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

Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

฿1,173
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour
Salzburg: Salt Mine Entrance Ticket

Salzburg: Salt Mine Entrance Ticket

฿1,291
per adult
Salzburg: Salt Mine Entrance Ticket
Salzburg: Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

฿3,988
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

฿3,115
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner
Private tour Highlights of Austria Hallstatt Salzburg Wachau

Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

฿5,280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip
An exclusive experience

Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on

฿3,798
per adult
Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on
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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 ฿6,037 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,037
฿6,908 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (745 reviews)
"Was not treated like others were being treated. Not served tea or asked like other guests. Chided like a child for picking up a plate from an area in buffet which the server didn’t like ( no signage to reflect that was not the place) . Seemed overwhelmed when asked if food was nut free when all places ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

4 out of 5
Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse 7, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿5,143 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,143
฿5,925 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed here for 2 nights and loved this hotel. We think it is the best hotel in the area. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Hotel Sacher Salzburg

5 out of 5
Schwarzstrasse 5-7, Salzburg, Salzburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿13,483 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿13,483
฿15,100 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (998 reviews)
"a very nice hotel with great people BUT rooms are small and heavily overpriced for what they are"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 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 ฿8,618 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,618
฿9,747 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (778 reviews)
Nice hotel in the old town of Salzburg
"Very nice hotal in the center of the old town of Salzburg, very close to all main attractions like the cathedral, opera house and Sacher hotel. The room was great and quiet. Good breakfast and there is a restaurant if you don´t want to leave the hotel to eat."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

4 out of 5
Kaigasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿4,084 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,084
฿4,760 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (999 reviews)
"We love our stay at the Altstadthotel Kasererbräu. We had a great suite with a balcony. Very peaceful sitting outside listening to the sounds of the city. Our room also had view of the Castle. Breakfast was quite nice. Parking nearby was very convenient and the staff were very nice and accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

3.5 out of 5
Richard-Mayr-Gasse 2, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is ฿5,463 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,463
฿6,278 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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)
"This was great!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
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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)

Nonntal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Domkirche and Erhard Church.

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 Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens, located nearby.

Schallmoos

Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide