Best Hotel Salzburg – Austria

The beautiful entrance to Schloss Mönchstein.

There are many fine hotels in Salzburg Austria, but among of more than 164 best hotels in the city let take a look at some of highly recommended choices by other travelers. You should consider these places for it will add extra experiences while you’re here in this historical city. Explore the history but never forget your comfort.

Hotel Laschenskyhof - ♥♥♥♥

The Laschenskyhof is a traditional hotel and restaurant in the outskirts of the famous city of music Salzburg. It is a 4-star hotel has been a family business for generations, offering long established culinary skills and local produce of sustainable agriculture.

Although unique and picturesquely situated amidst impressive scenery of beautiful mountains, Laschenskyhof hotel is easily accessible by car, plane or public transport.

All rooms are furnished in typically Austrian country style with passion for detail. Bright wood and well-lit rooms create a relaxing atmosphere. These rooms will absolutely giving you comfort.

Hotel Schloss Mönchstein - ♥♥♥♥♥

This hotel was reopened in May 2014 and is proud to present its resplendent new luxury.

The extensive expansion and refurbishment, this hotel are delighted to welcome you again as their guests. Enjoy the new re-designed terrace with its gleaming glass facade, the unique outdoor infinity pool with a marvelous view over Salzburg and the adjoining jacuzzi.

Mönchstein SAAL the new multifunctional event room. It can host a wide range of occasions - everything from meetings to celebrations ― all in a unique and historic ambience.

You will find the most charming city hotel in the world - the HOTEL SCHLOSS MÖNCHSTEIN - in the heart of the beautiful baroque city of Salzburg. Central but nevertheless secluded, and surrounded by its own enchanting park of 14,000 m².

The old town is accessible within seven minutes with the Mönchsberg lift or with your own car.

Pension Landhaus Grünau - ♥♥♥

This three stars small hotel can be your place to stay if you’re not looking for too classy place to stay. In fact Landhaus Grünau is another highly recommended hotel by travelers to Salzburg. It is family run hotel, but the rooms are equipped will all necessities as you need it.

Enjoy our tasteful interior and the warm atmosphere. Landhaus Grünau is located in the center town of Wals on the green outskirt of Salzburg.  It is only 15 min. away from the center of Salzburg, the exhibition center, the Euro Park (Shopping Center) and the Designer Outlet Center Salzburg.

Hotel Melanie - ♥♥♥♥

Its newly rebuilt single and double rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished, making the Hotel Melanie the perfect place to enjoy your vacation. It is located in a marvelous, natural setting on the outskirts of Salzburg. The short distance from the hotel to the center of Salzburg with all its culture makes the 4-star Hotel Melanie the ideal place for guests to relax and feel at home while on vacation.

Hotel Goldener Hirsch - ♥♥♥♥♥

Situated on the renowned Getreidegasse road in Salzburg's old town, the historic 5 star luxury hotel in Salzburg Goldener Hirsch introduces guests to the city's captivating character. Since 1407 the hotel in Salzburg offers its guests traditional, original flair.

The 65 guest rooms and five luxury suites boast authentic, handpicked Salzburg-style décor. The original antiques and handmade furniture honor 600 years of hotel history.

Hotel Himmelreich - ♥♥♥♥

The hotel is located in a green paradise, only 4km from the historic part of the city. A charming atmosphere and real hospitality awaits you in the middle of a green oasis, where business travelers feel just as well as tourists searching for harmony. Their attentive and personal service will make your holiday an unforgettable and outstanding experience.

This hotel also suitable if you’re looking for relaxing vacation experiences – and tour packages also available from the hotels.  

Hotel Bloberger Hof - ♥♥♥

This is what you’re looking on vacation, simple and completely local. A small family runs hotel but not cost you your lovely travels experiences. Most rooms are attached together with balcony that will allow you to see more of the surrounding areas balcony - as well as a cozy Salzburg country-style lounge with a rustic tiled stove.  They will bring you on a virtual journey through Bloberger Hof and feel free to send them an e-mail if you wish to find out even more about their inn.

*Smoking allowed on the balcony of the hotel room.

Hotel Goldgasse - ♥♥♥♥

Hotel Goldgasse's name alone shows the outstanding location in the heart of Salzburg's old town, a tribute to this narrow street that runs from Alten Markt in an arch to Residenzplatz. Its name origins in the former resident goldsmiths, the number 10 building served as a coppersmith's from 1573. The delicious "Kupferpfandl'n” ("copper pans”), in which the meals at the ground floor inn are served, still remind of that time.

The unique hotel with its 16 rooms bears witness to the special history of this place. Historic stucco, antique stone floors, remains of ancient columns or parts of frescos – quotes from former times that the hotel remembers and that make a stay at the otherwise modern and comfortably furnished hotel so unforgettable. A special place that provides views and insights into Salzburg's history, a place that you won't forget. A short walk through the centuries, a very personal and individual service that leaves nothing to be desired, even for the most demanding guests …

Hotel Gmachl - ♥♥♥♥

The hotel Gmachl is situated in Bergheim, on the outskirts of Salzburg only 5 km from the city center. Amidst a 10 000sm garden it connects historic-countrified atmosphere with an exquisite spa, the "Vitarium". In the cosy "Stuben" you will be spoiled with classical Austrian and international specialities and a large assortment of wines. Furthermore, the guests can take profit of various places of excursion and sports (e.g. 10 golf courses within a distance of 30min by car) in the surroundings.

The Hotel Gmachl in Bergheim, a suburb just 5km from Salzburg, has for centuries been a destination for holidaymakers and guests from all over the world. From a traditional guesthouse with butchers, we have developed into a 4 star Superior Wellness Hotel, and are a member of the Best Wellness Hotels Austria. Today we offer guests a perfect range of rest and recuperation options when on holiday in our exclusive spa and wellness area. All this, coupled with a variety-rich assortment of year-round leisure activities in one of the most beautiful regions of Austria.

Hotel-RestaurantAmmerhauser - ♥♥♥♥

Hotel Ammerhauser is in the mittle of the country in front of the doors of Salzburg. The family Ammerhauser offers a cordial and personal hospitality, which you can find only rarely. The hotel has 62 comfortable rooms, 7 conference rooms, 2 restaurants and a delicious cuisine. The intern "Grotto of Bacco" with sauna, steam bath, gym, relaxing room and solarium is ideal for relaxation.

You can visit to every hotel website through the link provided. Some hotels provide different packages from their websites include some other important information.

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg old town.

Salzburg (German pronunciation: [ˈzalt͡sbʊɐ̯k]; Bavarian: Såizburg; literally: "Salt Fortress") is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. This city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for its historical values, including a birthplace of the famous musical composer of 18^th-century Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The old city of Salzberg is surrounded by many beautiful scenes between the Salzach River and the Mönchsberg, overlooked by the Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg). The old and new town is divided by the river.

Old town and the fortress.

Originally was Roman town, but then the first Christian kingdom was established by St. Rupert, in the late seventh century. The name Salzburg means "Salt Castle" (Latin: Salis Burgium). The name derives from the barges carrying salt on the Salzach River, which were subject to a toll in the 8th century and was customary for many communities and cities on European rivers. The Festung Hohensalzburg, the city's fortress, was built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, who made it his residence. It was greatly expanded during the following centuries

Salzburg is famous as the birthplace of Mozart and although the city was not generous towards him during his lifetime it does its level best to make the most of him now. Everywhere you go Mozart’s music is being played, and there are two Mozart museums and even chocolate balls called Mozart Kugeln.

Mozart birthplace.

Among other notable citizens;

*Christian Doppler, an expert on acoustic theory, was born in Salzburg. He is most known for his discovery of the Doppler Effect.

* Noted writer Stefan Zweig lived in Salzburg for about 15 years, until 1934.

* Maria Von Trapp (later Maria Trapp) and her family lived in Salzburg until they fled to the United States following the Nazi takeover.

* Herbert von Karajan was a notable musician and conductor. He was born in Salzburg and died in 1989 in neighbouring Anif.

* Theodor Herzl worked in the courts in Salzburg during the year after he earned his law degree in 1884.

* Skydiver and BASE Jumper Felix Baumgartner, who set three world records during the Red Bull Stratos project on the 14 of October 2012

Red Bull Hanger-7 building.

The Hohensalzburg Fortress was built for the prince-archbishops and although it is interesting to see the lavish lifestyle that they led, one of the main reasons to come here is for truly astonishing views over the Alps and the city. The Schloss Mirabell, on the other side of the river, stands in large formal gardens. The palace was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his mistress and their children. The marble hall is covered with Baroque reliefs and lit by magnificent, Sparkling Chandeliers. The fifteenth-century cathedral (Salzburger Dom) is just one of several wonderful churches to be seen as you stroll or take a horse-drawn carriage through the narrow streets, past ritzy shops and cafes full of elegant, well-heeled locals.

Two main characteristics of architectures that you can see here are; Romanesque and Gothic together with Renaissance and baroque. While there also many other new modern architectures taking place in the city (outside the old town) with futuristic characters such as the Faculty of Science building (Universität Salzburg – Architecture Willhelm Holzbauer), , the blob architecture of Red Bull Hangar‑7 (Architecture: Volkmar Burgstaller) and the Salzburg Airport, home to Dietrich Mateschitz's Flying Bulls and the Europark shopping mall. (Architecture: Massimiliano Fuksas)

Mirabellgarten at night.

City landscape at night. (Photo by: Prosthetic Head)

Bruges, Belgium

A canal in Bruges with the famous Belfry in the background

Burges (/ˈbruːʒ/ in English; Dutch: Brugge [ˈbrʏɣə]; French: Bruges [bʁyːʒ]; German: Brügge [ˈbrʏɡə]) is the capital and largest city in the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. One of the historical cities it’s become prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO since the year of 2000. Also known as ‘Venice of the North', it is criss-crossed by canals, the main ring of which encloses the historic centre.

In the eleventh century Bruges was a major commercial centre for the wool industry, and by the late thirteenth century it was the main link to Mediterranean trade. It soon became a major financial centre too, and in 1309 the Bourse opened, making the city the most sophisticated money market in the entire region. By the Sixteenth century, however, Bruges had split from the Netherlands, and the port of Antwerp had taken over much of its trade, leaving Bruges to decline into a provincial backwater.

The old street in Bruges.

Part of the buildings at the Markt

There is much fine art and architecture to see in Bruges. The Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk) boasts the highest brick spire in Europe and contains a sculpture of the Madonna by Michelangelo. The Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig Bloed Basiliek) is another famous church that displays a phial said to contain the blood of Christ. The Groeninge museum contains paintings from six centuries, including works by Hans Memling and Jan Van Eyck, who lived and worked here.

Other famous buildings in Bruges include:

* The Béguinage

* The Basilica of the Holy Blood (Dutch: Heilig-Bloedbasiliek). The relic of the Holy Blood, which was brought to the city after the Second Crusade by Thierry of Alsace, is paraded every year through the streets of the city. More than 1,600 inhabitants take part in this mile-long religious procession, many dressed as medieval knights or crusaders.

* The modern Concertgebouw ("Concert Building")

* The Old St. John's Hospital

* The Saint Salvator's Cathedral

* The Groeningemuseum, which has an extensive collection of medieval and early modern art, including a notable collection of Flemish Primitives. Various masters, including Hans Memling and Jan van Eyck, lived and worked in Bruges.

* The City Hall on the Burg square

* The Provincial Court (Provinciaal Hof)

* The preserved old city gateways: the Kruispoort, the Gentpoort, the Smedenpoort and the Ezelpoort. The Dampoort, the Katelijnepoort and the Boeveriepoort are gone.

If you tire of cultural sightseeing take a trip on a canal or just sit in a pretty, peaceful spot and try one of the 350 or more beers.

THe Church of The Our Lady.

The beautiful scene of Rozenhoedkaai.

Padang, Sumatra – Indonesia

Rumah Gadang.

Padang in the second largest city in Sumatra after Palembang in Indonesia, it is also one of the cleanest. Padang has been awarded with “Adipura” (cleanest and greenest city) award for 17 times and “Adipura Kencana” for 3 times until 2009. This city had been hit by an earthquake on 30 September 2009 with magnitude of 7.9 that resulting more than 1,100 fatalities with 313 of which occurred in Padang.

Padang has become a trade center since 16^th century. Pepper was the main item for the trade during 16^th and 17^th century. Among countries traded with Padang include India, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Anyway by 1663 this city came under the authority of Dutch, then under British twice and many other changes taken place here.

Imam Bonjol Park.

Adityawrman Museum.

Besides all of the colorful histories of time, Padang also rich with their unique cultures that can be seen almost in instant represented in their architectures, dresses, dialect, dishes and in every aspect of their lives. In fact this trade of cultures spread into their nearest neighbor; Malaysia (where one state in Malaysia has ancestors who came from Padang long time ago).

There are many things to see and do for visitors in Padang in the form of local’s activities or the nature of its surrounding. Local’s activity such as “songket weaving” is called “Pandai Sikek” in local dialect or there also wood-carving workshop in the area of Bukit Tinggi. While for the nature’s lover the Anai Waterfall in the Anai Valley will surely awaken your nature’s spirits.

Most of the visitors to Padang will never miss their chance to visit to Batusangkar known as the land of Minangkabau. All along the route visitors also can see the beautiful landscape of surrounding areas. The main attraction here will be The Great Palace of Pagaruyung with its unique architecture with high curved roof together with Silinduang Bulan Palace. Pariangan Village is the oldest Minangkabau village located in the foot of Mount Marapi. You can also try one of local’s best ‘Kawa Daun’, a traditional coffee leaves drink.

Danau Maninjau.

Kelok 44 route. 

Minangkabau traditional wedding costume.

Ubud, Bali - Indonesia

Ubud landscape with their popular paddies.

Ubud is one of important town in centre of Bali Island in Ubud District surrounded with beautiful landscape of rice paddies and steep ravines. The town was originally important as a source of medicinal herbs and plants; Ubud gets its name from the Balinese word ubad (medicine). One of popular attraction in Bali, this area has transformed to accommodate different types of travellers need.

Because of its location, it also makes a good base for visiting other Balinese attractions, but there is plenty to see and do here. Ubud is surrounded by the traditional stunning landscape that Bali is known for including rice paddies, scenic villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, rivers, unique character and friendly locals.

Local people at temple.

Local people activity.

Ubud has been a ‘royal town’ for well over a hundred years and its princes, who bear the title ‘Tjokorda‘ or ‘Agung’ still live in traditional palaces, called ‘Puris’, that dot the countryside.

In the south of the town is a small reserve called Monkey Forest, housing an abundance of long-tailed macaques that clamber over the temple. Bananas are on sale so that tourists can feed them. Just beyond the Monkey Forest is one of the many craft villages in the area which specialises in wood carvings. The Museum Puri Lukisan (Museum of Fine Arts) has a wide collection of traditional and modem Balinese arts and the wood carvings are particularly good.

Perfect vacation at Ubud, Bali.

Another temple at Ubud, Bali.

Ubud is bursting with colour and light, perhaps it is this profusion of plants, flowers, palms and rice paddies that inspire the creative minds of the population. The town and area has a number of art museums, such as the Blanco Renaissance Museum, the Puri Lukisan Museum, Neka Art Museum, and the Agung Rai Museum of Art. Close-by is the Museum Rudana in Peliatan,

Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xieng Thong one of the popular attraction.

Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang (Lao: ຫຼວງພຣະບາງ, literally: "Royal Buddha Image (in the Dispelling Fear mudra)," is the capital city of Luang Prabang Province in north central Laos. The city is located at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers about 300 km north of Vientiane. The population of the city is about 50,000. Surely to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and in 1995 it was added to UNESCO's World Heritage list, recognised as the best preserved city in south-east Asia.

Set on a peninsula where the Mekong and the Khan rivers meet, and surrounded by misty green mountains, Luang Prabang was a kingdom from the fourteenth century until the Lao monarchy was dissolved in 1975. It is the only city in Laos where the ethnic Lao population outnumbers Vietnamese and Chinese.

View of Luang Prabang area.

The surrounding area of Luang Prabang.

The old city is rightly famous for its historic temples and monasteries (there are more than 30 of them) and for its splendid Royal Palace, which now serves as a fascinating museum. There are lovely old French-Indochinese colonial houses, and two-storey shop houses featuring both French and Lao architectural influences. Two parallel streets run the length of the peninsula and one runs all the way around it on the river’s edge. These are criss-crossed by many fascinating little lanes and back streets.

Walking in Luang Prabang is a joy — several of the streets are shaded with palms and flowering trees, sweeping, gilded temple roofs can be glimpsed every few yards, colourful prayer flags flutter in the breeze and temple gongs echo around the town. You can watch the sunset from the top of Phou Si Hill or enjoy a cool drink by the river’s edge. Explore the markets or visit one of the monasteries, such as Wat Xiang Thong, and soak up the serene and spiritual atmosphere that still pervades the town despite its influx of visitors.

Many temples with beautiful decoration like this.

The Tunnels of Củ Chi, Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnel, one of the most important history of Vietnam.

The tunnels of Củ Chi are a relatively modern, man-made phenomenon, but their fame, deservedly, is worldwide. They are the outstanding symbol of the dogged determination of the Vietnamese desire to be free of Western colonists the tunnels Located in the Củ Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.

The tunnels were first thought of in the late 1940s, when the Viet Minh (the League for the Independence of Vietnam) were trying to remove the French from their country. Originally thought of as hiding places for arms and ammunition, they soon became hiding places for the Viet Minh fighters. By the mid-1965, 250 km (155 mi) of tunnels threaded their way under Cu Chi and the areas around it. One even ran under the American army base situated there. These tunnels allowed the many groups of Viet Cong fighters in the area to liaise with one another at will and even to infiltrate Saigon itself.

Signboard to the tunnel.

Tourist entering the tunnel.

The tunnels were dug to as many as four levels. The building work was incredibly hard - not only were there poisonous snakes, scorpions and insects, but these tunnels had to be made sufficiently solid not to collapse. People lived below ground for weeks on end, and there were not only living quarters but also functioning hospitals, kitchens, classrooms and even operating theatres and a small cinema.

More than 12,000 people died here during the Vietnam War, but the Tet offensive, which was dreamed up in these tunnels, probably turned the tide of opinion and made the Americans begin to realize that this was a war they would not win.

When the door closed, it almost undetected.

The network of Cu Chi Tunnel.

Huế, Vietnam

Gate to Imperial Citadel

Huế is a city with a long and distinguished history and despite the bitter battles that have taken place here in recent times, during the Vietnam. War, it has kept its air of romance, refinement, scholarship and spirituality. The founder of the Nguyễn dynasty, Emperor Gia Long, made Huế his capital in 1802, and it soon became known for its cultural activity. On the north bank of the Perfume River, the Emperor built a huge citadel in the Chinese style, with a Forbidden City at its heart, reserved for the sovereign's use. The Imperial City which surrounds it was the hub of the administration, and the whole complex is enclosed by a wall 7 m (23 ft.) high and 20 m (66 fl) thick, surrounded both inside and out by a moat and a canal.

Imperial Citadel.

The Imperial City was devastated first by fire in 1947, and later by some of the most terrible battles of the Vietnam War. However, some of the buildings remain and have been perfectly restored. Rebuilding has been continuous since 1975 and received a boost when Hue became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The Ngo Mon Gate and the Thai Hoa Palace are two of the highlights but there are ancestral altars, Chinese assembly halls, pagodas, temples, royal mausoleum and fascinating museums to be explored too.

Huế is not simply a city of glorious historic relics; it is a lively thriving place, home to five universities. In 1995 it was given independent city status by the government to mark its growing economic importance.

Royal tomb.

Royal tomb's gate.

The Plain of Jars, Laos

The Plain of Jars is a large, rolling plateau in the north-east Laos, named after the mysterious groupings of stone jars to be found there in over a dozen sites. Others lie strewn across the plain and the surrounding hills. At Thong Hai Hin, or Site 1, there are 250 jars that range from about 600 kg (1,300 lb) to l tonne, and the largest jar on the plain weighs 6 tonnes. Some have stone lids lying nearby.

Many different theories have been advanced regarding their purpose, but as no other material has been discovered, they remain a mystery. They may have been storage vessels, or possibly funerary urns. Even dating them reliably is difficult, although archaeologists seem to agree that they are about 2,000 years old.

Although this is a site of intense interest to archaeologists, and has been for decades, the Indochinese wars have prevented much work
being done here. As the flattest area in northern Laos, the plain has been extensively fought over for centuries, and during the Vietnam War it was heavily bombed by the US. Local legend has it that the jars were made to ferment the rice wine needed to celebrate victory over a cruel Chieftain — even this story reflects the war-torn history of the area.

The plain itself is often forgotten, as visitors concentrate on the jar sites, but it is beautiful in its own right, with its grassy meadows and rolling brown and purple hills. Villages have been rebuilt, and rice and fruit trees planted. Sadly the area is still not free of unexploded ordnance and only the main three jar sites are considered reasonably clear, so stay on the footpaths or take a guide.