Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

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

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

Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City

Public 8h tour to sites of "The Sound of Music Movie" & Hallstatt

Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Altstadt Salzburg

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
The room was not the same as advertised on Hotels.com. Much smaller than expected. The hotel’s pictures are accurate. Hotels.com are not.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Friendly staff, great location, good amenities
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Sacher Salzburg
The staff is great, they even prep your room before sleeping leaving chocolate for you
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Stein - Adults Only
Great room
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
Everything was just perfect. Staff, room, location, service: all was fantatstic. Beyond all expectations
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Cityhotel Trumer Stube
Everything was spotless
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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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 Museum and Salzburg Christmas Market 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 Stiegl's World of Brewing or Leopoldskron Swimming Pool 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.
