A place of worship for some, St. Francis Church is worth a visit, regardless of your religious beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to visitors for the perfect pause from your busy travel itinerary.

You'll find this house of prayer in Altstadt Salzburg. Once you've explored all you can at St. Francis Church, consider visiting nearby Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's Birthplace, and Salzburg Cathedral.

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Boston (BOS) to Salzburg (SZG)

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Good cheap hotel. Sauna on top floor which is always a bonus after stretching your legs around Salzburg which is a 20 minute walk to centre from hotel door. Good stuff.

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,115 reviews)

Friendly staff. Relaxing bird songs in the corridors. Just a nice place to stay and would definitely stay again

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Boston (BOS) to Salzburg (SZG)

8.2/10 Very Good! (579 reviews)

We loved everything about our stay. Perfect location, comfortable room, and cozy little breakfast room.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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But I think St. Peter's church and its surroundings are even more interesting.

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