YoHo Youth Hostel

Free tea and coffee all day is epic. Kitchen is a little disappointing as it’s not really set up to cook and you can’t wash your own dishes. It is relatively quiet so wouldn’t expect too much if you are social. Walkable from train station and easy to get to old town with the free public transport pass. Very safe as a solo female. Was in six bed en-suite women dorm that was spacious and bunks are sturdy. The lockers are large using your card that you enter your room so super secure. The bathroom needs way more attention for cleaning as mould was never wiped off walls for three nights. The staff should also think about not sitting at reception bitching about how they don’t like working there in English. Nice and warm for the colder months!

It's good for what it is. The front desk staff is very friendly and extremely helpful. If I was 20 years younger I might have given it a better rating but I found it very hard to sleep here as there was just many folks who did not understand the idea of basic consideration. Quiet hours are supposed to be at 10:00 p.m. yet you have people slamming their doors all night long and talking in the hallway loud on speakerphone. Also the mattresses are kind of old and kind of thin and the pillows are completely pointless. Inevitably the internet can be kind of slow at times with that many people in one building relying upon it and the toilets do get kind of nasty throughout the day. Not too bad though but also not that great. As for me, I booked the single room which had been listed on booking.com as having its own private bathroom. What it had was a private shower which was cool but no toilet. Unfortunately there was mold growing also around the window in the room. Initially I was going to try to get out of the place after my first night there but I couldn't seem to get in touch with the manager so no one could really do anything for me. Over the course of four nights here, I probably got about 12 to 16 hours of sleep total and it really did make my visit to Salzburg kind of exhausting unfortunately. I was very grateful to leave. My basic advice would be, if you are under 30 or you're just a very heavy sleeper and looking to save a lot of money on your visit to Salzburg, this is the place for you. Otherwise if you are like me, don't bother with their single room as it really is kind of a pit.

Good hostel for a short stay. Felt very safe as a solo female traveler. The rooms are nice and the bunks are sturdy. The lockers are very spacious and open with your room card which is nice not having to keep track of something else. Not the most social hostel but overall a good stay.

The staff here were super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The biggest downside was the bathrooms — they were quite dirty, but honestly that seemed more due to the inconsiderate guests rather than the hostel itself. With only two toilets available, it can be a bit inconvenient, but manageable. The location isn’t the absolute best, but it’s easy enough to get around since several bus lines stop nearby. One nice perk is that the longer you stay, the more benefits you get — after 2 nights, transportation is free, and after 3 nights you also get free museum entries. Towels are available for rent for just 1 euro. They also show The Sound of Music every night, which is a nice touch. Tip for Salzburg: If you’ve been traveling a while and are over the usual tourist activities, definitely check out the street performers and musicians — Salzburg has a great local scene. There’s also a free film festival during certain times of the year, with views of the castle from the main square, plus theater shows. Don’t miss watching the sunset from one of the city’s bridges — it’s beautiful. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend staying more than two nights; you can easily see all the major sights in a day if you walk and use public transport. And a friendly reminder: please take care of the hostel’s common areas and be respectful of your roommates!

Don’t bother to do online check in (you will receive link in email) because they still need you to fill in form at counter Basin water is freezing cold 5 staircase to reach to elevator/lift New bed sheet provided has hair City tax €3.55 is excluded and pay at counter (card ok) Free luggage storage before checkin/after checkout at basement and only staircase to go down Liked the shower room, there’s a dry area to keep your stuff and many hair dryer hot water dispenser and tea/coffee is available Best: they have a group chat! You can plan a an outing from there

This place was great. Lots of amenities, clean, and very conveniently located. Walking distance to downtown area of Salzburg. They give you a free shot during your stay, it was probably the tastiest shot I've ever had. I would definitely stay here again.

Really good all round, clean, central. Everything is walking distance train station and tour pick up points. I'd already spent 10 days in Austria and this was by far my best accommodation

Like any typical hostel, however I marked it down by one star as I visited when it was 31 degrees and there was only a two fans for the room. It was almost unbearably hot but I know it was a heatwave so not normal for it to be that hot. Nevertheless I couldn’t sleep at all due to the heat. The window was open but was not sufficient to cool the room down. Facilities were decent, you don’t need a lock as room key given opens your assigned locker. Showers were adequate and mostly clean. I only stayed one night

Great hostel--it's got a good atmosphere. Location is perfect between the train station and Mirabellplatz. The beds were comfortable. My biggest complaint and reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because there are no outlets or shelves on the top bunks. There are also no outlets in the bar area. I felt like I was struggling to keep my phone charged while in Salzburg. Other than that, the facilities were clean, WiFi worked well throughout the building, and the food & drinks at the bar were delicious.

This is my first experience at a hostel. I LOVED the front desk staff. They are so friendly and patient (even when they have to say the same thing over and over and over again to the all the guest that keep streaming in). They are very knowledgeable about the area and always had a smile on their face. The room itself was very clean. I stayed on the second floor (which is the third floor to Americans) in a room with 4 beds. Inside the room there was a sink and lockers. With the lockers and a key card to get into the room, I felt pretty secure and my belongings were pretty secure. The toilets and showers are on the same floor. The shower area also had a bank of hair dryers- which was convenient. They had a big area to lounge around, a bar/restaurant area, and a laundry/kitchen area. Washers and dryers are available for a small fee. They only have two of each, so you have get to them early. They'll give you a map upon check-in which gives some suggestions on walking trails. The location is just a short walk into town. The area was very safe and quiet. I thought this was a very nice hostel to stay at and highly recommend YOHO to anyone staying in Salzburg. Very affordable also- especially if you book in advance online.

What a fantastic hostel! I actually would prefer to give it 4.5 stars, but I would rather give the hostel the benefit of the doubt. Only and biggest complaint- there are no available charger outlets for the top bunk so you have to be trusting and leave your phone charging on the floor. There is also no shelf up there so you can't keep anything up there. The management is so incredibly friendly. Upon arrival, they are set out to help you check in and organize your stay with discount to for toes and such. You can rent a towel for just .50 euro. The actual property is extremely convenient to the city and is just a short walk from restaurants and bars. There is a bar in the ground level which is a great way to meet people in the hostel. The rooms are a bit tight, but not overly so. The bathrooms are some of the cleanest I've seen and I met the cleaning staff at least once per day. There are lockers with a card lock so no need to bring your own. Great security. Thanks for a great stay!

a completely dorm style hostel. rooms are available with 2, 4, 6, or 8 beds. there's a communal bathroom on each floor with at least 4+ stalls with floor-to-ceiling doors. the showers are separated by gender and also have at least 4 stalls with frosted glass doors. each shower has a changing area and a shower area - VERY convenient, very spiffy blue coloring on the tiles, and VERY clean. and there's a whole line of hairdryers lining the mirror when you step out from your shower. much appreciated :) the kitchen churns out breakfast every morning and dinner every night. for a fee, of course. outside of those hours, the kitchen is free for personal use. each person gets their own electronic keycard that accesses both the door to your room and your own personal locker. there's also a sink in every room so if all you need to do is brush your teeth and wash your face, you don't need to run down the hall to do it. there's also a laminated poster on the inside of the room door that tells you rules, wifi codes, and general things to know about the city. you got a question? i bet you it's answered on that poster. our 4-person dorm room had 2 sets of wooden bunk beds.. brought me back to my college days. and each bed has the fluffiest comforter and big square pillow you've ever seen. out of all the hostels i've been in, this is the one with amenities closest to my own bed at home. that was the best night of sleep i got on my entire trip.

Overall i was very satisfied with YOHO. I dont have too high of expectations when it comes to hostels - just looking for cheap, clean, central to town, and fun is a bonus. This was all 4. We stayed in a double room, which basically felt like a small dorm room. But it was modern clean and did the job. The staff is friendly and helpful. there is a reasonably priced bar downstairs which serves food too which was nice. As long as you aren't expecting a hotel, I think you will be very satisfied with yoho. We had a car and had to pay €9 to park in a nearby lot overnight which was a bit of a bummer.

I only stayed here for a night but I really enjoyed my time in the hostel. I only had one other person in my dorm room. It was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was shared and did get extremely busy in the morning when everyone was showering. There were long lines for the few showers available. The hostel plays The Sound of Music every evening which is really nice to sit and watch. There's a decent bar/kitchen and a lounge area too but it's not a great place to try and meet people.

Ive stayed in more than a dozen hostels in Europe, and this is the ABSOLUTE BEST. The staff is wonderfully organized, efficient, and helpful; the facilities are clean and charming; the location is superb, and best of all, this is the most fun atmosphere with amazing people! Hanging in the pub at night, complete with happy hour deals, was a great way to meet people, and the Sound of Music screening was a hit each night! Downsides: no wifi in the bedrooms and breakfast (3.5euro) was disappointing. Had it the first day and never again. Used the washing facilities, which were great!

We arrived in Salzburg without a room reservation and luckily the Yoho had a room. The front desk was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and cozy. The bar staff and happy hour was delightful. Thanks for a wonderful stay!