Our favourite hotels near Bishop's Palace

Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären Linz

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hotel am Domplatz Linz

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Mühlviertlerhof Linz

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger Linz

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Park Inn by Radisson Linz

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a 24-hour fitness facility. The...

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Landgraf Hotel & Loft Linz

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Art & Style SPITZ Hotel Linz

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness facility.

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Ibis Linz

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Courtyard by Marriott Linz

A professionally managed and fully equipped fitness center offers you sauna, steam bath, infrared...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Arcotel Nike Linz

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room. The...

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Steigenberger Hotel Linz

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness facility. The...

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

all seasons Linz (soon ibis Styles)

An outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a...

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Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Youthotel Linz

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Harry's Home Linz

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Hotel Kleinmünchen Garni Linz

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The Bischofdhof or Bishop’s Palace is a mansion on Herrenetrasse. The builder, Michael Pruckmayr, constructed this Baroque mansion according to plans by Jakob Prandtauer. (The architect, Prandtauer, also supplied plans for both the Melk and Stift Abbeys.) Construction started in 1721. Five years, later, work was finished. The building was the residence of Count Herberstein, a friend of Mozart. The count later became the Bishop of Linz. His mansion, as a result, became the permanent seat of the Bishopric of Linz.

The building is one of the most important Baroque secular structures in the city. It is easy to admire its fine lines. The wrought-iron gateway or grille is by Master Valentin Hofmann. It is a clear indication of the admirable work within and without the building. Domenic Carlone, did a magnificent job in the stuccowork. Be sure you look at the Bishop’s offices and the audience room.