Gasthof Pflegerbrücke

Snapshot

Traditional Gasthof on the southern outskirts of Salzburg. Simple, affordable rooms in an authentic Austrian inn. Best for visitors with a car.

The Story

Gasthof Pflegerbrücke sits on Pflegerstrasse on the suburban outskirts, well removed from the Altstadt and the hotel clusters that surround it. It is a traditional Gasthof in the Austrian sense: accommodation and restaurant together, a family-run character, and a setting that looks like the city’s residential edge rather than its tourist centre. The rooms are simple and the price reflects that. For visitors who want to base themselves outside the central noise, have access to a car, or are comfortable with public transport, it offers something the central hotels cannot: the texture of an ordinary Austrian neighbourhood rather than a heritage stage set. The trade-off is journey time into the city, which is real and should be factored into any planning.

Visiting

• Getting there: Pflegerstrasse 53, southern outskirts. Car recommended; check local public transport options for connections to the city centre.
• Price range: Budget to mid-range
• Reservations: Recommended for dinner; book accommodation in advance during peak season