Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Mirabell Palace and Gardens
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite.
A&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel offers 116 accommodations with hair dryers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Mirabell Palace and Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and laundry facilities
Just a 3-minute drive from Mirabell Palace and Gardens and a few minutes from Salzburg Christmas Market
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel.
This Salzburg hostel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Languages
English, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
1 bar
Things to do
Bike parking
Bike storage
Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
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100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
27-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels
Premium channels
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Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 14
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 14
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: EUR 14 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
Pet fee: EUR 14 per pet, per night
Early check-in fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Towels and bed linens are available for guests staying in the dorm room for a surcharge.
We should mention
Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is 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
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
12 Jul 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
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
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.
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
Easy to check in and can check out late but you need to tell the reception first
Muhammad Farhat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ruth
Travelled with group
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Richard
Travelled with group
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
John
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nothing
Very uncomfortable mattresses.
Checkin was slow. Felt very understaffed.
Questionable value.
Clean though and friendly staff.
Good breakfast.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Deepak
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Close to trim station and a single stop to attractions in Salzburg
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.
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.
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!!!