Cheap hotels in Salzbourg tonight
Updated 6 July 2026 · 36 real hotels
Salzburg's most affordable hotels start around 140 €/night, with solid 3-star options in districts like Riedenburg, Wals-Siezenheim, and Schallmoos. Staying slightly outside the Old Town center, or booking a well-rated apartment-style property, lets you cut costs without sacrificing comfort. Booking in advance and traveling outside peak festival seasons are the two easiest ways to pay less.
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Salzburg has a well-earned reputation as one of Austria's priciest cities, especially during the summer Salzburg Festival or Christmas markets when rates spike across the board. That said, a smart choice of neighborhood and property type can bring your nightly rate well below what most visitors pay. The hotels listed on this page represent the current lowest available prices in the city, ranging from 140 € to 166 €/night, covering 3-star to 4-star properties across several districts.
The most budget-friendly options tend to sit a short bus or tram ride from the historic center rather than on Getreidegasse itself. Districts like Wals-Siezenheim to the west, Schallmoos to the northeast, and Maxglan between the airport and the Old Town offer noticeably lower rates while keeping Salzburg's main sights within easy reach. If you need the lowest absolute price per night, the Hotel Neutor Express in Riedenburg opens at 140 €, while the Best Western Hotel am Walserberg in Wals-Siezenheim follows at 142 €. For travelers who want a stronger guest rating alongside a reasonable rate, Das Edlinger in Maxglan scores 4.5 out of 5 at 162 €/night, and the JUFA Hotel Salzburg in Nonntal offers 4-star standing at 161 €.
Our selection in Salzbourg
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo Hotel Salzburg Airport ★★★★ | Wals | ★ 4.2 | 96 €/nuit |
| Four Points Flex by Sheraton Salzburg Messe ★★★ | Liefering | ★ 4.1 | 97 €/nuit |
| Hotel Neutor Express ★★★ | Riedenburg | ★ 3.5 | 104 €/nuit |
| Hey Lou Hotel Piding | Salzbourg : à 11,3 km | ★ 4.3 | 105 €/nuit |
| B&B Hotel Salzburg-Nord ★★★ | Salzbourg | ★ 3.9 | 106 €/nuit |
| Numa Salzburg Maximilian ★★★ | Maxglan | ★ 4.4 | 106 €/nuit |
| Motel One Salzburg-Süd ★★★ | Kleingmain | ★ 4.4 | 111 €/nuit |
| Numa Salzburg Vogelweider ★★★★ | Schallmoos | ★ 4.6 | 115 €/nuit |
| Numa Salzburg Ivy ★★★★ | Anif | ★ 4.3 | 116 €/nuit |
| Das Edlinger ★★★★ | Maxglan | ★ 4.5 | 119 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Salzburg neighborhood offers the cheapest hotel rates?+
Based on the current selection, Riedenburg and Wals-Siezenheim tend to have the lowest starting rates, with properties from 140 € and 142 € per night respectively. Wals-Siezenheim sits just west of the city near the motorway, making it convenient if you are arriving by car. Riedenburg is closer in, within cycling or walking distance of the Old Town. Schallmoos, northeast of the center, also features affordable options like Limehome Salzburg Sterneckstr. at 163 €/night.
When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in Salzburg?+
Prices in Salzburg are heavily influenced by the Salzburg Festival, which runs through July and August, and by the Christmas market period in December. Traveling in early spring (March to May) or mid-autumn (October to early November) typically yields the lowest rates and smaller crowds. Booking at least four to six weeks in advance, regardless of season, also helps secure better prices before inventory tightens.
Are budget hotels in Salzburg well connected to the city center?+
Yes. Salzburg's public transport network covers most outlying districts efficiently. Properties in Wals-Siezenheim and Maxglan are served by bus lines that reach the Old Town in under 20 minutes. Nonntal, where the JUFA Hotel Salzburg is located, is actually within walking distance of the Festung Hohensalzburg fortress. Even properties listed at the lower end of the price range, like the B&B Hotel Salzburg-Nord, are accessible via direct bus routes into the center.
What is the difference between the cheapest and the best-rated budget hotel in this selection?+
The cheapest option, Hotel Neutor Express in Riedenburg, starts at 140 €/night with a guest rating of 3.5 out of 5. The best-rated property in this budget selection is Das Edlinger in Maxglan, scoring 4.5 out of 5 at 162 €/night, a difference of just 22 € per night. For travelers who prioritize guest satisfaction and can stretch the budget slightly, Das Edlinger and the JUFA Hotel Salzburg (4.2/5 at 161 €) represent strong value. For the absolute lowest spend, the Neutor Express or the Best Western am Walserberg at 142 € are the right starting points.