Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide

Salzburg

Altstadt Salzburg
Mozart\'s Birthplace showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a city
Altstadt Salzburg
Altstadt Salzburg
Kapuzinerberg Hill showing a city

Popular places to visit

Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace

See one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the world at this magnificent palace, originally built as a grand gesture of love.

Mirabell Palace
Salzburg Cathedral featuring religious aspects, interior views and heritage elements

Salzburg Cathedral

Step back in time to the eighth century at one of Salzburg’s most important historic sites and one of Europe’s most beautiful churches.

Salzburg Cathedral
Fortress Hohensalzburg which includes landscape views

Fortress Hohensalzburg

Hop on a cable car and climb up to this mountaintop fortress, one of the biggest medieval castles in Europe.

Fortress Hohensalzburg
Mozart\'s Birthplace featuring music and interior views

Mozart's Birthplace

Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.

Mozart's Birthplace
Getreidegasse showing signage, a city and street scenes

Getreidegasse

Salzburg’s famous shopping street is known for its narrow, medieval houses as well as Mozart’s Birthplace and Museum.

Getreidegasse
Mozartplatz Square showing a city, a statue or sculpture and cycling

Mozartplatz Square

This charming cobblestone square features a statue of Salzburg’s most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as the Salzburg Museum.

Mozartplatz Square

Things to do

Amphibious at Horse Point

Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg

฿1,609
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

฿2,807
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Mirabell Garden

Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“

฿2,765
per adult
Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“
Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

฿3,571
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg
Salzburg Old Town, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

฿1,216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens
Salzburg Sightseeing City Cruise on Salzach River

Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river

฿711
per adult
Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river
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Top hotels in Altstadt Salzburg

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

4 out of 5
Paris-Lodron-Strasse 1, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿5,050 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,050
฿5,825 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (775 reviews)
"Room was spotless and cleaned everyday. Staff were polite and very helpful. Near to shops."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

4 out of 5
Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse 7, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿5,409 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,409
฿6,220 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice area within walking distance to just about everything. Lobby and main areas of the hotel were clean and welcoming."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Hotel Sacher Salzburg

5 out of 5
Schwarzstrasse 5-7, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿15,904 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿15,904
฿17,764 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room and hotel. Great location."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt

3.5 out of 5
Rudolfskai 28 / Judengasse 15, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿5,440 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,440
฿6,254 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (792 reviews)
"Great and right in the middle of everything!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

3.5 out of 5
Richard-Mayr-Gasse 2, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿4,010 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,010
฿4,681 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu. The location was excellent—just steps from restaurants and shops, and only a 10-minute walk across the bridge to the old city centre. The staff were very polite and accommodating, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

4 out of 5
Kaigasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿3,938 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,938
฿4,601 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Our suite room was excellent. We had a great view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress from our skylight window above our bed. The room was clean and the staff were great. Will come back again."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Salzburg

Mirabell Palace and Gardens showing a city, a castle and flowers

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Linzer Gasse to Old City Hall – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.

City Centre Salzburg
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Neustadt

If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.

Neustadt
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Nonntal

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nonntal and you might want to plan a stop by Salzburg Christmas Market and Mozartplatz Square while you're in the area.

Nonntal
Augustiner Brewery featuring café lifestyle and shopping as well as a large group of people

Mülln

When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mülln
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Elisabeth-Vorstadt

4/5(81 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.

Elisabeth-Vorstadt
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Schallmoos

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Schallmoos is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and historical sites. Though there may not be top sights in Schallmoos, consider stopping by Linzer Gasse or Mirabell Palace, located nearby.

Schallmoos

Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide