Inspired by Salzburg’s musical heritage, Goldgasse Hotel has opened in the Austrian city’s exclusive Goldgasse neighbourhood. Housed in a 700-year-old building, the newly refurbished 16-room hotel and restaurant brings a warm, cosy residence with contemporary touches, perfect for those seeking pared-back luxury in a prime location.
Situated in the heart of Salzburg’s historic quarter, otherwise known as ‘Mozartcity’, the hotel is within walking distance from beautiful squares, gardens, festival halls, Salzburg Cathedral, the Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mozart’s birthplace.With a personal, attentive service at its heart, Goldgasse feels more like a private home. The 13th century building, used by coppersmiths from 1573 and later converted into a hotel, has been honoured and restored, with many historical features now uncovered and left intact, including frescoes, original timber, stucco and old stone floors. Traditional materials such as Salzburg oak, porcelain tiles and glass have been revisited and complemented with lively colour accents to create a comfortable, place to relax in. Named after a different opera, each of the 16 grooms and suites offer a contemporary interpretation of a tenor’s home, with oversized wardrobes and walls used as a canvas to depict some of the most representative operas of the Salzburg Festival.Salzburg is the perfect destination at any time of the year, in sun or snow. Host to world-class music events, such as the festival and this year’s 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music, Salzburg offers a wealth of cultural experiences for all ages. According to Salzburg Tourism Board data, among the top performing inbound countries in 2013 were Saudi Arabia, which produced 24,872 overnights and the UAE, with 13,233 nights. Salzburg’s top three international source markets are Germany (498,722 nights), US (190,872) and Italy (121,237).