The Best Castle Hotel in Salzburg in 2026

Rising above Salzburg on the summit of Mönchsberg and surrounded by private woodland, Schloss Hotel Mönchstein the kind of dreamy location few hotels anywhere can match, with views stretching across the city to the distant Alps beyond. We particularly like the sense of peace you have at Schloss Mönchstein. It really is so quiet, almost, rural up there, despite being only a short walk from Salzburg’s Altstadt. It has a very storied, layered past, which we detail in the review. Its origins date back to the 13th century, with various transformations turning it from a medieval fortress into, step by step, the elegant hilltop retreat we see today. The hotel… > See All the Details & Book