzburg's Old Town, close to many sights

The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, and most tourist sights can easily be reached on foot. It can be a challenge to travel to the hotel by car since traffic is not allowed in the city’s Old Town and is regulated via a bollard system, though the hotel can provide a password that operates it. Many restaurants and cafes are within walking distance of the property, and most top sights can be reached on foot, including the Salzburg Cathedral (five-minute walk away), the Mozart Museum (nine-minute walk), and the Opera House (eight-minute walk). The main train station can be reached in 15 minutes via a public bus that stops about a seven-minute walk from the hotel. Salzburg Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

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Rooms

Stylish, individually designed rooms, some with private balconies and views of the castle

Rooms at the hotel are individually designed and no two are alike. Some feature traditional hand-painted wooden furniture, while others are more modern, with brightly painted walls or chic patterned wallpaper. Some rooms are small, however, and may show signs of wear and tear. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electronic safes, but there are no tea/coffee facilities or air-conditioning, so summer nights can be uncomfortable. Bathrooms are modern, tiled in white, and outfitted with shower/tub combos, heated towel racks, and wall-mounted hairdryers. Suites are spacious and have living areas as well as whirlpool tubs in addition to walk-in showers, and some rooms have private balconies with views of Salzburg castle. Rooms overlooking the street can be noisy, especially in the early mornings when deliveries are made to local businesses. There’s free Wi-Fi in rooms (and throughout the hotel), but reception can be spotty.

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Features

Free breakfast, small spa with sauna and steam room, and historic cinema

The hotel offers a free buffet breakfast that's served every morning in the breakfast room, though it can get busy during the high season. There's also a small spa with a sauna and steam room that offers Ayurvedic massage services. The hotel has a small bar in the reception area, and bicycle rentals and parking are available for a fee. A computer is available for guests' use. A historic cinema is housed in the building as well, and guests can purchase tickets at reception. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu

Scene

Small, charming hotel in historic building

Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu is a small, boutique hotel located in a historic 600-year-old building in Salzburg’s charming Old Town. Interiors are a mix of traditional pieces and Old World details like archways and stone pillars paired with contemporary furnishings. The lobby is a fairly simple space with arched ceilings, tile floors, and a sleek front desk. A handful of black couches offer a space to sit and watch TV, and there's a small seating area by windows overlooking the street. The hotel is also home to a historic cinema that resides in the same building and guests can purchase tickets at the reception desk. Film memorabilia, like black-and-white photographs of movie stars, adorn some of the hallways. The hotel's central location makes it particularly popular with leisure tourists seeking to sightsee.

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Location

Convenient location in Salzburg's Old Town, close to many sights

The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, and most tourist sights can easily be reached on foot. It can be a challenge to travel to the hotel by car since traffic is not allowed in the city’s Old Town and is regulated via a bollard system, though the hotel can provide a password that operates it. Many restaurants and cafes are within walking distance of the property, and most top sights can be reached on foot, including the Salzburg Cathedral (five-minute walk away), the Mozart Museum (nine-minute walk), and the Opera House (eight-minute walk). The main train station can be reached in 15 minutes via a public bus that stops about a seven-minute walk from the hotel. Salzburg Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

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Rooms

Stylish, individually designed rooms, some with private balconies and views of the castle

Rooms at the hotel are individually designed and no two are alike. Some feature traditional hand-painted wooden furniture, while others are more modern, with brightly painted walls or chic patterned wallpaper. Some rooms are small, however, and may show signs of wear and tear. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electronic safes, but there are no tea/coffee facilities or air-conditioning, so summer nights can be uncomfortable. Bathrooms are modern, tiled in white, and outfitted with shower/tub combos, heated towel racks, and wall-mounted hairdryers. Suites are spacious and have living areas as well as whirlpool tubs in addition to walk-in showers, and some rooms have private balconies with views of Salzburg castle. Rooms overlooking the street can be noisy, especially in the early mornings when deliveries are made to local businesses. There’s free Wi-Fi in rooms (and throughout the hotel), but reception can be spotty.

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Features

Free breakfast, small spa with sauna and steam room, and historic cinema

The hotel offers a free buffet breakfast that's served every morning in the breakfast room, though it can get busy during the high season. There's also a small spa with a sauna and steam room that offers Ayurvedic massage services. The hotel has a small bar in the reception area, and bicycle rentals and parking are available for a fee. A computer is available for guests' use. A historic cinema is housed in the building as well, and guests can purchase tickets at reception. 

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

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