Hotel Amadeus, Salzburg

A romantic old town house stands out amidst the trendy boutiques, small stores, coffee bars and idyllic courtyards: The Hotel Amadeus enchants at first glance. Right next to St. Sebastian's Church, the 16th century bathhouse with its ribbed vaults and mighty columns, narrow stone staircases, aisle floors and wooden ceilings has been carefully renovated and converted into a boutique hotel with an upscale 4-star standard. The baroque windows have also been retained. Inside, modern living comfort meets listed walls. Colourful accents, modern comfort and large-format photos by artist Luigi Caputi harmonize with authentic antique furniture and selected individual pieces as well as comfortable four-poster beds. At the same time, modern, barrier-free wellness showers and free-standing bathtubs dominate the romantic, luxurious bathrooms of the 20 individually designed rooms.

This charming gem is not only a perfect starting point for exploring the city, but also an oasis of calm in the lively center of Salzburg's old town. On the second floor, an inviting wooden terrace beckons in the warmer months - with a view of one of the city's landmarks, the listed Sebastian Cemetery, where famous personalities such as Mozart's wife and father and Paracelsus rest. Enjoy the tranquillity with a cup of coffee, tea or a glass of wine from the Honesty Bar. Although directly in the pedestrian zone, cars can drive in and load and unload. Guests can then park in the underground garage four minutes away.

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