Hotel & Villa Auersperg
Old Salzburg townhouse meets considered mid-century design. Organic-first, sustainability-minded, wellness-conscious. The owner's husband personally designed every room, so there is genuine personality throughout — Tivoli speakers, curated book shelves, original 100-year-old floorboards in the Villa building. Feels personal, not corporate.
Book directly at auersperg.at for the best price guarantee and a potential free room upgrade on arrival day — the cancellation window is also shorter (48h vs 72h through OTAs)
Why It Matters
One of the few independently owned boutique hotels in Salzburg running on Common Good Economy principles. Three generations of family ownership, an obsessively sourced organic breakfast buffet, and a genuine city garden that feels rare in a property this central.
Hotel & Villa Auersperg is a third-generation family-run 4-star boutique hotel occupying a historic building from around 1870, now run by Bettina and Mark Wiesinger. It sits in the lively Andräviertel district — about a 10-minute walk from the Old City — and the whole place feels more like a well-designed private home than a hotel. Mark designed every room himself, mixing antique bones with bold color choices, design classics, and quality fabrics. The Petit Spa on the roof, the famous organic breakfast buffet, and the A* Bar & Garden are the real draws.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Classic Garden
Same size as the Classic Hotel, but these quiet rooms face the garden and the big trees. The garden view at this price is a genuine sweet spot in the lineup.
160–180cm double · 20 sqmClassic Hotel
The most compact category in the main hotel building. Everything has been thought of, as the hotel puts it — Nespresso, Tivoli, minibar, the works — just in a smaller footprint. Good value for a solo traveler or a couple who plans to be out most of the day.
160–180cm double · 20 sqmClassic Villa
Small but with real charm — in the turn-of-the-century Villa. The original wooden windows and century-old floorboards do a lot of heavy lifting in a 20m² room.
180cm double · 20 sqmFamily Room
Located on the first floor of the Villa, and priced as a superior room despite being junior-suite sized. The hotel is upfront about this — it is on the first floor, so they pass the savings on to families. Big enough that guests often end up not wanting to leave.
180cm double + sofa bed · 35 sqmJunior Suite Villa
The Villa's top category. The hotel says it 'feels like home' and means it — the century-old building gives these rooms a warmth no new-build can replicate. Bathtub or shower depending on availability, sofa bed for families.
180cm double + sofa bed · 35 sqmSmall Double Room Cozy Garden
The entry-level room — 15m², which is genuinely small, but the garden view and the birdsong make up for the footprint. Built for couples who are here to be in Salzburg, not in the room. The name is not ironic.
150cm double · 15 sqmSmall Double Room Cozy Villa
The Villa version of the Cozy — same compact 15m² footprint, same cozy-couple vibe, but with the historic Villa character. The 100-year-old building does a lot for a small room.
150cm double · 15 sqm
Suite 256
The flagship suite. Spacious and elegant — the full suite experience in the main hotel building. Room divider keeps the living and sleeping areas distinct, with a sofa bed making it suitable for small families or a third guest.
180cm double + sofa bed · 45 sqm
Suite 375
The suite with more privacy than 256 — a room divider separates living and sleeping zones, and uniquely it has two bathrooms. A solid choice if you need to share without sacrificing personal space.
180cm double + sofa bed · 45 sqmSuperior Garden
Same footprint as the Superior Hotel but these rooms overlook the garden and the trees — worth requesting specifically. You wake up to birds, and in summer the garden terrace breakfast becomes the obvious choice.
180cm double + sofa bed · 30 sqmSuperior Hotel
The main hotel building's workhorse room — generous enough to spread out with a book or a decent glass of wine. Sofa bed means it can handle a third or fourth guest.
180cm double + sofa bed · 30 sqmSuperior Villa
The Villa equivalent of the Superior Hotel. Same size, but you get the character of the 19th-century building — original wooden floors, period window frames, and the quiet that comes with a smaller, older structure.
180cm double + sofa bed · 30 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel has a dedicated seminar and yoga loft that can be rented for workshops, co-working sessions, and small events. Business corner with computers available for guests.
The hotel maintains a library of DVDs and CDs available for rental — a nod to the analog touches throughout the property, paired with the Tivoli music systems in every room.
Just around the corner from the hotel, Freiraum 41 is described as Salzburg's most modern private training room. Bookable for 60-minute private sessions at €29. Access via chip key picked up from hotel reception. High-end equipment, sound system, changing and shower facilities. Open daily 04:00–23:00.
The hotel keeps a fleet of high-class Velo-de-Ville city bikes and e-bikes for guests. Helmets available on request, and navigation devices for bikes too. A suggested bike route takes you through Mirabell Gardens, down Hellbrunner Allee, through Hellbrunn Palace grounds, and back — about a half-day circuit through the best of Salzburg.
The private hotel garden with sun loungers is included for all guests. One of the genuinely rare things about the property for a central Salzburg hotel. In summer, breakfast and A* Garden dining happen here. Outside dining hours, it is just a nice place to be.
Claudia Kahr from Draussensein is a certified functional and health trainer, neuromental trainer, EPT® practitioner, and yoga teacher. Her specialty is outdoor movement in nature — sessions are bookable directly through the hotel experiences page.
The hotel provides two printed running routes. Route 1: Andräviertel & Salzach — flat, along the river, minimum 2.82km with open-end extension. Route 2: Kapuzinerberg — 4.43km with 210m elevation gain, for anyone who wants to work harder. Maps downloadable from the hotel website.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Computers and business services available on site, plus seminar/workshop loft for hire.
Free WiFi throughout public areas; also available in all rooms.
Curated books in every room, plus a shared library in the spa and meeting room. DVD/CD rental also available.
A genuine city garden with sun loungers, mature trees, and terrace seating. Open for guests throughout the day; A* Garden dining runs 06:30–22:00.
Every room is equipped with a Tivoli music system and CD selection — a consistently mentioned guest favourite.
All rooms are air-conditioned.
Dogs and cats welcome (with size limitations). Pets pay €25/night; dogs welcome in the bar and garden. Dog Welcome amenities provided in the room on request.
Part of the Petit City Spa — the sauna has a direct view of Kapuzinerberg. Open daily 17:00–22:00.
Hotel city bikes and e-bikes available for hire; Velo-de-Ville high-class models free for Auersperg Members.
30 car spaces + 20 motorbike spaces. Priced at €20/night. EV charging stations on site — rare for a central Salzburg hotel.
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