What makes it 66% Kids-Friendly: Children can swim in the main indoor & outdoor pools and play in the garden, but there is no kids’ club, no playroom, and the 21+ View Club excludes them from some top facilities.
Why 1-2 days visit duration is ideal for with kids: Families can enjoy hotel pools, garden and nearby kid-friendly attractions over two days.
Indoor & Outdoor Pools:
Warm indoor pool and heated outdoor pool under palm trees.
Tip: Bring swimsuits and pool toys; reserve loungers early in peak season.
Garden Lounge Bar:
Modern lobby bar and garden lounge with light poke kitchen.
Tip: Try healthy poke bowls; kids can snack on fruit in the garden.
Salzburg Zoo:
Home to over 120 species with stroller-friendly paths.
Tip: Buy family ticket for 2 adults + 1 child (€36.50) and add extra child (€6.00).
Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains:
Baroque palace with water-driven fountains that surprise visitors.
Tip: Wear quick-dry clothes and waterproof shoes for the fountain fun.

Edgar Deiner
Good hotel/location value, close to Salzburg and has a very neat indoor pool, super small room, parking meh... parking is very tight (feels like there are 20 parking spots for 40 rooms) Positives: Cheap, Close to Salzburg, onsite parking, Indoor pool, decent Breakfast, Pool closes late, mostly price and location. Negatives: - parking spots were quite tight (almost none) - The basic room is very ...
Abdullah Saeed
Hotel Gerl was an amazing and unique experience. The staff were welcoming, kind, and always helpful. Special thanks to Victoria, who guided us with planning day trips to Hallstatt and exploring the city. However taxis can be tricky to get, but the reception is happy to arrange them for you. Overall, a wonderful stay—I would 100% definitely come back!
Thegoonies8090
I stayed here with my mum and sister over the Easter. The hotel is beautiful. The facilities are first class and the pools are amazing. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind.
Lucian Staicu
I’ve been living in Salzburg for a year now, and I can’t believe this was my first time visiting Hotel Gerl. I honestly didn’t expect to be so impressed, but I was! I had one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten—perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and just melted in my mouth. The service was warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming, and the whole atmosphere of the place was beautiful, cozy, and rel...
Taylor Baird
We met up with friends in Austria and Hotel Gerl ended up being so perfect for us! We booked a family room so we had plenty of room for each couple to have space. There are three different pools, and a couple of saunas, among many other amenities. There was also a ton of spaces around the hotel for us to play cards, catch up, and eat takeout. All of the staff were very hospitable and kind. The lo...
Use the outdoor pool and sun garden from May to September. In colder months, enjoy the indoor pool and bio-sauna.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Zoo (2A+2C) | EUR 42.5 |
| Hellbrunn Palace (2A+2C) | EUR 37 |
| FANTASIANA Theme Park (1 child 90–120cm) | EUR 27.5 |
| Hop-on Hop-off Bus (1 day family) | EUR 99 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 206 |
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