Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
Salzburg
Visit Altstadt Salzburg
Popular places to visit
Salzburg Christmas Market
During your trip to Salzburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Salzburg Christmas Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Hop on a cable car and climb up to this mountaintop fortress, one of the biggest medieval castles in Europe.
Mozartplatz Square
This charming cobblestone square features a statue of Salzburg’s most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as the Salzburg Museum.
Things to do
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“
Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg
Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour
Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday
Salzburg: Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting
Top hotels in Altstadt Salzburg
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Good location. Comfortable room with all necessary amenities
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
All good , staf very helpful
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Beautiful hotel. The hotel staff were absolutely amazing. Very close to everything in the old town. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Stein - Adults Only
Great room
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
Cityhotel Trumer Stube
Everything was spotless
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Salzburg
City Centre Salzburg
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.
Neustadt
If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.
Nonntal
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.
Mülln
When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riedenburg
Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Leopoldskron Swimming Pool or Freibad Leopoldskron while you're exploring the area.
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
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.
