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Hotel Goldene Krone

Salzburg, Austria

Built 1920 · Last completed renovation 2018

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Renovation forecast · estimate

Likely due for renovation now

Past its typical ~5-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Location

Satellite view · Salzburg, Austria

Timeline

  1. 1920

    Hotel opened

  2. 1962

    Building extension and breakfast room/terrace added

  3. 2001

    Management change to Günther Hausknost

  4. 2013

    Suite and select rooms renovated

  5. 2018

    Rooms completely renovated (2013-2018 period)

⚖️ Star classification · Austria

Austria uses the Hotelstars Union system. A rating is valid for 3–6 years (5★ Superior: 3 years), after which re-classification is mandatory.

System: Hotelstars Union (WKO — Austrian Hotel Association)

view source →Reviewed Jun 2026Informational — verify with local authorities.

The rating has a limited validity of between three and six years and the classification procedure must be regularly repeated. For 5*Superior it is valid for three years.

Facts

Stars

3★

Built

1920

Last completed renovation

2018

Sources

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Secondary · Renovation 2018weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

Modern street facing or courtyard facing room completely renovated in 2013/2018, with an LCD cable TV and free WiFi.

Secondary · Renovation 2013weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

Very spacious suite on the top floor facing our quiet garden, renovated in 2013, with a bedroom, a separate living room with an LCD cable TV, and a spacious bathroom with a shower and a bathtub.

Secondary · Rebrand 2001weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

In 2001, Mr. Günther Hausknost took over the hotel and ran it with his team for 11 years.

Secondary · Expansion 1962weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

In 1962, the Egger family acquired the hotel in Salzburg, extended the building and built a breakfast room and terrace.

Secondary · Built 1920weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

Until the hotel opened in 1920, the historic building served as a home and workshop for various craftsmen.

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When was Hotel Goldene Krone built?+

Hotel Goldene Krone (Salzburg, Austria) was built in 1920.

When was Hotel Goldene Krone last renovated?+

Its most recent completed renovation was in 2018.

What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Goldene Krone?+

Its Chrono Score is 4.4/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.