Arthotel Blaue Gans – A Favorite for Families in Salzburg
About the Hotel
Art-Filled Accommodations
Arthotel Blaue Gans offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms include a seating area, terrace, or kitchenette with refrigerator and kitchenware. Over 120 works by international artists are displayed throughout the hotel. Room categories range from standard doubles to spacious suites with separate living areas and multiple bedrooms.
Historic Dining Venues
The hotel's restaurant operates Monday to Saturday from noon to midnight, serving Alpine cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Dishes include baked chicken with potato salad, boiled beef soup with dumplings, and black risotto with moscardini. Outdoor dining is available in the garden area with olive trees and views of Mönchsberg. The Maxibar offers wines, local beers, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
City Exploration Access
Complimentary city bikes are available for guests to explore Salzburg. Popular cycling routes include Hellbrunner Allee to Hellbrunn Palace and paths along the Salzach river. Jogging routes are mapped from the hotel to Salzach lakes and Mönchsberg. The hotel provides guided art tours showcasing 12 contemporary works throughout the historic city center.
Central Old Town Location
The hotel is located on Getreidegasse in Salzburg's Altstadt, 300 meters from Mozart's Birthplace. The Festival Hall, Haus für Mozart, and Felsenreitschule are directly opposite the property. Salzburg Cathedral, Residenz palace, and Petersfriedhof are within a 5-minute walk. Bus lines 1, 3, 5, and 6 connect from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz stop, a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
Guest Services & Facilities
Services include a reading room with art volumes, a glass house meeting room with video conferencing system, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, and shaving foam are available at reception. Housekeeping provides clean laundry and supplies in baskets placed outside guest doors. The meeting room accommodates up to 8 people with Illy espresso machine and moderator's case available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
