City Centre Salzburg Travel Guide
Salzburg
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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.
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.
Getreidegasse
Salzburg’s famous shopping street is known for its narrow, medieval houses as well as Mozart’s Birthplace and Museum.
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.
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 City Centre Salzburg
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
It was an awesome hotel and location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
NH Collection Salzburg City
Shops around the corner, had everything I needed
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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
HYPERION Hotel Salzburg
It's a beautiful and comfortable hotel. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. It was perfect for exploring Salzburg.
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 Markus Sittikus Salzburg
The room itself was nice and clean with comfortable sitting areas near the lobby. However, luggage storage was unlocked and unmanned. Any person could have walked right into the hotel and taken your luggage with no staff member seeing. As a solo female traveler, I should have payed more attention ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Salzburg
Altstadt Salzburg
Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Salzburg Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Neustadt
If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.
Mülln
When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Schallmoos
Schallmoos is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kartworld, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
