With a stay at a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Salzburg, within a 5-minute drive of Mirabell Palace and Salzburg Christmas Market. .This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mirabell Gardens and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Salzburg Congress Convention Center.
Salzburg (ZSB-Salzburg Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
Freilassing-Hofham S-Bahn - 12 min drive
W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Johann Cafe & Restaurant - 4 min walk
Stiegl Corner - 3 min walk
Akakiko - 3 min walk
About this property
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Hostel with a bar, near Mirabell Palace
A&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel offers 116 accommodations with hair dryers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 116 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and bike storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
100% renewable energy
5 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Built in 2016
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
27-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 14
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 14
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 14 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.55 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
Pet fee: EUR 14 per pet, per night
Early check-in fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Towels and bed linens are available for guests staying in the dorm room for a surcharge.
Property is also known as
A&O Salzburg Hauptbahnhof Hostel
A&O Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
a o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
a o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof Hostel
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Salzburg
Reviews
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 826 reviews
10 - Excellent
202
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 826 reviews
8 - Good
344
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 826 reviews
6 - Okay
161
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 826 reviews
4 - Poor
75
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 826 reviews
2 - Terrible
44
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
alessandro
Travelled with family and small children
30 June 2025
Liked: Amenities
It’s good and they're maintain the cleanliness and nearby the Salzburg Main train station.
Convenient location, rooms are big with luggage storage and laundry rooms.
Would have been better if larger standing fans are furnished for the hot summer especially in the rooms with smaller windoss.
Peng Yang
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Steven
16 June 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Given the amount this place costs a night, feels like it comes up short. Bathroom was dirty and even made you rent fans. My biggest gripe was the fact they
Shocking stay at this place, it’s like a crèche hundreds of kids running around lawlessly. No towel included in your booking you need to pay for that, and pay to store your bag while waiting to check in, and they hand you your bed sheets when you check in to make your whole bed from scratch like prisoner of ww2. Bed frame full of rubbish and extremely dusty. Absolutely brutal experience.
This is a hostel so it doesn’t have some of the amenities of a hotel but it was very nice. We were a family of seven traveling and we had plenty of space in our room. We felt very comfortable and it was nice and quiet. I would recommend this place!
Even though it's a hostel, we booked a family room and didn't know what to expect. To our surprise our stay was awesome and I would recommend it 100% to families with kids too.
Niraja
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
James
17 May 2025
Fine budget option
A fine budget hotel right near the station. No frills, but was fine. Check in process very long and room wasn’t ready when we arrived.
James
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Armistead
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Better than many hotels, and much less $$$
I gave this a five because it is what it says it is and maybe a bit more. Very convenient to the train station. Tall rooms with good lighting. Breakfast was fine. All for very reasonable price.
My only complaint about this property is that the rooms were way too hot, making it hard to sleep some nights. They need to turn the heat way down---or at least privide windows that open for some air. Otherwise, it was fantastic!
Outlets in the room did not work, my check in was delayed by over two hours because the room “had not been cleaned yet.” Staff were great, and room was clean. Good for the price, but not amazing.