Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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

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

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

Salzburg: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour

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

From Vienna: Hallstatt Mountains and Lakes Tour

Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Altstadt Salzburg

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Highly recommended! Sparkling Clean, nice reception, nice decoration, Next time travel to Salzburg will book again
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Loved this spot, location was great. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very reposnive to my requests. My
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Awesome hotel in historic building
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Outstanding hotel. Excellent location. Great food!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Hotel Stein - Adults Only
We had a wonderful day at hotel Stein. Salzburg is such a lovely city and the hotel is nicely situated to see all the wonderful sites. Hotel staff went above and beyond. Arman provided us with great service and great recommendations. We would totally stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Clean and comfy bed. Slightly dated hotel, no kettle in room, but found out later you can request one. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. Thanks
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 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.
