Hotel Scherer – A Favorite for Families in Salzburg
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Scherer offers 50 rooms, including single, double, triple, and quadruple options. Rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms include showers or shower-tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries. Some rooms have terraces or connecting doors for families. The hotel provides secure bike storage and charging for e-bikes.
Dining & Breakfast
A gourmet breakfast buffet is available for €17 per person, with a continental option at €12. The hotel serves home-style Austrian cuisine, including dishes like Kaiserschmarrn and Salzburger Nockerln. Nearby, guests can visit Il Padrino (Italian) or Pitterkeller (local).
Location & Transport
The hotel is 450 meters from Salzburg Central Station and a 5-minute walk from Mirabell Gardens. Key landmarks include Hohensalzburg Fortress (2 km), Getreidegasse (1.5 km), and Mozart's Birthplace (1 km). Bus #2 connects to Salzburg Airport (15-minute ride). Parking is available for €17-24 per night.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can explore Salzburg's Sound of Music filming locations, including Nonnberg Abbey and Leopoldskron Palace. The Salzach River promenade is steps away for walks or cycling. The hotel offers route maps for bike tours, including the Tauern Cycle Path and Mozart Cycle Path.
Services & Policies
Pets are welcome for €12 per night. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, elevator, and non-smoking policy (smoking allowed on the garden terrace). Group travelers can use coach parking. Payment options include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Shoe shine service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- In-room computer
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor