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Hotel Sacher

Salzburg, Austria

Built 1866 · Last completed renovation 2016

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Renovation forecast · estimate

Likely due for renovation now

Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Hotel Sacher, Salzburg

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Location

Satellite view · Salzburg, Austria

Timeline

  1. 1866

    Built

  2. 2016

    Renovation

⚖️ 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)

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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

5★

Built

1866

Last completed renovation

2016

Sources

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Secondary · renovationweight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

And thanks to a renovation in 2016 to mark the hotel's 150th anniversary, it's effortlessly modern in all the right places.

Secondary · builtweight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

The privately-owned hotel has awaited its guests with living traditions, charming local flavors, and stunning views since 1866.

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Frequently asked

When was Hotel Sacher built?+

Hotel Sacher (Salzburg, Austria) was built in 1866.

When was Hotel Sacher last renovated?+

Its most recent completed renovation was in 2016.

What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Sacher?+

Its Chrono Score is 3.0/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.