City Centre Salzburg Travel Guide
Salzburg
Visit City Centre 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.
Mirabell Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Mirabell Gardens, a lovely green space in Salzburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
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: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace
Top hotels in City Centre Salzburg
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
"Highly recommend, from staff, to accommodations, to rooftop restaurant, everything was amazing!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
IMLAUER Palais Mirabell
"Great location in Salzburg. Parking was a issue as the area is very busy and parking iz two blocks away. Hotel offered discount but no help in parking car."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
HYPERION Hotel Salzburg
"The good: Great rooms and staff with a convenient location central to everything. Rooms are good sized and modern. Decent food selection for breakfast as long as you are not vegetarian. The bad: Linen and towels had hair on them (though looks like they were left from washing). Some hotel breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu
"Hotel was clean and comfortable. A mini fridge and coffee in room staff was super Helpful with reservation and travel recommendations"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
"Extremely noisy hotel. Awoken every morning at 5am by garbage disposal/street cleaning outside. Impossible to sleep at this hotel. Rooms did not have basic amenities such as shampoo or hair conditioner. Would not stay here again"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
"I was disappointed with our stay,because the air conditioning not working.The room is directly to sun even the windows are open or fan is on still very warm and especially during the night is very uncomfortable.I informed the staff but the issue was not resolved during our stay for 3 nights."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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 Old City Hall 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.
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.
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.
