Stadtalm

The almost non-existent directions to this hostel created a nightmare scenario. The views look amazing if you aren't booked in the tiny room at the top of a tiny set of stairs on the 2nd floor. The room was stuffed with 3 bunk beds & 1 extra roll away bed!! The service was appalling! This was almost the worst place I have ever attempted to stay at. I didn't stay for obvious reasons! I should have done my due diligence before booking. I ended up losing money and finding another hotel at 5pm and in the dark. Stay at own risk!

If you’re looking for a great, small place by Winkler Terrace, this is your spot! It was so chill and hidden and was a great spot for food and drinks.

A charming little restaurant in the style of a "Heuriger", the typical Austrian inns. Although the spaces are limited and exclusively outdoors, from the garden in front of the restaurant, where you sit to eat, on beautiful sunny days you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Salzburg, from the Mönchsberg, in the shadow of the fortress. You can appreciate the typical cuisine and the staff is friendly. You may have to wait a little before being able to sit down.

As a restaurant, sure. As a hotel/hostel, definitely not. The location is very hard to access. Only by walking uphill for 20 minutes, stairs for 10/15minutes, or a 3€ elevator + walk. Once you’re in the location, the view is only rewarding from the outdoor restaurant (which you can go to even if you’re not staying in the hotel- that I recommend). There is no common room and there is no reception. I was literally stuck to my bed because it was raining and the “hotel” had no other space for me to be. The windows have no screen and there is no AC. Windows open = Bugs… tons of them. Shared bathroom for 10 rooms? With glass shower doors? Why?

Incredible views! Bunk beds were super comfortable! The only downside is how far of a walk it is to get anywhere, but budget for a taxi at the beginning and end of your day and you will be fine! Definitely would stay here again.

Any possible drawback (though there weren't many) was worth it for the view. Taking the Monchsberg elevator up is about €4.50 per person. The stairs are quite a workout if you choose not to take the elevator; I wouldn't recommend carrying luggage up them although we had no problem taking them any other time, even with our carry-on luggage on the way down. They are fairly well-lit at night and felt safe, although I could see not wanting to take them late at night if by yourself. We received instructions twice prior to arrival and the staff were very accommodating. Not sure what it's like to check in late, although the instructions seemed to have a plan for that if you let them know ahead of time (there are no staff on site at night). Towel available to rent for $3.60. The double room was just big enough for the bed and our luggage. Just expect a hostel experience rather than a hotel! Food at the restaurant was also delicious; we had the spinatknödel and wiener schnitzel.

Gorgeous view of Salzburg and the fort. However, the service was slow and the staff weren’t very attentive. My apple strudel was average too. Bit of a tourist trap but you pay for the enjoyment of having a nice view whilst eating and drinking.

Never stay in this place!!! AWFUL SERVICE! I booked here a room for myself, but when i come, there NO KEYS from my room in the box. No personal inside the building, who can help, the don’t answer for my message, they don’t answer the phone. I stay near hotel near 1 hour. It’s become dark, it’s raining outside. It’s a big stress for me. So i need to find a new hotel for the night. Waiting for return my money for this booking. If you want to see a great view, just come here to take a photo and go to normal hotel. Don’t stay here, because if something happened, nobody can help you.((((

Absolutely the best meal I had in Austria. We were walking at sunset along the Mönchsberg when we came upon the old city ramparts from the 1300s. At the end of the wall is a big terrace overlooking the city. It was filled with happy local Sazburgians enjoying the view and delicious food. I started with a delicious Gruner Veltliner and enjoyed fresh grilled trout with potatoes. Finished our meal with a homemade strawberry cake. Amazingly low prices, nothing over 17 euro. Everything was absolutely perfect. I wish we had enjoyed every meal here instead of discovering it on our last night in Salzburg!