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About the Hotel

Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 4, Salzburg, Austria, A-5020
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Steps from Mozart's birthplace
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Location

Hotel Elefant is located on Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse in the pedestrian zone of Salzburg's old town. The hotel's proximity to key landmarks includes Mozart's birthplace, Café Tomaselli, and the prince-archbishop's residence. Guests can easily walk to major attractions such as the festival hall and the cathedral, all within minutes.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of room types, including Family Suites that accommodate up to six guests. Each room is designed with family-friendly features such as pull-out couches for children. The accommodations range from Standard double rooms of 15 sqm to Executive double rooms with anterooms, providing options for various guest needs.

Dining

An exclusive breakfast buffet showcases regional and international products, including fresh juices from the hotel's own juicer. Coffee varieties and a selection of organic teas round out the morning offerings. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast experience included with the room price.

Family-Friendly Services

With flexible family accommodations, the hotel caters to guests traveling with children. Pull-out couches in most rooms ensure a comfortable stay for families. The hotel's staff can provide useful tips on family-friendly attractions in Salzburg.

Pet-Friendly Amenities

Hotel Elefant welcomes well-behaved dogs for a nightly fee of €30. Guests can enjoy the surrounding pet-friendly attractions and parks in Salzburg. The hotel provides recommendations and services for dog owners to enhance their stay.

Highlights

Location: pedestrian zone in the historic old town

Rooms: Family Suites accommodate up to six guests

Dining: exclusive, high-quality breakfast buffet

Pet-Friendly: € 30,00 per night for dogs

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Single Room
2 persons
9 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Executive Double Room
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Salzburg 1.4 km
Airports
W. A. Mozart (SZG) 6.0 km
Blue Danube (LNZ) 128.4 km
Train
Salzburg Central Station 1.5 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 4, Salzburg, Austria, A-5020
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Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 4, Salzburg, Austria, A-5020
Nearby
9 Getreidegasse
Mozart's Birthplace
400 m
Church
Salzburg Cathedral
360 m
Makartplatz 8
Mozart's Residence
420 m
Altstadt
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
450 m
Museum
Museum of Natural History
560 m
Historic Site
Getreidegasse
200 m
Event hall
Salzburg Residence
290 m
Museum
DomQuartier Salzburg
240 m
Museum
Residenzgalerie Salzburg
240 m
Museum
Salzburg Museum
430 m
Buergerspitalgasse 2
Toy Museum Salzburg
400 m
Hofstallgasse 1
Felsenreitschule
420 m
Square
Mozartplatz
280 m
Mozartplatz 2
Salzburger Weihnachtsmuseum
220 m
Sankt-Peter-Bezirk off Kapitalpl.
St. Peter's Abbey
410 m
Herbert-v.-Karajan-Platz
Pferdeschwemme
350 m
Mall
Linzergasse
480 m
Cemetery
Petersfriedhof
470 m
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity
430 m
Square
Residenza Fountain
250 m
Church
Sebastianskirche
530 m
Bridge
Makartsteg
260 m
Kapuzinerberg 6
Capuchin Monastery
420 m
Mozart Square Salzburg Old Town
Mozart Monument
220 m
Museum
Museum der Moderne Monchsberg
480 m
Max-Reinhardt-Platz Furtwanglerpark
Gurken
200 m
Gstaettengasse 13
Moenchberg Lift
540 m
Restaurants
Cafe Tomaselli
120 m
Alter Markt 9 5020 Salzburg
Soliman's Bar in the Elefant
0 m
Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 4 5020 Salzburg
Da Pippo
100 m
Alter Markt 2
Cafe Konditorei Furst
130 m
Mirabellplatz 5
Schatz Konditorei
70 m
3 Getreidegasse
Nordsee
120 m
Getreidegasse 11
Spaghetti & Co
140 m
Getreidegasse 14
Goldene Kugel Bankhammer's Wirtshaus
120 m
Judengasse 3
Hagenauerstuben
110 m
Universitaetsplatz 14
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Elefant serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2010
Number of rooms:
30
Former name
Best Western Hotel Elefant
Questions of the users
About Hotel Elefant
Can you share the location of the nearest parking garage and its nightly rate? We plan to arrive at 18:00 and stay until the next evening.
12 November 2024
Parking for cars is available at the public 'Altstadtgarage B' (entrance at 'Hildmannplatz 1'), which is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The cost is EUR 15 per night.
What would be the best method to get to the hotel from the Salzburg train station? Are taxis readily available, and what is the typical fare?
23 April 2025
Several bus lines service the stations "Rathaus" (2-3 minutes walk to the hotel) and "Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz" (4-5 minutes walk). Taxis are also available, costing approximately EUR 15.
Are pets, specifically dogs, welcomed at this property?
19 February 2025
Pets are unfortunately not accepted at the hotel.
Is there a facility for parking available in the old town area?
5 March 2025
Yes, parking is available at Altstadtgarage A and B, with the entrance via "Hildmannplatz 1".
Is it possible to have a double bed setup as two separate beds?
11 July 2025
This request is subject to availability as only one room is available for such arrangements.
Do you have any specific requirements regarding vaccination status for guests?
2 June 2024
Vaccination status is not currently relevant or required for guests.
Is it possible to store luggage before check-in? I have an early arrival time.
9 August 2024
Yes, luggage storage is available until check-in time, which is guaranteed at 15:00.
What are the transportation options and costs for traveling from the airport to the hotel? Also, do rooms have refrigerators for medication?
27 September 2024
A taxi from the airport to the hotel is approximately EUR 20. Additionally, each room is equipped with a refrigerator.
Can guests bring their own baby cots for infants when staying in a double room?
30 January 2025
Yes, guests are welcome to bring their own baby cots. Arrangements for additional baby cots can also be made upon request.
What is the closest bus and train station to access the hotel?
4 April 2025
The nearest bus station is "Rathausplatz," and the main train station is Hauptbahnhof Salzburg.
Is there a secure space to store bicycles overnight at the hotel?
15 July 2025
Unfortunately, secure bicycle storage is not available inside the hotel. However, there is a bike rack located about 100 meters from the property for locking bicycles.
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room