Set in a 14th-century building in Salzburg’s Old Town, artHotel Blaue Gans is a 4-star design hotel with a distinctly cultured edge. Its location at the foot of Hohensalzburg Fortress, along Getreidegasse and opposite the Festival Hall, places it firmly in the city’s historic and artistic core.
Free Wi-Fi, contemporary art, and a historic setting define the address, which blends heritage architecture with a modern boutique sensibility.
- Type: Hotel
- Internet: Free Wi-Fi
- Closest spot: Museum der Moderne Salzburg, 50 m
Space and accommodation
The rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with the essentials expected of a city-centre boutique hotel: satellite TV, minibar, safe, work desk, and a private bathroom with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Select accommodations add extra living space, while the suites introduce a separate lounge area and a kitchenette with refrigerator and kitchenware for more independent stays.
- Single Room: One bed
- Small Double Room: Smaller layout, no extra beds
- Large Double Room: Very spacious
- Deluxe Double Room: Spacious, no extra beds
- Superior Double Room: Bath and shower
- Suite: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 2 beds, kitchenette
- Maisonette: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 3 beds, kitchenette
Neighborhood and distances
Museum der Moderne Salzburg is the standout nearby stop, just 50 m away, and it fits the hotel’s artistic identity with a strong focus on modern and contemporary works. The setting makes it an easy cultural detour between Salzburg’s fortress backdrop and the lanes of the Old Town, with the city’s museum scene immediately within reach.
In the immediate vicinity (up to 1.5 km)
- Museum der Moderne Salzburg - 50 m
- Mozart's Birthplace - 200 m
- Museum of Natural History - 200 m
- Mozart's Residence - 470 m
- Residenz - 490 m
- Stiegl's World of Brewing - 1.7 km
Further points of interest and transport
- Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart - 3 km
- Forest Kühberg - 4.1 km
- Lake Fuschlsee - 4.5 km
Additional information
Free Wi-Fi is available. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning. Dining includes Austrian cuisine and Salzburg specialities, with a summer garden setting, the property also features a private herb garden, meeting space, and event facilities.
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