Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron

Hotels
9 (3410 reviews)
Leopoldskron 56-58 , Salzburg , at

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful historic place
Great breakfast options
Cons:
Basic room quality
Poor cleanliness in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Some guests mentioned basic and not new furniture, indicating a slight concern with cleanliness.
Service
9.36
Overall, guests enjoyed attentive staff at breakfast and expressed satisfaction with the service.
Location
9.4
The historic location and beautiful surroundings received high praise from guests.
Room Quality
8.35
Several reviews noted that the rooms were basic, impacting the score.
Amenities
9.38
The amenities like the breakfast options were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.34
Some guests felt the accommodations were too basic for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.39
The breakfast was frequently mentioned as a highlight, contributing positively.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall sentiment captures a fairytale experience with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:32

Property Description

Scenic Mountain Views and Historic Charm
Embrace the beauty of scenic mountain views at our exclusive hotel nestled in an annex of the historic Leopoldskron Palace. Experience a touch of cinematic history where scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed, and immerse yourself in the cultural legacy of the Salzburg Festival.

Luxurious Accommodations and Unique Access
Indulge in our cosy rooms in the Meierhof Building or opt for the elegant Suites within the palace. Enjoy exclusive access to the palace, the Max Reinhardt Library, and the chapel during your stay, adding a touch of grandeur to your visit.

Charming Amenities and Culinary Delights
Unwind in our fitness centre, explore the area with complimentary bikes, and stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property. Start your day with a delightful breakfast buffet in the palace's majestic breakfast room or on the panoramic balcony. Treat yourself to drinks and cakes at the Meierhof Café, offering garden and lake views.

Experience luxury and history at its finest - book your stay at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron today.

Important information:

Please note that there is no on-site restaurant, but several restaurants are within walking distance.

During events at the hotel some areas and facilities of the property might not be accessible.

Please be aware that neither of our buildings is equipped with air conditioning. To ensure your comfort, we provide fans in each room and suite.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SZG

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 16 years old stay for € 69 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 16 years old stay for € 69 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3410 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Cove couple us
10
Stunning location, spectacular stay!
Pros:

We loved this property!!! It was absolutely gorgeous, the gardens and breakfast room were stunning!!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Janet extended_group gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Grazyna solo_traveller ca
7
Basic hotel rooms but access to the beautiful palace
Pros:

The location was very good, the beautiful palace nearby was the whole attraction. Breakfast in the ballroom was definitely a highlight. The possibility of renting bicycles for a ride around the lake was also nice.

Cons:

The room was very small and basic with very small window. The bathroom is tiny and the airconditioning is very loud. We had to close it in order to be able to sleep. In the rooms in the palace there was no AC at all. The negative is also that they're weddings there and this restricts the hotel's guests access to the grounds.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Cove solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Kristen couple us
10
Spectacularly beautiful, well beyond our expectations.
Pros:

The property was absolutely stunning. The gardens and breakfast room were spectacular.

Cons:

We loved everything about it.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Grace family_with_children us
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller cz
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

One of our favorite stays during our trip. This hotel is stunning in every way. It's outside of the city center area, but there is a bus stop right outside the gate. Being on the lake was such a beautiful and relaxing break from many of the other city center hotels we stayed in while traveling. The staff was friendly and extremely accommodating. The room was large and very comfortable. The breakfast, I have no words. I've never seen so much variety at a breakfast buffet. This accommodation was at our higher price point, but worth every penny.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller au
10
Magical
Pros:

Just seeing those iconic river gates was enough for me. Breakfast was superb.

Cons:

The top floor rooms have quite a low ceiling.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Tana family_with_children us
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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lichen couple cn
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ishaan Chhaya solo_traveller in
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything, beautiful setting and hotel

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lydia family_with_children us
9
Incredible views, beautiful garden, rooms very comfortable and delicious breakfast.
Pros:

The location and views were incredible!

Cons:

Getting there on a Saturday in the summer with all the traffic on the street with people illegally parked for the pool or stream made it challenging. Instructions at pre-check in going forward on what route to arrive due to such issues would be helpful. We just went via Google Maps not knowing there would be problems.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Mauricio couple gb
9
A unique and characterful hotel, around 30 minutes’ walk from the centre of Salzburg, with an impressive breakfast hall
Pros:

Unique, elegant, sound of music, breakfast, hall, design, art, gardens, lake

Cons:

Expensive, bar food options are limited, didn’t make honeymoon special for us.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jacek couple pl
10
Spełnił oczekiwania
Pros:

Śniadanie bardzo dobre. Lokalizacja super, zwłaszcza otoczenie hotelu i pałac.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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charlottee07 Family
4
Beautiful surroundings - awful staff
Pros:

Booked this hotel as part of a special family trip and have left feeling quite disappointed with the overall experience.

It’s no question the settings are beautiful, but this is from the surrounding views rather than the hotel itself, which needs some love - especially the tired garden.

However the main disappointment has been the service from staff, who were rude, dismissive and evidently did not get on well. Everything felt like too big of an ask (including when we asked where breakfast was to which we were literally dismissed by a receptionist), and they could not have been less helpful or more miserable. The only smile we got our whole trip was from two lovely young waitresses at breakfast, who we noticed were also poorly treated by management.

Having worked in hotels and events, this is absolutely not the experience you’d expect from a hotel of this price.

We’ve since checked into another hotel in Salzburg centre where the experience is already much nicer.

Save your money and go elsewhere.

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Karlee couple au
10
Amazing experience, would come back in a heartbeat
Pros:

Lovely staff, beautiful room, downstairs bar open late, buffet breakfast was excellent, bike hire was great!

Cons:

That we didn’t book long enough

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Russell couple us
10
Our every visit to Salzburg will include a stay at Schloss Leopoldskron.
Pros:

This was a return visit, as we also stayed at Schloss Leopoldskron last year. The location is exceptional. Even without its connection to *The Sound of Music*, the setting would be enchanting. The lakeside grounds are stunning, and during our stay the gardens were in peak form, filled with hundreds of colorful flowers and framed by beautiful views of the lake and distant mountains.

The rooms are attractive, comfortable, and impeccably clean, though not particularly opulent. Most accommodations are located in the annex, with only a handful of suites situated within the palace itself. The palace is open for guests to explore and, while its nearly 300-year-old interiors show their age and could benefit from some renovation, it remains an authentic and fascinating piece of Salzburg history.

Do not miss the breakfast. The generous buffet includes an excellent selection of breads, meats, cheeses, pastries, egg dishes, and other offerings. Dining in the magnificent Venetian Room, with its panoramic views of the lake and mountains, makes the experience especially memorable and the staff is very attentive, bringing drinks to the table.

We enjoy walking into town and up to the fortress. The path passes over a stream and through beautiful meadows, making the 20–30 minute walk as enjoyable as the arrival into town. The property also has bicycles for guest use around the property, around the lake, and around town.

Above all, the staff are warm, welcoming, and consistently helpful, making every stay a pleasure.

Cons:

As mentioned, I would love to see a benefactor undertake a thoughtful restoration of the palace. It is a remarkable piece of Salzburg history that deserves a little TLC, though maintaining such an extensive estate must be enormously expensive. Having said that, the room rates would likely be far less reasonable if the property were fully restored to a pristine, opulent condition. In its current state, the Schloss has a warmth and intimacy that make it feel more like a gracious home than a grand museum, and that charm is very much part of its appeal.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Hyeongchic solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

정원이 아름답고, 아침 식사 장소가 멋져요

Cons:

방 온도 조절이 잘 안되어서, 6월인데도 써늘했어요

2026-06-17 via Nuitee