Pension Sarstein
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9.4Outstanding
(247 Ratings)
"This was our favorite place to stay during our entire trip! The host is super sweet and accommodating! She gave us a full explanation of the facility, the town, and things to do (including asking us w..."
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Pension Sarstein is located directly on the shore of Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region, a 2-minute walk from the center of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt.
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private beach access
Beach access
Garden
Laundry services
Sauna
Beach front
Family friendly
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(247 Ratings)
"This was our favorite place to stay during our entire trip! The host is super sweet and accommodating! She gave us a full explanation of the facility, the town, and things to do (including asking us w..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This was our favorite place to stay during our entire trip! The host is super sweet and accommodating! She gave us a full explanation of the facility, the town, and things to do (including asking us what we were interested in). The facility sauna and lake access were amazing! We could jump straight off the diving board into deep, clear water. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! I didn't want to leave!
Honestly the only 2 things I could wish for are an oven in our room (even a toaster oven) and AC. Although, even without AC, the hotel stayed relatively cool.
8.0 / 10.0
Hallstat was amazing. Scenery magnificent.
Salt Mine tour first class, Cable car and Ice Cave excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 nights in paradise. Only issue was finding suitable places in evening for a meal. Restaurants close too early..
We loved everything about Hallstat.
10.0 / 10.0
I had such a wonderful stay at Pension Sarstein! The location is absolutely perfect — just a few minutes’ walk to the center of Hallstatt, yet very quiet and peaceful at night, which made it easy to relax. My room had a lovely, cozy vibe with everything I needed, and the view from the balcony was simply magical.
The atmosphere here feels welcoming and homely, and I really loved having this as my base in Hallstatt. The lady who runs the place is super friendly, kind, and always helpful — she truly made my stay feel special.
I honestly loved my time here and would highly recommend Pension Sarstein to anyone visiting Hallstatt.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Location - nit in the city center but very close
Lovely staff
Room cleaning
Own kitchen
Balcony with lake view
Privat sauna
Privat grassy beach - but everyone can see you from the street
9.0 / 10.0
A priceless view of Hallstatt and great facilities such as saunas and water front garden.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view. Amazing location. Bed was comfortable. Quiet room love it
The bathroom was not cleaned properly. They need to add a fridge in the room for the drinks and food. It’s a humidity place they should add also Air cond or fan.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything, the hosts were very kind and friendly. The rom was very cozy and with an AMAZING view.
There were very nice amenities and loved how there was a very nice swimming area.
Nothing really, we enjoyed everything, I don't have any complaints other than the free Wi-Fi was very weak in our room.
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location, right on the lake
The bathroom was shared in the hallway. I think I should have booked the room with bathroom.
10.0 / 10.0
We cannot say enough good things about this hotel! The views from the room are out of this world. And Isabelle was so accommodating and helpful. Perfect location to wander into the town, but enjoy the peace.
Nothing-it was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
The view was stunning, the facility was adorable and I felt safe and comfortable. The owners were very lovely and helpful.
The room was clean apart from the night stands. There were hairs on them when I arrived.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfectly positioned right on the lake. We loved sitting on the lawn enjoying our evening drinks and nibbles. Pension Sarstein is away from the busy part of Hallstatt (which makes it very peaceful) but still very close to walk from the ferry.
The bed was very comfortable and the room spacious. Absolutely stunning views from our balcony.
The Fischers (hosts) are delightful people and make sure all guests are warmly welcomed.
We loved our three night stay here.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Great position on the lake, lovely to be able to sit and relax under an umbrella and take a cool dip in the lake especially on a hot day after lots of walking.
More of a suggestion than a dislike, but new (softer) towels and linen would have made this a 10/10.
10.0 / 10.0
Best view of the lake and in a quiet area. Hosts were very helpful and kind.
Breakfast was very simple for 12 Euros.
8.0 / 10.0
Loved the use of the sauna and direct access to the lake, in a quieter spot in Hallstatt.
No microwave usage. Found the eating out in the local area hard work and would have appreciated some independent cooking facilities at the property.
9.0 / 10.0
Isabelle was very friendly and gave us lots of good advice about the town. The location was quiet, the room was a good size and had good amenities. The view from our balcony over the lake was amazing.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The location was incredible, right on the water and out of the way from the busy market square so it was lovely and quiet. The view from the balcony was so beautiful! Karen and her husband were so lovely and willingly to give advice to best see the town.
The room was large but ALWAYS warm and cosy with everything you need.
10.0 / 10.0
Out of the way of main tourist part. Nice breakfast. Lovely owners.
Basic facilities.
7.0 / 10.0
Staff, owners, Klaus and Isabelle were both very nice and helpful, und sehr nett zu mit ihm zu reden. The room had very exceptional views of the lake and mountains and was close to town. Room was clean and comfortable. No complaints .
I would definitely stay there again.
Could be updated a little and breakfast was limited but most travelers would work around that as the good points far out weigh them.
10.0 / 10.0
Frau Isabelle is friendly from the beginning and made check-in so easy even when I arrived after-hours due to train delays. The beautiful private patio where swans come up and nest is a place where other outside tourists (who can only take pictures from way above) become jealous, and is a serene haven where you can truly relax (you can even jump into the lake from there if you want from the patio's diving boards!) Herr Claus/Klaus is the most friendly for preparing your daily breakfast and for providing the most useful travel information, including which bus stop is the most convenient for your personal plan. Stay 3 or more nights and you even get the Salzkammergut Card where you can get deep discounts for sightseeing places! Love how the rooms are all decorated with natural wood, with bonus in-room sink and hairdryer, and lots of closet spaces. Shared bathroom and shower are clean and wonderful. Wi-Fi works excellently and reliably in room!
8.0 / 10.0
the location is very perfect....very near to the Church which is the icon of Hallstaat. The host is very nice n so informatif ....thanks Isabelle🙏
if you bring heavy luggage...its so hard to bring it upstairs...but its ok if you travelling light
9.0 / 10.0
The location is just unbelievable with some incredible lakefront views that overlook the mountains.
Nothing not to like!
9.0 / 10.0
Tout était parfait
Rien
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts and program proposals, the balcony and the view, the building itself and its location.
Wifi rather weak.
10.0 / 10.0
The place is simply amazing. We had a private balcony with a beautiful view to the lake. The owners do their best to help you with what you need. For a small fee they provide laundry service, wich for us was a gret plus (paid 5 euros for a basket of clothes). Breakfast is simple but good.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
we enjoyed the place, clean , cozy and the owners were really helpful
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely homely feel to the property 🙂
Beautiful location with a great room and a stunning view. Was at the quieter end of Hallstatt. What a little gem of a pension! Thankyou 👏
Everything was perfect 👌
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect about this place. I thought that having a shared bathroom would be an inconvenience but it was not because we were the only ones using it. The host was very welcoming and she showed us some atractions we could attend to while we stayed there. We had a breakfast on the last day and it was perfect. We had our check-out at 10:00 am and our train was scheduled for 13:07 but the host agreed to keep our luggage untill we were ready to pick them up. They also had a garden connected to the lake where we could swim and a sauna but unfortunately we could not attend because we only booked 2 nights and had to spend our time visiting. Overall a great experience. Will surely book in here if we come again.
I did't like that we only booked 2 nights. Would have stayed more!
8.0 / 10.0
The hotel was a very nice place to escape from the horrorful and and unfriendly conditions of the Hallstatt city. Rustical-style wooden house from late 1930s, greatly maintained and reasonably well equipped. Balcony in every room with a fantastic view over the the lake and the surrounding mountains. We have especially enjoyed such fantastic features as sauna (Finnish+ infrared) and the private access to the lake. A cozy green lawn, bathing facility, an apple-tree and sporadic visits of a swan-family have made our stay in this hotel especially enjoyable.
The whole city of Hallstatt is an artificially inflated advertising bubble (thanks to the quite questionable UNESCO program "World Cultural Heritage"). It is overcrowded by foreign tourists (by and and large non-European ones), mostly just one-day visitors, who are brought there by large buses and taken away the same evening. As a result, the prices in the city are really inflated and quality of offered services is considerably below the Austrian standards (ranging from the low quality of food to the generally overprized meals, accommodations, unfriendly parking policy. etc.) It is absolutely clear that we will not be ever returning to this location and would not recommend it to any of our friends.
9.0 / 10.0
Isabelle was very helpful with directions on how to get to the hotel with a taxi/shuttle from the city parking lot and also very helpful with suggestions on activities in the area. She even did a small load of laundry for us which was really helpful after a week of traveling. Sauna and a swim in the lake was a nice bonus.
10.0 / 10.0
Very welcoming host, gave us lots of information and recommendations. Traditional style house. Room had a lake view and also a view towards the centre of town. Quick laundry service.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything! Pension Sarstein is located in the begining of Hallstat which makes it very convenient to reach with the car. The hosts are amazing, they gave us instructions even before we arrive, then they picked us up from the entrance of Halstat and allowed to enter for free. Our room had an amazing lake view (that's why we visit this place, right?), very quiet , you can literally hear nothing while you are there. Traditional breakfast , not many choices, but the view and the place is so nice that you don't care so much about the food. Everything was very clean, sauna was great and the best part is that Pension Sarstein is the only place where you can chill in the garden in front of the lake. You cannot do that in any other hotel in Halstat. Also, the swans visit that place often! We will definitely come back :)
We liked everything but just make sure that you are not searching for luxury when visiting this place. It is a traditional place.
Also, when visiting Hallstatt have in mind that there are not many options for food (very limited choices and most of them are really bad).
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location !!! The scenery from bedroom is soooo nice. you will have your own balcony which is definitely beautiful in the morning when you wake up. Nearby the boat station that travel from train station. I really recommended.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay for a perfect destination loved it highly recommended
10.0 / 10.0
1.Spectacular view! Right by the lake! It made me as being in the landscape.
2.Quiet especially at night. The location is far away from noisy tourists. The only sound I heard at night came from the swan.
3.The owners are very helpful and friendly. They sent photos of the arrival route in advance by email. These prevented me from getting lost.
4.In the above email they also clearly mentioned the content and price of breakfast. I enjoyed my breakfast by the lake, and the food they provide is healthy and nutritious.
5.It’s my pleasure to live in a house full of history. The wooden balcony and stairs bring me to the past.
I won't say these are disadvantages, but here are what you need to know before booking. If you don’t accept it, please vacate the room for me :)
1.There is no Wifi in the room so enjoy nature.
2.It’s not far from the ferry port, and you can see the house on the ferry. However, if you choose to drive or take a bus, you have to go through almost the entire town.
3.There is no elevator, and as mentioned above about transportation, it is not suitable for carrying heavy luggage.
4.You may encounter a rainy day or huge tourists. The owners can’t control these, but they are always very patient in giving advice and providing best.
6.0 / 10.0
The location of the pension is great
The view from the balcony in the room is beautiful
The owner was helpful and provided a lot of information
The matress and the pillow were not comfrtable at all.
The towels are very old
You have to pay for the coffee
No wifi in the rooms
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pension Sarstein. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Pension Sarstein pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pension Sarstein?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, heating, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.
