About Hotel Elefant
Housed in a 14th century venue, Hotel Elefant boasts an ideal location near Getreidegasse in the heart of Old Town. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and a complimentary breakfast is served daily.
All accommodations feature flat screen cable TV, a minibar, phone, radio, hair dryer and slippers. Most rooms are also air conditioned and some have a separate seating area.
Meeting facilities are available onsite. In addition, the hotel offers 24-hour reception, tour and ticket assistance, luggage storage, and laundry service.
Guests can dine at S’Nockerl, an international menu restaurant and bar, featuring traditional Austrian cuisine, a large wine selection and the Salzburg Stiegl beer.
Hotel Elefant is located steps from Mozart’s birthplace, the Festival hall, St. Peter’s Abbey and Salzburg’s Cathedral. The hotel is also less than half a mile from Mirabell Castle and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Positive Reviews
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Simple of Satisfying
Elefant offers satisfying accommodations with well-appointed rooms and comfortable large beds. Guests also highly appreciated the strong air conditioning and the in-room minibar. The staff only perfected the already pleasant stay. They are described as professional, friendly and accommodating, with the goal of making your stay a happy one.
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S'Nockerl
Guests were very pleased with the onsite restaurant, S'Nockerl. Serving traditional Austrian cuisine, guests say their dining experience was a very interesting as well as tasty one. Guests also loved the massive self-serve breakfast buffet, which features plenty of variety and both hot and cold food options.
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City Central
Elefant boasts the best location for seeing all of Salzburg. The hotel is located only minutes from most major sights and attractions. There are also plenty of dining and shopping opportunities in the local area. Furthermore, the hotel is easy to get to and convenient for travel, as it has great public transport connections. It is also close to the bus that goes directly to the airport.
Negative Reviews
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Missing Amenities
Although guests loved their rooms overall, they thought that some items could be added to improve the overall comfort. Coffee and tea making facilities in the rooms are highly preferred and some rooms are in need of a dressing table or chair, and a mirror.
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Some are Smaller
The rooms differ in size and most guests had no complains. However, some guests found their rooms to be a bit too small for their preference, but they found the layout to be functional and comfortable regardless.
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Pedestrian Only
Keep in mind that Elefant is located on a pedestrian-only street and can be hard to get to by car. Furthermore, there is no parking on premises and the nearest lot is some walking distance away.