Your stay — Boardinghouse Linz
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The Property — Boardinghouse Linz
Boardinghouse Linz is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star aparthotel just off the Landstraße, Linz's main shopping drag. The lobby is small, with a key-drop desk and a self-check-in terminal, so you feel more like a flat-share tenant than a hotel guest. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base with a kitchenette and don't need reception staff or concierge. The USP is decent value for a central location, especially for a one-night stopover.
Chronicles of Linz
Linz began as a Roman fort called Lentia on the Danube's south bank, later becoming a medieval trading town. Its real transformation came under the Habsburgs, who built the baroque Hauptplatz and the Landhaus, now home to the Upper Austrian parliament. During the 19th century, Linz industrialised heavily, while the 20th century left it scarred by its role as a Nazi administrative hub (Hitler planned a giant cultural complex here). Post-war, Linz reinvented itself as a cultural and tech centre, with the striking Ars Electronica Center and Lentos Kunstmuseum symbolising its smart, modern identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Linz guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm but not hot, long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July–August. June has the optional but lively Linzfest music event, but the city stays pleasant.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak: hot, humid, and busy with summer festival-goers (especially the 'Pflasterspektakel' street-art festival in late July). Hotel prices rise 20–30% above shoulder rates.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather (10–15°C), low-season prices, and no festival crowds—perfect for walking tours and museum visits without queues.
Weather & packing
Linz has a continental climate: summers can swing from 18°C rainy days to 35°C heatwaves, so layer up. Rule: pack a waterproof jacket and a light scarf even in July—Danube breezes and sudden showers are common.
Live City Briefing — Linz
- The Landstraße pedestrian zone has been extended southwards, closing a block to cars—watch out for new cycle lanes and pop-up cafe seating near the Taubenmarkt tram stop.
- Ars Electronica Center is running its 'Digital Life' summer exhibition through August, with extended evening hours on Thursdays—book online to skip queues.
- The Danube riverbank cycle path between Linz and Ottensheim has reopened after a landslide repair, but weekend walkers and cyclists share the path—mind your step between the railway bridge and the Brucknerhaus.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Boardinghouse Linz, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof) — these are quieter and get more natural light than the street-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street — street noise from Linz's tram lines and general traffic is noticeable, especially early morning.
Best views
Rooms facing the courtyard give a view of the typical Linz inner-city block greenery and rooftops — not spectacular but calm. Street-facing rooms show the main road and tram lines.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest, away from both street-level noise and the reception/breakfast area on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Boardinghouse Linz sits on a main road with tram lines; tram noise is frequent from 5.30am to midnight. The property is near a busy intersection so occasional ambulance/church bells reach upper floors.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited — book a spot in their garage during reservation, or use the nearby public garage at Friedhofstraße (5 min walk). 2. Check-in is at the ground-floor reception; if arriving late, call ahead for the door code — they have a key safe.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Boardinghouse Linz
Free WiFi throughout, decent speed (around 50 Mbps down), no login constraints—just connect and accept terms once.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital press reader (PressReader) accessible via lobby tablets; no physical newspapers. Building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with a modern annexe.
Check-in from 14:00; earlier bag drop available at reception (no charge). Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €25, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage at reception after check-out or before check-in.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance; lift to all floors; wheelchair-accessible WC on ground floor. Some doorways in the townhouse section are slightly narrow (approx 75 cm).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Tiefgarage Landstraße (Goethestraße 19) at €18 per 24h (€12 for 12h). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.20 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax for all guests 15+)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold is placed on your credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Hl. Familie (113 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Freikirche Volksmission Linz (524 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Adventgemeinde Linz (616 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Martin-Luther-Kirche (668 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Atrium City Center — 786 m · ~10 min walk
Hessenplatz — 472 m · ~6 min walk
NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Tribüne Linz — 579 m · ~7 min walk
Kinder- und Jugendspielplatz - Starhembergstraße — 231 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Hessenplatz-Apotheke — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Spar Express — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Busterminal Linz Hauptbahnhof — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or post offices for best rates. Avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or main tourist spots, as they give poor rates.
Debit and credit cards are widely accepted, even in small shops. Contactless and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common for most transactions.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is standard in restaurants if service is good. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →An espresso or filter coffee at a café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A lunch special (Mittagsmenü) at a pub or bistro (meal plus drink) costs about €8–10.
A main course at a typical Gasthaus or pizzeria costs €10–15.
Head to the main square (Hauptplatz) or the Urfahraner Jahrmarkt (twice a year) for sausages, Leberkäse and local snacks. The food court at the Lentia 2020 shopping centre also has cheap options.
Spar, Billa, Hofer (Aldi) and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets.
C&A, H&M and the Donauzentrum or PlusCity shopping centres offer affordable high-street clothing.
A single tram or bus ticket costs €2.60; a day pass is €5.20. From Linz Airport, take bus 601 (€3.80) to the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
Buy a Linz Card for 24/48/72 hours – includes free public transport and discounts at museums and attractions.Eat at university cafeterias (Mensa) – open to the public, often €5–7 for a hot meal.Use the free walking tour (tipping-based) from the tourist office to get oriented.
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💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Linz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Boardinghouse Linz
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 316 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Hessenplatz-Apotheke — 366 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hauptbahnhof (Busterminal) → Untere Donaulände (stop: 'Donauheimgasse' or 'Pfarrplatz')
💡 Get a Tageskarte (day pass) for €5.80 if you’ll make more than two trips. Validate once on the tram—yes, it’s enforced, fine is €100.
Hauptbahnhof (tram stop) → Taubenmarkt (for hotel)
💡 Trams are clean and reliable. From Taubenmarkt, walk east along Hauptplatz then left onto Untere Donaulände—the hotel is on the river bank, 350 metres. Avoid the 11pm tram if you're in a rush; late-night trams run less often.
Linz Airport (Hörsching) → Arte Hotel Linz (Untere Donaulände 10-14)
💡 Avoid taxis queued at the airport if you can—they charge a premium. Pre-book via Taxi 401 or use the Uber app for a fixed fare around €20-25.
Linz Airport Bus Stop → Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
💡 From Hauptbahnhof, take tram 1 or 2 towards 'Landgutstraße' and alight at 'Taubenmarkt'—the hotel is a 4-min walk. Buy a single ticket at the airport machine; avoid buying on the bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Boardinghouse Linz?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof) — these are quieter and get more natural light than the street-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Boardinghouse Linz?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street — street noise from Linz's tram lines and general traffic is noticeable, especially early morning.
Is Boardinghouse Linz noisy?
Boardinghouse Linz sits on a main road with tram lines; tram noise is frequent from 5.30am to midnight. The property is near a busy intersection so occasional ambulance/church bells reach upper floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Boardinghouse Linz?
Rooms facing the courtyard give a view of the typical Linz inner-city block greenery and rooftops — not spectacular but calm. Street-facing rooms show the main road and tram lines.
What are insider tips for staying at Boardinghouse Linz?
1. Parking is limited — book a spot in their garage during reservation, or use the nearby public garage at Friedhofstraße (5 min walk). 2. Check-in is at the ground-floor reception; if arriving late, call ahead for the door code — they have a key safe.
What time is check-in at Boardinghouse Linz?
Check-in at Boardinghouse Linz is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Boardinghouse Linz have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, decent speed (around 50 Mbps down), no login constraints—just connect and accept terms once.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Boardinghouse Linz?
€2.20 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax for all guests 15+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Boardinghouse Linz?
A lunch special (Mittagsmenü) at a pub or bistro (meal plus drink) costs about €8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Boardinghouse Linz?
A single tram or bus ticket costs €2.60; a day pass is €5.20. From Linz Airport, take bus 601 (€3.80) to the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
When is the best time to visit Linz?
May, June and September: warm but not hot, long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July–August. June has the optional but lively Linzfest music event, but the city stays pleasant.
Top Attractions in Linz
💡 Rent a 'Citybike Linz' for €1 per hour from the docking stations. Follow the left bank south to see the 'Höhenrausch' art installations on rooftops along the way.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the river. The 'Schlosshof' cafe does a cheap coffee—€2.50—and you get to sit in the courtyard.
💡 Take the Pöstlingbergbahn tram from Hauptplatz—it's steep but part of the public transport ticket. For a free workout, walk up the 'Linzer Höhenweg' trail from the Urfahr side.
💡 Check the website for 'Free Friday' events—they sometimes open certain exhibitions for free after 5pm.
💡 Queue for Deep Space 8K before 10am on a Sunday—it fills up fast. The building's ribbon-like glass facade is worth a photo from the bridge.