Salzburg Hostels & Hotels Near the Main Train Station

Salzburg Hostels & Hotels Near the Main Train Station
Located in central Austria, Salzburg is probably most recognized as the setting for the movie The Sound of Music. While many people come to see the setting for the film, there is so much more available to visitors.

The main train station in town is the Hauptbahnhof, which is located just north of the Salzach River in the New Town area. Many visitors choose to stay near the train station as it is convenient when you arrive or depart.
How much do hostels in Salzburg cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Salzburg here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Private Room from $44.81
Overall Rating: 94%
Elisabethstr. 25, Salzburg
This hotel is located in an old apartment house dating back to 1900. As the tourism boom began in the 1970's the building was converted to a hotel. It is located conveniently close to the train station as well as the town center. Guests can choose between single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Included in the room is a private bathroom, television, telephone, and hairdryer. Guests also receive a breakfast buffet. If you're on a tighter budget, you could also choose a room with a shared bathroom. The rooms are each individually furnished in either a modern or more traditional Austrian style. The thirty rooms are spread out over four floors. The hotel is relatively quiet with many of the rooms looking out on a quiet courtyard.


Private Room from $47.26
Overall Rating: 100%
Lasserstrasse 47, Salzburg
This family owned hotel is located right in the middle of the city, but is still quiet and peaceful. You can walk to many different sights around town including the Mirabell Castle, congress house, and the Old Town Center. It's also within walking distance of the central train station.

If you've arrived in your own vehicle there is also parking available for a reasonable fee. The rooms have their own private bathrooms with showers, hair dryer, television, telephone, a safe, and minibar, as well as a free wi-fi connection. In total there are 28 rooms. Other perks available to guests include a complimentary breakfast buffet, elevator, multilingual staff, and much more.


Dorm Bed from $21.92
Private Room from $37.39
Overall Rating: 87%
Paracelsusstr. 9 A 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg
This hostel is designed for travelers who are on a tight budget. There are plenty of perks available to guests including free wi-fi, free showings of The Sound of Music, free city maps, a book exchange, postcards, and more. If you plan to take a tour with Panarama Tours, you'll also be able to arrange for free pick up. For an additional charge you can also enjoy an all you can eat buffet or a prepared dinner. There's also an internet cafe available to guests for a small fee.

You can easily walk to this hostel from the train station in a few minutes. It's also just a few minutes away from Mirabell Gardens and the famous Sound of Music fountains.


Private Room from $84.53
Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 13, Salzburg
This hotel offers 58 rooms that have a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, cable television, safe, telephone, and a full mini bar. Guests also have access to wi-fi and can enjoy a free breakfast buffet. It's located very close to many different sights around town including the historic city center, which is just a ten minute walk away, a five minute walk to Mirabell Palace, and a ten minute walk to Mozart's Birthplace.


Dorm Bed from $40.17
Private Room from $28.18
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 90%
Strubergasse 1, Salzburg
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a common room, board games, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Luggage storage and towels included are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $18.60
Private Room from $18.79
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 87%
Fuerbergstrasse 18-20, Salzburg
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, bicycle hire, a common room, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $19.76
Private Room from $19.76
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 73%
Fanny-von-Lehnert-Straße 4, Salzburg
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, a common room, and cable tv. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof is also child friendly and pet friendly.
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