Hotel Goldener Ochs

We loved everything about this place. That we were in Bad Ischl during the Krampusauf did not hurt our authentic experience of Christmas in Salzkammergut. The inn is lovely, the staff warm and friendly, and the spacious room (411) with a nice view of the river. We enjoyed dinner in their restaurant (typical Austrian fare) and the full breakfast in the morning. Truly one of my best hotel stays ever. Do not hesitate to book here.

The hotel is well situated, just across the river and a 2 minute walk from the main avenue. It's about a five minute walk from the train station. The room was a good size and the bathroom was also good. Bed was very comfortable. The buffet breakfast was a nice treat with good offerings. The hotel restaurant is closed on Wednesday nights but they have a good suggestion for a nearby Austrian restaurant with good schnitzel. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I would stay there again should I find myself in Bad Ischl.

Hotel Goldener Ochs was wonderful. Our room (Junior Suite Traunvilla) had a little balcony overlooking the river and a magnificent view of the town and mountains. The bed was super comfy and bathroom was modern and lovely. The hotel is an easy 10 minute walk to the train station along one of the main streets, a supermarket is within a 2 minute walk and the hotel is centrally situated so that you can access several beautiful walks and sites. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve had and a swim in the hotel's indoor pool after our Siriuskogl walk was perfect! Overall, we would highly recommend this hotel.

I also just wrote a review on their dining room - the schnitzels was so delicious (cooked by the owner in their cosy and stylish dining room, way better than other schnitzels I've had) I ate the same meal twice. I was there for five nights and absolutely loved it. 1) the location. It's tucked down a laneway so feels like a secret. The centre of town is a 2 minute walk across a cute little bridge - and that means getting to and fro you get a glorious river view that you'd miss if staying elsewhere. So you are out of any business but literally a moment away. Train station also a 7 minute walk only 2) the staff. They are lovely. It is family owned and they couldn't be nicer, so welcoming and professional. 3) little design touches like the fabric on the front of the reception and the aqua velvet chair in my room. 4) the speak easy bar. It feels like a slice of NY. very cool. 5) I didn't get at all the health area as I was there for work, but wish I had (saunas, a freezing pool for feet before warming them for some circ. benefit, a glorious pool, a 'breathing'; room with rosemary. It looked awesome. 6) colleagues attain different places all over town and I felt mine was the most authentically Austrian, with everything I need (and more), classy but a home way from home. Would go to Bad Ischl just to stay there again! 7) some little odd things like the room lay out (toilet opening to the front door) but this is an old building not purpose built so naturally has a few quirks.

Perfekter Kurzurlaub mit Baby und Hund – traumhafte Lage, liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer, außergewöhnlich freundlicher Service, ein Frühstück, das keine Wünsche offenlässt und ein kleiner, aber feiner Wellnessbereich zum Entspannen.

Schönes traditionelles Hotel mit hervorragendem Service und dem besten Frühstücksbuffet, das ich kenne. Zimmer modern und komfortabel, aber auch mit traditionellem Flair. Auch der Rest des Hauses atmet noch etwas "k.u.k."-Flair und hat dadurch seinen eigenen Charakter. Auch das angeschlossenen Restaurant ist sehr empfehlenswert und bietet österreichische Küche auf hohem Niveau zu angemessenen Preisen.